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bamaranger · December 30, 2012, 03:17 AM

For a loaner revolver, I'd look for a used S&W M10. -4" Some police trade ins im my area have been priced right.

For a loaner semi, after much thought, I have concluded that a Glock 17/19 is the easiest system to teach. No decocker, hammer or external safety. But I do not force autos on newbies. HOwever, the above described, striker fired, poly pistols can be safely taught with apt students and a capable instructer.

I like the Glocks cause their simple and tough, but I suppose the MP and XD family would qualify as well.

December 30, 2012, 03:17 AM	#15
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,300	two For a loaner revolver, I'd look for a used S&W M10. -4" Some police trade ins im my area have been priced right. For a loaner semi, after much thought, I have concluded that a Glock 17/19 is the easiest system to teach. No decocker, hammer or external safety. But I do not force autos on newbies. HOwever, the above described, striker fired, poly pistols can be safely taught with apt students and a capable instructer. I like the Glocks cause their simple and tough, but I suppose the MP and XD family would qualify as well.