I pretty much had my sites set on purchasing a M&P 40, when the money was right. My dad (old school) is not a fan of the plastic guns, and currently owns a beretta 96 something. Anytime I mention a striker fired gun he shakes his head, and says "i don't know, I still like the hammer design". I've seen a couple mentions that the new striker designs are super reliable, but not much more. WHat are the differences, and if i was to carry in vehicle with one in the chamber, which would be considered "safer" ? i know you can decock a hammer gun, but it i am not all familiar with its operations. Basically I am now considered a sig 226, because of his negativity. I am just a little turned off by the sigs price