Grand Power GPP1 P1 Pistol 9mm 3.66in 15rd Black - $493.89

Uses a rotating barrel system, similar to that of the Berreta/Stoeger Cougar and Beretta PX4. Some say the Grand Power design is actually better. A lot of good reviews out there on the mk12, but the mk7 apparently had a few issues. I'm definitely considering this as my next purchase, but probably going to go for it in either the .40 or .45 as I have a Cougar in 9mm and the rotating barrel system really does help with (perceived) recoil.

Looks like a Sig P229 and a Ruger American Pistol had a baby.

Needs to be less than $400.

Before I even take a look at these, they need to come down in price significantly. $200 price hike over older models because the older models had a weakeness in frame? Yeah... I don't think so. Yes, the new ones have a decocker, but I don't want to pay $200 more for R&D on a fundemental feature of the older pistol. I have the fullsize older model. Great gun. Good ergonomics, and trigger is excellent. While I don't have any issues on mine, and most seem to be fine, even with the funky trigger guard take down procedure.

I would save the $200, buy the older model, ammo, shoot it, and you could still sell it for $300. Try re-selling yet another new polymer pistol for $500, not named Glock, Walther, HK, S&W, etc...

With the Walther PPQ being sold around $500, and HK VP9 at $550, you're better off with those choices, since they hold their resale value, and have so far proven to be at top of the polymer pistol scale in terms of reliability, accuracy, and triggers.

If HK can import their VP9 here with all their German heavy regulated laws, taxes, fees, for $550, then why does this pistol cost $500?