Posted on 04/29/2016 10:31:55 AM PDT by w1n1
What's your preference when it comes to handguns, would you use a polymer or metal frame? Here's a short excerpt on the sentiment on 1911Forum:
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I can't get used to the feel of Polymer guns. I appreciate the double stack design and light weight but they just don't feel good in my hands. I've got a Glock 10mm but I just don't shoot it. A 1911 in contrast feels wonderful in my hands and the trigger pull can be made outstanding. What the heck I can change a mag in split second anyhow.
motorsporting
It's taken me several years to "get used to" my M&Ps. However, after a decade of nothing but 1911s (training, carrying, practicing, tinkering, etc.), I figure that's about right. I love my 1911s, and they are the guns I will never sell, but there is definitely a purpose to and place for some polymer.
Kodadek
I prefer things that work and I'm pretty utilitarian these days. Like both steel and poly and can't see a reason not to. See the video on polymer vs metal here.
What's your preference when it comes to handguns, would you use a polymer or metal frame?
Either. Whatever works.
I do prefer metal in a revolver.
A Dan Wesson! My model 15-2V is a great revolver and one of my favorites.
I don’t advise cocked/locked either for 1911. They were NOT designed for CC.
WHY Does everybody try to use something for something other than it was designed for?
Glocks and 1911’s were NOT designed for CC. FACT.
Revolvers are only safer because of the heavy trigger pulls.
By far, the most AD i have heard about have been with Glocks.
BTW, I am running ATI’s polymer hybrid (steel inserts) as an AR15 lower. It is the best lower I have ever run. It fits TIGHT. Only complaint is takedown is a little different.
Not going to argue about the 1911, but Glocks were designed for concealed carry, FACT. The Glock 26/27/33, the Glock 42, and the Glock 43 are MARKETED BY GLOCK for concealed carry.
I carried a Combat Commander for years. It actually is easier to conceal than many 9mm pistols, especially pistols being sold at that time.
Gotta love the Dan Wesson... Mine has thousands of rounds through it, on five different barrels (2 inch to 8 inch, vent rib, heavy and plain).
But, yes, Laz. I rather imagine the muzzle flash is ‘glorious’.
I've owned both poly and steel pistols in .45 ACP, both types were nice weapons (especially the Beretta PX-4), as well as .45 LC SAAs. All were nice weapons.
No dog in this fight. :-)
I come from a time when handguns were steel and wood.
I’ve shot 1911-framed Super .38’s in the Junior NRA.
In SouthEast Asia, I had a S and W Model 15 on my hip.
I have owned Browning Hi Powers, EAA Witnesses, both all steel.
I have looked at the progression of plastic handguns, all ‘soulless and without character’, as opposed to the all steel handguns available.
(They make me reminiscent of my youth, and all those Mattel G.I. Joe plastic guns I had.)
I’ve even extended that examination to the latest plastic revolver designs. Sadly, they resemble something more that would be pulled from the coat of the character ‘Decker’, in pursuit of the latest errant ‘replicant’, than a respectable all steel revolver!
“So, Terry, what in tarnation do YOU have, these days?”
A nice, all-steel, blued snubnose along the lines of a S and W 442.
“No dog in this fight. :-)”
I own both too. But I carry poly now, I’m older and weight matters more to me now.
One of each in the same .45 ACP.
hardy hardy hardy. There is a DIFFERENCE between DESIGNED and MARKETED.
An educated buyer should know better.
And don’t ask the “dealer” at the gun store either. Their job is to sell you a gun.
Who to ask? Talk to a LOT of people who have been doing EXACTLY what you are intending to do FOR A LONG TIME. Only in large numbers and years will the bad/good stuff happen, and you get to learn from their experience.
sorry forgot to mention that from GLOCK’s perspective “designed” for CC is “make it smaller” NOT “make it safe for concealed carry”.
We shall have to agree to disagree. When the designer, Glock, says it is for concealed carry, then it was designed for concealed carry. That does not mean it was designed to meet your criteria for concealed carry, which is why we have such a wide range of firearms to choose from.
Tell me what function (other than size/weight) was changed for concealed carry?
I agree. There are different conditions for concealed carry. In winter, I typically carry my M1911A1C but when it’s warmer I carry my Kahr CM9. I have also carried my S&W Mod 29 in a shoulder holster under a winter jacket. What ever suits the situation.
To sum up, buy a variety so you can carry in many conditions. Looks like you are from that school of thought also.
I’ve always preferred the old, all-steel 1911.
On the other hand, there’s nothing wrong with a Glock. They’re excellent pistols and wonderfully well made.
Either, or preferably both.
Not to be argumentative, but I think the Glock is extremely safe for concealed carry, so I believe it is up to you to tell me what Glock didn't change that makes you believe it is unsafe for concealed carry but perfectly adequate for open carry.
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