Time for the Jew's shameless plug on the quality of the HS2000.
1.) I only own one pistol, and when I bought it I decided to budget no more than $400 towards it. Out of the used Glocks, sturdy CZ75's, and the TZ99 (although this was a close one), I made a wise choice with my HS2000 3rd Gen.
2.) This thing is nothing like a Glock. The grip doesn't seem as "fat", so you have a much more natural feel on the functions of the pistol. Some "Glock" improvements are as follows:
- Beavertail safety for a more safe-loaded condition, along with all of the other internal and trigger safety's that the Glock has.
- Easier functioning mag release, that is ambidextrous (which I actually use my middle-finger on to drop the mag from the other side)
- Larger slide catch with more deeply cut grooves than the Glock, which makes it [b]much[/b] easier to release with your thumb
- The standard 3-dot sights, to me, seem more accurate to me than the Glock's box-like rear aperture. Speaking of which, I shot 90% on my 20 yard steel targets this weekend - I accredit towards the superior ironsights [:)]
- Softer, lighter, and more consistent trigger pull than the Glock
3.) Magazines are a cinch. 15rd S&W's are $15 online ([url]www.cdnninvestments[/url]), and take about 15min. each to convert with a drill bit and an Exacto knife. Mine have functioned [i]flawlessly[/i], so much that I keep a loaded one inside my HS during carry.
The only concern with the gun is the type of acceptable ammo. The "Wally-World" special, Winchester White-Box, has a history of feed problems. After 200 rounds, my WW's finally caught up with me when it tried to load two this past weekend. Other than that, this gun far exceeds any expectations you will have of it. Even price aside, this prize pistol will find its way as one of the favorites of your collection because of its remarkable features. This is the only gun I've ever felt that I can't off the top of my head think of a single thing I'd change about it.
Have fun!
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