This is only my 3rd handgun, so I am not sure how qualified I am to give a review, but I have to say the gun looks very nice. I'll put some pics up later, but you can see it for yourself on Springfield's website. The finish, and looks are not near as nice as my Kimber, but for a polymer framed handgun I am quite happy (and you can't fit 16+1 in a 1911). I'll let you know how it shoots if I can get a break while moving this weekend.