Not trying to start a brand vs brand arguement, but of all of the striker fire pistols, the Ruger felt best in my hand. I have shot many other striker fire pistols, Glock, XD, XDM, etc, etc. Reliability and operation is virtually all the same, near as I can tell....they all will shoot a bullet that will kill. But the human factors and ergonomics are the biggest differences. For me the Ruger was best. The SR9C will probably become my CC choice, which will compliment my SOG, Benchmade, or whatever other flavor lands in my pocket that day!!!