Striker vs hammer
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Don't worry I still drive my horse buggy cus I don't trust engines
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.
CheEng1
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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.
M&P BG380 here. I too prefer a hammer on my handguns. I wish the BG380 was DA/SA though.
ColbyBruce
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I like my Sig P250sc .40 S&W.
Philadelphia Patriot
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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.
diegobxr
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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.
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.
You can get a polymer-framed 1911. Another manufacturer just jumped on that train, but I don't remember who.
I'm definitely in the "hammered" camp - no double meaning intended -
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
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...
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I can't think of any Striker Fire guns that I own so I'd have to go with Hammers. Years ago i did own a .25 acp Baby Browning but sold it and bought the Colt 1908 .25 acp instead.
I prefer hammers as well.
Beretta PS 4 Compact is a lovely little handgun.
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Beretta PS 4 Compact is a lovely little handgun.
Beretta PS 4 Storm Compact - an interesting discovery
I think y'all need to take my survey:
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Fishslayer
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SIG SP2022... pretty darn nice gun for the money. Bought one for the wife & wound up getting one for myself.
mustangman
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I'm de-Glocking, and going to hammers.
Just picked up a CZ P-07 a couple of weeks ago.
Absolutely love it. So far 230 rounds without a hiccup. Fixing to replace my G27 as my EDC.
Had a Sig SP2022 that I traded for said G27, and wish I hadn't.
Looking at adding one again, or maybe the P-09, or PX4 Storm FS.
Lots of good options available.
Just picked up a CZ P-07 a couple of weeks ago.
Absolutely love it. So far 230 rounds without a hiccup. Fixing to replace my G27 as my EDC.
Had a Sig SP2022 that I traded for said G27, and wish I hadn't.
Looking at adding one again, or maybe the P-09, or PX4 Storm FS.
Lots of good options available.
Dancer145
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hamer
I have two choices, a M&P or a 3906, For polymer frame with hammer no, the 3906 is all steel and to heavy to carry, but I do like the feel of pulling the hammer back even though it is double action and don't have to
I have two choices, a M&P or a 3906, For polymer frame with hammer no, the 3906 is all steel and to heavy to carry, but I do like the feel of pulling the hammer back even though it is double action and don't have to
Arik
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I have the Sig 2022. Very nice gun. Very reliable as well. However, the grip is to straight and slippery and to thick and bulky for carry. I get same ammo capacity in a thinner, better grip G19
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Lonegle57
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I believe the Ruger LC9 is hammer, the LC9s is striker, also think the Sccy is hammer fired.
Lee's Landing Billy
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I get to see a lot of ammo fired here. Every kind. I see a lot of steel cased ammo that doesn't go BANG in striker fired guns of all makes. I keep them all. All I can get them to surrender. I can not remember the last time seeing a hammer gun not go BANG. Make of that what you will.
keith44spl
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The new Ruger LCP II has a sweet trigger for a hammer pocket pistol.
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