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Awesome!
I totally agree with this sentiment. I recently went through this myself. I am BORED TO DEATH with polymer striker fired pistols, and have owned examples from nearly all the major players. I whittled the herd down to just one poly double stack, a Sig P320 X-Carry 9mm, and the thought of getting an aluminum AXG grip module is the only reason it's still around. I concluded that I much prefer the substance and characteristics of steel/aluminum or all steel da/sa or SAO pistols and revolvers, and quite enjoy something other than 9mm all the time.
While 9mm poly strikers have certainly proven their worth, I fear that eventually thats all we'll have to choose from. I hope that never happens. Also, I'm probably way to young to be so cantankerous about this (GenX), but I don't think I'm alone in this way of thinking.
Tried a few polymer framed pistols, shooting them enough to try to improve my accuracy with them. Didn't happen.
I'll concede they're reliable, & accurate for self defense, but mostly mine stay locked up while I shoot my steel framed pistols.
Ask yourself this.. how many use a polymer framed pistol to hunt ? some ? but not many.
Their popularity increased to the point they have because manufacturers prefer to make them..increases their profit margin, greatly.
Consider what it costs for material, and labor, to produce a polymer frame vs a steel, or even aluminum one.
Also take a look at how prices for revolvers, esp. S&W, have risen in recent years.
Same for most all steel pistols.
I aim to misbehave ~Malcolm Reynolds
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I made the commitment a few yrs back to never buy a plastic pistol ever again. That being said I have zero interest in this new FN offering.
Quite frankly it's a *******ized version of a truly classic pistol. I equate it to the people remaking classic films and destroying them. They took away the beautiful lines of the hi power, added some plastic, more controls and somehow added 7 Oz to the gun. But hey I am a old school guy when it comes to my guns, so I maybe jaded.