@Graham Bates: I know you have an affinity for Grand Powers and Walthers. If you were going to pick one of these striker fired pistols for concealed carry, which one and why?
Graham, I actually had same question regarding Grand Power Q100 vs the Walther PDP. I have noticed the Q100 has a very light trigger and am surprised the K100 has a heavier trigger (about 5 lbs) even in single action. I'm not a fan of light triggers for the reasons you mention and thus I've focused more on the K100. In your considerable experience, do you believe the k100 offers a different shooting experience (lower recoil) relative to other polymer framed pistols, whether striker or hammer fired, in the same price range? While I recognize they are to some degree different animals, good deals are available now on the PDP and particularly the Beretta APX A1. Another pistol which interests me is the oft overlooked Sig SP2022 which I assume offers a trigger similar to the p226 and p229 both of which I've enjoyed shooting. Others include the IWI Jericho II, though I believe you found the ergos unappealing. My collection has reached the point I want to avoid adding pistols which don't offer something different. Thanks to you, the Grand Power offerings have my attention.
Are any of the 9mm Grand Power pistols optics ready? Specifically, either direct mount on the slide or through use of mounting plates using the most popular: RMR, Delta Point Pro, RMSc, etc.
Good question. They both have great ergonomics, but the edge of complete ambidextrous controls goes to Grand Power. Despite that, I think I'd be more comfortable with the longer, heavier trigger of the PDP for carry use. The Q100 has more of a competition trigger. I love Grand Power Triggers, but the striker trigger might be "too nice" for carry use considering the stress/duress that a defensive shooting is likely to have.
Graham, I actually had same question regarding Grand Power Q100 vs the Walther PDP. I have noticed the Q100 has a very light trigger and am surprised the K100 has a heavier trigger (about 5 lbs) even in single action. I'm not a fan of light triggers for the reasons you mention and thus I've focused more on the K100. In your considerable experience, do you believe the k100 offers a different shooting experience (lower recoil) relative to other polymer framed pistols, whether striker or hammer fired, in the same price range? While I recognize they are to some degree different animals, good deals are available now on the PDP and particularly the Beretta APX A1. Another pistol which interests me is the oft overlooked Sig SP2022 which I assume offers a trigger similar to the p226 and p229 both of which I've enjoyed shooting. Others include the IWI Jericho II, though I believe you found the ergos unappealing. My collection has reached the point I want to avoid adding pistols which don't offer something different. Thanks to you, the Grand Power offerings have my attention.
Are any of the 9mm Grand Power pistols optics ready? Specifically, either direct mount on the slide or through use of mounting plates using the most popular: RMR, Delta Point Pro, RMSc, etc.
Good question. They both have great ergonomics, but the edge of complete ambidextrous controls goes to Grand Power. Despite that, I think I'd be more comfortable with the longer, heavier trigger of the PDP for carry use. The Q100 has more of a competition trigger. I love Grand Power Triggers, but the striker trigger might be "too nice" for carry use considering the stress/duress that a defensive shooting is likely to have.