New Manual of Operation

[JeffB]

Hello. Long time lurker, new poster. I'm a member of many forums, new here. Somewhere I saw a handle of "almostneverposts." Although that's not my handle, it describes me.

I'm Jeff. South Central Colorado. In the old days I shot a LOT of IPSC, but no organized competition in ... many years. I'm a former NRA certified rifle, pistol, and shotgun instructor and participated in local club training of 200+ home defense students.

Current EDC is a S&W 1911PD scandium Commander-length .45 in a Milt Sparks Summer Special (original) backed up with a S&W 442 in a Don Hume IWB or a DeSantis Nemesis.

I won't have a large post count. It's rare that I think I have something cogent to contribute, but be assured I'm still around.

My Question:
[Posted here and elsewhere]
I guess I'm looking for experience as opposed to guesses, but I'll take both.

I've been running a 1911 platform since ... late-'70s. Series 70 Colt, Gold Cup, Commanders, now S&W 1911PD (I know, external extractor, FL guide rod, etc).

I'm jonesing for a Walther PPS for no particular reason than lighter, flatter, older (me, not the gun). I haven't yet tried the "paddle magazine release." FWIW, I put in range and training time with any new EDC.

For those that have made the transition, (1.) did the mag release create a huge problem, or was it just a new muscle memory like anything else? and (2.) have you experienced any confusion in swapping between the PPS and the 1911 platforms?

Thanks

-jb

Spyros: People who talk little listen a lot. Which is why they're wise: it's harder to learn while talking

 

[JeffB]

Replying to my own post just to close out the decision.
Went shopping today for either a Shield or the PPS. LGS - has a Shield, but .40 cal. They'll have a 9mm in a few days. Absolutely magnificent trigger, priced about 10% above on-line prices, but a good place to shop. They don't sell Walthers.

Next stop is the only other dealer, a regional box store/farm & ranch type place. They have the PPS and let me handle it. 1. I found out I really don't like the paddle. Just too skinny; 2.The trigger was awful. Felt like it was filled with sand, stacks badly, just almost unusable; 3. $599 which appears to be 20-25% overpriced.

I'll be going back for a 9mm Shield when it comes in.

-jb