Striker-fired semi-autos

[270man]

I've owned several different semi-auto pistols in 9mm, 40S&W and 45ACP. I don't care for double-action autos (just my preference) and I prefer the tried-and-true 1911-types for the 45ACP. I lean toward striker-fired autos for the 40S&W.

For the 40S&W caliber, there are 3 makers that have received my attention. I've fired the Glock Models 22, 23 and 27 but don't really like the ergonomics of any of them. They just don't feel right in my hand. Had a S&W Sigma for a while and concluded that it was a piece of junk. Accuracy was terrible and functioning was not reliable. However, the grip felt great in my hand. Now S&W has the M&P that looks identical but is much more pricey. Finally, Ruger is now advertising the SR40 (the SR9 in 9mm came out first). I have fired a couple of rounds through the SR9. It felt good in my hand but I'm more interested in SR40.

Anyone have thoughts or experiences with the various striker-fired 40S&W autos? Let's hear from you.

270man

[Larryjk]

Different strokes for different folks! I am not a fan of striker fired pistols because I see a higher proportion of them that have firing problems ( something broken in the striker system). I have a personal FN FNP40 that has been trouble free and really feels good in my hand. I am actually a fan of the 1911 in .45 ACP.

[Skinny Shooter]

Take a look at the XDM-40. http://www.the-m-factor.com/html/specs_1.html
I'm a 1911 guy first and have tried a Beretta Centurion and Glunck 23 both in 40s&w and kept going back to the 1911.
Bought the XD45 Service and its the only plastic gun so far that handles like a 1911.

[dovehunter]

Originally Posted by Larryjk

...I have a personal FN FNP40 that has been trouble free and really feels good in my hand...

Boy I'll have to agree with you about the FNP. Mys son has been looking at one - also in .40 S&W - for some time now. I usually go with him when he goes to the gunshop and I'll also handle all the different pistols he looks at. I don't believe I have ever held a pistol that feels so good in the hand. It just fits like an old well worn soft leather glove. I wish he'd hurry up and get one so I can shoot it!

[Adam Helmer]

270man,

I have fired and carried many striker-fired pistols such as Glock 17, 19 and Luger. I keep coming back to hammer guns like the P-38, Colt M1911 and S&W 4506. I don't care if the pistol is SA or DA so long as it has a hammer.

Adam

[dovehunter]

Originally Posted by Adam Helmer

...I don't care if the pistol is SA or DA so long as it has a hammer...

Amen to that!

[buckhunter]

Being a member of the OFC I to like hammer fired pistols, eith DA or SA. I just cannot warm up to the plastic guns. Yes they are good but they ain't steel or have a hammer. JMO.

[Larryjk]

dovehunter, Two negative things about the FN FNP40. They are double action/single action meaning you can just pull the trigger on the first round if you have it chambered.
That usually means the pistol has a comparatively lousy trigger. No exception to that rule here. The trigger isn't too long in the single action mode, but certainly isn't a 1911 trigger. I am practicing to see if I will ever be able to pull from holster and fire the first "aimed shot" double action and hit anything. I need a lot of practice on that; not the reason. The FNP40 has a hammer drop/safety lever. When the gun is cocked and locked (chambered round, hammer cocked, safety up/on) if you make the controlled grab from leather and slap the safety down to fire position, I usually go right by and hit the hammer drop. Would be embarrassing in a pistol emergency, if you know what I mean.
So I need to practice draw, fire double action, and hit the target on the first shot. I don't subscribe to the theory of firing the first shot just to get to single action mode, and I don't carry in the holster cocked and unlocked. I have grown accustomed to a limpless right leg. I would much rather have the pistol be a single action without the hammer drop feature. But it does feel good in the hand and shoots where you look.