Sorry if I came across as being cynical, that was unintended. The idea of prepping the trigger on the press is something a couple of instructors teach, (Kelly McCann at Crucible teaches a version of it too, with an interesting modified draw stroke) but while you're prepping on the press, you're also picking up your front - I have a hard time (a really hard time) picking up the front with the relatively light take up on my M&P given that the sight is moving and my eyes aren't what they used to be. I'm pretty sure I'd be just effed it was wandering side to side or up and down from a ten pound trigger pull too. YMMV, but I think it's easier to be effective with a single mode trigger.
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Sorry if I came across as being cynical, that was unintended. The idea of prepping the trigger on the press is something a couple of instructors teach, (Kelly McCann at Crucible teaches a version of it too, with an interesting modified draw stroke) but while you're prepping on the press, you're also picking up your front - I have a hard time (a really hard time) picking up the front with the relatively light take up on my M&P given that the sight is moving and my eyes aren't what they used to be. I'm pretty sure I'd be just effed it was wandering side to side or up and down from a ten pound trigger pull too. YMMV, but I think it's easier to be effective with a single mode trigger.
I just elaborated on my non-Glock arguments on the thread about "knocks on Glocks" (on page 5, I think): http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?p=7496568&posted=1#post7496568
On top of that, why spending time and money to transform a Glock into something to my like, when H&Ks, SIGs, Walthers and others seem already to be there?
Anyway, I really appreciate your inputs. Thanks.
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I just read your post.
I'm sorry, but your arguments are totally irrational. You need to seriously think hard if this is the right forum for you. If you keep posting like that you are going to have a real tough time here.
That is really interesting.
SR9 has many very good reviews, after they changed their trigger. I found that serial numbers after 30,000 have the good trigger.
Which kit do you recommend? Kit 5?
Thanks!
I have to agree, why try to change a Glock into something else. There's lots more guns out there which fit folks just fine without all the add-ons being needed. And despite the opinions of the Glock Flock it is NOT the only gun in the entire world worthy of shooting.... 
I shoot a GLock just fine. I simply do not like the feel of the grip or the angle which is somewhat different from a lot of other guns out there. The added verticality of the grip angle sees me pointing the gun down at the ground when I'm holding it out in my usual presentation. So it's clearly not the one for me.
As for some folks doing better with consistent pull striker triggers and others doing better with SA or DA/SA I guess it comes down to what works for each shooter. With my CZ's and Beretta I had no issue with learning to shoot it just fine.
I do some draw and shoot two drills whenever I can but I do that with my revolvers and SA only guns as well. The issue there is more about the speed and smoothness of the whole draw, aim and trigger pressure as I'm doing the pushout once my hands are linked around the gun. At that point it really doesn't matter if I'm shooting a gun with a DA or SA trigger. I simply build pressure on the trigger and hold the sight picture.
It comes down to some folks like one sort of trigger and adapt to it well and others like the other style. I seriously doubt if it's a case of a striker trigger being "better" than an SA or DA/SA trigger. It may be better for some folks or not. They need to try both and decide for themselves.
I shoot a GLock just fine. I simply do not like the feel of the grip or the angle which is somewhat different from a lot of other guns out there. The added verticality of the grip angle sees me pointing the gun down at the ground when I'm holding it out in my usual presentation. So it's clearly not the one for me.
As for some folks doing better with consistent pull striker triggers and others doing better with SA or DA/SA I guess it comes down to what works for each shooter. With my CZ's and Beretta I had no issue with learning to shoot it just fine.
I do some draw and shoot two drills whenever I can but I do that with my revolvers and SA only guns as well. The issue there is more about the speed and smoothness of the whole draw, aim and trigger pressure as I'm doing the pushout once my hands are linked around the gun. At that point it really doesn't matter if I'm shooting a gun with a DA or SA trigger. I simply build pressure on the trigger and hold the sight picture.
It comes down to some folks like one sort of trigger and adapt to it well and others like the other style. I seriously doubt if it's a case of a striker trigger being "better" than an SA or DA/SA trigger. It may be better for some folks or not. They need to try both and decide for themselves.
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Hi Cristian, I went with the full Galloway kit that had all the springs and polished pieces, as well as the Ghost Rocket trigger connector. You'll have to mark and file off exactly one millimetre off the over-travel stop(on Ghost), but once you install the stainless parts, springs, and Ghost, you'll find you have a silky smooth pistol! I also put a fiber polishing wheel with a dab of Brasso and polished the slide's guide tracks, and a couple of other spots as recommended on Rugerforum.com. It feels as good or better than any of the other pistols I've shot, and I've shot all the big names...many of them were well over a grand.
Oh, and Cristian, the SR9's with the "D" shaped mag release have the improved trigger. Cheers!
Oh, and Cristian, the SR9's with the "D" shaped mag release have the improved trigger. Cheers!
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That's odd, most people find that Glocks point a little high for them on presentation.
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I kind of increased my interest for the Walther PPQ.
But the ones with normal barrel can't come into Canada, as their barrel in only 4" (in 9 mm). So, there are only the threaded barrel ones. I don’t fancy too much threaded barrels. As we don’t use suppressors here, is there any advantage for a threaded barrel? For the time being I’m thinking only at possible negatives, like being a little more cumbersome for quick draw and re-holster.
But the ones with normal barrel can't come into Canada, as their barrel in only 4" (in 9 mm). So, there are only the threaded barrel ones. I don’t fancy too much threaded barrels. As we don’t use suppressors here, is there any advantage for a threaded barrel? For the time being I’m thinking only at possible negatives, like being a little more cumbersome for quick draw and re-holster.
Too much time spent with my CZ's and 1911's that have a more angled grip. So I tend to shove the Glock out the same way. And since the angle is more steep the gun is pointed at the soil a few yards downrange. Like with most things it's all what we get used to using.
Am I the only one that thinks, CZ's are uglier than glocks.
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Nothing is uglier than a Glock. I know they are supposed to be great guns, but they are ugly. CZ's are metal and have a great finish. Glock is an ugly, misformed piece of plastic. No thanks. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I'm sure Roseanne Barr is beautiful to some of you guys, but not to me. That SS one is gorgeous ^^^
To the OP, try out a Sig 226 or even an Elite. Great guns, excellent ergonomics. Hold and shoot them first if you can.
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Id sure love to steal the grip panels off that unit! i have a home for them!
Personally i've had very good experiences with the XD, my XD9 is a workhorse that just keeps going. nothing breaks, i just change out the recoil spring ever 5000 rnds. Feeds everything, shoots everything well. I can shoot glocks almost as well but they feel like crap in my hands. I own around 60 different handguns, if i want to do well, i generally pull out the XD. If i want to have fun i shoot the smith 625 or the 66. IF i ever get off my ass and change out the hammer on the Hi Power to stop it nibbling on me, i'll shoot her.
Threaded barrels are also used for compensators. Not sure why you would take a PPQ over a Sig, but all I can say is I have a Sig 1911, and I plan to get a 226 (preferably DA/SA). The quality cannot be surpassed.
I'm fortunate to be a member at a club that also has a shop with just about every brand of pistol on display many of which you can even try out. So, I've been lucky to try quite a few, I've not fired a Walter PPQ so cannot comment, but I can tell you the Sig's are awesome.
UPDATE: Looks like a cross between a H&K, Glock and some other pistols.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzvALwhUbjQ
I really liked the look of the H&K, but it was very inaccurate compared to some others I fired I think it has something to do with the lightweight, and I didn't like the way it felt in my hand. So, before firing I was ready to purchase based on cool factor after firing I decided I didn't like it.
Suggestion, before you order a specialty item see if you can find a range that has what your thinking of and see if they'll let you fire it a few times for feel. If you want PM me and I'll tell you the range I go to, and they have walk-ins too so no issue with being a non-member.
