Hi Mean_Green,
I do own a 229 in .40cal., and I like the gun very much. I also have three Glocks (21,22 and 27), and these are great guns too. My duty Beretta has operated unfailingly, it is accurate and it just feels good in the hand. If my department stays with the .40cal., I can't think of a reason to change makes. Now if I were somehow able to persuade a switch to .45auto, then a Glock or Sig would be my choice. The Arkansas State Police recently turned in their Sig 229 (.40cal.) handguns, reportedly because of reliability problems. They now carry Glock. My Sig has never displayed function problems, and although it has a short barrel, it has been relatively accurate. Then again, it isn't my duty weapon, and it sure hasn't been cycled near as much as my Beretta.
For no real good reason, I've never taken a liking to the H&K USP, but I wouldn't mind someday getting my hands on a .40cal. P7.
Take care, Mike