It is what it is, a PDW for individual soldier/officer. In that capacity, it works. If one is going to take the basic pistol and try to use it for everything else under the sun, then its utility diminishes. No one single pistol will meet the ideal needs of every single individual person. Some are more capable than others. The Glock design has greater utility simply b/c it's basic design, manual of arms and calibers available are of use to the vast majority of people. It is no more an experts pistol than is the 1911. Both will work well for even novices when used for the common uses of a self-defense pistol. Either will require a good deal of training if one is to push one or the other to a level of performance or use that is beyond the design intention. JMHO. Sincerely. bruce.