It is extremely similar to the Walther P99. The previous version (TP9) got lots of great reviews, especially given its price point. You could find the TP9 for around $300, and sometimes less. Then the TP9SA came out and it got a lot of great reviews from pre-release guns, although that always has to be taken with a grain of salt because Century Arms is providing these guys with guns, and unless it is a giant turd they are usually going to say that they like it.
My buddy had been going back and forth a bunch about what he wanted to buy and been saving some money for a while. After all the good press he decided to give it a try and use the extra money for ammo and all the other goodies that go along with buying a new gun. So far he is frustrated, but still happy with his purchase. We will see how Century Arms handles the warranty claim. In the other thread in the handgun section, there were several people that have noticed the same marks on their pistols. Although most do not seem as deep, but it can be hard to tell from pics. http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_5_36/156687_Canik_TP9SA_Slide_Marring.html
I will post his updated video when he gets the pistol back.
Phil