Sorry tried to post this the other day but I guess it didn't go through. I actually recieved my new 45 compact on Saturday and took it to the range Sunday. All I can say is WOW!! I'm a convert, I have two other S&W 3rd gen compact 45's so I can compare them. The M&P just feels good when you pick it up, it points very naturally, and is well balanced. I put a 100+ rounds through it without a single issue. At 7 and ten yards it shot just a little low 1-2 inches with blazer 230 gr ball, and I was getting consitant sub 3 inch groups with a standard weaver grip. I also shot a few winchester and gold dot hollow points without a hitch. Awsome handgun, recoil was less than any other 45 I've ever fired, and double taps were easy and accurate, the only problem I had is the trigger feels a little gritty, however that was a minor issue, and should work itself out. I went and ordered a M-Tac holster for it, and will be retiring my 4516 for CCW. I'm seriously impressed, and I am considering making the 9mm my next purchase for my wife.