The Sigma pistols were poor replacements, but I don't mind the M&P series; I am not a big fan of them despite their fitting my hand better than any Glock. The M2.0 versions are perfectly competent polymer-framed, striker fired handguns... in a world that is awash with polymer-framed, striker fired handguns. They were the gold standard of revolvers, but I just don't see that ever being the case with semiautos.
The "gold standard" isn't what it used to be either. I know a lot of new shooters who have decided that they like revolvers better for SD/HD, and the sad truth is that they are being poorly catered to by the manufacturers. Way too many new revolvers come with problems, and letting Joe and Jane Newshooter be the manufacturers' beta testers/QC department isn't going to help their bottom lines in the long run. Lots of us can remember when sending a new S&W revolver back for repair was rare, but that is no longer the case. Aside from arguments about the desirability of Saf-T-Hammer internal locks, multi-piece barrels, MIM components, or whatever, the supposed improvement due to advanced manufacturing techniques and modern CNC equipment are not resulting in better guns... regardless of the MSRP.
“The “gold standard” isn’t what it used to be either.“
Ain’t that the truth. I have a Colt Python, 4” and nickel plated. Now THAT was a gold standard.
Had an S&W Model 19 that in a moment of poor judgement I sold. One of a custom run for the Illinois State Police before they went to that piece of crap Model 59. Paid $250 for it.
Adjustable sights, combat trigger, custom hammer...just gorgeous.
Man, I miss that gun. Dumb, dumb, dumb.
They don’t make them like that anymore.
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“The Sigma pistols were poor replacements”
And FYI, the Apex trigger kit is a waste of time and money.
It’s a bear to install and I can’t tell any difference.