Yeah, while in my local gun shop, the one guy there pulled out that 917, and boy did it fit my hand, I also tried the comparable Ruger. Of the two, for fit and aim (if I had more money, the 917 would have a new home.) But as I needed something small and light, (even though the empty 917 did not feel much heavier than my PT111 loaded), Yep, that sure seems like if I go for a larger semi auto to be more my style than a 1911.