How does it feel?

exit30 · July 14, 2018, 07:13 PM

Another "just for fun" thread. Does anyone else just really love the way a certain gun feels in your hand? All innuendos aside, I really like how my 1911 feels when I grip it. Ugh, okay, now i hear it, this thread is going to generate a good amount of sarcasm. Either way, I stand by my conviction...I like the way my gun feels when I hold it. Okay, let loose the hounds.

Dan-O · July 14, 2018, 07:35 PM

CZ Compact does it for me.

WC145 · July 14, 2018, 07:50 PM

Feel is one of the reasons I have as many 1911s as I do. No other pistol feels as good or points as naturally in my hand. And, even among them I have some that feel better than others.

sigarms228 · July 14, 2018, 07:53 PM

My Walther PPQ, HK VP9, and HK P30L.

exit30 · July 14, 2018, 08:25 PM

Whew...thought I was the only one.

I have another 9mm that just doesn't feel good to the touch, it is now in the For Sale case at my local range.

CalmerThanYou · July 14, 2018, 08:32 PM

My Glock 43 with a Hyve +2 fits my hands perfect. I guess Donald and I have small hands.

10-96 · July 14, 2018, 08:43 PM

Yeah, I'm with ya on that.
For me, it's a 1911 with an arched MSH, CZ75, CZ 75 PCR, the CZ P10, and the H&K VP9.

elde · July 14, 2018, 08:49 PM

HK P2000 is perfect for me.

GarandTd · July 14, 2018, 08:52 PM

I like the feel of all of my pistols. It is part of the selection process. That being said, my S&W M&P 22 compact feels like an extension of my hand. It seems exceptionally accurate(after ironing out some wrinkles) and I believe the feel in my hand is a big part of that. The trigger is predictable and easy to learn and stage. If I ever take the plunge on a center fire striker fired auto, it might be an M&P because of this experience.

lamarw · July 14, 2018, 09:02 PM

The little Berretta 85F Cheetah does it for me. Therefore, I have two of them to double my pleasure.

jackstrawIII · July 14, 2018, 09:15 PM

CZ P01
M&P9 (full size)

xcc_rider · July 14, 2018, 09:23 PM

1911 for me and for some unknown reason the P-38.

hdwhit · July 14, 2018, 09:28 PM

I like the 1911, but the gun that feels best in my hand is my little RG-25.

Lexspeed · July 14, 2018, 09:34 PM

For feel good fit in my hand, my favorite is one of my Beretta M1934s and my M1935. They just feel so right. My Sig P238 Spartan with 7 round mag with a pinky extension is a close second.

CommandoX · July 14, 2018, 11:17 PM

I have several that feel really good when I put them in my hand.

Top of my list for comfort has to be my CZ SP01. Hard to explain it but for me it's like saying "Yea" in a pleasant tone when I grip that gun. Next would be my Ruger GP100 or my Ruger Super Redhawk. They both have the same Hogue grip on them and feel really good to me. Heavy, Powerful and "grippy". There are others but for me, those are the stand outs.

O4L · July 15, 2018, 12:41 AM

I switched to the M&P line several years ago initially because they feel good in my hand.

All of them I have owned from FS to the Shield feel like they are custom made for my hand and I find them accurate and reliable.

There are others that have tempted me but usually at a much higher price than I can get a gun for that I know I will continue to be happy with long after the purchase.

KY_blkout · July 15, 2018, 01:00 AM

Most people are going to think I'm crazy but full size or mid size glock frame fits me perfect. I love the aggressive rake to it.

kozak6 · July 15, 2018, 02:04 AM

My VP9 feels really great and points just like a finger.

My Kahr MK9 and Makarov are decent.

I've always been impressed by the grips on the M&P grip size display, but I've never gotten around to shooting one.

scoobysnacker · July 15, 2018, 02:35 AM

CZ 75 is at the top of the list for me.

PSP · July 15, 2018, 06:22 AM

Several pistols have that special feel to me; Beretta 84 with Farrar grips, HK P30, Sig 232 with Nill grips and my sentimental favorite the Colt Woodsman.

ROCK6 · July 15, 2018, 08:13 AM

The two that melt in my hand and fit perfeccly is a Browning HP with custom G10 grips and CZ (all of the 75/85 series I own along with the P01). I guess another interesting one that just feels right is my Steyr M9-A1...

ROCK6

mlk18 · July 15, 2018, 08:58 AM

Best ergos for me:

S&W M&P
Walther PPQ
Steyr L9A1
XD Mod.2 Service
Browning HP
EAA Poly Witness

M88 · July 17, 2018, 09:45 PM

Just fits and FEELS right...

Browning 1911-380... Walther PPQ .40 close second.

tlm225 · July 17, 2018, 09:50 PM

For me it's a 1911 (flat MSH and thin grips), S&W 642 with factory boot grip, S&W 39 and Kahr pistols. Though I wear a large glove my stubby finger don't work well with double stack pistols and with even a K frame Smith & Wesson I need an exposed backstrap. I envy the guys who hands fit a S&W N frame.

Model12Win · July 17, 2018, 11:16 PM

Walther P99.

July 14, 2018, 07:13 PM	#1
exit30 Member Join Date: June 18, 2018 Posts: 24	How does it feel? Another "just for fun" thread. Does anyone else just really love the way a certain gun feels in your hand? All innuendos aside, I really like how my 1911 feels when I grip it. Ugh, okay, now i hear it, this thread is going to generate a good amount of sarcasm. Either way, I stand by my conviction...I like the way my gun feels when I hold it. Okay, let loose the hounds.

July 14, 2018, 07:50 PM	#3
WC145 Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2008 Location: Downeast Maine Posts: 1,836	Feel is one of the reasons I have as many 1911s as I do. No other pistol feels as good or points as naturally in my hand. And, even among them I have some that feel better than others. __________________ "If violent crime is to be curbed, it is only the intended victim who can do it. The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge or jury. Therefore what he must be taught to fear is his victim." - LtCol Jeff Cooper

July 14, 2018, 07:53 PM	#4
sigarms228 Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 2011 Posts: 1,765	My Walther PPQ, HK VP9, and HK P30L. __________________ “When the people find that they can vote themselves money that will herald the end of the republic.” ― Benjamin Franklin

July 14, 2018, 08:43 PM	#7
10-96 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Tx Panhandle Territory Posts: 4,159	Yeah, I'm with ya on that. For me, it's a 1911 with an arched MSH, CZ75, CZ 75 PCR, the CZ P10, and the H&K VP9. __________________ Rednecks... Keeping the woods critter-free since March 2, 1836. (TX Independence Day) I suspect a thing or two... because I've seen a thing or two.

July 14, 2018, 08:52 PM	#9
GarandTd Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2016 Location: Rural PA Posts: 1,639	I like the feel of all of my pistols. It is part of the selection process. That being said, my S&W M&P 22 compact feels like an extension of my hand. It seems exceptionally accurate(after ironing out some wrinkles) and I believe the feel in my hand is a big part of that. The trigger is predictable and easy to learn and stage. If I ever take the plunge on a center fire striker fired auto, it might be an M&P because of this experience. __________________ 22lr, 20 gauge, 8mm Mauser, 35 Remington, 30-06, 5.56x45/223, 9mm, 380acp Last edited by GarandTd; July 14, 2018 at 09:23 PM.

July 14, 2018, 07:35 PM	#2
Dan-O Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 2011 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 969	CZ Compact does it for me.

July 14, 2018, 08:25 PM	#5
exit30 Member Join Date: June 18, 2018 Posts: 24	Whew...thought I was the only one. I have another 9mm that just doesn't feel good to the touch, it is now in the For Sale case at my local range.

July 14, 2018, 08:32 PM	#6
CalmerThanYou Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2017 Posts: 323	My Glock 43 with a Hyve +2 fits my hands perfect. I guess Donald and I have small hands.

July 14, 2018, 08:49 PM	#8
elde Member Join Date: March 18, 2016 Location: RR12 Posts: 34	HK P2000 is perfect for me.

July 14, 2018, 09:02 PM	#10
lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 3,311	The little Berretta 85F Cheetah does it for me. Therefore, I have two of them to double my pleasure.

July 14, 2018, 09:15 PM	#11
jackstrawIII Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2016 Location: Upstate NY. Posts: 901	CZ P01 M&P9 (full size) __________________ In God we trust.

July 14, 2018, 09:23 PM	#12
xcc_rider Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 2016 Posts: 169	1911 for me and for some unknown reason the P-38.

July 14, 2018, 09:28 PM	#13
hdwhit Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2017 Posts: 1,011	I like the 1911, but the gun that feels best in my hand is my little RG-25.

July 14, 2018, 09:34 PM	#14
Lexspeed Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2015 Location: Southern IL Posts: 152	For feel good fit in my hand, my favorite is one of my Beretta M1934s and my M1935. They just feel so right. My Sig P238 Spartan with 7 round mag with a pinky extension is a close second.

July 14, 2018, 11:17 PM	#15
CommandoX Member Join Date: February 2, 2011 Location: The Land of Cheese n' Beer Posts: 95	I have several that feel really good when I put them in my hand. Top of my list for comfort has to be my CZ SP01. Hard to explain it but for me it's like saying "Yea" in a pleasant tone when I grip that gun. Next would be my Ruger GP100 or my Ruger Super Redhawk. They both have the same Hogue grip on them and feel really good to me. Heavy, Powerful and "grippy". There are others but for me, those are the stand outs. __________________ When in doubt, empty the mag.

July 15, 2018, 12:41 AM	#16
O4L Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2015 Posts: 646	I switched to the M&P line several years ago initially because they feel good in my hand. All of them I have owned from FS to the Shield feel like they are custom made for my hand and I find them accurate and reliable. There are others that have tempted me but usually at a much higher price than I can get a gun for that I know I will continue to be happy with long after the purchase.

July 15, 2018, 01:00 AM	#17
KY_blkout Member Join Date: June 10, 2018 Posts: 67	Most people are going to think I'm crazy but full size or mid size glock frame fits me perfect. I love the aggressive rake to it.

July 15, 2018, 02:04 AM	#18
kozak6 Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 3,113	My VP9 feels really great and points just like a finger. My Kahr MK9 and Makarov are decent. I've always been impressed by the grips on the M&P grip size display, but I've never gotten around to shooting one.

July 15, 2018, 02:35 AM	#19
scoobysnacker Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2015 Posts: 235	CZ 75 is at the top of the list for me.

July 15, 2018, 06:22 AM	#20
PSP Senior Member Join Date: June 2, 2006 Location: Bowling Green Virginia Posts: 4,487	Several pistols have that special feel to me; Beretta 84 with Farrar grips, HK P30, Sig 232 with Nill grips and my sentimental favorite the Colt Woodsman.

July 15, 2018, 08:13 AM	#21
ROCK6 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2004 Location: Georgia/Afghanistan Posts: 314	The two that melt in my hand and fit perfeccly is a Browning HP with custom G10 grips and CZ (all of the 75/85 series I own along with the P01). I guess another interesting one that just feels right is my Steyr M9-A1... ROCK6

July 15, 2018, 08:58 AM	#22
mlk18 Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2000 Location: USA Posts: 286	Best ergos for me: S&W M&P Walther PPQ Steyr L9A1 XD Mod.2 Service Browning HP EAA Poly Witness

July 17, 2018, 09:45 PM	#23
M88 Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2018 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 278	Just fits and FEELS right... Browning 1911-380... Walther PPQ .40 close second. __________________ NRA life member. Making good people helpless doesn't make bad people harmless!

July 17, 2018, 09:50 PM	#24
tlm225 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 962	For me it's a 1911 (flat MSH and thin grips), S&W 642 with factory boot grip, S&W 39 and Kahr pistols. Though I wear a large glove my stubby finger don't work well with double stack pistols and with even a K frame Smith & Wesson I need an exposed backstrap. I envy the guys who hands fit a S&W N frame. __________________ All that is neccessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing. Edmund Burke

July 17, 2018, 11:16 PM	#25
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	Walther P99.

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