Wow, I could never do that. I keep my plastic Glocks in the car safe year round in the 140 degree south Florida humid heat. Try that with an expensive alloy and see what happens.
Had an HK USP .45 , 3 hicap mags and tac light. Sold it, wish I had it back, it always worked. Dry or wet, hot or cold, dirty or clean, it always went bang.
I understand your love for all steel ... but I think plastic has its place ... at least in my pocket, waistband, nightstand, and car. I do love all steel at the range though! Except for action shooting. I don't know why, but I can shoot my Glocks better in USPSA and IDPA than I can my 1911s.
My collection is kind of like a check valve.... the guns only flow one way. In. I have some Tupperware that I take out once in a while, but even if they just sit there, it's just one more to pass out to all the friends and family that will flock my way when the SHTF.
The majority of my shooting is with either a 1911 platform or a HK - where I like the USP platform. HK's are fine handguns, uber reliable and have their place. I could never part with them.
I have a Kahr .380 plastic gun for light carry. That's a practical choice based on size & weight. I would also choose a plastic gun if I was LE & had to lug a fifteen pound Batman belt all day.
That being said, ALL my other 50 or so guns are metal & are older than me + most are pre-WW2. There is nothing like machined steel in your hands.
So I have no beef with plastic. It has it's place. But I cannot love a plastic pistol.
Hey, everybody enjoys a grilled steak or oven-roasted chicken.
But sometimes ya just zap something in the microwave. That's how I see Glocks.
I went through a "Glock" phase, mainly to shoot SSP class in IDPA. I sold the two I owned to have a new custom 1911 built for CDP class, and am happy to be back shooting the 1911 full time again. The only plastic gun I own now is a P3AT, it lives in my pocket, and is a suitable thing to carry when I'm not carrying a gun. There is nothing wrong with polymer guns, they are for the most part good weapons, but since I shoot competitively, and for recreation at that, I shoot what I have the most fun with.
I still own an LC9, no other plastic tho. I just can't like a Glock, XD or M&P. I have fired an HK and it doesn't impress me either. I don't own a black rifle or shotgun either. Life's too short to shoot ugly guns.
I sold my last Glock three years ago now. It was a 31C and over all a great pistol however, when I'd go to the range it never went. So, saw no reason to keep it around. Buddy at work took it off my hands for me.
My only Glock is a 31. I was a very late adopter. Had a safe full of 1911s before I ever got one. I like it. I really like the .357 Sig round, if I'm not loading .45
i can't say that.
there are several polywonders in my safe
one of 'em (XD45) does night stand duty..i like having 13+1 big fat bullets in a gun.
and i reckon there will always be at least one M&P in my safe
(my favorite poly)
I like my XDM. Accurate, durable, and I never worry about the finish. Exact same size as my Combat Master. Also keep it next to the bed. Wife is more comfortable with the 9mm and the slide is easier to work for her compared to the tough springs on the Compact 1911. Plus no Hammer biting into your side in certain carrying conditions.
While I love my 1911's and a nice piece of wood, polymers definitely have their place in any category. I have had excellent results from my xd's and kahr's, and feel much better about being out in sleet or rain in the deer woods with something like a Ruger American than with one of my nice wood stocked rifles (they still come out on the nice days ). Similarly I would rather take some polymer shotgun in the kayak up a stream after ducks than risk one of my high dollar shotguns going in the drink. They definitely have their place.
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