I just saw this so I'll give you my reasons for actually liking this pistol. We're in the polymer age,like it or not,and I don't very much,but it's here to stay.
I have several Glocks. The PPQ has a grip shape that I find more natural for my hand than Glocks,M&P's,or any of the other higher quality polymer frame offerings,such as H&K.
The "feel' in my own hand actually reminds me more of a nice revolver grip than it does an auto pistol,if that makes any sense. That's simply my own impression of it.
Glock like trigger,however it out glocks the Glock in every way.The break is fast with little resistance.I consider it truly the only "surprise break" in any polymer gun I've tried.The reset is extremely short and all this combined contributes to the ease of shooting the pistol accurately,and it is definitely accurate.
Controls are amidextrous(slide release and mag release)
and I have found that I can actually operate the trigger guard mag release faster than a normal thumb type release.
I just simply find it to be a very efficient and simple and comfortable pistol. Doesn't make me like S&W's any less,but with all the problems Glock has had of late,and their obstinance about the complaints on the recent design changes,I think if someone wants a polymer framed 9mm,the PPQ is the way to go at this time.I have around 1200 rounds down the tube and no problems at all.
I have not shot one in .40,and can't comment on that.
The recoil may be slightly more obvious with the PPQ than with the Glock,but for me the good grip design and shape conquer that problem.
Just my own opinion on this pistol. The last pistol I bought was the 6906,but I'm keeping the PPQ.Some of the Glocks may go down the road,though.
Right now I'm concentrating on a 300 Blackout,though. Think I'm going with Daniel Defense,and carrying a spare 5.56 upper in the double rifle bag.Trying to get some ammo built up presently.Will probably be selling some handguns.but NOT the 6906.
