New Pistols - Page 3

Caleb · #21 10-07-2017, 10:59 PM

LMaO!

NAMVET72 · #22 10-08-2017, 12:54 AM

Really Sweet but I bet you sleep outside in the Dog House for along time,

BlackKnight · #23 10-08-2017, 11:06 AM

All I know is that

and S&W are exactly alike. Imitation is the highest form of flattery.

Gatorade · #24 10-08-2017, 11:59 AM

I may be wrong but I think one of the requirements for the Army MHS contract was the ability to use the same frame for compact as well as full size. Also my M&P 40C has a "C" after the caliber to denote compact. The new compact dropped the "C" and just has a shorter slide. I always thought the idea for a compact was a shorter grip. To make it easier to conceal. The slide length actually doesn't matter that much for concealment unless you are using a shoulder holster. I guess we will need to wait and see if a 2.0 Sub-compact comes out.

Caleb · #25 10-08-2017, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackKnight

All I know is that

and S&W are exactly alike. Imitation is the highest form of flattery.

You cut me deep

, you cut me deep.

Caleb · #26 10-08-2017, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Gatorade

I may be wrong but I think one of the requirements for the Army MHS contract was the ability to use the same frame for compact as well as full size. Also my M&P 40C has a "C" after the caliber to denote compact. The new compact dropped the "C" and just has a shorter slide. I always thought the idea for a compact was a shorter grip. To make it easier to conceal. The slide length actually doesn't matter that much for concealment unless you are using a shoulder holster. I guess we will need to wait and see if a 2.0 Sub-compact comes out.

Smith built the new compact to compete directly with the G19, wether Smith admits it or not. I'm glad they did because, I've been looking for a higher capacity CC. We will see if this one fill that role.

NAMVET72 · #27 10-08-2017, 03:32 PM

My question what is so Freaking wonderful about a Tupperware gun besides they weigh less?

Caleb · #28 10-08-2017, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NAMVET72

My question what is so Freaking wonderful about a Tupperware gun besides they way less?

1- Reliability
2- Less weight
3- compactness
4- rust resistance (in my case)
5- cocked and unlocked

Just to name a few. I tried carrying the 1911s, full, mid, and CCO. Aluminum and steal. Are they comfortable? Yes. But, at the end of the day my back hurt a bit. Also, running locked and cocked I would notice the thumb safety would become disengaged sometime during the day. Not a huge deal but, it made me uncomfortable. Another note: I know it's a matter of training but, during dry fire training I noticed I would forget to disengage the thumb safety. My #1 reason I went with the striker fired plastic pistols is that I want more "in gun" capacity. I don't carry a spare mag most of the time (bad habit) and 6-7 rounds in today's crazy world is not enough. My Sheild holds 8+1 and it's smaller and lighter than my 1911s. Still, I want more capacity so I bought the new Compact that holds 15+1 with the ability to run the 17 round full size mags. If I carry the spare mag that will give me 33 rounds on my person.

Don't get me wrong, I still love the 1911s. Still my favorite pistols of all time.

BlackKnight · #29 10-08-2017, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Caleb

1- Reliability
2- Less weight
3- compactness
4- rust resistance (in my case)
5- cocked and unlocked

Just to name a few. I tried carrying the 1911s, full, mid, and CCO. Aluminum and steal. Are they comfortable? Yes. But, at the end of the day my back hurt a bit. Also, running locked and cocked I would notice the thumb safety would become disengaged sometime during the day. Not a huge deal but, it made me uncomfortable. Another note: I know it's a matter of training but, during dry fire training I noticed I would forget to disengage the thumb safety. My #1 reason I went with the striker fired plastic pistols is that I want more "in gun" capacity. I don't carry a spare mag most of the time (bad habit) and 6-7 rounds in today's crazy world is not enough. My Sheild holds 8+1 and it's smaller and lighter than my 1911s. Still, I want more capacity so I bought the new Compact that holds 15+1 with the ability to run the 17 round full size mags. If I carry the spare mag that will give me 33 rounds on my person.

Don't get me wrong, I still love the 1911s. Still my favorite pistols of all time.

I concur. Also, while I love my Glocks, it won’t hurt as much when taken away from me in the event I may be involved in a shooting.
As I said before I equate my Glocks as my everyday pickup, durable, dependable, and I won’t care if I beat the crap out of them. My 1911’s, on the other hand, are my high end sports cars. Same with my Garands. Love them, but I’ll take my AR into battle.
Polymer firearms, love them or hate them, are the future. They’re here to stay.

Caleb · #30 10-08-2017, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackKnight

I concur. Also, while I love my Glocks, it won’t hurt as much when taken away from me in the event I may be involved in a shooting.
As I said before I equate my Glocks as my everyday pickup, durable, dependable, and I won’t care if I beat the crap out of them. My 1911’s, on the other hand, are my high end sports cars. Same with my Garands. Love them, but I’ll take my AR into battle.
Polymer firearms, love them or hate them, are the future. They’re here to stay.

Ah yes! A very good reason. I won't care if my poly gun gets taken and beat up or not returned for some reason. Now, I might cry if they take my 1911 away.