I have a full-size .40, and I like it just fine. Recoil is reasonable, and the mags lock up nice and tight with no rattle. It serves my purposes as a mid-size pistol, as it splits the difference between my 92FS and my Makarov.
Watch those mag feed lips when they're new, though. I carved up the tip of my finger something fierce when loading one. Never had that happen before... ouch.