Modern 'popular' h/g's that DON'T interest you?

[VictorLouis]

Despite this being a Smith-centric forum, it's clear that many of us have varied tastes. I've been experimenting with many guns the past couple of years. Things I've never had the chance to shoot, but always wanted to.

Keeping to the current crop of autos and revolvers, there are still some that don't sway me at all. IF I found one at a 'can't lose', smokin'-deal offer...I'd STILL be hard-pressed to open the wallet:

Not yet owned, nor shot:
CZ P10....meh. Mostly the feel, and a near dangerous trigger
CZ P09...feels odd, also hate the DA action
XDS...all of 'em
Hellfire...that, too.
Sig 320....hard pass. Dangerous trigger
Chiappa's Rhino...uber expensive, and dedicated feel and controls
FN 5.7...no thanks
RUger LC9 series: Make one with a stainless top-end, then maybe
Smith's Bodyguard .380...feels wrong
Smith's 'new' Bodyguard..handled one that wouldn't carry-up. Make one without a laser and ....maybe

That's probably not an all-inclusive list for me. It's just what I could think of on-the-fly. Do any of you have such a list, if you thought about it?

 

[Llance]

Plastic and steel don't mix, wood and steel do.

 

[MattyD380]

Yeah, I'd say most of the stuff on your list is pretty much "meh" for me, too. Though I have considered a Bodyguard .380--just for a handy pocket gun with a real DA trigger.

Honestly, a lot of the new striker-fired guns don't interest me because--as you seem to agree--they're not exactly safe. Basically SAO guns with no safeties. Glocks never interested me, either. Though they have a little more squish in their triggers, I still would rather have a safety. Or a decocker. And Glocks (for me) just don't hit anything I aim at (except the .45 models--they're cool).

I don't have a problem with plastic guns, per se. I've been carrying a P99 some, actually. It's a great gun. I dig metal and wood... but the frame lightness is nice. And it shoots great. And it's DA/SA.

 

[Grayfox]

I'm a dinosaur. Just can't get interested in plastic. No mater who makes it.

 

[growr]

Please tell us what is dangerous about a CZ trigger?

Randy

 

[SuperMan]

...I shoot other peoples Plastic but except for a couple of Glocks don't really care for them...

1911s, Single Actions and a good Colt, S&W or Ruger DA revolver is where I put my money...

 

[s&wchad]

I don't get real excited about many of the current offerings, but I do appreciate guns that shoot well and are functionally reliable. I don't get real excited about good hammers and screwdrivers either, but they're tools that serve a purpose.

I had a Chiappa Rhino 40DS. It had a decent trigger, it shot well and perceived recoil was very mild. It's an odd looking duck, but that didn't really bother me and I wanted to like the gun.

On one range visit, I was firing it with .38 Specials and got a little too close to the flash gap. I felt the blast on the tip of my left thumb and it had some powder fouling on it. No real harm done and I was glad I wasn't shooting .357's. I was aware of the potential hazard of the bottom mounted barrel and tried to keep my fingers out of the way, but I have big hands and must have got a little careless with my regular two hand grip.

I never removed the sideplate, but I did look at some diagrams of the action. What a mousetrap! I haven't regretted selling that one.

 

[BAM-BAM]

As I've posted many times...... "New" means new; not necessarily "new and improved", or better than what you already have.

Though many are cheaper to make/ buy than my "Old guns" are currently selling for used!!! Which tell me something about my choices!

I experimented with carry guns and holsters from about 1979 to 1990..... my current carry guns all date from 1989 to 1990. (or newer versions of the same designs/models)

They work for me!

I've tried "newer" offerings but nothing has stuck............. Ya some are a few oz lighter or hold more rounds. But I can handle 4-6 more oz's with a good holster and belt and Mec-gar new magazine designes have increased the rounds I can carry in many of my "old guns"!

Almost all my holsters are still leather; and based on designs from the 1970s and 80s.....

I'm happy

Now "Get OFF my lawn!!!!"

 

[Electraclyde]

I do not like or own any striker fired hand guns or hand guns with that useless little flapper doodle thingy on the trigger!!!
I'll take 1911's in any size or caliber, or any revolver. Thank You.

 

[Maddog 521]

I found a 1.0 XDS45 for sale at a good price a few years ago. It is easy to carry and I can shoot it with accuracy and without any problems. I have 5, 6, and 7 round magazines that work all the time. I use a Cook holster and it works very well also. They are worth a look if you come across one.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

As a Life Member of SNM-Sons of Neanderthal Man, I am strictly a steel and walnut man, though rubber grips look great on nickel and stainless. Nothing with polymer, aluminum, "exotic" frames, no "safe" actions or triggers-my safety is behind the eyes and between the ears.

 

[glenwolde]

I don't mind striker fired, I don't mind plastic, but I don't care for the ersatz DA triggers. I understand why they exist, but I have no interest in anything that can't be fired in single action. This includes DAO revolvers.

...and that Rhino thing. Ugly, complex, and pointless to me. If I got one for free I'd sell it.

 

[MarkAlt]

I am mostly a wood n' steel wheel gun guy.

Years ago, at some point in the LEO switch from 9mm->40 and 40->9mm, the LGS had stacks of full size M&P 40 trade-ins for $269. These were pristine, hardly out of the box with 3 mags. I could not resist and picked one up. Gave it to a friend, but that was a solid shooting firearm and I kind of miss it.

Glancing at the LGS showcase recently, I noticed the various Sig P models and mini 9's. Some had integrated optics. The fit and finish on these are pretty impressive. Every line and curve seemed to have a purpose. I can appreciate the detail that goes into them.

For some reason, I like the CZ-75 too.

A good 1911 is exempt and may cause my wallet to open at any time. Other than that, I like to see that cylinder turn with every shot.

 

[Bullet Bob]

"Plastic and steel don't mix, wood and steel do."

So you don't drive a car, have a refrigerator, or use a computer?

I have a problem, all guns interest me. I can live with that.

 

[lihpster]

I have 80 year old guns that I carry into the woods. I love 1911s in different calibers and sizes. Of course I love Smith & Wesson revolvers. I love lever action rifles and single action handguns. But my absolute favorite handgun is my P365. The cutting edge design offers advantages over older firearms. I refer to it as the PPK we WISH Walther would have made. Better sights, trigger, caliber, magazine capacity, ergonomics and all in basically the same size pistol. That's the difference 80 years can make. JMO and YMMV.

 

[deadin]

Had a Bodyguard .380. Don't have it anymore. 'Nuff said.
Would like to shoot a Rhino, but don't want to pay the tariff.
None of the others listed do anything for me.......

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

I like metal and wood. Not too crazy about plastic, although I know that the way it's used in guns, it is usually just fine.

I don't like striker-fired pistols. Even if they are drop-safe, they are a little harder to make absolutely safe while holstering. I think that the trigger thingie on the Glock is particularly good, but early and most present Glocks still don't fit my hand, and the safety comment still applies.

Even SB N frames are a bit big for me, unless roundbutted. A Pachmayr Presentation SN-S makes one usable, but it is still not ideal.

While we are at it, I'm not even that fond of SAA copies (or originals). I do have one Ruger NMSB, and I probably wouldn't mind having a Casull in .22LR, but that's about it.

I kind of like pistols that fit my hand.

 

[squidsix]

You can keep all the striker-fired plastic guns.
I never find myself thinking "man, I wish this was a Glock" when I am shooting my guns.

 

[cmansguns]

Old dog- new tricks twist

Evidently you can teach an old dog some new tricks...even if he's balky and recalcitrant!

Old Dog (me) wouldn't even consider fantastic plastic, especially wonky plastic seemingly "15 stage" triggers, and pistols that accepted stick mags that were long enough to use as a ground support stand.

For years and years my semi-autos were mil surp WWII 1911-A1's, BHP, Luger P08, and then a S&W Model 39-2. My EDC remains a revolver, tried and true. The semi's only come out for range fun time.

One of my daughters became a LEO and her duty piece was a Glock 21, Gen 4 in 45acp. She is fast and accurate with this gun, so I said what the heck...they're cheap enough (back then) so I got one to be able to "compete" with her whenever she's home on vacation, etc. The gun is OK....but I don't have any love lost for it. It's not a favorite and never will be.

THEN......several weeks back I traded into a little plastic gun called S&W M&P 2.0 Compact in 9 mm......Sheesh....this little guy is a barrel of fun, and danged if 15 rounds don't go right where they're supposed to when I'm doing my part. The grip is perfect size, aggressive texture, white dots line up quick... still a wonky trigger..but it seems to at least be reliable on reset and follow through.

Honestly.....these guns had been strictly on my don't look...don't buy...don't even look at reviews, written articles, or web-sites....just like the OP's list....uninteresting to me.

I guess you can say that an old dog can learn a new trick and have fun doing it.

If you got average sized hands and get a chance to try one of these M&P's...do so....you may be pleasantly surprised

PS: NO plastic fantastic will ever replace my S&W wheelguns, or any other steel and wood guns, BUT...they can be fun.

 

[Hair Trigger]

I don't think there's truly been any improvement in semiauto handguns since JMB left us. If it don't have a cylinder, and isn't a JMB design, I'm not interested. And no plastic any more; I have two polymer guns I'll keep, but will never buy another one.