Hi, CX2,
In spite of the preference by a lot of people for more exotic pistols, the S&Ws are pretty darn good. As for the 6906, recoil is moderate, reliability is excellent, and the size makes for a good carry gun.
Basically, it is a matter of preference, but I like to buy American when I can, and the S&Ws are manufactured in one plant, and have a home if something does go wrong.
It is too bad some people go into automatic "reject mode" when S&W or Ruger is mentioned.
Jim