yes, I have bought a 40 and 45 jericho from buds since then. no, I have never held one before buying the 9mm. Did hold a cz 75 before buying the jericho. Read reviews online and looked at specs. the jericho weighs more, figured it would have a more solid feel to it. No regrets.
I have a full size jericho, really nice gun. It is heavy, about 40 oz. Magnum Research has started importing them again under the name, baby eagle 2. I consider it the best of all the cz clones.
bought a couple of rugers from ace and rico's, they beat bud's prices! had to pay taxes which took them over bud's. much rather support the local dealer if that's the only dif.