Most respected handgun manufacturer

[TMan]

My wife is in Washington, DC, I'm waiting for her to call so I can go to bed, and I got to thinking (effected by Scotch of course).

I have a lot of handguns, and they are from various manufacturers. Although I think Walther makes a fine handgun in general, my PPK/s has been at S&W for months. I'd think twice before buying another Walther.

I've had good luck with Sig Sauer, but I've noticed that half of my pistols have been discontinued. So if looking at a new Sig, I'd think twice.

I like FN, but their triggers aren't the best, and I don't shoot them all that well.

So although I love some of my Rugers, recalls have made me think twice. What manufacturer would you buy a pistol from without even thinking twice?

For me: it is H&K. I had some eject issues (hitting me in the head) with my Elite in 9MM, but the other guns have been flawless. If H&K came out with a new pistol, I wouldn't hesitate a second to order one. I don't have a MK23, but that is for two reasons: 1) It is not available in 9mm 2) None of the distributors have one.

The Scotch is done, I'm done... off to bed I go after feeding Jenny.

P.S. New word: Feinwerkbau

[MLB]

Buying firearms by brand alone is getting to be like buying a domestic vehicle; hard to tell (Fords that are actually Mazdas, Chevys that are Toyotas...)

Your ppk/s is made by S&W for Walther. Walther is making ARs for Colt. All we need is for Colt to make a good M&P for S&W and we'll come full circle.

I haven't been overly impressed with the recent offerings from Walther. Seems they have been concentrating on the plastic market lately. While they are fine as tools, I miss the craftsmanship of fitted steel. The zinc slide of the P22 really spoke loudly of cost cutting to me.

I think I would have liked an alloy framed PPS with a metal fire control mechanism. Plastic triggers just remind me of toys too much.

Ruger's plastic LCP and LCR, SIG's snap together gun, S&W's lawyer locks / MIM parts, and Walther's aversion to metal all have me feeling that the quality firearms they are known for are carrying them while they dilute their reputation.

Mostly because they haven't produced anything new (cheap) lately, Colt still ranks high in my head.

[5ontarget]

Been a bit soured by Walther's recent offerings, but would gladly buy some of their older stuff. haven't held/fired any new Sigs, but again, wouldn't bat an eye about buying an appropriately priced gun a few years old. I don't care for the flavor of the month marketing they've employed the past couple years though. not sure about their new system either.
I've not had any issues at all with the two Springfield Armory guns I own, one is the plastic XD, one is a metal framed 1911 (frame made in Brazil).
I tend to shy away from most makers new offerings.
I do the same thing with cars. I don't buy a car the first year of a major retool/model. I wait a year or two for the problems to get ironed out, and to see if it will last.

Let see what else I own...Kel-tec I knew that I would have some issues to iron out when I bought it. Ruger - no issues with the guns I own. Maybe not the best craftsmanship, but certainly functional. Favor their revolvers over their semis. would avoid their plastic offerings for another year at least. CZ - no issues with the ones I own - but most are all older and used.

Soooo, if I had to pick a manufacturer based on out of the box quality and functionality without regards to a specific model and caliber (not counting some of the smaller high end makers) I guess I'd go with Springfield, H&K. Glock seems to be good, but they aren't my cup of tea.

[MLB]

Jun 28, 2009 13:26:47 GMT -5 MLB said:

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Mostly because they haven't produced anything new (cheap) lately, Colt still ranks high in my head.

I spoke too soon; Colt Recall:

www.coltsmfg.com/recall.aspx