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Different philosophies of use. Did not have room for my 1911 gov't (she's a Ruger). The 1911 is what I first learned on, and it is so very comfortable to me it is my nightstand piece. My grandfather told me he used one to great effect in the Philippines during WWII with hardball (he taught me starting when I was in third grade), so I don't mind the round nose. When I say 1911 I never mean in 9mm, that sounds like blasphemy to me LOL!
The XDM has never hiccuped and holds twenty 9mm 147 grainers. With two spares that is 58 rounds of security. Smooth as silk double taps and it has a great big orange front dot I love. Tremendously accurate and an amazing duty size handgun.
The G19 (Gen 4) is my second go round with Glock. My Gen 1 G17 in the early 90s key holed, as did the replacement. No one believes it but I had the guys who trained me as an armorer (and 60 gunner) shoot it, and it key holed for them a well. Would seem that problem has been solved. The only complaint I have now is one of the mags when fully loaded allows one of the lower rounds (position 12) to rattle, and this does not inspire confidence However, this has yet to affect function. Weight is perfect to me, and the solid steel double spring guide rod assembly has proven very smooth, once I got it seated it fully. Grip angle is also very comfortable for me, go figure lol.
The PPQ is so smooth in every regard it is almost uncanny. Fits my hand like a glove, all controls are manipulated with zero change in grip position (and I mean zero). It has a truly superb trigger. Magazines are well made. Every time I palm it the word "slick" comes to mind, and I don't mean slippery. The pistol is simply remarkable and may be the perfect handgun once I decide on which big orange dot to replace the tiny factory white dot with.
The SD9VE really surprised me with its accuracy and the great feel in my grip. Very rough stippling means it is not as comfortable as the PPQ, but somehow feels a little more planted in my hand. Do not like the trigger, but it is up against a PPQ.
The Ruger .44 Magnum Talo Edition looked so damn sexy I just got seduced. Like to keep .44 specials in it. Have been known to conceal it around the yard or the house when I take a notion. Butter smooth and begging for high line engraving work if ya'll know anyone.
I love .357 snubbies. There, I said it. The SP101 with bobbed hammer is fantastic and of course well made, but the SW649 with the hammer spur (available if needed but still snag free) is just a little smoother. Like Sean Connery vs. Daniel Craig if that makes sense (they are my fav two Bonds). Tried Hogues on it, but the Pachmayrs conceal better and are slightly less grippy. In my own side by side testing they snagged less on my shirts while drawing from concealment. Revolvers take patience to master and enforce (some would say demand) good fundamentals. IMHO they are Great to teach with before moving to auto loaders. At the range, the grin on everyone's face who knows what to expect, and the awestruck look on those who don't, is a fun sight. Once the three foot fireball and awesome concussion fades from the last round of Georgia Arms 158 gr +P+, a few people usually saunter over to ask "what the hell was that"? "Pocket hand cannon" is my usual response. When using a two handed grip please be careful to keep your support hand thumb behind the forcing cone cylinder gap. The thumb you save will be your own. I always have one of these two on my person while in the house or the yard, and have been known to sleep with one. You have my word as a gentleman it is purely platonic
Make a u turn when possible.
