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My first plastic gun was a Glock 19 gen 2 I bought in the late 90's. Great gun and I kept it until last year. My daughter wanted a hand gun for protection with all the riots and the unknown of the pandemic, so I give it to her. I have other plastic guns that get carried more often then my old school guns, but I shoot a 1911 better then any plastic pistol I have ever shot.
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February 9, 2021, 10:08 PM | #27 | |
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Yes, 1911 shoots better, I have a Gold Cup also. But for self defense ...... Ah.....no. Has to be something light, reliable and smaller. What other polymer guns do you have? |
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February 10, 2021, 05:38 AM | #28 |
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I’ve owned quite a few polymer pistols but am down to just one for CC now. That’s my Lc9s and I actually feel it’s a beautiful little gun. I don’t consider myself to be an old curmudgeon and really love and shoot all my steel semi auto’s and revolvers and sometimes just like looking at them and admiring them but that little Ruger is a keeper.
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February 10, 2021, 06:01 AM | #29 |
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I am thinking about buying another polymer gun, Ruger LC is on my list. Too bad I can't get new LCR that is even lighter. I have two Rugers, they both build like tanks. Not the lightest in the world.
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February 10, 2021, 05:47 PM | #31 | |
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I am a true believer of polymer frame guns. It is stronger and lighter than aluminum frame. With steel rails, it's going to be a lot more durable than aluminum frames. One thing about me, I might be old, but I don't reminisce the good old days, be it music, cars or anything. As an owner of a Colt Gold Cup, 1911 is OLD!!! there is nothing to reminisce that at all. It's single action, I would never want to have a round in the chamber and cocked & lock. Yes, with SA, trigger got to be better for accurate shooting, that's why they are good competition guns. But for me, self defense is the most important, 1911 just doesn't fit the bill. My experience of my Gold Cup is it's not that reliable even after I work on it, it won't feed CCI Blazer hollow point reliably. There's only so much you can polish and rounding the corners of the feed ramp before you start compromise the safety. It's just not meant to be. I will never buy another 1911 period. Regarding the looks...............Who cares!!!! Last edited by Alan0354; February 10, 2021 at 05:58 PM. |
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February 11, 2021, 12:01 PM | #32 |
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okay,,
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February 11, 2021, 12:49 PM | #33 |
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BTW, pretty revolvers include:
Colt Diamondback. Not as polished as the Python but it is smaller framed (lighter) with beautiful lines. I wish I was TOLD back in the '70s to buy a 4" in 22 LR and 38 Special. 1950s S&Ws - before my time, but what beauties. Rugers SS - never pretty but toughest revolvers ever. They could take more abuse than either Colt or S&W and keep working. It would be my choice for a woods gun.
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February 11, 2021, 02:34 PM | #34 |
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Ruger revolvers are built like a tank. I owned a (I think) SS Speed 6 or something bought in 84, it was beefy. From my memory, the frame is designed different from S&W and Colt. Both S&W and Colt have a side plate that you can remove to access the internal parts. This means there only one side of the frame to take on the stress of firing. From what I remember, Ruger have both sides that take on the stress.
Everything is thicker on Ruger. S&W is particular thin, look at the part where the barrel screw onto the frame on J frame, it is scary thin. I would be nervous shooting the air weight J frame snuby with 38. But that Speed Six was over 31oz!!! |
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I used to be a member in good standing of the anti-polymer, Glock hate fan club. Only nice, shiny, well finished metal for me! Whatever...
Then, I decided to try a Kahr CW9. I wanted something small and light, without any safeties or extra doodads hanging off the side of it, to use as a home defense gun. It was the start of a beautiful relationship. Long story short, I've added a BUNCH of polymer framed guns to my stash since then. I even bought my first Glock, a Gen 3 G19. I actually loved the grip. I have long, slender hands, and the grip actually felt good to me. I found that I could shoot the proverbial lights out with that gun at 10 yards. I added more metal revolvers and 1911's to my collection, too, but I lost my fear and loathing for the polymer framed handgun. There are some darn fine guns with plastic lowers out there. If I dismissed them out of hand, I'd be missing out on enjoying a whole lot of really nice guns, and, at age 68, I'd just be a closed minded old FUDD. |
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February 19, 2021, 05:38 AM | #38 |
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No polymer frames for this member of SNM-Sons of Neanderthal Man, don't bother with aluminum or exotic materials either.
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February 19, 2021, 01:53 PM | #39 | |
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So nice!
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February 20, 2021, 01:24 AM | #42 |
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Let's hope our right to own classics and new models are not Gone with the Wind soon.
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February 21, 2021, 03:45 AM | #43 |
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That's why I am buying now even it's inflated price. Just waiting for the 30 days period is up and I'll buy another one. Have a few in mind, Ruger LC380 that can be converted to LC9 easily. I am even thinking about .40S&W gun. All polymer ones. Too bad I don't have spare ammo to even try out my Glock 26, if it is good, I won't even rule out Glock 19. The Glock 19 just fit my hands. Today I went to my stepson's home, he has a Glock 19, I just fell in love when I held it in my hands. I had to get the 26 because it's smaller which is important if I ever need to carry it out. But now that I have it already, I really like the 19.
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