Icarus
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Hey, nice to have you back (of sorts )
How is life treating you these days? Busy busy?
Yaar I'm still here on and off. Things are going well alhamdulilah. Busy as ever but just wanted some time to vent out and refresh myself so I started visiting the forum again. Still not quite as active as I used to be though.
Since you are here, i might take this opportunity to ask you something for myself. ST-9 and B-6, how would you rate then? I am looking to buy myself a handgun and will like to have one made by POF (buy Pakistani). If these are good enough i might just go for this.
Yaar the ST-9 is a beautiful weapon, but its challenging to manage in the field since it has an internal firing mechanism much like the Glock. So if you're not going to be carrying it through a lot of sand/grime/dirt in a life and death situation, it should serve you dutifully. I'm not saying its bad in field, I'm just saying I have a trust issue with it. I know people who have had it save their lives multiple times and they will swear by it.
The B-6 is a lot more simpler in design. Its heavily influenced by the CZ-75. Its simple, effective and gets the job done well. I also trust it more seeing as its hammer is exposed. That being said however, I tried shooting a friend's and it didn't feel right. It was deadly accurate but it just made my hand uncomfortable. It wasn't functioning as an extension of my body as a pistol should.
I would suggest you get the ST-9. Its lighter, more compact, globally acclaimed and modern.
Personally, I use the Taurus PT-92. Its a match made in heaven for me.
The manufacturer offer the most lucrative deal will be selected. It may come in shape of ToT, JD, Export authority, parts supplier, accessories, other support equipment and other weapon system etc etc.
Old military maxims say never trust your service weapon blindly, it was made by the lowest bidder.