Square guns....?

[XDRoX]

Come on OP, one example...

That's not a lot to ask.

[XDRoX]

Hi all!

Of the many things I just can't figure out, square handguns sit near the top. What I mean are semi-auto pistols that look like they were cut out of various pieces of square bar stock then wire brushed & assembled. The sharp edges on slide and frame or most everywhere just don't make sense to me.

Adding to this, sights [especially rear] that have sharp square edges & corners throughout, instead of the mfgr. making even a basic attempt to round them off. In many cases the rear sights are also very high and wide, far more than necessary.

All those sharp square edges will be the first to wear, downgrading the finish. They won't help a bit holstering & unholstering. There's zero comfort factor. To me they just look like a cookie cutter design lacking aesthetics & ergonomics desired & necessary in a handgun.

Is it just me???

If you're trying to say that square guns like glocks are ugly, that's one thing, and perfectly fine. But if you're trying to say something like glocks have sharp edges and sites that are unnecessarily big or obtrusive you're wrong.

Of course without an example of what you're referring to this is just a guess.

Honestly it sounds to me that you don't care for the way certain guns look and tried to start a thread to justify it. But contrary to everything you've said, these guns are proven to be very functional for their use.

Come on OP, tell us what's really on your mind.

[Fishslayer]

Come on OP, one example...

That's not a lot to ask.

I gave two. I ain't skeered!

Note I didn't say they were ugly either. Square is square. Not for me, but they do have a no nonsense look about them.

EDIT: Speaking of square sharp edges on rear sights, I have a few S&W revolvers...

And yes... G**** is a bad word!

[Lead Waster]

Maybe OP is comparing the lines of modern semi-autos to the Ye Olde Revolver's of Days Past? Funny how semis are all about squares and rectangles, and revolvers are almost comprised entirely of cylinders (for obvious reasons!)

[Canucky]

If you cannot provide examples of what you are concerned about then I guess this thread is pointless.

I thought the OP was talking Square and Sharp edges

[Baconator]

This looks like **** to me too.

[451040]

When viewing a collection of G***** I usually wonder how one tells them apart.

Glock owners usually know how to read. Unlike _ _ _ _ owners.

I thought the OP was talking Square and Sharp edges

Of which handguns?

[djleisure]

I like this one; it's squarey.

[1lowluv]

My Sigma .40 is pretty square. Alot of the sigs are square with sharp lines as well. But there's a ton of guns that are rounded off too. I think most of the guns that I notice being "square" are the lower priced guns. Cost more to machine stuff round.

[HKMadness]

Waiting for op to say hes talking about glocks, so the fanboys can defend their messiah.

Saying anything less than positive about glocks is blasphemy to some around here.
You guys remeber that "glock exploded" thread, dont'ya?

[open3gunner]

that ' s why they have guns that are for cocealed carry guns, all the corners are rounded off even the front and rear sight (check carry guns of kimber, and front and rear sights of dawson precision a lot of them are pounded off for these puorpose).

[Spirit 1]

No, I'm still not going to turn this post into a brands war, that was not the point. What I originally said, plus added info, is plenty obvious. It's explained real simply: I cannot understand why some guns sold now have all the aesthetics of a shoe box.

I do know one reason for this type of square styling by several manufacurers, and more each day: CHEAPER! That is, fewer machining processes, lots less final finish work.

I just don't much care for the finished results and wish all these manufacturers would give a little more artistic design & style bang for the buck. Personally I prefer many of the traditional styles with more flowing lines, or at the very least: round off the blasted sharp edges! I'm sure you guys have seen some guns that are re-done, I think it's called 'melted'? There the sharp angles are ground off and smoothed & rounded, often resulting in a much better looking, and even functioning gun. I don't at all care for the ones that look like they were built with a hacksaw & a flat file. I think that's a ripoff by the mfgr's trying to save every last cent in a highly competitive market.

But like I said, to each his own!

[Spirit 1]

that ' s why they have guns that are for cocealed carry guns, all the corners are rounded off even the front and rear sight (check carry guns of kimber, and front and rear sights of dawson precision a lot of them are pounded off for these puorpose).

Exactly! Others mentioned 'getting it' too!

I don't like some of the older 'pseudo-modern' attempts at Buck Rogers looking firearms, but there's miles of room for improvements from several companies. Seems like they owe their faithful fans a whole lot more than they're kicking out in their current production.

[Fishslayer]

You guys remeber that "glock exploded" thread, dont'ya?

Which one?

[gatesbox]

aside from looks, I think your position is pretty pointless. I have both semis and revolvers in equal number. In so many ways a revolver is a more simple piece of engineering. Thus i find it pretty hard to consider the manufacture of semi's a crude operation. referring to the rough edges and laziness issue.

the only rough semi's that I would aknowledge would be perhaps some foreign slap together 1911 clones, or other eastern block semis, but I think even they have their place.

To this day my favorite carry weapon has been my Ruger LCP, the one that got away when I moved to CA... Square, flat, and easy to carry...

the bulk and thickness of a revolver is just as much as a drawback as some of the rough corners on a semi. LEA seem to be able to carry square guns everyday, in and out without encountering any of the issues you are raising...

conclusion, revolvers and semi's have their place.....if you want a nice pretty revolver there are many to choose from...