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MVP · 06-29-2011, 09:52

I don't like plastic or aluminum framed pistols. Less than favorable impressions of the following I have owned over the years: SW M39 and M59, HK P9S/VP70Z/USP Tactical, Glock 26. Shot a bunch of other Glocks as well and none inspired me to buy another. FWIW all of the aforementioned are sold save the USP and I only keep it because it is an "accountable gift".

IMHO:

Glocks have not really advanced since they came on the scene 35 years ago. I first handled one in Norway in 1985 when the Norwegians were having magazine troubles. I like the analogy of them being the AK47 of pistols.
XDs are basically product improved glocks and I have relatives in the city where they are made. Have a good rep and when I have some money I absolutely must spend immediately I will consider one, mostly so my kids can say "this was made where..."

Personally I carry a old T-series BHP without a mag safety, tuned trigger, Trijicons, and Navidrex thin grips. Shoots damn near everything to include hydrashoks. There used to be a saying about AKs and FN FALs that went something like this: AKs are for the masses and FNs are for the Classes. I consider the BHP to be well above a Glock (AK). The FN may need a little tuning but it is a much higher class of ordnance.

Dickering on an older SS Detonics right now for CC.

For the house I bought an older 870 listed in the thrifty nickel. Wacked the barrel to 18.5 inches and then reinstalled the bead sight. Racking the action makes a nice loud sound in a dark and quiet house at night. I don't use anything larger than 7.5 shot and prefer 9s hoping to reduce over penetration. Fortunately the house is large and occupied areas (bedrooms) are well separated.

06-29-2011, 09:52	#100
MVP Quiet Professional Join Date: May 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 618	FOG I don't like plastic or aluminum framed pistols. Less than favorable impressions of the following I have owned over the years: SW M39 and M59, HK P9S/VP70Z/USP Tactical, Glock 26. Shot a bunch of other Glocks as well and none inspired me to buy another. FWIW all of the aforementioned are sold save the USP and I only keep it because it is an "accountable gift". IMHO: Glocks have not really advanced since they came on the scene 35 years ago. I first handled one in Norway in 1985 when the Norwegians were having magazine troubles. I like the analogy of them being the AK47 of pistols. XDs are basically product improved glocks and I have relatives in the city where they are made. Have a good rep and when I have some money I absolutely must spend immediately I will consider one, mostly so my kids can say "this was made where..." Personally I carry a old T-series BHP without a mag safety, tuned trigger, Trijicons, and Navidrex thin grips. Shoots damn near everything to include hydrashoks. There used to be a saying about AKs and FN FALs that went something like this: AKs are for the masses and FNs are for the Classes. I consider the BHP to be well above a Glock (AK). The FN may need a little tuning but it is a much higher class of ordnance. Dickering on an older SS Detonics right now for CC. For the house I bought an older 870 listed in the thrifty nickel. Wacked the barrel to 18.5 inches and then reinstalled the bead sight. Racking the action makes a nice loud sound in a dark and quiet house at night. I don't use anything larger than 7.5 shot and prefer 9s hoping to reduce over penetration. Fortunately the house is large and occupied areas (bedrooms) are well separated.
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