$499.00 BASE PRICE for a 9mm non-Cali off roster "free world" version in early February, 2013, Central California. If you haven't yet seen the rostered Cali version, it has amongst other things a red painted cartoon like rooster comb/shark dorsal fin pop-up on top of the slide that indicates that the weapon is loaded (shaking my head in embarassment). The drills and hoops out here for ANY handgun purchase is to say the least a trying experience. Absolutely enjoy this clean and efficient handgun.