The other pistol I've been looking at is the Beretta 92A1. Now, first, I have to admit, I've had a bit of a love affair with this handgun for a long time anyways. I love how heavy in the hand it feels, it looks beautiful, and I just like it in general. Also, to initially get into the gun, it is on average slightly cheaper than the XD-M 5.25 comp. The problem here is that, once I get the handgun in my hands...thats when it becomes a money pit. In order to really become the decent competition gun I would like it to be...it would need trigger work, new sights, and I would probably have it converted to a "G" type decocker (basically remove the safety). However, I love the fixed locking block, and how long term those guns are good for, even with alot of abuse. Also, accessories are freaking everywhere.
I've tried alot of other common firearms I've seen at my local matches. Glocks, S&W M&P's, 1911 styles, but none of them stand out to me like those two.
Thoughts? Short version is this...i'm looking for a gun that can fill two rolls for me, about 40% full size carry gun, and about 60% 3 gun competition pistol.