I prefer the 4 inch barrels, just because they carry nicer. I also like the smaller squared grip of the first series over the longer grip of the second and third, mostly because they hide/carry mo betta. Fellers with bigger hands may not. The push button mag release of the second trumps the bottom latch of the first and third. For carry in a shoulder rig, any model without a thumbrest grip panel to dig into the ol' ribs. The eliason sights of the third beats the accro's of the second. I actually prefer the bead-sighted first series models over ANY of the patridge styles...... factory mags most always run better than the aftermarkets, but are scarce and pricey. First series don't hold open on the last shot(neither do the economy models. challenger, huntsman, targetsman).
