What stands out?

[GeorgeCaplin1958]

Of the new lines of pistols, what stands out in terms of quality and craftsmanship? CZ, Walther, Kahr, Smith, where's the cat's meow when looking for a carry piece? For me, Glock has lost the mantle.

 

[snapping turtle]

TO me things made before 1985.

 

[GeorgeCaplin1958]

There are many lines you can draw. You could say any Smith revolver made after 1980 or any Beretta made with metal injection. The line is subjective. I was wandering what today is still worth buying. Or is it best to keep looking back?

 

[Corbinator]

In my opinion the Bottom Line is what manufacturers are producing today. Pride in a product and Quality are fading fast. How cheap can they make it is the name of the game.

 

[bobbittle]

I'm a Ruger fanboy.

 

[GeorgeCaplin1958]

I tend not to be. I love the revolvers though.

 

[sharpetop]

IMHO, other than the "T" series, Kahrs are pretty much built for one purpose, and that is to carry. They are slim, single stack and simple to operate. They occasionally build a "lemon", but who doesn't? They are built to fairly tight tolerances and after 200 rounds or so most are good to go.

 

[seldon14]

Of the new lines of pistols, what stands out in terms of quality and craftsmanship? CZ, Walther, Kahr, Smith, where's the cat's meow when looking for a carry piece? For me, Glock has lost the mantle.

IMO the M&P and Shield are where it's at. Comparable reliability to the Glock, but the grip doesn't feel like a robot wiener in your hand.

 

[KoopaKGB]

Of the new lines of pistols, what stands out in terms of quality and craftsmanship? CZ, Walther, Kahr, Smith, where's the cat's meow when looking for a carry piece? For me, Glock has lost the mantle.

How (for you) has Glock lost the mantle?

I personally have never liked Glocks for carry due to their bulk.

IMHO, other than the "T" series, Kahrs are pretty much built for one purpose, and that is to carry. They are slim, single stack and simple to operate. They occasionally build a "lemon", but who doesn't? They are built to fairly tight tolerances and after 200 rounds or so most are good to go.

IMO Kahrs are overpriced. I feel like there are better carry options from Kel-Tec and Ruger. Heck even now Springfield has the little single stack .45 xds. I've never owned or shot that tho. I would love to try it out.

 

[hps]

I own several different brands, but EDC is a Glock of some sort. Why carry anything else?

 

[01deuce]

Of the new lines of pistols, what stands out in terms of quality and craftsmanship? CZ, Walther, Kahr, Smith, where's the cat's meow when looking for a carry piece? For me, Glock has lost the mantle.

Anything from HK!

 

[GeorgeCaplin1958]

IMHO, other than the "T" series, Kahrs are pretty much built for one purpose, and that is to carry. They are slim, single stack and simple to operate. They occasionally build a "lemon", but who doesn't? They are built to fairly tight tolerances and after 200 rounds or so most are good to go.

It it's built for certain function than it's served its purpose. And frankly, no one does that function better than Kahr. Years and years of above par use.

 

[GeorgeCaplin1958]

How (for you) has Glock lost the mantle?

I personally have never liked Glocks for carry due to their bulk.

To each his own, hence why I asked the question.

 

[GeorgeCaplin1958]

IMO Kahrs are overpriced. I feel like there are better carry options from Kel-Tec and Ruger. Heck even now Springfield has the little single stack .45 xds. I've never owned or shot that tho. I would love to try it out.

You get what you pay for. I understand that paying $500-$700 for a little ccw seems a bit much. But once you have it and use it on a daily basis, you may still curse it but you can't live without it. Kahr, especially the PMs and MKs, are the gold standard of ccw options.

I never have to worry about a Kahr jamming or being there when I need it. The Kahr will last 20 years or more if properly maintained and shot rarely. The Kel-Tec or Ruger are half the price, but after a time you know what you've got.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

FN is impressing me more and more. If I were going to carry a polymer pistol, I'd give it strong consideration.