I paid out the nose for my 29SF, but it was worth it to me at the time. I think the price you mentioned for a gen 4 is alright, you can usually save a few pennies by shoppig around. I would reccomend buying a used one as stated earlier. Used pistols most often come with some goodies at a reduced price. It is not uncommon to see glock 29 for sale adds with "like new", "one mag fired" and "mint condition" attached to them. The 29 is a cannon with hot loads, and not for everyone. Here in MI average used 29 package is between $400-$550 depending on gen and extras. Best of luck to you in your search.