Not a fan of the xd but like the idea of it being hammer fired and with a hammer drop lever.
I keep seeing comments such as this? Honest question, why the affinity for a hammer fired gun? I suppose I could see some people being more comfortable holstering a double action firearm. Other then that I see no advantage.
I have both hammer and striker-fired as well, and I just love the hammer-fired guns when compared to their striker-fired brethren. Maybe it is just more of a metal frame vs. plastic, but to me the hammer-fired guns have more of a quality feel to them. More solid somehow.
Of course, I am an old guy and a bit old school about a lot of things.
I keep seeing comments such as this? Honest question, why the affinity for a hammer fired gun? I suppose I could see some people being more comfortable holstering a double action firearm. Other then that I see no advantage.
Just FYI I own and carry both hammer and striker fired guns.
I keep seeing comments such as this? Honest question, why the affinity for a hammer fired gun? I suppose I could see some people being more comfortable holstering a double action firearm. Other then that I see no advantage.
Just FYI I own and carry both hammer and striker fired guns.
I keep seeing comments such as this? Honest question, why the affinity for a hammer fired gun? I suppose I could see some people being more comfortable holstering a double action firearm. Other then that I see no advantage.
Just FYI I own and carry both hammer and striker fired guns.
Springfield marketing makes the backs of my eyes ache, though, due to all the rolling. Grip zone...
My first modern handgun was a Glock 17.
It was a nice firing weapon.
That was until it sat in my drawer for 2 1/2 years.
Before I knew about Glock's warranty.
I was new in the area and was at work for 12 1/2 hours well away from home.
I only knew of one range and it closed for 2 years for remodeling.
The next time I was at the range. It failed to fire 70% of the rounds.
NO imprint in the primer.
I stored the Glock cocked with one it the chamber.
The striker spring lost tension.
A hammer shows me the status immediately.
When I release the hammer the spring is out of tension.
I do prefer a single / double action weapon.
I did find two S / D striker fired with decocker.
I do see their advantage also.
I always say, it is like owning a car.
You find one that you like and are comfortable using.
I purchased a Honda Acord.
The seat was miserable to sit in.
I sold it after 6000 miles and took a lose of about $7000.
The striker spring, will not lose energy from being stored compressed like that (beyond a very minor amount). Money is on someone oiling the striker channel, and that drying into crud.
And interestingly enough 1911s which are hammer fired are carried and stored with the hammer back. This compresses the mainspring. No different then a striker spring.