Originally Posted by florida1098

I left NYPD last year and we all had Glocks, not Kahrs. Did it change in the last 12 month?

Huh. One of the guys in my unit is currently an NYPD cop on the civilian side. I believe he said 35th Precinct. I can check with him if it matters. Anyway, he carries an S&W 5946 on duty and a SIG P239 off duty.

As I understand it, NYPD has a list of authorized pistols that includes S&W, SIG and Glock. (I find this shockingly enlightened for a large department.) My friend in the unit here reports that Kahr pistols were authorized for off-duty carry, but were removed from the list fairly recently due to reliability problems among some officers.

I voted for the Glock but I also have a Kahr CW9 for CCW that I am very fond of. The XD is a nice gun and I tried to talk myself into one when I bought my G19, but I just really liked the Glock. All of the guns listed, as well as the H&K and Sig, are great guns. Guns, like anything else, fit some people better than others. This is the reason that there are so many different makes and models. Police agencies often but particular pistols or ammo because of the deal that they are able to get at the time. I think that every individual needs to research all the different choices, go hold them all, shoot them all (if possible) and then make your own choice based on what works best for you. Ridiculing someone else for having a opinion different than yours is really immature and shows a close-minded attitude that does not foster further learning or growth. Just my opinion!

Originally Posted by Mike Barham

Huh. One of the guys in my unit is currently an NYPD cop on the civilian side. I believe he said 35th Precinct. I can check with him if it matters. Anyway, he carries an S&W 5946 on duty and a SIG P239 off duty.

As I understand it, NYPD has a list of authorized pistols that includes S&W, SIG and Glock. (I find this shockingly enlightened for a large department.) My friend in the unit here reports that Kahr pistols were authorized for off-duty carry, but were removed from the list fairly recently due to reliability problems among some officers.

I figured it would be pretty standard across the board for what the officers used in order to cut costs and repair time etc. It is nice to have a choice though I suppose as not every gun will work for every officer. I just find it a bit shocking because I didn't expect it

A co-worker paints these figures.

Me likes the XD9sc

nice, I love that little gun too. I love my XD. A Walther P22 and an XD9SC will be my next two guns. I need a better job.

I don't have any plastic pistols. I do, however, have 4 polymer pistols in my collection, and I like them just as well as the other 20 guns.

I actually registered just so I could post to this thread ... and ultimately enjoy the rest of the forums.

I have to agree with others here ... that HK should be on this list. Regardless of how many are being used by LEO or military, the Polymer pistol trend owes a lot to HK.

And about your poser comment: I'm a total "poser" I guess, because my very first gun was an HK P30. Not because I wanted to be a bad-ass (actually I didn't even know about HK when I bought it, was looking at a Beretta 92, Sig P226 or Glock 17), but because it felt the BEST in my hands ... period. And my rule of thumb, as with others that have owned guns and the gun shop manager was this: "get what fits you best, if you aren't comfortable with it, you won't shoot it well."

The P30 is hands down one of the best 9mm's on the market, maybe even made (only time will tell). I'm not just saying this because I own one, others are saying the same thing (even Sig owners).

I also own an HK USP-fullsize .40 in OD Green frame and an HK USP Expert .40.

To me a poser is someone who buys something (gun, skateboard, fancy golf clubs you name it) and doesn't take the time to learn how to use it.

I personally go to the range almost every weekend. So I'm not a poser because I shoot an HK. But maybe the guy down the street is who owns a Glock because the police own them, therefore he thinks they are the best... but he doesn't know because he doesn't really shoot it. That sir, is a poser.

I'm kinda partial to the Tanfoglio/EAA models. but, I guess that's not an option....

I only voted for the XD because EAA Witness Compact wasn't a choice. I own both, but, prefer the Witness.

Originally Posted by Dustoff '68

contribution to this thread....very informative.

lol lol lol

I voted for XD because:
- I'm very accurate with them
- Fits well in my hand
- I like the trigger pull
- It kind of handles like my 1911
- It's fast

There are other polymers I enjoy but, XDs are my choice

I vote for HK

Originally Posted by unpecador

I vote for HK

After I get my Bushmaster M4 and my Glock 20, a H&K 45 will be in my collection

Originally Posted by Dorian

Another vote for H&K USPc here.
And the Smith & Wesson M&P as an option of lesser cost.

Hey Dustoff, They are talking you are just not listening.
When you ask a fair question, and then you do not want to hear what people have to say just because it falls outside of your preconceived notions, what are you really gaining?

Dorian

I remember Dustoff from other forums. It's best to ignore him.

HK makes the best polymer guns.

Im sorry to not VOTE. I know its your poll.
I have to name SIG

My SiGPro 2022 in 9mm, 15+1 147gr HydraShoks is my favorite. I've tried all the others and none were to my liking for one or more reasons. This one fits and feels best in my hands. If it doesn't fit and feel comfortable, you won't be able to shoot it as well as if it did.

YES...........
The Sig 2022 in 40 or 357 or 9mm

Originally Posted by tekhead1219

I only voted for the XD because EAA Witness Compact wasn't a choice. I own both, but, prefer the Witness.

Changed my mind...since I bought and began carrying the XD45C gotta go with XD.

Out the nominees I voted for Walther, primarily because I'm buying a P99 as my next gun. It might not be my favorite, but for sure a great gun.

It would be nice if S&W was on the list.

The only poly gun I own is a Browning Pro-40. It's the same gun as the FNP 40. Spot on shooter. And it looks like this

It's pretty hard to knock the Glock! Minimal number of parts, no tool take down, reliable as any thing can be, easy to operate, probably more broadly street tested than any other poly pistol.