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What are your preferred polymer striker guns guns?

CZ P10 series
14 (29.2%)
S&W M&P series
5 (10.4%)
Glocks
7 (14.6%)
SIG P320 series
9 (18.8%)
Springfield XD series (XD, XDM, etc)
1 (2.1%)
Others
12 (25%)

Total Members Voted: 37

Voting closed: October 30, 2021, 08:58:31 PM

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Offline Practical Shooter

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Re: What are your preferred polymer striker guns?
« Reply #45 on: November 30, 2021, 02:41:31 PM »
Of course I own a Glock, only due to the advantage of everyone having one and the possibility of sharing magazines (and parts) with the guy next to you if needed, but Glock is at the bottom of my "quality guns", compare to most others handguns having better triggers and hand fit.
Am I the only one who felt the P320 full size's slide took for ever to comeback to battery after each shot? I really didn't like it for competition and got rid of it.
My favorite is still the P10F, even so I am aware that so many new handguns are amazingly good now and need to be hand tested.
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Re: What are your preferred polymer striker guns?
« Reply #46 on: November 30, 2021, 03:49:54 PM »
CZ & Sig

I also own a VP9, and it's solid, with a decent trigger, but my X-Carry Legion and P-10S (with a HBI trigger) are far nicer.

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Re: What are your preferred polymer striker guns?
« Reply #47 on: November 30, 2021, 07:50:46 PM »
The CZ P-10 series and the FN 509T are my preferred striker pistols.



The FN 509T has been a pleasant surprise after some tweaking with Apex parts:

https://youtu.be/mRU2Vc-E7-o

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Re: What are your preferred polymer striker guns?
« Reply #48 on: October 31, 2022, 07:45:55 PM »
Well, I really like the Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm. It's a great all-around gun for self-defence, target shooting, or competition shooting. I also like the Glock 19. It's smaller than the M&P 9mm, making it easier to conceal and carry. And it has a reputation for being ultra-reliable, which is always a plus. Also, there are a lot of accessories for it. For example, I chose an interesting slide kit from 3D Gun Builder's new jigs. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference. But, for me, these are two of the best polymer striker guns on the market.
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Re: What are your preferred polymer striker guns?
« Reply #49 on: November 01, 2022, 07:03:53 AM »
Since my first response/vote over a year ago I've bought an M&P Shield 9MM 1.0 for myself.

That was based on shooting my wife's 1.0 Shield 9MM. 

Little thing outshoots all my 9, .357 SIG, .40 S&W full sized M&Ps.  Shoots the same 115 grain hollow points the CZ 9MM pistols do so well with and shoots groups like a CZ.  I'm impressed by them and so far it's the only M&P I've carried since I got that P07 10 years ago.  Might only have 9 shots in it but they go where you want them to go.

Got an M&P Shield Plus 9MM a month or so back.  Same size/feel as the 1.0 Shield.  More rounds in the magazine.  It just doesn't shoot like the standard Shields we have shoot.  Close with one particular (non defensive carry) brand/bullet, but so far it's just a range gun till I find/develop something that makes it shoot like the older Shields.
I just keep wasting time and money on other brands trying to find/make one shoot like my P07 and P09.  What is wrong with me?

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Re: What are your preferred polymer striker guns?
« Reply #50 on: November 01, 2022, 08:18:03 PM »
I like my H&K VP9, MY FNS 9 AND 40 long slides, my p-1C and p-10S Sig 365, and of course my SIG p320 X5 and m17. But they don’t compare to a steel hammer fired CZs. 
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Re: What are your preferred polymer striker guns?
« Reply #51 on: November 01, 2022, 09:09:54 PM »
I like my H&K VP9, MY FNS 9 AND 40 long slides, my p-1C and p-10S Sig 365, and of course my SIG p320 X5 and m17. But they don’t compare to a steel hammer fired CZs.

I've come to the same conclusion as well. I have yet to find any polymer striker pistol, no matter how "top tier" it's supposed to be, than can hold a candle to hammer guns. They may offer some other advantages like lighter weight, but none of them shoot as nice, and I've shot quite a few.

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Re: What are your preferred polymer striker guns?
« Reply #52 on: December 28, 2022, 01:54:41 PM »
I'm still looking for my favorite striker gun. I have shot all I could get my hands on and have narrowed it down to three, Glock with a apex trigger, a CZ P-10f and a Walther PDP.  I shot these about the same. I haven't made up my mind yet, but I'm leaning towards the P-10f.

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Re: What are your preferred polymer striker guns?
« Reply #53 on: December 31, 2022, 01:44:05 AM »
I own numerous striker fired handguns including Glock 17/19, Walther PDP, H&K VP9/VP9SK, Sig P320 and several P365's. My favorite carry is my P365X and it's closely followed by my VP9SK. I know Glock has a huge fan base but I don't care for their grip angle and I hate their trigger. I replaced mine with Overwatch Precision TAC triggers. My PDP and VP9's have excellent ergonomics and triggers. My favorite striker fired trigger is the VP9. Out of all my striker fired handguns my P365's get the most carry time due to their small size and capacity. It's hard to beat my P365X with a 15 round backup. If 28 rounds isn't enough, I'm not doing my part.

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Re: What are your preferred polymer striker guns?
« Reply #54 on: January 02, 2023, 08:45:15 AM »
I've migrated to Walther for my striker needs.

Got rid of my VP9 and P-10s. The PDP blows them both away, imo.

Still have a P320 (Legion X-Carry) that is just a tricked-out range toy, but I have to admit it's built out to a point now where it is a ridiculously fun shooter.

I carried a P365XL for the last two years, but I agree with John A. - the trigger is spongey and just kind of clunky. I recently replaced it with a Walther PPS M2 that has better ergos, a way better trigger and I like that I can 'thumb' the slide baseplate similar to a hammer when holstering. It has less capacity than the XL, but that not a primary concern of mine.

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Re: What are your preferred polymer striker guns?
« Reply #55 on: January 03, 2023, 09:23:58 PM »
I only have one polymer handgun, my Shield 45. The few others I have are steel or alloy hammer-fired. I have shot other polymers, but the shield aims and shoots just fine, especially after installing an Apex enhanced trigger.

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Re: What are your preferred polymer striker guns?
« Reply #56 on: January 05, 2023, 08:47:06 AM »
I have several striker fired pistols: an M&P 9, a couple of Sig P320s, a Ruger SR9, and a Sig P365XL (carry gun).  Of the bunch, I think the M&P 9 has the best trigger (Apex kit), even better than my Sig X5 Legion with a Gray Guns trigger.  But none, compare to my Shadow 2 trigger.

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What are your preferred polymer striker guns?
« Reply #57 on: January 13, 2023, 12:54:25 AM »
As far as strikers go must say I preferred my VP9 to any of my Glocks or XD’s concerning ergonomics, triggers.
I have a newly built up Sig P365X, love the 365x size gun for edc and so far I don’t hate the 365’s trigger, only the cost of extra magazines. Especially when compared with buying Glock mags and the currently discounted HK P30sk magazines.
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Re: What are your preferred polymer striker guns?
« Reply #58 on: January 14, 2023, 12:40:20 AM »
I have to admit, my G19.5's trigger is not that bad. Recently I came across a used P-10C and am in the process of dryfiring and getting use to this trigger. The P-10C has a lighter, smoother trigger than the Glock and I enjoy the time spent getting accustomed to it. My Walther PPS M1 had a heavy trigger I couldn't jive with so I chose a G48 as a replacement for it.

Here's a target of my G19.5 vs a loaned Walther PDP-F with red dot at 7 yards. Five rounds each.

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Re: What are your preferred polymer striker guns?
« Reply #59 on: January 14, 2023, 02:52:09 PM »
My original pick was the M&P M2.0 OR. Well, I finally picked up a new P10C since the rebate was going on and I found one for really cheap. I must say, that I am very impressed. Ergos are excellent, grip texture is perfect, I can reach all controls perfectly and trigger is really good (for a striker gun).

I held and dry fired the PDP full size and PDP-F yesterday. PDP trigger feels excellent, but the back of the grip is so wide it digs into my firing hand thumb knuckle. So, thats a NoGo for me. I also fired a P365X Macro and it was really impressive. Not sure it out does my P365XL though.
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