I've known about the SA polymer line ever since it came out and have followed its evolution from a distance. I've never shot any of the different models and in fact I haven't even handled many of them. Guess I just didn't see them as offering anything Glock didn't already provide (kinda the same thing with the S&W M&P line of pistols).
Anyway, was just reading an article on the SA guns and figured that if they were still selling and offering new models after 15+ years maybe they were worth taking a real look at. I don't know anyone that owns one and I can't say that they represent much of the inventory at my LGS but figured some of our members had experience with them.
Doing some research including some YouTube videos and when comparing the SD line to Glock I'm seeing the following pros and cons for the SD and SD/M pistols.
Cons: Not U.S. made, (I believe Glock is actually building some models in Smyrna now).
Higher price
No factory extended capacity mags
Pros: Dovetailed front sight
Metal sights not plastic
Better trigger ("better" can be pretty subjective)
Grip safety
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