I purchased my M918 over a year ago. I retired my Gen 2, Glock 17 and searched forever for a replacement. As a private pistol instructor, I shoot 100-500 rounds weekly and this gun has never failed. I retired in 2016 from the US Army. I spent 12 years as a Green Beret and spent many days searching for the right pistol for me. I would take this gun to combat! I don't know of a better compliment than that. Shadow Systems does it right. This is a custom level gun without the custom level price tag. Out of the box, this gun is a beast!!