Gun Control & RKBA
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(17,493 posts)which makes accurate target shooting for me more difficult as I have small hands. I also find them somewhat ugly when compared to a 1911 Colt .45 pistol. However I will admit that they are reliable, easy to clean and accurate.
I am primarily a "wheel gunner" as I prefer revolvers for casual target shooting and self defense. However mastering the double action trigger pull of a revolver is far more difficult than mastering a Glock. The Glock comes from the factory with a 5 lb trigger pull while the double action trigger pull of a S&W revolver may run 12 pounds.
It's also easy to change the trigger pull weight of a Glock to make it lighter or heavier as a Glock has a drop in trigger system that only takes minutes to replace and is reliable. It is more complicated to improve a S&W revolver trigger and often requires a good gun smith if you wish to end up with a reliable firearm.
At this time I have no real reason to own an assault style rifle but I may decide to buy a rifle similar to the AR-15 in the future if I move to a more rural area. Like the Glock they are easy to modify to fit the needs of the owner.