I wasn't set on a 45 but looking for a ccw 9mm. It had good review, I really like the XDM 40 I have and Buckeye was the only place around that I was able to find one so I picked it up on a splurge when I found it. I was actually looking for a ccw 9 for her but I told her I found it and she said to get it. This way I can get a 9 later for her.