Have you ever loved a handgun that you thought you'd hate?

[88E30M50]

The Glock 19 was the opposite for me. I had, and loved a Glock 23, so the 19 seemed like a perfect fit. So much so that I bought two of them. But, after a couple of years, I just could not warm up to the 19 and ended up selling them both. I do keep a 9mm barrel for my G23, so I can test the waters from time to time to see if I've changed towards the 19.

 

[hog slayer]

For me the J frame was the gun I never thought I'd like
but bought in my quest for most useful CCW. I'm so hooked on
it now I am lusting after a 686pc and a 327pc.

 

[gregkl]

It's probably no contest what gun fits that description for the greatest numbers of people, although you'll have to go clear back to the late 1980s and early 1990s: Glock 17
Not only did people not like the way that it looked, but it was believed that it would be poor quality, unreliable, and unable to handle the rigors of personal carry, much less riding in cops' duty holster, much less in military applications.
The worm has turned in a major way all these years since.

So I guess I'm not alone in thinking that I should give one a try? I wasn't so enamored with my M&P so part of me thinks why try the G17? They are similar. But then again, maybe the timing of getting the 1911 9mm was the reason I didn't pick up the M&P again.

 

[NHT3]

I don't use love and pistols in the same sentence but when Glock introduced the 41 and 42 I was sure I would be thrilled with the 41 and had NO interest in the 42. I had a 41 for about 2 weeks and sold it, no excitement at all there but after shooting a 42 decided that it was a great little pistol if you have a need for a 380. I'm learning, getting it in my hand and putting a few rounds down range is the only way for me to tell if it suits me.
For those of you that complain about the Glock trigger I will guarantee you with a little TLC it can be the best striker fired pistol trigger, bar none.

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[oldpink]

So I guess I'm not alone in thinking that I should give one a try? I wasn't so enamored with my M&P so part of me thinks why try the G17? They are similar. But then again, maybe the timing of getting the 1911 9mm was the reason I didn't pick up the M&P again.

I know I'm showing my limited experience with a wide variety of guns when I say that, while I've held a Glock 19 in my hand, I've never fired a Glock 17 or any other Glock of any sort.
To be honest, I didn't like the feel of the G19 that I handled, even though I have very large hands, but I found that the M&P felt just right.
Also really liked the PX4, so if I were ever to get another auto (not foreseeing it), it would probably be either the M&P or PX4.

 

[M67]

Ruger Mark series.

Classic design and look, but just never fit my hand. Owned a Mark 1 a while ago, but bought it cause it was cheap, 99% condition, original box, etc. Never shot it and later sold it to fund another project.

Buckmarks just fit me so much better

Still not into Glocks. Most don't fit right and I'm just not that thrilled about striker fired pistols

I liked my M&P but it was one of those things where it felt okay, no matter which backstrap was on it, but it never felt perfect.

 

[Excalibur]

Before I got into guns, I've never liked the Glock and now I carry them almost exclusively. I have other guns but I trust Glock when I carry.

Same with ARs. I grew up with the whole ARs or at least the M16 was a gun that jams easy and bought into how early media portrayed it compared to the more "manly" AK series. Then I grew up and learned a thing or 2.

 

[Hopper]

For me the J frame was the gun I never thought I'd like
but bought in my quest for most useful CCW. I'm so hooked on
it now I am lusting after a 686pc and a 327pc.

This guy ^^^ gets a prize! Very much the same story for me. I swore I'd never own a revolver. They were old-school technology, low capacity, too heavy, nothing but old relics that only old guys wearing suspenders would own. Then I shot my younger brother's S&W 66-5 police trade-in. Now I have more revolvers than semi-autos, have carried a Model 640 daily for the past couple of years... I could absolutely go to shooting noting but revolvers, and live a perfectly happy life.

Although, as someone upthread stated, more often than not it's been the reverse, where I bought something I was totally enamored with having at the time, but didn't enjoy the experience as much as I thought I would.

 

[gregkl]

Well, I stopped by U.S. Defense Sports today on my way home from a business trip and handled the G17 again. I have decided that I don't think I would be happy with it.

I did however spend some time looking over the Walther PPQ M2 in 9mm. I really liked it. This is one I haven't considered because:
A. No one seems to admit to owning one.
B. They aren't mainstream.
C I think they are uglier than a Glock.

Those are not valid reasons for me to pass on it though. It has a sweet trigger out of the box and good sights also. I could literally get a holster and some extra mags and just start shooting it. Plus it felt good in my hand.

 

[Leo]

This guy ^^^ gets a prize! Very much the same story for me. I swore I'd never own a revolver. They were old-school technology, low capacity, too heavy, nothing but old relics that only old guys wearing suspenders would own.

What do you have against suspenders?

 

[Hopper]

What do you have against suspenders?

Hahh! Absolutely NOTHING, especially if they have S&W wheel guns they want to sell me on the cheap! I exercised a great deal of restraint last night when I saw those two pre-lock 66 revolvers magically appear in the classifieds. I just picked up a very nice 19-5 from another member recently, or I'd have been all over that 2.5".

 

[Cerberus]

Growing up, I absolutely hated DA revolvers. Thought they were ugly and didn't like the DA trigger. Wow how times (and a bit of maturity) changes things. I absolutely love everything about the old wood and steel S&W revolvers now. Wish I had the money to buy all I find.

 

[South Bender]

Sig P320. Thought it looked hideous for a long time. Have to say now maybe my favorite gun to shoot.

 

[indiucky]

They were old-school technology, low capacity, too heavy, nothing but old relics that only old guys wearing suspenders would own.

That's a myth....I am living proof...Oh..Wait...

 

[Hopper]

That's a myth....I am living proof...Oh..Wait...

Bwahahahahh!! Love it ^^^ !! Yessir, you and I are BOTH living proof!!

FWIW, the pic in my profile is a 686+ 3" throwing out a beautiful 357 fireball.

 

[two70]

I know I'm showing my limited experience with a wide variety of guns when I say that, while I've held a Glock 19 in my hand, I've never fired a Glock 17 or any other Glock of any sort.
To be honest, I didn't like the feel of the G19 that I handled, even though I have very large hands, but I found that the M&P felt just right.
Also really liked the PX4, so if I were ever to get another auto (not foreseeing it), it would probably be either the M&P or PX4.

I'm with you on the M&P. I also like the PX4, the XD and XDm but hate the feel of the Glock 19 and the 17 is meh for me at best. Which, getting back to the theme of the thread, is why I'm surprised I love the G20 & 21.

 

[Mgderf]

For me the J frame was the gun I never thought I'd like
but bought in my quest for most useful CCW. I'm so hooked on
it now I am lusting after a 686pc and a 327pc.

OOoooooo, I do love me some .327 action.
I bought a Taurus snubby .327 when they first came out.
Loved it so much I bought a Ruger SP101 in the same flavor, but with a 4.2" barrel.

 

[Ggreen]

I really enjoy my PX4 that I only bought after recommendation from a crafty gun shop owner. I wanted a cz p09 and still do but this px4 grows on me every time I go to the range.

 

[LtScott14]

Started handgun shooting with a J Frame M36(S&W), and a Colt 1911A1. Moved to a new house, sold both for appliances. LOL. Still have the appliances, and after saving some $, bought a G23. Ammo was a little hard to find, so began reloading. Never really liked the plastic G23.

Traded for a Ber 92FS. Had that for a while. Also carried for a P/T Armed Security Job. Had some extra cash, so bought a S&W 686. Really liked that Revolver!
Had an offer to sell the B92FS, bought a 5906 S&W. 3rd Gen S&W were hot then. Got hired at a PD, they carried revolvers. (686, 66, 19 all accepted)

Carried the 686 till PD authorized G21. Sold off the 686, went full out G21. Even sold 5906. Bought a 442 Centennial, still have. No issues with either.
Probably shuffled through 20 handguns till settling on those 2 models. Budget only allowed one or two owned at a time.

A Retired PD Officer now, I added a G19 about 14 yrs ago. It is a keeper, former NYPD owned. Done buying any more handguns.

Probably need some new appliances again. Will keep a Glock for CCW. G21 or G19. Both work well. (442 is the Wifeys favorite. It stays)

 

[gregkl]

Started handgun shooting with a J Frame M36(S&W), and a Colt 1911A1. Moved to a new house, sold both for appliances. LOL. Still have the appliances, and after saving some $, bought a G23. Ammo was a little hard to find, so began reloading. Never really liked the plastic G23.

Traded for a Ber 92FS. Had that for a while. Also carried for a P/T Armed Security Job. Had some extra cash, so bought a S&W 686. Really liked that Revolver!
Had an offer to sell the B92FS, bought a 5906 S&W. 3rd Gen S&W were hot then. Got hired at a PD, they carried revolvers. (686, 66, 19 all accepted)

Carried the 686 till PD authorized G21. Sold off the 686, went full out G21. Even sold 5906. Bought a 442 Centennial, still have. No issues with either.
Probably shuffled through 20 handguns till settling on those 2 models. Budget only allowed one or two owned at a time.

A Retired PD Officer now, I added a G19 about 14 yrs ago. It is a keeper, former NYPD owned. Done buying any more handguns.

Probably need some new appliances again. Will keep a Glock for CCW. G21 or G19. Both work well. (442 is the Wifeys favorite. It stays)

Sounds like you have had a nice range of handgun ownership. I had a 586 years ago and sold it. I am still kicking myself for selling it. It is the one "more" handgun that I would purchase if I can find one again. I'd take a 686 too.