POLL: Pistol purchase what factors are most important to you?

Select SIX factors that are most important to you when looking to purchase a pistol.

  • Cost - good enough for me for what I need it for.

    Votes: 49 33.8%

  • Cost - best for me and to maximize my skills.

    Votes: 37 25.5%

  • Metal frame. I am a heavy metal old school dude.

    Votes: 28 19.3%

  • Poly frame. I like them lean and light.

    Votes: 7 4.8%

  • Striker fired. Give me the same pull every time.

    Votes: 7 4.8%

  • Hammer fired. I like having the variety of options.

    Votes: 25 17.2%

  • Mechanical accuracy. The smaller the groups the better.

    Votes: 64 44.1%

  • Very postivie experience at the range with pistol. Yeah Baby!

    Votes: 33 22.8%

  • Frame mounted external safety. I want to lock it down.

    Votes: 13 9.0%

  • Reliability and durability. I want top tier for this.

    Votes: 118 81.4%

  • Low bore axis. Minimize muzzle flip for me please.

    Votes: 22 15.2%

  • Endorsed and used by "experts" on internet or in print.

    Votes: 5 3.4%

  • Manufacturer and their reputation for quality and performance.

    Votes: 83 57.2%

  • In wide use by Police and/or Military/Government Agencies.

    Votes: 17 11.7%

  • Trigger quality out of the box. No trigger jobs for me.

    Votes: 56 38.6%

  • Capacity of factory magazines for specific model.

    Votes: 20 13.8%

  • Most favorable in forum polls or discussions.

    Votes: 11 7.6%

  • Availability and cost of accessories and parts.

    Votes: 31 21.4%

  • Feels best in my hands and ergonomics.

    Votes: 106 73.1%

  • Aesthetics - I want it to look good or at least not ugly..

    Votes: 40 27.6%
  • Total voters
    145
  • Poll closed .
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Reliability and durability was one of my choices, but my "top tier" might be different than someone else's. Glock meets that definition for me, but might not to someone else.
 
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