Semi-Auto for Revolver Guys????

I am also prefer a revolver.....S&W & Ruger....but when I first handled a Browning HP..I knew I wanted one. The BHP is such a natural "pointable" auto...it is in a class by itself. I too have tried the Glocks/HKs/Sigs/Berettas/others...but I only bought the Browning HP....and its big brother...the 1911....the only two autos in my collection....

I carried a Beretta 96 on duty for several years after being an "old school" hold out with the revolver when others went to the auto long before me. I was the head instructor for my dept. for eon's and those others thought I was a mental defective for doing so.
Although I see the necessity for a quick load combat weapon, I would always tout the "one well placed shot" premise. With that said, I do like the Glocks, and have been to a couple of Glock armorer's schools put on by them. With that said, I'm not a huge fan of them per se' as being the "be all & end all" of good autos "out there",based on personal preference, and pressure in police circles.

I've always loved the Ruger's I've had, and had one of the first P85's that came out of the factory in Prescott, AZ for law enforcement testing. Although I took a bunch of ribbing from my cohorts about it, that thing shot like sh*t through a goose and was extremely accurate. With the write up's & reviews on the new-ish Ruger 1911, I might be getting one of those soon as well.

Just my .02.....
Bob

I recently bought an SR40c, mainly due to the ergonomics.........with hand loads, that thing shoots every bit as well.

I am a revolver guy, too. I like the look and feel of 1911's and BHP's, but the single-action aspect makes it unlikely I would ever carry one.

My favorite semi-automatic to shoot is definitely the CZ75. The Beretta 92 is good, but the CZ75 makes my hand almost as happy as a 357 wheelgun does.

My latest most favorite 9mm to shoot is an Israeli police trade-in FEG Hi-Power.

With it's all steel construction, pre-scratched low maintenance finish (what little of it still exists) and a set of Navidrex Micarta grips it's just a blast to blast away with. And it places bullets as precisely as as reliably as any 9mm I've ever seen.

And it was dirt cheap.

I'll see your .357 Magnum & raise you a Sig P220 Single Action in 10mm!

Revolver guy checking in.

Pappy started us all on revolvers and I really enjoy shooting them.

I migrated to a Sig because I was comfortable with the DA trigger pulls. Just like on my revolvers.

CZ also has nice offerings, but I have been enjoying my Sigs.

Good Luck

The SW1911 E-Series is a good 1911 to look at. You already knew Smith & Wesson makes good revolvers and their 1911's ain't bad either!

Any "revolver guys" owe it to themselves to handle/dry fire/shoot a Kahr.

Honestly, the best way for me to describe my Kahr is to say that it's a magazine fed revolver. You will find the trigger pulls to be almost synonymous with a nice, tuned DA revolver trigger. You pull striahg ton through and don't have to worry yourself with various trigger stages. Likewise, the trigger reset is all the way out, just like a revolver.

Kahrs can be had in all steel, if you so desire. The only things they don't offer is a full capacity double stack magazine and a light rail on the dustcover.

...You will find the trigger pulls to be almost synonymous with a nice, tuned DA revolver trigger....

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Yes, but then the OP first said that he wanted a SA autopistol, and the closest trigger pull I know of to compare to a good SA revolver trigger pull is a 1911. And I always thought that the best autopistol to shoot alongside a revolver, was a Sig P220, because they both have a high bore axis. And I figured he might want stainless & wood grips. And I thought that if the OP was a serious revolver shooter, then he was probably a handloader too, so 10mm and 45ACP would both work.

Yes, but then the OP first said that he wanted a SA autopistol, and the closest trigger pull I know of to compare to a good SA revolver trigger pull is a 1911.

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I disagree. The 1911 trigger slides, whereas a revolver trigger pivots. The closest thing to the SA trigger pull of a revolver, in my experience, would come from a BHP.

And I thought that if the OP was a serious revolver shooter...

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No disrespect meant to the OP, but in my book all "serious revolver shooters" are proficient in double action trigger management.

I am 75% revolver. My autos are 3 1911s,4 S&W M&Ps(.45 & 9mm),1 BHP and 1 M9. The S&Ws are an easy change over from wheel guns. That at least has been my experience our mileage may differ.

Edmo01 said;

Everyone needs a GLOCK 19... At least one.

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Just like everyone needs a S&W M&P, Springfield XD, Sig Sauer, CZ, Ruger, Walther and oh about 50 other pistols.

If it is a long smooth DA trigger that you crave, look closely at the Kahr lineup. My PM9 has a very, very smooth trigger, much like that on the best reworked DA revolvers.

Yet another revolver guy checking in with an opinion.

I agree with ClickClickD'oh on the Filipino 1911s. Don't discount them just because they don't cost $1000. Many people here, myself included, have had wonderful experiences with those guns. Mine's an RIA, and it's been a fantastically flawless gun. You don't have to spend a ton of money these days to get a good 1911.

Regarding the Glocks; I've always disliked them. They're just ugly to me. I don't own one.
Unfortunately, they're also probably the closest thing in the semi world that you're going to find to a revolver's reliability (I know, that's a hot topic). Discount the bland aesthetics, though, and they are ridiculously good guns.

(It's never easy for a revolver guy to admit that ... so, give me a moment.)

If you have access to a range with a wide variety of rentals, take advantage of that. Try anything and everything you can get your hands on. If it feels good in your hand initially, take it out and shoot it. Or, do like I'm doing now; make a list of everything you think you want to shoot, and check one or two off every time you go. You never know what you might end up liking. Your Glock experience has already taught you that.

Enjoy your hunt, and be sure to let us know (with pictures) when you finally decide to buy.

Has the Walther ppx been mentioned? It should make a revolver shooter very happy. Inexpensive too. I wouldn't plan on concealing one though.

I owned a kahr briefly and loved the trigger but that is the only nice thing I can say about it.

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A gun I've been giving thought to is the EEA Witness in 10mm. Now, I'm not REALLY sure I want a 10, but I do like the gun. It's a CZ75 clone made by Tangfolio in Italy and they have a great rep. There's lots to like about the CZ75 design. This gun would be my choice in 10mm as I have several reasons I don't like Glocks. The gun is offered in 9mm, .45ACP, .40S&W, and .38 super also.

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I have two Tanfo 10 mms: a Witness Steel full-size (4.5" barrel) I've had for almost three years (but has a flat sided slide forward of the ejection port, not curved as currently shown in the EAA catalog) and a Hunter that I just got.

The 4.5" has something like 500-700 rounds through it, without a single malf that I can remember. Accuracy is OK, but probably not quite as good as my closest comparable revolver (a 4" GP100). The SA trigger pull is not bad for a service type gun; I think it has smoothed out some over use. The thing I like least is that the fixed sights are regulated so the POI is behind the dot on the front sight, which I understand is typical for European duty guns.

I'm pretty sure I'm going to love the Hunter. I was torn for a long time between it and the Witness Elite Match, because the Match was so much cheaper and people say they are quite nice shooters. But last summer EAA raised the price of the Match a lot, and the Hunter not much IIRC, so now the Match is not such a "value" gun, IMO. That made up my mind, and I jumped on the Hunter ASAP. The trigger could be a little lighter, so I may play with the springs eventually. But shooting off a rest, I was doing very nearly as well as with my 10" MkII: a couple of 5-shot groups that were 2" at 25 yards, and most of the others around 2.5" For me, that is quite good.

The grips on them are pretty bulky. The Hunter a little less so, I think, but I haven't measured. I assume they'be bigger than a CZ-75 to accomodate the larger cartridge.

You may find it useful to have a trigger that behaves like a revolver trigger: long pull, full length reset. Kahr and SIG P-Series with the DAK system have such a trigger. The SIG P290 also had it.

I'll vote for a kahr, but stick with one of the larger 9mm or .45's. The pocket guns seem to be a little finicky to break in. Fit and finish on them is great and you won't find a better DAO trigger. Only downside is they don't offer anything with much capacity.

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I disagree. The 1911 trigger slides, whereas a revolver trigger pivots. The closest thing to the SA trigger pull of a revolver, in my experience, would come from a BHP.

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I agree. If you want a trigger that is closer to a DA/SA revolver, a Sig or Beretta make more sense. An HK45 and P30 do as well, though you will develop arthritis shooting either in DA.

My Beretta/Wilson 92 Brig Tac has the Wilson trigger job done on it, and it is now a nicer trigger than my 686 Performance Center gun.

1911's have great triggers, but the feel is different than on a revolver.

I don't think the brand makes much difference,,,

I don't think the brand makes much difference,,,
It's the type of action that would determine the pistol.

I'm like you,,,
I love SA/DA revolvers.

So when I looked at (and fired many types) of semi's,,,
I gravitated towards SA/DA pistols that had an external hammer.

But in reality that may have ben over-thinking the situation.

Just take the best advice I ever received,,,
Rent/borrow/handle as many different semi's as you are able.

You will find one that jumps out and says,,,
"I am the ONE! Take me home and shoot with me often."

Aarond

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The hammer/sear arrangementmon a 1911 is identical to a Colt SAA. The trigger is just a long transfer bar that goes around the magazine (that's why it slides instead of pivoting).

There is a CZ75 variant that is single action only. I think it it supposed to have a cleaner trigger pull that way. CZ75 variants can also be had in 45ACP if 9mm isn't your cup of tea.

If you are looking at the grip angle; Lugers, Glocks, Steyr and Ruger Mark pistols are all possible buys. Most other autoloaders tend toward the 1911 grip, although with so many polymer pistols out there, grip modification is easier than ever.

Nothing gives me the warm fuzzies like a Smith & Wesson revolver...love my N frames (others too However my go to carry is either a Commander sized Para 1911 or a Sig 229R in .357 Sig that has the DAK trigger. This gun was a police trade in that I bought at a price I just could not refuse. My expectations were low...but I have been really surprised at how well I like this gun. When traveling with my wife, it is what I bring along for the simple reason that it operates just like a revolver...and has a very decent trigger. Love my Sigs!

I love my revolvers and am a die hard 1911 fan. (And by 1911 I mean Colt).

Everyone should own at least one Colt. But the closest semi auto I have found to a revolver trigger feel is a Glock with the NY-1 trigger modification.

Gives about an 8 pound pull and does smooth it out. A standard Glock trigger is not even close.

Good luck on your search.