It looks buttugly. I guess Star Trek cast couldn't have figured soemthing worse. But on the other side, the price is fair, it takes Beretta 92's mags and with the vertical front grip, it makes a good CQB carbine. BTW it's pretty accurate. A good alternative to the Ruger PC-9. Again depends on what purpose you have in mind. Honestly, I don't really believe in pistol caliber carbines. I'd rather get a short AR-15 in .223 with soft point ammo or frangible (if overpenetration is really a concern). But for plinking, the CX-4 is a good choice. Now if they could make one in 10mm...