What's Wrong With Polymer Framed And Striker Fired Guns

[angrymike]

Y-all seem a lot smarter than me, but in the winter, when guns are more easily concealable I carry a Glock 23, but in the summer I carry a llama 380, so in my book your both right.. ;-)

 

[TParrish]

I do not decry polymer handguns. I hear they are wonderful. I purchased metal (steel or aluminum alloy) because of the tendency of the added weight to mitigate recoil, and because of my personal tendency to make technical mistakes in shooting that are significant enough to affect my accuracy when shooting lighter handguns, but not heavier ones. My best shooting has been with a 1911 (SW1911), and my worst has been with lighter guns, even metal framed guns like the Walther PPK.

I use full sized metal framed handguns for this reason. Perhaps as my technique improves I will consider buying polymer.

 

[On An Island]

Both for me. I like some steel/hammer pistols and some poly/striker pistols. It all depends on how comfortably they fit my hand and how well I can shoot them (the two may be related ).

The first time I ever handled a full-size Glock was their .45 (BIL's duty weapon, a G21 I think) and I shot it nearly as well at 25-yards as my long-time favorite S&W 1006 10mm. I'd been a nay-sayer based on some other polygun experiences, but that episode really opened my eyes as to the functionality/accuracy that is sometimes possible with a plastic-fantastic.

 

[hariph creek]

I'm ok with polymer. I like metal, too. Really depends on the intended application of the firearm.

I don't like strikers. I'm not saying they aren't good or don't work. Actually, given a good duty holster and minimal training. I think a poly/striker pistol is the superior choice for a LE or military sidearm. They're cheap to make, reliable and generally have a very basic manual of arms (hopefully shortens the learning curve).

I happen to like the FEEL of a nice action, not a "bang switch." Mainly though, I like to cover an external hammer with my thumb, while reholstering. I also prefer restrike capability (yes I'm well versed in "tap, rack, bang).

 

[JDR]

I took my Gen4 G-21 back out to the range today, third time out with it, ran another 100 rounds of Tula "trashcans" through it and man, I'm just loving the way this thing punctures targets, I'm having a lot of fun at the range with it. And that's really what it all comes down to in evaluating a firearm, and all I really need to say about this one, so to each his own!