The Glock 36 was the red-headed step-child of Glock. They had a lot of trouble. It was the first Glock I ever heard about jamming until the Glock 42 was born.
90s era single-stack .45s, which would you choose?
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I read online reports about the jamming many years ago. I can't recall what the solution to the jamming was. (Edit: One theory was bad barrels.)
My particular 36 was bought new in early 2010, which might mean it was made in 2009. In my experience, mine has only jammed when I fire weak hand only and that weak hand/wrist/arm tires. So, limp wrist issues in my case.
When fired with my strong hand or both hands, my 36 has run very well so far. It has been much more tolerant of limp wristing compared to my limited experiences firing a couple of 3" barreled 1911s in .45 owned by an old friend of mine and his dad.
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Had a star-crossed 645 (ringed a barrel with a squib, repaired it, and traded it...it was stolen from the shop, twice.)
Moon
This covers it; big gun, high bore axis. But it would feed empty cases. Prefer a 1911 (make mine a Colt, please), but wish I'd kept the Smith.
Moon
Colt. Specifically, full-sized, all-steel Government Model-sized. Easy on my aging hands; steel damps recoil nicely, when firing the gently-accelerating .45 ACP. My first handgun, at age 21, in late 1982 or very early 1983, was a 1911, so, the 1911 design has seniority. I was mentored well, so, am comfortable with the 1911 trigger and safeties. Long before I could buy handguns, I was a history buff, and, well, “two World Wars,” and of that. During my LE career, I used 1911 duty pistols for about seven to eight years, so, have carried the 1911 into harm’s way. What’s not to like? I would swap for a flat main spring housing, as necessary.
I have much residual affection for the SIG P220, but, my days of pulling long-stroke DA triggers are past history, as of early 2024. Notably the P220 I loved was the earlier version, with the heel-clip magazine release. The newer version did not fit me quite as well, though, if I recall correctly, at least one aftermarket grip option was quite good. So, I could buy. P220, again, and be happy with it, except for not being able to train adequately for the DA trigger pull.
The S&W is a bit large, in my hands. I believe that I could handle it OK, but, a 1911 just fits me so much better. Fit is a personal, individual thing, but the way the poll and OP are phrased, I was not asked to factor-out personal fit.
I never liked the feel of the Ruger P90. Plus, again, a 1911 just fits me so much better.
I have much residual affection for the SIG P220, but, my days of pulling long-stroke DA triggers are past history, as of early 2024. Notably the P220 I loved was the earlier version, with the heel-clip magazine release. The newer version did not fit me quite as well, though, if I recall correctly, at least one aftermarket grip option was quite good. So, I could buy. P220, again, and be happy with it, except for not being able to train adequately for the DA trigger pull.
The S&W is a bit large, in my hands. I believe that I could handle it OK, but, a 1911 just fits me so much better. Fit is a personal, individual thing, but the way the poll and OP are phrased, I was not asked to factor-out personal fit.
I never liked the feel of the Ruger P90. Plus, again, a 1911 just fits me so much better.
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If it doesn't have a wheel in it I don't fire them very often now a days. Bending over to find and pick up brass makes my eyes and back sore.
For 45acp I would likely go with a full size 1911. If for target maybe the single stack sig in 9mm but the high end target model.
For 45acp I would likely go with a full size 1911. If for target maybe the single stack sig in 9mm but the high end target model.
I jumped on the 10mm bandwagon in the early 90s and had a couple Delta Elites one I had built into full blown comp gun at the time was pretty top shelf still have it, also had a plain stainless one. Was shooting IPSC/USPSA, bowling pins and an informal bullseye league.
Picture is maybe 20ish years ago at that time the SS Delta had been replaced by DW Pointman 7. Only other one I still have is the Buckeye Blackhawk.
Picture is maybe 20ish years ago at that time the SS Delta had been replaced by DW Pointman 7. Only other one I still have is the Buckeye Blackhawk.
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Armorer 101
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You do not see to many of these. It is a LDA (Light Double Action) made by Para Ordinance, all stainless steel. It is an officers model size 45 ACP that holds 8 round magazines. It has a 2# trigger pull, double or single action with an external non functional flapper hammer and is striker fired. It is all 1911, with a difference. The LDA model is no lnger made.
dickydalton
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Two more.
MarshallDodge
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I still have my Norinco that I picked up in the 90s. I also had a really nice Novak'd 4506 back then. Sold it to buy a Kimber Gold Match stainless, which I used to get a 98% score on my CCW permit accuracy test back then.
Rockrivr1
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If for carry, I like the short barreled 1911 models. Have a Kimber Ultra Carry II with a laser and a Colt Defender. Both very reliable and easy to carry. I use a Milt Sparks Versa Carry 2 for both of them. (You can ignore the M66) 
At a certain point, the 1911 will break your heart. After a time, you forget and go back. This is my vicious cycle.These are what I was carrying in the late 90's. Had switched over to the P220 after having had enough of fiddling/dealing with the 1911's, even the Colts. Never regretted the switch, either.
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Miami_JBT
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My G36 was one of the first and never gave any issues.
CajunBass
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I voted S&W mostly out of habit, but I don't remember having a S&W semi from or during that time period. I did have a 1991 Commander that I liked. I fancied it as a carry gun, but it weighted about the same as a cinder block, so that idea went away pretty quickly. It was fun to shoot though.
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Going through some old magazines that I have kept over the years, December 1993 issue of Handguns
Wilson did their magic on a Norinco
Wilson did their magic on a Norinco
