I told myself that I would never go to the Dark side. I like most guns, but really like the classics and traditional ones. That said, it is time for a new handgun, and my first full size one at that(I only have CC mouseguns, Walther PPK/S, PM9, KT P32, and Walther P22). I was deciding between a high end 1911 in .45 and a Glock 19. I have since decided on the G19 for many reasons, not limited to, but including: cost, reliability, proven track record, ammo considerations, handling, accuracy, durability, accesories, and a lot more. Let me say that I have never shot a Glock before. I didn't care for them, and thought that I never would. I have shot my friend's XD-45 once and thought that it was OK and didn't recoil at all like I thought it would(I figured a lightweight plastic framed weapon would be trying to fly out of my hand, esp in a .45. That was not the case at all). I went to the local gun store today and handled/dry fired several different Glock models. They were all a tad thicker than I had envisioned, but after a few minutes, I didn't even notice. I did notice how well all of them pointed coming from a low retention position to proper sight alignment. I can get used to the very plastic feel of eveything, I just have to keep reminding myself that it is a Glock and will work 100%of the time. I will appreciate the low weight for CC when I move back to the Mainland though. As stated above, I own a Kahr PM9 and love the trigger on it, very smooth, no stacking and clean break. However, that little gun does kick a lot for me making a follow up shot a more than concious effort to put the front sight back on target. I am worried that the G19 might be similar in recoil. Next concern is the Glock trigger. It sure felt like a lot more than 5.5 pounds and it seemed to have some stacking. This was a NIB gun, will the stacking go away with trigger time? Those are really the only concerns I have with buying a Glock, let me know what the recoil level is like for a G19 and does the trigger remain the same, in terms of 'staginess' for the life of the gun. I know that first time shooters like the Glock and can shoot well with it. I hope I can learn this new trigger well. Thanks for any tips/pointers and help.:smt1099