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I wanna go fast
This is the way.
Another vote for the CZ options.
I have a P-01. You can find used ones that are still in excellent shape that will have an "NSN" number on them.
These models have passed the "NATO Torture Test" and are beyond reliable.
Here is a good article on the P-01.
https://www.policemag.com/339061/cz-p-01-compact-duty-pistol
The P-01 was the first CZ model to benefit from updated manufacturing technology at CZ’s Uhersky Brod factory. Since the time of its introduction (designed in 2001, NATO-approved in 2003) the production upgrades have been rolled out to the rest of the CZ 75 family and several new rifle models as well.
These upgrades mean the components of the P-01/P-06 are completely interchangeable with every other P-01/P-06, with no individual fitting needed. This required some very careful re-design so that the reliability and accuracy were not impaired.
https://cz-usa.com/product/cz-p-01/
The NSN is just a stock number. Obviously not every P-01 with an NSN was torture tested, only a representative sample.
In order to pass the tests, according to CZ they updated their manufacturing, testing, and QC. The same changes were applied to other models which came out or were updated after the P-01, so they all benefit from the lessons learned in the process.
Just saying, you don't need to find one with an NSN to get the benefits of their improvements. Later ones might not have a stock number for any number of reasons, including minor changes or upgrades making them better or more reliable than older ones marked with an NSN.
Recently, the factory decided to upgrade the slide stop spring which in turn means the current models may or may not carry an NSN.
Aye.CZ PCR
The NSN is just a stock number. Obviously not every P-01 with an NSN was torture tested, only a representative sample.
In order to pass the tests, according to CZ they updated their manufacturing, testing, and QC. The same changes were applied to other models which came out or were updated after the P-01, so they all benefit from the lessons learned in the process.
Just saying, you don't need to find one with an NSN to get the benefits of their improvements. Later ones might not have a stock number for any number of reasons, including minor changes or upgrades making them better or more reliable than older ones marked with an NSN.
I'll take a differing stance from Occam's from above.
DA/SA is not an inherently bad choice , * so long as has a decent DA trigger pull * Many of them do . P2xx Sigs are great . Most CZ-75 patterns are good . P series Ruger and 4 digit S&W are perfectly usable .
DA/SA transition IS a thing , but is over blown . A modest amount of practicing it , and it's non issue. . * IF you already are competent with a DA trigger generally * .
I use both DA/ SA and Striker , just depends upon which gun I otherwise like .
Decocker only vs Decocker & Safety are personal preference . If you asked me in the abstract , I would prefer the Safety option , but that doesn't prevent my current go-to 9mm and .45acp from both being Decock Only .
Here is another: Grand Power P11 Mk12
Never heard of "Grand power"
I am coming from a world of no manual safeties on my hammered hunting rifles (Marlin 39's, H&R USH and H&R sidekick ML), they are all exposed hammer guns with no safeties. But then again I am not shoving the barrel end of them in my pants.
Prior to last year, my handguns were all Revolvers.
I am transitioning to semi-Auto pistols.
My current SA pistols are striker fired with no safeties (M&Ps, Hellcat)
I am not confident that I will remember to disengage a manual safety in a stressful situation. And I am not comfortable drawing/holstering a cocked striker fired pistol with no safety.
So my search has lead me back to what I am comfortable with,, an exposed hammer and no safety?
Thinking I should think about renting with training a SA/DA pistol with training at a range before I go down this rabbit hole?