Choices choices choices, what to do.

BCRider said:
That has not been my experience. Nor does it seem to jive with any other of the more consistently accurate DA trigger shooters I know. And I know a lot of good revolver shooters that shoot primarily in DA mode.

In fact I've seen a lot more poor shooting done by folks that stage the trigger in DAO semis and DA revolvers than I have those that stage and shoot well. Smooth and continuous wins out (mostly, there's always some rare exception) every time. Staging is a bad habit to get into.


Gungeek, there's that whole story about "buy once, cry once". Being on a snug budget is one thing. But buying and selling guns because you keep finding out that the cheap ones are just, well, "cheap" ends up being its own kind of expensive. Besides, if you shoot much at all you'll quickly shoot more cost of ammo through the gun than what the gun itself costs. So don't be afraid to open up the budget a little to get a lot better gun. In looking around and reading a lot of posts from handgun owners it seems like the "sweet spot" for best bang for the buck seems to occur at around $600 to $900. But this range really does not include Sig which tends to be priced higher for any of their better models. And it also seems to be a rare gun in the lower end of that range which marks off all the check boxes.

From what you've posted I'd feel pretty safe in suggesting that you'd like the Jericho or a CZ 75b.

The Walther might not be as nice as you think. The Walther I tried had one of the worst "rubber band" feeling triggers that I think I've ever had to pull. And I was not alone in that feeling. Some others there shooting it at the same time commented on this as well. The nicest thing that was said about it among the 5 or 6 in the group was that it was OK.
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Yeah, very wise advice, im preaty much down to cz p07- sig 320 for now.thanks a lot.
 
Just a note that I think it's the P series CZ's that come with the Omega action. The one I got to shoot when new and later when VERY well broken in (range gun at DVC) had a horrible creepy trigger when new. But once broken in by a couple of hundred customers and a few thousand trigger pulls it had self polished itself into a pretty good feel. So if you go that route don't be surprised if you are quite disappointed at first. It DOES get better with use. Or you can pay someone to "age" it with some talented stoning.

Some will say to dump a polishing compound into it or buff them up with a felt wheel. Note that doing so rounds over edges that should stay crisp and rounds over flat shoulders that should remain mostly flat. It's wiser to get it done right even if it costs. Or you can dry fire it a lot.

A trick shown to me early on for new guns with rough and creepy triggers is the "poor man's trigger job". It only works on hammer guns. It involves pushing firmly on the cocked hammer and pulling the trigger. The added pressure on the sear and hammer notch faces aids in burnishing the surfaces smooth that much sooner. But like with all things you don't want to get carried away. Push TOO hard and pull the trigger and it risks chipping the corners of those lips. So use about 5 to 8 lbs (2 to 4Kgm) worth of force on the hammer only.
 
Gunggeek said:
NOW it is down to 2 contenders, sig p320 or canik tp 9sa, who will win???!!!! Well see in few days.
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I'd be going P320. The one I shot I shot well, they really seem like an exceptional value as far as striker pistols go.

I also much prefer the politics of the country of manufacture, but that's for another thread.
 
Gunggeek said:
NOW it is down to 2 contenders, sig p320 or canik tp 9sa, who will win???!!!! Well see in few days.
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Sorry, but if it came down to these two and cost is not a factor, it's a no brainer!
I have not paid the 320 much attention but after the Army contract, I watched and read up about it and it really sounds like a fantastic gun. I would get the Carry or Compact version personally as I like the G19 very much and they are about the same size.
 
Canik TP9SA all the way, or if you want a mid size the newer smaller version is also available through irunguns for a similar price.
I love mine and it has been the best striker i've owned.
 
rkm456 said:
I'd be going P320. The one I shot I shot well, they really seem like an exceptional value as far as striker pistols go.

I also much prefer the politics of the country of manufacture, but that's for another thread.
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Yeah politics are the reason im trying to stay away from US made for now anyway.
 
Still alive said:
Sorry, but if it came down to these two and cost is not a factor, it's a no brainer!
I have not paid the 320 much attention but after the Army contract, I watched and read up about it and it really sounds like a fantastic gun. I would get the Carry or Compact version personally as I like the G19 very much and they are about the same size.
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I never shoot canik, lopks good on paper though, sig 320 on the other hand i rented 2 weeks ago and maaaaan vouldnt bwlive it how accurate it is!! And im not even that great of a shot.
 
The best you can do is a used cz75 or Beretta 92FS off the EE. Great 9's at good prices usually.

I happen to have one of the latter for sale at the moment. Good luck with your new pistol!!
 
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Gunggeek said:
I never shoot canik, lopks good on paper though, sig 320 on the other hand i rented 2 weeks ago and maaaaan vouldnt bwlive it how accurate it is!! And im not even that great of a shot.
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Well then, you have your answer! I really don't think you'll regret it.
My most modern designed pistol is a USP but this SIG is ticking all the right boxes!
 
And the winner is!!!!! You guys going to laugh! Grand power k 100, went to the range today, they had one lightly used for good price, guy let me shoot 10 rds, crazy good trigger, even in da mode.cheers, share your experience with your k100.
 
It's a soft shooting 9mm for sure...I guess that rotating barrel works..just take care when disassembling not to be too rough on the trigger guard....congrats..
 
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