Originally posted by dliske
Not trying to pick a fight here, but what is it exactly about the S&W autos that cause you to make such a statement? Granted, first and second generation S&W autos were of questionable quality, but the third generation pistols are a very nice weapon. QC has improved greatly when compared to the first two generations.
I currently carry a model 4006 for duty purposes, and a 3913 for off duty. Both are very reliable, and there are no accuracy problems. For me, the trigger pull on a Berretta 92 style auto is WAY too long in DA. But hey, that's me.
Our weapons policy dictates that the pistol must have an decocker/blocker style "safety" that are found on Smith's and Beretta's. Thus we are limited to those two weapons.
For me, I've been extremely happy with S&W, and I wouldn't look anywhere else.
Just personal opinion. I have never liked the feel, or the reliability of S&W weapons. I also don't like tha magazine safety thing, if they still even have them. Not being able to fire a round if there is not a magazine loaded. I know the way around it, but I would rather not have to have the trigger half pressed before i change mazines, just in case. I prefer the feel of a glock anyday, and I've never had any of my glocks jam on me, and theres at least 5,000 round through each of them. But it all comes down to what you were trained on, and what you are comfortable with. Its all a matter of personal opinion.