My dept. issued this handgun to me to replace my Glock 17. The Glock model 38 only holds 9 rounds and that includes the one in the chamber. I am not crazy about that idea for a duty weapon. The model 38 is heavy to me but it is compact to be a .45 cal. Compared to my Glock 17 (9 mm) with 18 rounds to the model 38 with 9, there isn't much difference in weight. The model 38 in my observation is about the size of my Glock 19 (9mm). The model 38 has stove piped on me on several occasions. There were some recalls I heard. Check the Glock website. This is a new weapon. Ammo and accessories were hard to find. Ammo has to be specific G.A.P.. The weapon is great for small hands. Shoots well as I can easily hold a tight pattern. But overall, I am glad I was able to keep my 17 too. If I had a choice, they can have the Glock Model 38 back. The 17 is an oldie but it has never let me down.