A local gun store has police trades in all of the above models in 40 S&W except the 5906 which is 9mm. I haven't looked at them but I am trying to pick a favorite and need some opinions.
I'm carrying a Taurus 651 (5-shot .357 wheel gun) right now. It's a good rig for caliber, but I'm a bit leary about the number of shots and quick follow up. I'm going to carry whatever I purchase.
I've had many auto-loaders over the years. Just sold a Glock 26 about 6 months ago for the 651 and some change. I couldn't shoot the small Glock, while my accuracy was acceptable, that's not my mark for a carry gun anymore. I've shot my dad's 19 a couple of times and shot VERY well - that's why the 22 interests me even in the full size variant. Nice trigger and reliable.
Now I really dig the design of the 96D and I've shot a 96 9mm (or is it a 92? the 9mm one) and while the trigger was strange to get used to I got to like it and bought a Taurus PT-92AR which is basically the same just hundreds less
I've never shot a smith autoloader, and I like 9mm so the 5906 is also in the running.
Considering that I'm going to carry, the 5906 looks best, then the 96, then the G22. But really I'm thinking they all would make great guns.
Anyone have opinions on these 3 guns?
I'm carrying a Taurus 651 (5-shot .357 wheel gun) right now. It's a good rig for caliber, but I'm a bit leary about the number of shots and quick follow up. I'm going to carry whatever I purchase.
I've had many auto-loaders over the years. Just sold a Glock 26 about 6 months ago for the 651 and some change. I couldn't shoot the small Glock, while my accuracy was acceptable, that's not my mark for a carry gun anymore. I've shot my dad's 19 a couple of times and shot VERY well - that's why the 22 interests me even in the full size variant. Nice trigger and reliable.
Now I really dig the design of the 96D and I've shot a 96 9mm (or is it a 92? the 9mm one) and while the trigger was strange to get used to I got to like it and bought a Taurus PT-92AR which is basically the same just hundreds less
I've never shot a smith autoloader, and I like 9mm so the 5906 is also in the running.
Considering that I'm going to carry, the 5906 looks best, then the 96, then the G22. But really I'm thinking they all would make great guns.
Anyone have opinions on these 3 guns?
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