HisStigness
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I very recently acquired a SIG P226 in 9mm. One adjective that came to mind when I first shot is was classy. This got me thinking: as far as sophistication and style, are hammer fired handguns in a class above striker fired handguns? Hammer fired pistols are often metal framed (as opposed to polymer), have much lighter and crisper triggers (in SA), and generally seem to be prettier than striker fired guns. I also see that almost all the higher dollar handguns, such as HK's and 1911's, are hammer fired. The designers of these pistols also bothered to do some shaping to make their product look nice on the outside. Think of the classic looks of the 1911, Browning HP and Beretta 92, versus the quintessential striker fired handgun: the plain and square Glock.
Don't get me wrong, I like my striker fired handgun for what it is: simple and dependable. But I'm not drawn to it the way I am to a high end HK with its nice lines and light single action trigger pull. I liken striker fired guns to a pickup truck; they are made to to be used and abused, while still getting the job done. Whereas a hammer fired handgun is like a Rolls Royce or Bentley; not as useful or inexpensive, but a lot more elegant and enjoyable to drive.
I'm not looking to start a fight or bash people that love their striker fired handguns (I have both and like both). I'm also not saying that the people that own high end handguns are any better than people that can only afford a Hi Point. I'm just looking to see if anybody else thinks that hammer fired handguns are more classy than your average Glock.
Don't get me wrong, I like my striker fired handgun for what it is: simple and dependable. But I'm not drawn to it the way I am to a high end HK with its nice lines and light single action trigger pull. I liken striker fired guns to a pickup truck; they are made to to be used and abused, while still getting the job done. Whereas a hammer fired handgun is like a Rolls Royce or Bentley; not as useful or inexpensive, but a lot more elegant and enjoyable to drive.
I'm not looking to start a fight or bash people that love their striker fired handguns (I have both and like both). I'm also not saying that the people that own high end handguns are any better than people that can only afford a Hi Point. I'm just looking to see if anybody else thinks that hammer fired handguns are more classy than your average Glock.