I've been going around as a writer, but started getting drawn into Concept Art and 3D modeling. I'm currently finishing my studies as a 3D artist and will then be let loose on the world. Beware!
I started blocking it out. I have to make it more realistic than on the concept and deal with certain areas, like the rubber-coating inside the "hole" (at grip). The whole grip will need work, in terms of making it look good. It makes me think of a Colt 1911, but that doesn't seem sci-fi enough.