Why should I own a polymer pistol in Canada?

Simple, because you want to. Personally I am not a fan but they are getting better and better especially in the trigger. I don't like Glocks much but I do like the way the Sig 320 shoots and the new CZ P-09 has a nice feel to it. I find the Walthers too light in the front so there is a lot of muzzle flip.
 
jetfixer said:
Polymer pistols have always been, to me, Law Enforcement and Military oriented. They are lighter and more corrosion resistant for duty use. Given that only those two groups carry pistols in Canada, it doesn't seem that owning one is a need, as most competition pistols are metal, given that target shooting is the only thing private Canadian firearms owners can do with handguns. However, I do own a Walther P99 that I would rather carry over the Brownings and Sigs we have in the work inventory. If you had polymer pistols before and sold them and are now left with metal pistols, that might be your personal yardstick indicating you don't need a polymer pistol as you would have kept one if it was your preference.
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Not sure the basis for your conclusions but as a matter of interest approx. 80% of the pistols used at the US IDPA Nationals are either Glocks or M&P's in 9MM. Same stats at the IDPA Worlds. The polymer guns are lighter, can be driven faster and for most shooters the consistent light trigger pull of the striker fired guns prevail in that sport. It should be mentioned in fairness the genesis of the sport is concealed carry in the US and a large segment of competitors compete with the same guns they carry.

The striker fired guns also are well represented in USPSA Production Division. The USPSA does not have a minimum trigger pull weight for the first shot in their Production Division.

I don't think there is much to chose between all metal hammer guns and striker fired in most shooters hands when it comes to practical accuracy in the action shooting sports. For most users both polymer and metal framed guns will last a lifetime and then some.

Take Care

Bob
 
Simple preference. I don't choose firearm because if what they are made of but how they feel in my hands and how they perform
 
DT741 said:
Simple preference. I don't choose firearm because if what they are made of but how they feel in my hands and how they perform
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Yeah, but to some extent, polymer pistols are going to behave the same as far as recoil. Shooting a polymer .45 is going to be quite a bit snappier than a full sized 1911 or my heavy cz97. After a few hundred rounds, you’ll notice for sure.
I get that the plastic guns feel great in your hand, but I believe there’s a comparable steel equivalent to just about all of them.
 
Still alive said:
Hahahaha! Got to admire your devotion to the .40, my friend!
I don’t mind it in a full size gun like the USP and G22 but I think even you will agree that a G27 will be a handful!
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I have a .40 cal Walther P99 and it is a fairly compact, light weight package. Pretty much the smallest 40 you can get with out a Pinocchio. Neat little gun, great trigger and very accurate, but it is definitely snappy. I'm good after a few mags.
 
gdawg said:
I have a .40 cal Walther P99 and it is a fairly compact, light weight package. Pretty much the smallest 40 you can get with out a Pinocchio. Neat little gun, great trigger and very accurate, but it is definitely snappy. I'm good after a few mags.
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.40 is like Scotch. The first few shots clear your sinus. After that, it doesn’t matter anymore! LOL!
 
Import said:
Still alive....you know where I stand on this subject.....lol......40 rocks...
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Agreed. No problem putting a couple hundred rounds through my M&P40c in a range session. I've come to the conclusion people that don't like 40sw are just wusses :)

My first pistol in the USA was a Shield in 40sw. That thing was pretty snappy I must admit but still not unpleasant to shoot.
 
cadgo said:
Agreed. No problem putting a couple hundred rounds through my M&P40c in a range session. I've come to the conclusion people that don't like 40sw are just wusses :)

My first pistol in the USA was a Shield in 40sw. That thing was pretty snappy I must admit but still not unpleasant to shoot.
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Nothing contentious here....lol.....move on.....
 
BigRobb said:
Yeah, but to some extent, polymer pistols are going to behave the same as far as recoil. Shooting a polymer .45 is going to be quite a bit snappier than a full sized 1911 or my heavy cz97. After a few hundred rounds, you’ll notice for sure.
I get that the plastic guns feel great in your hand, but I believe there’s a comparable steel equivalent to just about all of them.
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Shot one this summer (Glock 21) and it wasnt bad at all. I shot it better than my 19. Less felt recoil I guess.
 
Personally hate 1911, m9 and cz75 style guns, if Im going to pack something that heavy and bulky its gonna be at least 44 mag

(particularly the red canadian cz75, what were they thinking aluminium grips that can freeze your hands right now)
 
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