That's a pretty serious list of selling points. Why do you not like it very much?
1) Fit and finish issues.
a) "Pignose". Seriously? Wait another three freaking seconds for it to cool down before you pull it out of the mold... does it really save that much money?
b) Serrated, narrow trigger. I don't mind a non-smooth trigger, and I understand the point of making it rough. But after 40-50 rounds it starts to get noticed. I think of it like a heavy clutch - it's not a problem, and I've spent a lot of hours on one, but guys, it's 2014.
c) Blocky handle. Again, not an insurmountable issue... this is something the Steyr ruined for me. Equivalent number of rounds, much nicer handle.
d) Slide release. Too short and too sharp. I worked the OEM about 3 times before getting on Midway and ordering a replacement.
2) It aims high.
Now, I'm kind of ambivalent on this at this point. I used to hate it, because again, other pistols are more natural pointers.
I'm at least at peace with the high aim, for two reasons.
a) If I ever have to pop off a round at the waist from close range, what would have been a gut shot is now a rib cage shot.
c) Follow-ups start aimed high, and I've learned to re-acquire easily by anticipating that the front dot is going to be above the rear dots.
But at this point, not liking it is all just attitude... I recognize that it gives me the greatest number of features delivered in the most affordable package. And I always recommend that others buy them too, for that very reason.
I don't have to love it to recognize it's the best buy.
Fisharmor! You have a Steyr M9? I'm seriously thinking about a Steyr L9.
Do it! The more that get bought, the more aftermarket support there will be!
