Bob
I've held off commenting because one of my favorites is not on your list.
Figure it's about time..
Smith & Wesson Performance Center weapons are some of the least thought of but highly respected bang sticks available.
I have had many S&W and never had a complaint. I do have a bias to wheel guns, but enjoy the pistols.
As your may be on your way to the LGS, take a look at any of the S&W PC offerings they may have.
Because the PC guns are all limited editions, your LGS may not have a large selection. Sometimes the gun show is the only place to find any.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...category=15701
One reason I like S&W is the lifetime warranty on 3rd gen weapons. This also includes 2nd, 3rd party sales. You do not have to be the ORIGINAL purchaser.
Additionally S&W has options to send your weapon to the PC for tuning and other aftermarket accessorization(sic).
Which brings up another goody. If you purchase a used decon-LEO weapon, you can send it to S&W and they will test and fix, I believe for FREE.. AND do tune-up's for a modest price.
Just another opinion...