THROUGH the years I’ve endured many arguments about the best defence pistol, interestingly mostly with Glock owners who noticed I wasn’t following the polymer striker-fired craze. I’m happy with DA/SA pistols and for me they work well. However, the question arises why gun owners will debate the pros and cons of pistols but rarely touch on carry ammo.
This is puzzling, as a Glock’s on-target effectiveness when shooting at flesh and blood is only dependent on shot placement and bullet performance. The brand of pistol makes little difference. Most modern handguns, polymer or not, are extremely reliable, accurate and easy to shoot. So, the question is less about which