I bought my CM9 about fours years ago. It has been an excellent and totally reliable pistol. I have a variety of holsters for it to allow for different modes of carry. I pocket carry a lot around here in S.C. when it gets hot out. I just don't like sweat soaked guns. Pocket carry has some real advantages when walking around. I think J frame S&Ws make a lot of sense and carry one of mine from time to time. That said, the CM9 has better sights, holds more ammo and is about as easy to carry. I have never understood why the CM9 is not more popular than it is.