Yeah, maxwayne is correct, you will definitely get comments. A TFL search will also turn up a lot of related threads.
In the experience of many of people, including me, the American is HIGHLY inferior. Others here have had different experiences, but I wouldn't have an American made one again even if it was given to me. Never, ever. Broken extractors seem to be common, which was my experience after a few hundred rounds. It's a timeless design, and mine (my wife's actually) was accurate and fed everything, but there's no way I'd trust one for defense. I'd buy something else, maybe a Kahr if you want a slim profile. Or, do what the Kentucky State Police did because theirs were unreliable, and dump it for a baby Glock. Or, see if you can find a used German, or maybe a Manhurin. Good luck.