Pistol preference survey

[cowboy4evr]

I have tried the " plastic wonder guns " and the all metal semi auto's , I just don't like them so I don't shoot them . Just give me my S&W 29 4" and I'm good to go . Everytime I go to the range it comes along with me. I had an old pair of PC magna's that I swapped out for the target grips that it had before . I cast /reload and shoot everything from " mild to wild " . My 2nd choice and a close one is my S&W 25-5 4" in 45 Colt . For lack of either of those 2 , give me my 41 mag , 4" or my 357 , 4" . This works for me .

 

[bananaman]

I have 4, 1911's. My favorite pistol. 2 others that I have that are keepers are: Sig P239, 9mm, and IWI Jericho, in .40 S&W. (CZ clone) Both awesome. I have no poly, or double action only guns. Everybody has their own thing! Bob

 

[BAM-BAM]

Reading through the thread...... adding to my earlier post.

ContinentalOp....... I've added the decocker only kit to 2 of my Beretta 92s .... both Centurions........ like the G guns and will probably do a couple more over the next year.

I think Glocks are "good tools"....if I was in a combat/war zone situation...I just might opt for a 19.......... for weight and magazine capacity..... and it's role would be secondary to my rifle. A long time ago I owned a 19 and later took two stabs at 26s.......they worked,shot well..... but didn't like the short light trigger pull in the role of "civilian/ concealed carry"... and didn't spark any pride in ownership....it was just a tool ....like a shovel!!!!

 

[SmithNut]

"....snip.....and didn't spark any pride in ownership!!!

You mean when you have retired to your den, with a libation in your hand, the fireplace providing a warm ambiance, your hunting dog at your side and your Browning Superposed on the wall, you don't find yourself lovingly wiping your favorite Glock down with a silicone rag...?????

".....snip....I think Glocks are "good tools , snip......it was just a tool ....like a shovel!

Exactly Admittedly a very good one too...

 

[ContinentalOp]

A long time ago I owned a 19 and later took two stabs at 26s.......they worked,shot well..... but didn't like the short light trigger pull in the role of "civilian/ concealed carry"

That was one of the reasons I had the NY1/"-" connector combo in my Glock 23. The pull weight was about the same as factory stock, but with resistance throughout the trigger pull length, making it more revolver-like. It also made the trigger reset a little stronger. It worked for me. If I were to get a Glock 19, I'd use the same trigger set-up.

 

[BAM-BAM]

You mean when you have retired to your den, with a libation in your hand, the fireplace providing a warm ambiance, your hunting dog at your side and your Browning Superposed on the wall, you don't find yourself lovingly wiping your favorite Glock down with a silicone rag...?????

Well now that you ask................................

Den w/ big Tudor window overlooking the back garden & fire pit ...... check

libation... selection of single malts on the buffet.......check

fireplace(winter) fire pit (summer/fall).......check

hunting dog...... have to settle for herding dog, a welsh corgi......check

Browning superimposed........sorry just a 1887 Winchester Model 1885 low wall & my first rifle a Steven's Favorite.............check

while lovingly wiping down my first year S&W 3913NL with checkered Hogue wood grips (or my PC Shorty-9).......check




The Glock ???

It's hanging on a hook over the workbench in the garage!!!!!

 

[BAM-BAM]

That was one of the reasons I had the NY1/"-" connector combo in my Glock 23. The pull weight was about the same as factory stock, but with resistance throughout the trigger pull length, making it more revolver-like. It also made the trigger reset a little stronger. It worked for me. If I were to get a Glock 19, I'd use the same trigger set-up.

Tried the NY trigger......truth is; when I had a choice of which gun to grab and go...... it was a Smith, Beretta or Sig. I've been lucky and been able to accumulate some nice "stuff" (per George Carlin)....... I live in a nice home, drive a nice car/truck.....why not carry a nice gun? I've been carrying the same "stuff" since the early 90s...... too old to change I guess!


Even thought of keeping a G19 for those "s----/dirty jobs days" but I had a Smith 915 for that...... so when someone was willing/wanted to trade a S&W Model 19 for a Glock 19....... done deal!!!

 

[SmithNut]

The Glock ???

It's hanging on a hook over the workbench in the garage!!!!!

At least I treat my favorite tools better than that...

 

[BAM-BAM]

At least I treat my favorite tools better than that...

"favorite" tools ..............................is the operative word!!!!

 

[digiroc]

DAO for carry ...

I've evolved from decades of 1911's in several flavors and carried them confidently cocked and locked.

Now my needs and habits have evolved from DA/SA (a 5906 for 25 years, though I rarely carried it) then several DA/SA 3g's 3913LS & 3914NL to a 4040PD still a favorite for carry. I've also adopted AISW carry and cocked and locked in that position is a bit unnerving.

But now I've come to like DAO for carry as one less thing to be wrong when you really need it. Decocker only would be OK to, but I don't have one.

I've got a 6946, 4046 and a 4546 in DAO, but my very favorite carry semi-auto is a 3914 DAO. Thin, light, and has a double strike capability that is unusual in DAO Smiths.

Big Dot sights are also my favorite for carry as well a disabled magazine safety.

digiroc

 

[Brasky]

Glock, Glock, Glock, Glock

 

[BigBill]

The 1911's first. The cz da next.

 

[petepeterson]

It depends on the purpose.

For range fun: my 3rd gens.

For pocket and nightstand: strikers.

I'm in the reverse-

I enjoy shooting my ladyfriend's Glock 19 at the range. When it comes to carry, though, I'm a little leery of the trigger, as I carry IWB. I know tens of thousands of folks do it, but I don't have a comfort level with it. I like the security of a DA trigger, without having to worry about a safety. It's an easy transition from revolvers, as well. Point and shoot.

As BAM stated, put me in a combat zone with a standard holster, or even if I knew there was going to be some shooting, I'll take the Glock.

 

[Grayfox]

Any of you who are familiar with my posts know that I'm a die hard 1911 guy.
I do own a few DA/SA autos and I can do fine with them if I have to. But for the most part, if I'm gonna go DA, it'll be a revolver.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

Muss asks a good question:

Preference for what?

In this context, I did not specify for carry, fighting, range work, competition. Just overall preference. That's it.

 

[diegobxr]

Nice questions but many ways to answer it.

I answered the question as in "if you could only have ONE pistol, what would you have?"

In that regard, I chose Traditional DA/SA. Mostly because I feel most comfortable having a round in the chamber, safety off, and a long, heavy first shot. (Yes, I'm a revolver guy).

HOWEVER, from all pistols, my favourite pistol of them all is the Browning Hi-Power. Didn't choose "SA" in the poll because I wouldn't carry it or use for HD, that's all.

 

[Rio Laxas]

I like single action the most, and my favorite semi-auto pistols are all single action.

I've never really cared for DA/SA, as I like the same trigger pull everytime, but I shoot my SIG Sauer P226 better than any other comparable pistol, so I carry it. It's probably all the revolver shooting, but I actually do a little better with the DA trigger than the SA trigger on it.

 

[SOS24]

I really like the HK LEM, which is often described as a short reset DAO.
My next preference is DA/SA with decocker only.

 

[diggler1833]

All of my defensive semi-autos for around the house/carry are DA/SA with decocker only.

I do not like safeties on my defensive guns as I also frequently carry revolvers, and this removes the chance for a serious "uh oh" when I need the gun to go bang the most.

 

[Telecaster]

For a full size pistol, striker fired. For a CCW gun, DA/SA.

I don't consider the fancy lever on the trigger to be a safety mechanism except for the rare circumstance if you drop the gun or something. And I prefer not to have a safety lever, so a long DA first trigger pull is my safety in a concealed weapon.

For a "going to war" gun (general range fun, IDPA, or zombie apocalypse), I'm fine with my M&P 9 and/or Glock 21. I like the rapid trigger action for a purpose like that.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

HOWEVER, from all pistols, my favourite pistol of them all is the Browning Hi-Power. Didn't choose "SA" in the poll because I wouldn't carry it or use for HD, that's all.

Hard to argue with that assessment! I love mine but would never carry it or use it for HD, either.

 

[daffyfellow]

Interesting that with all the stryker fired pistols on the market, there are still manufacturers that make hammer fired DA/SA pistols. Beretta, CZ, FN, and I believe Springfield will be coming out with one soon. Someone must be buying them for these companies to take up space on their assembly lines.

 

[Cal44]

I bought an original, hammer fired DAO Ruger LC9 and found it hard to shoot because of the long trigger pull.

In fact, I couldn't hit anything with it.

Shortly there after the LC9S came out and the Internet buzz said my hammer fired DAO LC9 was no good and obsolete.

I put it in the back of the same and stopped shooting it.

I recently got it out and tried it again. And after a few years practicing with DA revolvers, I found I could shoot my old LC9 just fine.

I'm almost of the point of considering it as a carry gun.

My old LC9 has been totally reliable with everything from fancy factory ammo to cheap reloads.

The long DAO trigger pull is a good safety feature for pocket carry.

 

[radar1972]

I've owned a number of different striker fired pistols... my EDC is a SW M&P 9C.

But my two most recent purchases were a SW 5904 and a Beretta M9, both hammer fired with decockers.... and I am hooked!

 

[Westie1]

Prefer the John Browning design 1911. Have shot glocks, a ruger P90, and recently bought but not shot a SD9VE. Also have 2 1911's. Wouldn't hesitate to carry either of the 1911's cocked and locked. They may not be the easiest to conceal as they are full sized, but they are what I am used to.

 

[nocents]

TDA.....that's what I've had since about 1990 and that is my comfort level...from my range guns to my 2 ccw..3913NL and an HK P30sks....all hammers

 

[Philadelphia Patriot]

I appreciate the craftsmanship of a 1911 or Sig P220/225/226/229/229 pistol, etc and enjoy shooting them at the range.

That being said, on duty and off duty I carry polymer striker fired pistols.

 

[Dump1567]

I can get use to anything if I shoot it enough. I started the job with a wheel gun, and than a third Gen S&W, But settled on Glocks.

Now I find it hard to transition back to a DA/SA auto. Not so much with a DA revolver.

 

[SOTVEN]

I HAVE, AND WILL KEEP PREFERING THE DA/SA FROM 3RD GEM "ONLY". WHY NOT ANY OTHER? BESIDES THEIR QUALITY OF BUILT, AMBI FRIENDLY. (YES, I TEND TO PRACTICE EITHER HAND OPERATION). P SERIES SIG SAUER MIGHT BE OK, UNTIL ONE TRIES TO USE IT LEFT HANDED. OPERATE THAT DECKOCKER, NEVER MIND THE SLIDE RELEASE. F SERIES BERETTAS ARE A BIT BETTER AT THAT, BUT THAT LENGTH OF TRIGGER PULL, PUTS THE TRIGGER IN A DIFFERENT ZIP CODE THAN THE REST OF THE GUN. ALSO, I COULD NOT CARE LESS FOR ITS EXPOSED BARREL DESIGN, ESPECIALLY AFTER I HAVE SEND A BOX OF ROUNDS DOWNRANGE RAPID FIRE AND HEATS UP. CZ ARE OK, BUT THAT INVERTED SLIDE RAIL SYSTEM MAKES THE SLIDE PRETY MUCH NONEXISTENT, AND HENCE HARD TO OPERATE ESPECIALLY WITH GLOVES. (3RD GEM SLIDES WITH AMBI SAFETIES CAN BE OPERATED WITH 2 FINGERS, MUCH LIKE A LUGER) ALSO, THE SAFE ON COCKED CZ HAS, REALLY DEFIES THE PURPOSE OF DA OPERATION. SO, ALL IN ALL, IN MY OPINION, THEY ARE THE GUNS THAT I HAVE TRUSTED, AND IN THE PAST, I ADMIT OF HAVING SLEPT WITH THEM IN CONDITION ONE UNDER MY PILLOW. DA/SA OR A REVOLVER WOULD BE THE ONLY GUNS I WOULD TRUST WITH THAT FORM OF PROTECTION CARRY. (AND YES, PISTOLS MIGHT BE CALLED TO SERVE SOMEONE WITHOUT A HOLSTER TO KEEP ITS "SAFE TRIGGER" COVERED). NOT A FAN OF SA AUTOS FOR PERSONAL DEFENSE, DUE TO THE NEED TO BE COCKED FEATURE, BUT I WOULD TAKE A SA OVER A STRIKERFIRED.

 

[SOTVEN]

I can get use to anything if I shoot it enough.

VERY VALID POINT FRIEND! ONE HAS TO MASTER WHAT THEY USE. "THE ART OF WAR" DESCRIBES HOW THE WARIOR MUST NOT HAVE A FAVORITE WEAPON, RATHER THAN BE PROFICIENT WITH ALL. I HAVE DONE ABOUT 75% OF MY HANDGUN SHOOTING WITH GLOCKS. THE REASON BEING, I FIND THEM THE HARDEST PISTOLS TO GET USED TO. THEREFORE, IN CASE OF "SHTF" (AS THEY SAY IN AMERICA,) CHANCES ARE I MAY HAVE TO GRAB A GUN FROM THE GROUND AND BE AN ACCEPTABLE SHOT WITH IT. SO, WHY TRY SO HARD WITH THE TUPPERWARE AND NOT GIVE UP? TWO REASONS. FIRST, THEY ARE SO DAMN COMMON. SECOND, THEY HISTORICALY SEEM TO BE LEATHAL NOT JUST TO THEIR TARGET AS INTENDED, BUT ALSO TO THEIR MASTERS! THIS INCREASES BY LARGE THE CHANCE OF STUMBLING ACCROSS ONE, OVER ANY OTHER DESIGN. (YEAH, NO GLOCK FAN BOY HERE, SORRY)