I'm looking to get back into 10 mm soon. I previously owned a gen4 Glock 20 & 29. absolutely reliable and accurate enough for my purposes. but I just never loved Glocks so I moved on from them a few years ago.
fast forward to 2020 and I'm in the market, but not another Glock. All of the options I'm considering seem to have one or more glaring faults.
my purpose:
it'll primarily be a range toy, but could be carried while hunting/hiking. I don't do a ton of either, but carrying more than a 9 could be something I'd do in bear country. (no grizzles, I'm in MN) reliability is far more important than supreme accuracy. I won't be competing with this firearm, I have better options.
the smart play:
Sig 220. despite the feelings of others, I have 100% faith in Sig, especially their metal framed models. I've carried them for years (226/229/239) - expensive though for a single stack production model.
the other smart options:
Springfield XDM. I'm sure it's great, but I don't love plastic grips other then for EDC (I currently carry a 365) and I've no experience with the XD line. I also have reservations based on some of the corporate moves in recent years.
EAA = my only experience with EAA/Tanfoglio was my Dad's Witness in 45. it shot great, but had some serious reliability issues including a clacked slide. I love the CZ ergos, but I hesitate to buy - and then carry/pack a lemon. I've been told that modern EAAs are good to go, but I've no personal experience.
that leaves a raft of 1911s from $500 to many thousands. I haven't owned a 1911 since the mid 1990s (Colt gold cup).
there is a lot to love, history, aftermarket support, etc, but I'm hopelessly out of touch with this market. I'm not in the mind to drop $2000 on a handgun right now, so a Dan Wesson is out.
my frugal move would be to start with an Armscor and see how it goes. I've read mostly positive on this brand (other than Wilsons and Wessons, Colt, Sig, Ruger, SA, Kimber etc all see to have a similar approval rating among 1911 fans - some thing the SAs are great, others think they are crap)
fast forward to 2020 and I'm in the market, but not another Glock. All of the options I'm considering seem to have one or more glaring faults.
my purpose:
it'll primarily be a range toy, but could be carried while hunting/hiking. I don't do a ton of either, but carrying more than a 9 could be something I'd do in bear country. (no grizzles, I'm in MN) reliability is far more important than supreme accuracy. I won't be competing with this firearm, I have better options.
the smart play:
Sig 220. despite the feelings of others, I have 100% faith in Sig, especially their metal framed models. I've carried them for years (226/229/239) - expensive though for a single stack production model.
the other smart options:
Springfield XDM. I'm sure it's great, but I don't love plastic grips other then for EDC (I currently carry a 365) and I've no experience with the XD line. I also have reservations based on some of the corporate moves in recent years.
EAA = my only experience with EAA/Tanfoglio was my Dad's Witness in 45. it shot great, but had some serious reliability issues including a clacked slide. I love the CZ ergos, but I hesitate to buy - and then carry/pack a lemon. I've been told that modern EAAs are good to go, but I've no personal experience.
that leaves a raft of 1911s from $500 to many thousands. I haven't owned a 1911 since the mid 1990s (Colt gold cup).
there is a lot to love, history, aftermarket support, etc, but I'm hopelessly out of touch with this market. I'm not in the mind to drop $2000 on a handgun right now, so a Dan Wesson is out.
my frugal move would be to start with an Armscor and see how it goes. I've read mostly positive on this brand (other than Wilsons and Wessons, Colt, Sig, Ruger, SA, Kimber etc all see to have a similar approval rating among 1911 fans - some thing the SAs are great, others think they are crap)