Striker vs hammer

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I'm a hammer man myself. Main reason I got the S&W 380. I just feel more comfortable carrying a hammer gun rather than a striker fired one. Does anyone make hammer guns anymore on polymer frames?? I own an M&P9 WITH safety that I really like but it would be even better if it was a hammer fired weapon rather than striker fired. Just don't like the idea of there always being tension on the firing pin
 
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Over the last 30+ years, I think that the striker design has proven itself to be safe and reliable.

Having said that, if you're looking for a more "traditional" auto pistol, I believe that Sig Sauer, Walther, HK, and FN all still make what you're looking for.

There are also deals to be had on the used market.
 
Check (pun intended) out the CZ po-7, po-9. Very nice polymer pistols with hammers. Also look at the Beretta PX series. Very underrated. They're a little hefty in width, but again very nice hammer fired pistols. I had a PX-4 compact that falls into the "maybe I should'a kept that one" category.
 
CAJUNLAWYER said:
I'm a hammer man myself. Main reason I got the S&W 380. I just feel more comfortable carrying a hammer gun rather than a striker fired one. Does anyone make hammer guns anymore on polymer frames?? I own an M&P9 WITH safety that I really like but it would be even better if it was a hammer fired weapon rather than striker fired. Just don't like the idea of there always being tension on the firing pin
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Springfield just came out with a hammer XD


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I prefer a hammer on anything I carry/shoot. Guess I'm just old school that way.
That said, I have drunk the kool-aid and purchased "a few" striker fired guns over the years. M&P's mostly. I like them well enough based on their other features. Still, when I'm not caring my 360pd J frame, my favorite carry is the little BG380 with a hammer. :-)
 
Beretta PX4, Sig P2022, HK has a few that come to mind...USP, P30, P2000. Not familiar with the CZ or FN lines.
 
I hear ya on the hammer, I like them, too... For polymer frame with hammer, check out the CZ P09 (pretty big gun) and P07 (Glock 19 size...), as well as the H&K guns like the P30, USP series, and for a smaller carry gun the P30SK. I really like the H&K and the CZ guns; good stuff...
 
I think everyone above have hit about all of them. I personally really like the HK USPc, but I have heard good things about the Sig 2022 and P250, the CZ and FNX.
 
While my major carry has been my LCP I still prefer seeing a hammer!;)
 
Brasky said:
Don't worry I still drive my horse buggy cus I don't trust engines :)
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I had an uncle who died a long time ago, because the train (steam version) spooked the horse at a crossing. The horse lunged forward with the buggy & my uncle into the train. Therefor, I wouldn't trust that setup. Best to go with an auto, but stay away from the new driver less models.
 
I must have an external hammer on any handgun I own. I bought one with an internal hammer, a pocket gun, but that is the last. At times I like to cock the hammer and fire. Old fashioned I suppose, but that is me.
 
First time poster....long time lurker.

M&P BG380 here. I too prefer a hammer on my handguns. I wish the BG380 was DA/SA though.
 
I like my Sig P250sc .40 S&W.
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CAJUNLAWYER said:
Just don't like the idea of there always being tension on the firing pin
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While most current production striker-fired pistols do feature a pre-tensioned striker, there's no reason it has to be that way. There have actually been a few striker-fired guns where the striker wasn't pre-tensioned. They just don't sell very well since most people want a shorter, lighter trigger pull. I'm ok with the half-cocked Glock "safe-action", but would prefer it to be a true DAO.
 
I'm a hammer man myself, don't own any strikers but there are some I like, and wouldn't mind having one if the price was right.

On new pistols, I almost bought a CZ P-07 (not "Duty"). Beautiful pistol. Compact, ergonomic, aesthetically pleasing, great trigger.

Didn't choose that one though. Went full classic and got a used CZ 75 B. :D
 
I'm definitely in the "hammered" camp - no double meaning intended - :D

IMHO, S&W never made a better discreet carry 9mm pistol than this one. All springs with exception of the one in the magazine are relaxed until actually firing, long DA pull makes negligent firing less probable, manual safety if you want it, leave it alone if you don't. If you are in a struggle for your gun, drop the magazine and it can't be used against you. Accurate, slim. Hard to improve upon.

Yes, it cost more to make than the current plasticised striker-fired models - but cheaper doesn't mean better...

John

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