Well, it would be polymer lower, with a super corrosion-resistant and non-reflective finish on the upper, the barrel and internal parts. There would be no weak springs that required fiber fillers to prevent them from shattering. There would be provision for a lanyard. There would be the usual internal safeties to prevent the weapon firing if dropped, or out of battery, etc.
It would be available in 9mm, .40, and .45 ACP. It would have user adjustable sights that were protected against abuse, but adjustable by a screwdriver.
It would be offered in a modular chassis system, so that the chassis is the serial numbered part. It would be available in sub-compact, compact, duty, and competition lengths. The compact 9/.40 would be the size of a Glock 19, only thinner.
It would have replaceable grips to allow for various hand sizes.
The slide would be rounded, not square. It would come with three magazines. The magazines would also be finished in a super corrosion resistant finish. Magazines would be compatible among models, so that longer magazines would fit and function in the smaller models.
The standard model would have the Euro style phosphorescent sights (those are the ones that glow for 30 minutes if you shine a light on them), with night sights as an option.
It would have an end user replaceable fire control system that would allow it to be changed from a constant action (same trigger pull each shot) to a traditional striker-at-rest DA system where the first shot required a longer trigger pull, and subsequent shots were fired with the same pull as the constant action. It would have a tactile re-set (not because I like that or even care about it, but just to shut up all the people who think that is a required part of any pistol).
It would allow for the end user to install a single- or ambi-thumb safety, if desired. It would also allow the end user to install or remove parts to have a magazine disconnector safety, should the end user so desire.
It would be reliable with or without sound suppressor, and with or without tactical light installed on the Picatinny rail. It would be capable of surviving and performing reliably after being subjected to all of the usual testing or torture scenarios that are standard these days.
The weapon would be tested for and be fully expected to run without major parts replacement for at least 100,000 rounds.
That is a pretty good start on a wish list.
