Ive had my 3913 for 8+ years. Only in just the past few years did I finally perfect it to "my" taste. I installed the much hated Houge grips and wow that was improvement . Then I started playing musical sights till I found the right combination for my eyes. A tube of gun grease , 500 rounds and a few years of practice and I love my 3913. My newly acquired 5903 SSV ( 5903 with 3914 slide ) with 17 round MecGar mags might overtake the 3913 before long. Don't give up on the 3913 , it's a great gun once you get it tuned to your hands and eyes.