i got mine last september and since then between my grandson and i we have put over 750 rounds through it with zero problems. i have shot factory hardball, reloaded hardball, factory hollow points, and of course my own hard cast bullets no failures to feed or extraction failures either. the gun shoots great. i found that for my eyes the sights are at point of aim at about 25 yards. its a bit low for my grandson though but thats what he gets for having young eyes (lol) and not tired old ones. i think that you will enjoy your 45. i carry mine daily and its not too big for concealment most of the time, i have a s&w airweight for the times i cant carry the 45. have fun and enjoy it.