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For shooters who prefer a hammer-fired pistol, there are many excellent semi-autos available in today's market that function just as reliably as any of their striker-fired counterparts. The Classic Firearms team has selected our picks for the top 5 hammer-fired pistols you should consider picking up in 2024.
We're examining the very best single action, single / double action, and double action only semi-auto pistols that are currently in production. Each of these firearms blends modern features and shootability with the traditional feel of a hammer-fired handgun, and will make a fine addition to your collection.
Like its predecessor, the Jericho 941, this upgraded polymer frame pistol features a thumb safety which allows the user to alternate between cocked-and-locked carry or traditional double action on the first trigger pull. The Jericho 941 Enhanced is lightweight and ergonomic, plus the 4.4" barrel mitigates recoil and makes for a pleasant shooting experience. It also has a Picatinny rail for mounting accessories and comes with two standard 16-round magazines.
The phenomenal Girsan MCP35 PI pays homage to John Moses Browning's Hi-Power 9mm while offering a couple of subtle improvements over the original design. First and foremost, the 3.8" barrel enhances concealment without sacrificing too much muzzle velocity. An ambidextrous thumb safety also aids in easier manipulation of the pistol in either hand, and the three-dot sights function well for what they are.
For those unfamiliar with HK's LEM trigger system, it functions like a DAO with a much lighter take-up and a consistently crisp break. The HK P30L V1 LEM provides shooters with a nice balance of capacity and shootability, as well as exceptional ergonomics. This pistol is the perfect choice for those who want a DA / SA hammer-fired handgun but do not have the desire to master two different trigger pulls.
Springfield combined the best features of its EMP and Ronin 1911s to create the Ronin EMP pistol, a 9mm single-action carry gun with tons of excellent features. These include a tac-rack rear sight, 3" bull barrel, and streamlined controls that lend the pistol a slim and concealable profile. For a high-quality, affordable everyday carry 1911, it's tough to beat the Ronin EMP.
The result of years of firearms innovation, Beretta's 92XI SAO Tactical blends the traditional aesthetics and proven reliability of the 92FS series with the enhanced features shooters want on a modern combat handgun. Slim Vertex grips, a flat-faced trigger, forward slide serrations, a threaded barrel, suppressor-height sights, and an optics plate installed from the factory make this pistol the ultimate tactical pistol - plus it has one of the nicest single-action triggers we've tried.
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Want to know which hammer-fired pistols are our favorites? Be sure to watch our Top 5 Fight with Clint and Kaya discussing their personal picks for the best hammer-fired semi-autos of all time.
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