2017: Which pistol turned you on? Which pistol turned you off?

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I have read many posts about the many makes and models of pistols, and judging by the EE on pistols - it appears that we fall in and out of love with semi-auto's. If you have a moment or two - please post why you loved it (and bought it) and why you sold it...and what you moved on to....

For the record I am still in love with my Gen 3 Tenifer Glock 20....;)

Happy New Year!!

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I bought a few this year and most have been all that I expected, however, one was an unexpected disappointment; the Pardini GT9-6. I bought the gun after having some experience with Pardini rimfire products and seeing nothing but glowing reviews online. There was a passing mention of large grip size, but I have reasonably sized hands and have no issues with the CZ TS and other fatties.

True to form the gun that arrived was high quality, low bore-axis, massive barrel, incredibly tight, too smooth to believe, with a trigger like nothing else I have ever felt on a centrefire handgun. The gun ran smoother than any custom 1911 I've ever had and better even than my P210. And the trigger is truly a work of art with exceptional levels of adjustment. When I picked it up, yep, it was big but felt good. Range time!

First range trip I brought 300 rds with me. I started shooting, groups were good but nothing special, but it was my first go and the sights are bigger than what I'm used to with a very wide front blade. By the fifth magazine my hand felt beat to crap and nothing was working out. The wide and flat duckbill/beavertail was killing the web of my hand like no other gun I've shot, specifically nearest my trigger finger. Same thing happened a couple more times and that was it.

I sold the gun a few weeks later and bought another Sig X5. I still believe the Pardini to be an exceptional gun and would encourage anybody looking for a high end centrefire to consider it. Attempt to try before you buy, but worst case you won't lose much selling. As for the X5/6.....they're perfection for me.
 
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most pleasant to shoot to date : this one below, got it last year :) ... only thing I may wish one day is a full stainless shiny silver version ... if they had it now I would buy a second :) ... you read that CZ ? ;)

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Glocks as usual turned me off ;) but will see in 2018, may end up being that love hate thing :)
 
For me this year, I fell in love with the Glock, specifically the G19, which surprised me a lot, because I don't actually like the look of them and had never even considered owning one until I shot it. The damn thing just works for me and I shoot it better than any other handgun I have tried,,,so I guess I became a Glock fan this year lol.
On the other hand, as much as I love the look of them, I just can't like the 1911,,,and it kills me because I think they are beautiful and I wish I loved them.
The other gun that surprised me this year was the Sig 220 in .45, I think I might have to own one :)
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My favorite purchase for 2017 is my Colt 1911 and my least favorite was my sd9ve, that gun started out ok but then I held another 9mm and the sd9 had to go.


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I had my first Sig experience this year with buying a P210-2 in January and an X-5 Scandic in the summer. Neither gun disappointed and I am a confirmed fan of both of these models now. When i got the P210 it became my favourite pistol. After the X5 it's now my favourite service pistol and the X-5 is the all around favourite :d

I wasn't really unhappy with any of my finds this year but if I had to pick one it was perhaps either my HK P7 PSP or the Manurhin MR88.

The HK is a very interesting gun and will very likely stay in my collection. It's finely made and a very interesting design but it wasn't a great shooter for me the two times I had it out. It may well just be a case of getting used to the grip cocker but time will tell. In any event I think it's probably a keeper if only for the cool factor. (and that it's as close as I'm ever likely to get to owning a prohib size pistol :( )

The Manurhin is a really nice gun as well with a very good trigger. I can't put my finger on it but I was left feeling slightly underwhelmed. I think perhaps it was simply a case of unreasonably high expectations after reading about Manurhin for years. While it's a seriously nice revolver it may go if I find a MR73 this year.
 

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Well, I didn't buy anything this year I didn't like to be honest. I built another AR which turned out to be my favorite to date.
I bought a gen 3 Glock 19 with the rare-ish OD a green frame because I've always had a soft spot for the old school OD green glocks. Although I subsequently sold my black 19 of the same style, because I couldn't justify having 2 19's.
Purchased a CZ Evo (also not a pistol) just so I can MP5 slap the bolt closed, also love shooting it.
And then I ended up purchasing on a complete whim, a gen 3 Glock 21SF with the pic rail & ambi mag release. We'll see if I like it or not once it arrives but boy I'm looking forward to it!
 
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I had my first Sig experience this year with buying a P210-2 in January and an X-5 Scandic in the summer. Neither gun disappointed and I am a confirmed fan of both of these models now. When i got the P210 it became my favourite pistol. After the X5 it's now my favourite service pistol and the X-5 is the all around favourite :d

I wasn't really unhappy with any of my finds this year but if I had to pick one it was perhaps either my HK P7 PSP or the Manurhin MR88.

The HK is a very interesting gun and will very likely stay in my collection. It's finely made and a very interesting design but it wasn't a great shooter for me the two times I had it out. It may well just be a case of getting used to the grip cocker but time will tell. In any event I think it's probably a keeper if only for the cool factor. (and that it's as close as I'm ever likely to get to owning a prohib size pistol :( )

The Manurhin is a really nice gun as well with a very good trigger. I can't put my finger on it but I was left feeling slightly underwhelmed. I think perhaps it was simply a case of unreasonably high expectations after reading about Manurhin for years. While it's a seriously nice revolver it may go if I find a MR73 this year.
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Nice. I'd say 2017 has been a good year all around for you sailor.

Haven't held one I'm sure the MR88 is a upgrade to the standard offerings. However, if you have the MR73 on your radar and it is feasibly in reach, just about everything else will seem like a compromise.
 
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Nice. I'd say 2017 has been a good year all around for you sailor.

Haven't held one I'm sure the MR88 is a upgrade to the standard offerings. However, if you have the MR73 on your radar and it is feasibly in reach, just about everything else will seem like a compromise.
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Thanks. Yes, 2017 was quite successful in terms of "finds". I also found an early occupation Radom and a Remington Rand 1911 but topic of this thread doesn't really apply to them as they are more collectors than shooters. Still, they fall into the "glad to have" category.
 

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Thanks everyone for your replies and posts.
Interesting to read the wants and wishes as we mature through the ownership/shooting of various semi's.
Always wondered y so many <300 round pistols change hands.
Glad though as I've bought a few....;)
 
Hard to narrow down a favourite, but I'll go with my Colt 1911 just because it was my first.

Biggest turnoff was hands down the Glock 19, and I say that as someone that likes Glocks.
 
Two Walther's and three Beretta's wondered into my house during the fall. Looks like my M&P's get a rest next spring. The Walthers are going nowhere soon. They maybe the last of the handgun toys....which is what I said when I bought the M&P's and Rugers

Take Care

Bob
 
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