Favorite polymer pistol poll

what's your favorite tupperware blaster, and why. post some pics too if you can, we all like pics :D


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My personal favorite is my KAHR PM45, because it is a 45 I can carry in my pocket, not to mention it is 100% reliable.

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G19C, Walther P99AS, HK P30L

weeeeeeeeee!

There are so many good ones...

M&P

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what's your favorite tupperware blaster, and why. post some pics too if you can, we all like pics
Since I can't get my hand on the G19 RTF2, yet, my old G19 will just have to do.:D

G20 for now. Will be testing it on Saturday with the new EFK barrel and recoil spring.

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Only poly pistol I own, been pretty darn good so far, new version due out at SHOT show, also now available in 40.

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who picked kel tec? :eek: :D

G19 naturally

good choice in ammo, gglass.

I've shot the Glock 19 and do well with it but for feel of the grip and controls I prefer the S&W M&P9. But overall I prefer a hammer gun with the DA/SA action. The Beretta PX4 isn't bad but recently I got to shoot the STI GP6 and that one is a definite winner. It feels good in the hands, shoots well and has a nice trigger right out of the box.

Only poly pistol I own, been pretty darn good so far,
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ATyed3nL_8

Hey where's the Hi Point?! Just kidding.

I'm glad this isn't a "which is best poll" which is your favorite will probably start fewer fights.

HK for me, yes I know I suck,and I know who hates me.

Glocks are good but the Kahr fits me better. That's why I traded the former for the latter.

Reaper, I can't open the YouTube link, hope it's a positive one. :)

All others are just imitators :).

You left Steyr out of your poll. I'm not forcedly saying it is my favorite but it should be an option.

^^^sorry, i couldn't think of every single polymer pistol ever made, dude :rolleyes:

Steyr M9... I own one of every one on the list other than the FN and Kahr. In My Opinion only, the Steyr is the most comfortable and has the best factory trigger.

But back to your list, Smith & Wesson M&P series. Fantastic firearms!... although the FN's have caught my eye recently.

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I have shot at least one from each brand of the listed polymer pistols and really did like the M&P 9. I have kept it mostly stock as of now with nothing but a sight change to XS big dots. Has just under 10K through it and nay a hiccup, so it is my favorite. Second would be the Glock pistols due to the overall design philosophy of all the models and caliber lines. It makes for a very versatile and modular autopistol, especially with the amount of factory and aftermarket support for almost every model.

Damian

Reaper, I can't open the YouTube link, hope it's a positive one.
It's the CZ promo video for the CZ-75 P-07 Duty.

kingofthehill,


nice pic there, bro :)

Thanks!, i absolutely love it!... found it at cabela's on the very bottom shelf in the back covered by other guns. Got it for $360... was told by many "Its what the glock should have been"... once i heard that i wanted to find one and am very glad I did :)

Thanks, Reaper. :) It has proved to be one impressive pistol.

"Its what the glock should have been"

:eek: :)

Thanks, Reaper. It has proved to be one impressive pistol.
Do you carry it? Are you using the decock or the thumb lock?

hahaha... Bold statement i know... but after finally owning one, I agree.

It's just as simple as a glock, its thinner, polymer, same capacity, MUCH lower bore axis, nicer trigger, Austrian design, More comfortable with proper grip angle and In my opinion.. Better looking :) hehehehehe..

I like my glock 23c... really do, but the steyr is amazing.

oh, and i hate how the glocks throw the spent casings at my forehead hahahaha

yeah i got clunked in the head a couple times today at the range by my g19 lol

yeah i got clunked in the head a couple times today at the range by my g19 lol
Stop limpwristing it.

^^^lol is that what it is? i was thinking about that...but i've gotten clunked a few times when i almost had a death grip on it.

but i've gotten clunked a few times when i almost had a death grip on it.
A proper grip does not mean squeezing the hell out of it. It means locking your wrists/elbows.

^^^hmmm i will pay more attention to this.

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:eek:

See how firm his elbows/forearms/wrists are?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysa50-plo48

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Good choice.

thanx reaper,

yeah i've seen that one. i guess i'm used to steel guns, where wrist/elbow lock isn't quite as important, as far as limpwristing issues are concerned that is.

ummmm.............


i don't see the walther p99 as an option on the poll ?!?

jeez, not more whining because i forgot to include something. :rolleyes:

I like them all.

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Glocks are my old faithful.

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HK USP is nice too, decent pistol. Perfect for those who wants a Glock with a hammer.

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My newest favor girl: Steyr M40A1 (which is not on the list).

Though I don't own a Sig pro. My friend has a 2022 and in my opinion, another fine pistol in a great value.

I have to vote for the pioneer of polymer pistols... and it's not a Glock. My HKs have been and will continue to be accurate, reliable and easy to clean. HK introduced the world to the polymer pistol in 1970. Most shooters think it was Glock that created the first polymer handgun. :rolleyes:

M&p is my favorite because the trigger can be easily taken to a place that's out of all the others league.

Will almost have to agree about the Steyr's though, if their triggers were consistent pull to pull (sadly they're not) it would beat all of the others, most underated gun ever maybe.

sorry, i couldn't think of every single polymer pistol ever made, dude

You don't need them all but should at least put one of the best ones on there. If kel tec ruger and taurus get a slot then the Steyr ought to.

I understand however. Steyr was poorly marketed. If it had received marketing like the XD it would be as popular as it deserves to be.

In a lot of ways the Steyr really is a refined glock. It does lack the after market support which is a result of it lacking recognition.

^^^holy crap. you're still whining. :what:

LOL!

I voted glock. I have owned several over the years and they have always been reliable for me.

I got a chance to look at a steyr M pistol the other day. At first it felt odd, maybe it was the grip angle, felt like it was more pronounced than the glock's grip angle. The sights were unique. The trigger was very nice.

The ol' Glock 19 is my favorite. Something about it just comes together. I find it's just the perfect size for a 15+1 9mm handgun.
Now in .45, I'd have to go with my XD 45 Compact. They really got that gun right and I prefer it to either the Glock 21 or the Glock 30.

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I am the only one voting for the FN at the moment, but I think it's an outstanding pistol.

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How Glock got to be so popular...

Tounge in cheek, here.

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I voted, but the Taurus 24/7 PT Pro Comp. 9mm is the only polymer pistol I've fired except for a friends 9mm Hi Point that jammed at least once every clip. Before anybody gives me a hard time, I will admit that his was the only Hi Point I've fired. And I'm not praising the virtues of Taurus. All I know is that mine has never jammed. Not one time in over 2000 rounds. But I've also read a lot of complaints about them. I can only speak with authority about the one I own and carry daily.

who picked kel tec?

He who gets "clunked in the head a few times" by a glock loses his man card and is disqualified from judging another man's weapons. :neener:

(I have seen a few youtube ladies getting clunked, but they were usually set up by uncaring boyfriends!)

I had a sigma at one point didn't like the trigger that well. Have yet to try a Taurus 24/7. A springfield XD is nice I have used both the Glock 19 & 17 at work and I prefer the G17. I shot an average score of 85 with the G19 and now I consistantly shoot a perfect 100 with the G17. What can I say I'll use what works for me.

Steyer never got off the ground in sales. The Walther P99 also is a slow seller. And the FN's (except the 45ACP) are on the slow side too. Beretta PX4's don't jump off the shelves either.
Its a crowded market.

GLOCKS! SWEDEN!

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Kinda like Grandpower K100,. Glock is nice, but too blockish to be held human hand..

That's pretty much the STI GP6 over here.
I almost forgot I wanted one of those!

i shot a few polymer pistols i liked the SR9 the best , it fits in my hand perfect and shoots very well and is built like a tank.

No sense in having a poll. Glock will win every time.
You could ask, "Who make the best AR-15?", and 50 people would answer, "Glock"

It's like asking Nascar fans if they like Earnhardt, Jr..

I, of course, am unbiased, so I say H&K P-30 followed by Kahr PM-9.

i own xd and glock, and i have shot all the above, and the xd is the one for me, my favorite bar none.

No sense in having a poll. Glock will win every time.

Well there might be reasons for that. (the silent majority ;))

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Although I like Glocks and HK's ok too.

No sense in having a poll. Glock will win every time.

i know. it's still fun and interesting to have a poll anyway, to keep up on who's tupperware is more popular.

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something nice about being overrun by an army of swedish girls :D

mine's not listed so ill just post a picture

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No Walther P99? No Walther PPS?

:cuss:

M&P. Simply top notch. period.

Can't believe this one didn't make the list.

FN FNP-9, first handgun I purchased and i think it is a great firearm. Fits my hand like a glove ( one of the main reasons i bought it, it felt perfect).

^^^holy crap. you're still whining.

I wouldn't call it whining. It is more astonishment at your ignorance of handguns.

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Kel-Tec, because it's the only gun I don't care about, if it gets damaged I don't care, if it gets stolen no biggy. On the other hand if a valuable all steel gun got damaged or stolen I'd freak.

I've owned or fired nearly all on the list.

To me, the top two are the Sig Pro SP2022 and the FNP series by FN; both are truly remarkable DA/SA, which I value over striker fired models.

We are Glock.
Resistance is futile.
You will be assimilated.

The FNP got my vote, but the PX4 Storm is a close second. I'm like Doogy; I like the DA/SA, especially on the FNP which has a really smooth DA trigger pull. The P2022 is another favorite and on my "to do" list.

He who gets "clunked in the head a few times" by a glock loses his man card and is disqualified from judging another man's weapons.

he who thinks kel tecs are better than glocks should stop using rusty radiators to make moonshine. :neener:

I wouldn't call it whining. It is more astonishment at your ignorance of handguns.

you think i'm ignorant of handguns because i forgot to include steyr in my poll, and you wrote a whiny paragraph about it, and then insulted me? :eek:


did you lodge a complaint about it in your diary as well?

:uhoh:

How Glock got to be so popular...


right, glock's reliability and durability have nothing to do with it :rolleyes:

I can't believe the HS2000 is in 2nd place. http://www.ar15.com/images/smilies/smiley_freak.gif

but wait, it's much better now that it's $250 more...

Voted for Kahr because it's what I carry. Glock's are second because they are awesome.

I often forget the Walther polymer pistols and Steyr's exist too.

I often forget the Walther polymer pistols and Steyr's exist too.
So does everyone else.

I can't believe the HS2000 is in 2nd place.


And is smashing the M&P.


No Hipoint :cuss: ;)

i left out hi point intentionally :p

right, glock's reliability and durability have nothing to do with it :rolleyes:

Quite true. There are several other guns on the list that are equally reliable and durable and some are competitively priced with Glock at retail.

I really don't believe the Glock is a superior pistol. I certainly do think the Glock is a good pistol among many good pistols but it has features I don't like and lacks features I do like.

The Glock's most frequently touted advantage, as far as I can tell, is a reputation for being able to function despite being submerged in water or buried in mud. I've never seen anyone show that it functions better than another gun.

Whether it's true the Glock can withstand such treatment better than any other pistol is, in my experience, both unproven and immaterial. Over the years, both I and my various sidearms have been exposed to the elements and I have never had a duty sidearm fail. I don't bury my handguns in mud and, though dirt, sand and other materials have found their way into my holster, including while hunting, I haven't had that interfere with the functioning of the weapon. Of course, when the weapon did get soaked, I did disassemble, dry and oil it at the end of my shift. And I cleaned dirt off as best I could in the field. Anyone who stakes their life on a tool working when needed would do the same.

When it comes to real-world functionality and reliability, I have found my handguns have all done well. The only handgun I ever owned that had a part failure was a Colt Python which had the cylinder hand break. It was quickly repaired by a local gunsmith and I never had another problem. In terms of autoloaders, my current FNP-9, Beretta PX4 and Beretta Cheetah have all performed well. My new Walther PK380 had one stovepipe, but that was in the first 50 rounds I put through it. It's had another 1,000 rounds through it without a problem since. I use a variety of brands and loads of ammunition and the only time I have had a problem was when I encountered a bad round or got overtired after a long day of shooting and wasn't holding the pistol properly. I "got a grip" and the pistol functioned beautifully.

Glock is certainly not the only gun manufacturer to use aggressive pricing to establish a product and I certainly do not criticize them for it. Generous police discounts were available (Colt Pythons for $150) back in 1970. Considering what being an LEO paid back then, it was very necessary, especially for off-duty weapons. Glock also offers a very generous discount to employees of Glock resellers.

A poll like this is a popularity contest. It's about as objective as pictures of grandchildren. For it's functionality, features, price and standard three magazines, as well as how it shoots, takes down and feels in my hand, I chose the FN. IMHO, the Glock doesn't even come close. YMMV.

Quite true. There are several other guns on the list that are equally reliable and durable and some are competitively priced with Glock at retail.

I really don't believe the Glock is a superior pistol. I certainly do think the Glock is a good pistol among many good pistols but it has features I don't like and lacks features I do like.

The Glock's most frequently touted advantage, as far as I can tell, is a reputation for being able to function despite being submerged in water or buried in mud. I've never seen anyone show that it functions better than another gun.

Whether it's true the Glock can withstand such treatment better than any other pistol is, in my experience, both unproven and immaterial. Over the years, both I and my various sidearms have been exposed to the elements and I have never had a duty sidearm fail. I don't bury my handguns in mud and, though dirt, sand and other materials have found their way into my holster, including while hunting, I haven't had that interfere with the functioning of the weapon. Of course, when the weapon did get soaked, I did disassemble, dry and oil it at the end of my shift. And I cleaned dirt off as best I could in the field. Anyone who stakes their life on a tool working when needed would do the same.

When it comes to real-world functionality and reliability, I have found my handguns have all done well. The only handgun I ever owned that had a part failure was a Colt Python which had the cylinder hand break. It was quickly repaired by a local gunsmith and I never had another problem. In terms of autoloaders, my current FNP-9, Beretta PX4 and Beretta Cheetah have all performed well. My new Walther PK380 had one stovepipe, but that was in the first 50 rounds I put through it. It's had another 1,000 rounds through it without a problem since. I use a variety of brands and loads of ammunition and the only time I have had a problem was when I encountered a bad round or got overtired after a long day of shooting and wasn't holding the pistol properly. I "got a grip" and the pistol functioned beautifully.

Glock is certainly not the only gun manufacturer to use aggressive pricing to establish a product and I certainly do not criticize them for it. Generous police discounts were available (Colt Pythons for $150) back in 1970. Considering what being an LEO paid back then, it was very necessary, especially for off-duty weapons. Glock also offers a very generous discount to employees of Glock resellers.

A poll like this is a popularity contest. It's about as objective as pictures of grandchildren. For it's functionality, features, price and standard three magazines, as well as how it shoots, takes down and feels in my hand, I chose the FN. IMHO, the Glock doesn't even come close. YMMV.
That was a lot of words just to say you think the FN is better.

That was a lot of words just to say you think the FN is better.

It was a better read than. "Da FNP rulez." Which is getting to be emblematic of the most common display of literacy around here.

Just think of how entertaining my sig quote would be if it read, "Bears are dangerous." Yawn.

I can't believe the HS2000 is in 2nd place. http://www.ar15.com/images/smilies/smiley_freak.gif

Yeah, I don't see why, either. There isn't anything it does that the M&P doesn't do better, in my opinion. To each their own.

Glock get's my vote.

I just wish the FN's weren't so HUGE. The Glock 21 is large, the XD 45 is larger and the FN is even bigger. Maybe they were trying to replace the HK.

did you lodge a complaint about it in your diary as well?

Another quote that makes me laugh. I plan on stealing this one to use..

My Glock 19 works for me! Easy to use, easy to clean & easy to feed.
It's not my only tool but it is my go to polymer pistol.

Glock

That was a lot of words just to say you think the FN is better.

+1


texasbill,

show me a case where other polymers have had hundreds of thousands of documented rounds fired through them, like glock, and i'll agree with your statement. :)

Naw, it was a lot of words to say I think several polymer pistols are superior to the Glock.

I am sure a Glock will last as long as any quality pistol. And I believe any quality pistol will last as long as a Glock. The Beretta PX4 Storm, which I also like, went through a 10,000-round proof test in Italy with zero malfunctions. I don't have any data on the FNP-9, but I haven't heard of any major problems with it in recent years.

Any reasonably popular line of handguns is going to have fired millions of documented and undocumented rounds, the vast majority of them without incident. Glocks, like any other firearm, can misfire, FTF, FTE or just flat-out break but, in the vast majority of cases, they won't. In the course of a typical individual's lifetime, any quality firearm will be dependable.

The subject of this thread is "favorite polymer pistol" and of all my favorite polymer pistols, I voted for the FN and would recommend it to others.

The Glock loses in my book because I don't like DAO, striker-fired pistols. Even my .22 pistols all have external hammers. I doubt I will acquire one of the upcoming FN compacts because they also will be striker-fired pistols that use a trigger system similar to the Glock. The Glock also loses because I don't like how it feels in my hand. There are good guns that feel better so why should I be the one to change? I've been around much longer than Glock has.

Incidentally, in fairness I should say I own just two polymer-framed centerfire pistols, the FNP-9 and PX4 Storm. All my other pistols have metal frames (the Walther PK380 has a steel frame with a polymer grip). I have fired a number of other pistols, including Glocks.

I voted for my Kahr P45, because it fits my hand well, is more than accurate enough for it's purpose, easy to conceal, and I am a fan of the 45acp for self defense.

I also like my Glock G30 and G19, but the P45 has become my favorite EDC.

Ruger P95DC because it's mine :cool:

The only problems it's had were on cold days (below freezing) when the lubrication got thick and it would short cycle. FTE or not engage the last shot hold open. Or maybe the power was just cold and didn't have enough kick for the gun, Ruger does rate the pistol for +P+ after all.

Walther P99

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Glock
Dano

My blued, slab-sided, 4.5 inch barreled Ruger MkIII. It's fun (and also somewhat inexpensive) to shoot.

My favorite plastic pistol was my super soaker 500 when I was a kid.

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My favorite plastic pistol was my super soaker 500 when I was a kid.
The super soaker 500 is more like a carbine... 80oz loaded!

HK USP Series and my second choice would be Ruger KP345. :)


:evil:

The Glock 19 rules....