Had a chance to demo a wide variety of pistols. In the group we shot all new condition pistols except mine. All of them were for sale, did lots of dry firing and we each shot two 10 round mags on each gun except the SIG; If we were serious about buying we were allowed to do another 10 round mag on the firearm.
My G22 (wasn't for sale!!)
Beretta 92FS, last of the bunch $819
S&W M&P 9mm, last years model $699
Springfield XD 9mm tactical, last years model $699
G17, last years model $799
SIG P220? $1,399.
When we went to the range yesterday all the target movers were torn down and in a large garbage bin outside, on the desk we found a booklet for a "target mover in a box" I really hope our range doesn't plan on using this new at home, DIY, amateur looking mover. So we didn't get to shoot paper, instead carboard stapled to two-by-fours (from 7 to 10 meters distance) or metal stand up targets very far down range (25 meters)
First things first, the G17 felt different from my G22, the G17 was more balanced and lighter. The G17 felt like the weight was distributed evenly but with my G22 the weight was more business end heavy. Oddly enough my G22 felt better in the hand as agree'd by everyone in attendance. They were both 3rd generation Glocks. Only difference I can think of is my G22 had a lasermax recoil spring and guide rod installed. Also I have trijicon night sights on my G22 but that shouldn't have affected perceived weight balance?
The G17 stock sights SUCKED. The S&W M&P had the best stock sights but felt too light in the hand, the trigger was not uncomfortable at all.
No one liked the aesthetic of the M&P, fired it several times then went back to shoot the Glock again. The G17 was preferred over the M&P simply because of it's history, no one had any actual complaint the M&P which I found weird.
Everyone liked the Springfield XD but no one shot it more than once and really paid much attention to it at all after it was fired, needless to say no one bought it. I loved the round in the chamber indicator and thought it was very smart.
The Beretta also sold right away; I only got to dry fire it because it was sold right away and was the last left. The Glock 17 sold aswell but after we all had a chance to shoot it.
There was a SIG there but we weren't allowed to shoot it unless we were for sure going to buy it. (i.e. buy it now, we'll let you shoot it then on Monday do your paperwork to make it yours and eventually you can come pick-it-up). We weren't even really allowed to dry fire it, it was tres expensive at $1,399. It was the most expensive there.
My G22 (wasn't for sale!!)
Beretta 92FS, last of the bunch $819
S&W M&P 9mm, last years model $699
Springfield XD 9mm tactical, last years model $699
G17, last years model $799
SIG P220? $1,399.
When we went to the range yesterday all the target movers were torn down and in a large garbage bin outside, on the desk we found a booklet for a "target mover in a box" I really hope our range doesn't plan on using this new at home, DIY, amateur looking mover. So we didn't get to shoot paper, instead carboard stapled to two-by-fours (from 7 to 10 meters distance) or metal stand up targets very far down range (25 meters)
First things first, the G17 felt different from my G22, the G17 was more balanced and lighter. The G17 felt like the weight was distributed evenly but with my G22 the weight was more business end heavy. Oddly enough my G22 felt better in the hand as agree'd by everyone in attendance. They were both 3rd generation Glocks. Only difference I can think of is my G22 had a lasermax recoil spring and guide rod installed. Also I have trijicon night sights on my G22 but that shouldn't have affected perceived weight balance?
The G17 stock sights SUCKED. The S&W M&P had the best stock sights but felt too light in the hand, the trigger was not uncomfortable at all.
No one liked the aesthetic of the M&P, fired it several times then went back to shoot the Glock again. The G17 was preferred over the M&P simply because of it's history, no one had any actual complaint the M&P which I found weird.
Everyone liked the Springfield XD but no one shot it more than once and really paid much attention to it at all after it was fired, needless to say no one bought it. I loved the round in the chamber indicator and thought it was very smart.
The Beretta also sold right away; I only got to dry fire it because it was sold right away and was the last left. The Glock 17 sold aswell but after we all had a chance to shoot it.
There was a SIG there but we weren't allowed to shoot it unless we were for sure going to buy it. (i.e. buy it now, we'll let you shoot it then on Monday do your paperwork to make it yours and eventually you can come pick-it-up). We weren't even really allowed to dry fire it, it was tres expensive at $1,399. It was the most expensive there.
. (ducking swarms of angry glock fans) it's a tool and not a handsome one at that, if you want pretty or prestigeous, by a kimber or a sig.
