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<blockquote data-quote="Glocktogo" data-source="post: 2822524" data-attributes="member: 1132"><p>I agree with what Rod & Buzz said. A S&W K frame immediately comes to mind as an "easy button" choice. The first semi auto I think of when I hear these desired features is the Beretta 92D. As a matter of fact, I consider it the unsung hero of the 92 series guns. </p><p></p><p>If you've never shot one, it's a DA only 92 with no hammer spur or safety/decocker lever (or cut) on the slide. The trigger pull on the 92D is the closest I've ever felt to a good S&W revolver DA pull. It's about the same length and weight of pull, but honestly it's smoother than most S&W's out of the box. It's so good that a lot of DA/SA Beretta shooters will put "D springs" in their FS or G model to make the trigger pull better.</p><p></p><p>There's no safety or decocker to manipulate. There's no DA/SA trigger pull to manage. The grip tang is pretty short and the hammer is flush with the back of the slide, so it's pretty snag free (along with few if any sharp edges). Despite the short grip tang, it's almost impossible to get slide bite on it. </p><p></p><p>Takedown is pretty easy. You don't have to pull the trigger, lock the slide back or line up any witness marks on the slide & frame to do it. Just press the button on the frame and rotate the takedown lever 90 degrees, then slip the slide off. The barrel/locking block will only go in the slide one way and there's only one place to seat the guide rod. About the only knock here is the non-captive recoil spring. Reassembly is merely sliding the slide back on the frame rails and flipping the takedown lever back up. It will only go on one way (believe it or not, I've seen Glock owners completely miss the back frame rails and seat the slide ABOVE them). </p><p></p><p>About the only downside I can see to one for a novice shooter is the grip size if they have small hands. Despite that, the controls are easy to reach and manipulate. </p><p></p><p>I've owned a couple of Berettas in the past but got rid of them. If I found a clean used 92D for a decent price, I'd buy it. I'd really like to find a 92D Centurion with night sights as a matter of fact.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Glocktogo, post: 2822524, member: 1132"] I agree with what Rod & Buzz said. A S&W K frame immediately comes to mind as an "easy button" choice. The first semi auto I think of when I hear these desired features is the Beretta 92D. As a matter of fact, I consider it the unsung hero of the 92 series guns. If you've never shot one, it's a DA only 92 with no hammer spur or safety/decocker lever (or cut) on the slide. The trigger pull on the 92D is the closest I've ever felt to a good S&W revolver DA pull. It's about the same length and weight of pull, but honestly it's smoother than most S&W's out of the box. It's so good that a lot of DA/SA Beretta shooters will put "D springs" in their FS or G model to make the trigger pull better. There's no safety or decocker to manipulate. There's no DA/SA trigger pull to manage. The grip tang is pretty short and the hammer is flush with the back of the slide, so it's pretty snag free (along with few if any sharp edges). Despite the short grip tang, it's almost impossible to get slide bite on it. Takedown is pretty easy. You don't have to pull the trigger, lock the slide back or line up any witness marks on the slide & frame to do it. Just press the button on the frame and rotate the takedown lever 90 degrees, then slip the slide off. The barrel/locking block will only go in the slide one way and there's only one place to seat the guide rod. About the only knock here is the non-captive recoil spring. Reassembly is merely sliding the slide back on the frame rails and flipping the takedown lever back up. It will only go on one way (believe it or not, I've seen Glock owners completely miss the back frame rails and seat the slide ABOVE them). About the only downside I can see to one for a novice shooter is the grip size if they have small hands. Despite that, the controls are easy to reach and manipulate. I've owned a couple of Berettas in the past but got rid of them. If I found a clean used 92D for a decent price, I'd buy it. I'd really like to find a 92D Centurion with night sights as a matter of fact. [/QUOTE]
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