longhollow
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Hi Folks,
Was able to shoot lots of handguns this weekend at the big show in SoCal.
Again I'm looking for my first large cal handgun for use in IDPA and/or USPSA events. I'm pretty well set on a getting a new 9mm semi-auto for production/stock.
My experience is with a .22 cal Ruger Mark II Target pistol so I don't have very much experience to judge/compare the various guns I shot. But here are my novice level views.
The Glocks didn't feel as comfortable in the hand as the other similar plastic guns. The 17 and 34 also didn't seem to naturally point well for me. But the Glocks do have a large base of users which means I would be able to easily find help/advice. They also have a good reputation for reliability and lots of 3rd party accessories.
CZ wasn't at the show. Wanted to try them out but couldn't.
Of the guns I tried I liked the H&K USP, Walther P99, S&W M&P 9, Beretta 92FS, and the Springfield XD.
The H&K USP pointed well and the trigger was very smooth. Like the H&K the Walther P99 also seemed to be very well built. The M&P 9 was very comfortable in the hand, pointed well, but the trigger didn't seem as smooth. This may have been due to it's extensvie use at the show.
I also liked the classic Beretta 92FS and the Springfield XD. The problem with the Beretta is that due to government contracts it is near impossible to get one. But I liked the weight and the way it felt. I've also always wanted to own one, even before I thought about competitive shooting. The Springfield XD Tactical in 5" was also very comfortable in my hand and pointed well.
The main differences to me between these various models seemed to by their "safety" controls and other controls on the guns.
I hate to open up a can of worms but I would like your thoughts on these various models.
I want to say to the Glock fans that I am indeed a novice and my dislike of the feel of the 17 and 34 may be based on my limited experience. But for my medium sized hands they didn't feel as good as other brands. Sorry.
THANKS!!
Was able to shoot lots of handguns this weekend at the big show in SoCal.
Again I'm looking for my first large cal handgun for use in IDPA and/or USPSA events. I'm pretty well set on a getting a new 9mm semi-auto for production/stock.
My experience is with a .22 cal Ruger Mark II Target pistol so I don't have very much experience to judge/compare the various guns I shot. But here are my novice level views.
The Glocks didn't feel as comfortable in the hand as the other similar plastic guns. The 17 and 34 also didn't seem to naturally point well for me. But the Glocks do have a large base of users which means I would be able to easily find help/advice. They also have a good reputation for reliability and lots of 3rd party accessories.
CZ wasn't at the show. Wanted to try them out but couldn't.
Of the guns I tried I liked the H&K USP, Walther P99, S&W M&P 9, Beretta 92FS, and the Springfield XD.
The H&K USP pointed well and the trigger was very smooth. Like the H&K the Walther P99 also seemed to be very well built. The M&P 9 was very comfortable in the hand, pointed well, but the trigger didn't seem as smooth. This may have been due to it's extensvie use at the show.
I also liked the classic Beretta 92FS and the Springfield XD. The problem with the Beretta is that due to government contracts it is near impossible to get one. But I liked the weight and the way it felt. I've also always wanted to own one, even before I thought about competitive shooting. The Springfield XD Tactical in 5" was also very comfortable in my hand and pointed well.
The main differences to me between these various models seemed to by their "safety" controls and other controls on the guns.
I hate to open up a can of worms but I would like your thoughts on these various models.
I want to say to the Glock fans that I am indeed a novice and my dislike of the feel of the 17 and 34 may be based on my limited experience. But for my medium sized hands they didn't feel as good as other brands. Sorry.
THANKS!!