I started off at a very young age shooting cap and ball percussion revolvers as well as modern big-bore revolvers so I am thoroughly accustomed to having an external hammer on a gun.
That is why I am a hardcore 1911 guy. There is something about being able to decock a gun by easing the hammer down that gives me peace of mind. But now, having owned striker fired handguns as well, I've come to get used to and appreciate their function too. I still rely on my 1911 and Model 1873 revolvers as my main defensive guns but I might get another Glock to replace the one that I sold some years ago, this time in .45 ACP though.
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I do love my 1911. However I will take my Glock 19 or 17 over that any day. Capacity wins. A little $12 part makes a world of difference on the trigger. It won't be 1911 smooth, but its good enough. My next pistol purchase will be a CZ-75 SP01 or variant thereof.