Well I posted a few days ago about questions I had about the M&P 9mm sub-compact for the wife, and after many responses from the forum singing it's praises, I sprung for one last night. I looked at 2 9mm XD's, 1 was blue for $499 and 1 was stainless for $599. I also looked at 2 G26's 1 used with night sigts for $429 and 1 new one for $549 w/o night sights. I then looked at the M&P, which they had on sale for $539. I liked all the guns really well, and had a tough time making a decision but went with the M&P. One deciding factor was the changable grips, which I thougt might fit her hand better. I really liked the XD in stainless except for the price, and it being a little blocky. I thought the M&P had a resonable price and like I said it got great reviews from you guys. So in the end I hope she likes it, find out tomorrow night. Thanks and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!:santaclaus: