I’ve been a 1911 guy since I was issued my 1st one as an MP in “78”, even before then I always wanted one. Other than a brief affair with SIGs, I’ve stuck with 1911s pretty much since then and have owned 12 different ones, including the 2 Les Baers I currently own. I’ve tried Glocks, XDs, and an M&P, but just couldn’t warm up to a polymer gun, mostly due to the trigger.
I’ve been carrying my Les Baer “Stinger” (steel CCO) and when I couldn’t fit that a SIG 230SL. Three weeks ago I bought my 1st plastic gun which was a Walther PPS. Awesome gun, decent trigger, didn’t pull my pants down, didn’t have to add ballast to the other side of my pants and I left my suspenders at home. I then went to our local gunshow and had the chance to check out a Walther PPQ.
All I can say is “WOW” either polymer guns have changed, or I’ve grown more open minded. The ergonomics on the PPQ were fantastic, and while the trigger didn’t come close to one of my Baers, it was pretty freakin good with a short 1911 like reset. Based on my recent experience with the PPS, my next pistol will be a Walther PPQ.
Chuck