Glock. In particular: Double-column-mag, 9mm. Originally, the Glock system was not a personal choice, except that I was choosing what I considered the least-bad of four mandated duty pistol system choices, but I managed to become accustomed, to the point of everything becoming habituated. Pre-Gen3 did not fit me, but Gen3 was OK. When Gen4 arrived, it fit my hands noticeably much better.
A Glock G17 is easy on my aging hands, and, I am too old to start fresh, with a new system. I have countless thousands of training reps, with 9mm, .40 S&W, and “sim gun” rounds. Those thousands of reps have resulted in hard-wired familiarity that would require a massive amount of expense and effort, with a new system, to hope to match what I can do, today.
Glocks do not have fully-cocked strikers, when a round is chambered, and everything is at rest. I appreciate that margin of safety. I realize that a more-modern design, with a fully-cocked striker, can have a “better” trigger pull. I have learned to manage the stock Glock trigger. Done. One less thing to worry about.
“Baby” Glocks can, if applicable, accept mags from their duty-sized and medium-sized brethren. Of course, some other pistol systems share this characteristic, but, it is value-added, for me. Logistics are simplified. Except for pinkie finger placement, handling characteristics are near-identical.
In case it ever becomes a factor, in a post-defensive-shooting investigation and/or prosecution, the Glock G17 is the standard duty pistol of the largest local PD. I used to work for that largest local PD, and they should have my firearms and tactical training records, on file.
If I were to try another manufacturer’s polymer pistol, the Shield Plus is the one that most has my attention. Its grip seem to fill my hand adequately, it seems to point well, and the controls do not seem awkward.
A Glock G17 is easy on my aging hands, and, I am too old to start fresh, with a new system. I have countless thousands of training reps, with 9mm, .40 S&W, and “sim gun” rounds. Those thousands of reps have resulted in hard-wired familiarity that would require a massive amount of expense and effort, with a new system, to hope to match what I can do, today.
Glocks do not have fully-cocked strikers, when a round is chambered, and everything is at rest. I appreciate that margin of safety. I realize that a more-modern design, with a fully-cocked striker, can have a “better” trigger pull. I have learned to manage the stock Glock trigger. Done. One less thing to worry about.
“Baby” Glocks can, if applicable, accept mags from their duty-sized and medium-sized brethren. Of course, some other pistol systems share this characteristic, but, it is value-added, for me. Logistics are simplified. Except for pinkie finger placement, handling characteristics are near-identical.
In case it ever becomes a factor, in a post-defensive-shooting investigation and/or prosecution, the Glock G17 is the standard duty pistol of the largest local PD. I used to work for that largest local PD, and they should have my firearms and tactical training records, on file.
If I were to try another manufacturer’s polymer pistol, the Shield Plus is the one that most has my attention. Its grip seem to fill my hand adequately, it seems to point well, and the controls do not seem awkward.
