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Check out IDPA and USPSA competition, and see how many people are using DA/SA autos. Very, very few are used. There are reasons for this. The biggest reason is that they are difficult to shoot well. You will be much better served with a SA, or a version of "safe action" (Glock, M&P, etc.).
Check out IDPA and USPSA competition, and see how many people are using DA/SA autos. Very, very few are used. There are reasons for this. The biggest reason is that they are difficult to shoot well. You will be much better served with a SA, or a version of "safe action" (Glock, M&P, etc.).
IDPA ESP class does not require a hammer down start so every shot is SA, and CZs are becoming very popular.
When I compete in SSP IDPA or production USPSA, I have an advantage because only my first shot is DA and the rest are SA, and everyone else I compete against is DA only for all shots.
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The military & police did not have a *choice*. They were issued a weapon.
Last time I've heard the military uses a M9 which is a beretta 92 with DA/SA.
*You* have a choice, nothing wrong with a Block... umm... A Glock . But know your choice and choose wisely
Many police departments choose weapons based on both cost, and performance. However, officers in some have the option to choose from a list of approved firearms.
Many parts of our military also have the choice. For example, the MEUSOC 1911 (M45A1) grew so distasteful, that the G19 has become an issuable item in its place, per preference. The FBI HRT has gone away from the 1911 and toward the Glock, as well.
That said, my M&P's are much more ergonomic than Glocks, and that is why I shoot them. Glocks ergonomics are a non-important thing, though, considering that they are what you make them. Send it to ZEV or someone and get it profiled the way you like.
Also, the HK VP9...THAT is an ergonomic pistol. I traded my G19 to a SWAT officer or I would have sold it and bought a VP9. However, that officer traded my a M&P 9 with Trijicon HD sights and a professional stipple job and it has the smoothest trigger I've felt on an M&P, so it was a solid trade for my near stock G19.
IDPA ESP class does not require a hammer down start so every shot is SA, and CZs are becoming very popular.
The CZ's are rather unique (in a good way). Normal discussion about DA/SA doesn't really apply to them in the same way it would apply to say, a Beretta 92.
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When I compete in SSP IDPA or production USPSA, I have an advantage because only my first shot is DA and the rest are SA, and everyone else I compete against is DA only for all shots.
If your IDPA and USPSA clubs are like the rest of the country, most of those competitors are using a version of "safe action." Not the same as DA.
The CZ's are rather unique (in a good way). Normal discussion about DA/SA doesn't really apply to them in the same way it would apply to say, a Beretta 92.
If your IDPA and USPSA clubs are like the rest of the country, most of those competitors are using a version of "safe action." Not the same as DA.
That"s true. I used to compete with a G34 for a long time. Even with the trigger work I had done on it, it was no where near as sweet as the trigger on my CZ.
Glock and S&W M&P's are the most popular shooting sports guns.
I just wanted to pipe in and offer an unsolicited opinion...............My spouse and I are firearm enthusiasts. We have expensive Italian bullseye pistols, schutzens, Baer 1911's, etc. We fire over 5,000 rounds a year.
Our bedroom HD piece is a 20 gauge Remington 870. IIRC we bought it for $275.00 with a mail-in rebate. I agree with your analysis, I don't think the 20 ga. gets the credit it deserves for home defense purposes.
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. But know your choice and choose wisely 
