I have not read too many reviews on Salient firearms and people continue to ask me my impressions on mine so I figured I would type one up on here for use. I will do my best to be non partial and honest, I can be pretty nit picky especially a firearm of this calibre.
I ordered my pistol in late May and it took approx 4 months to receive, they were having issues locating G19 didn't bother me much. I have spoke to them quite a few times on the phone and they have been nothing more than absolutely pleasant.
After ordering the firearm I had a bit of buyers remorse and was kicking my self in the butt while I waited for it. I have to say I have never liked Glocks at all and my main stay has been M&P pistols and 1911's. The experience I have had with Glocks has never been pleasant I shot them well just seemed to take a bit more effort over my M&Ps when it came time for a carry gun I was shooting a friends M&P 9c and HATED the fact that with out the extended base plate my pinky hung off while running the gun hard I would pinch my pinky between the mag and pistol. (I know, I know everyone will say training will solve that! guess what I don't care). So I was on the search for a perfect sized pistol and the most hated firearm I could think of was the perfect match the G19, but I couldn't stand anything about the gun except the size! This is where Salient came in.
The fit and finish of the pistol are superb the TiN coating really makes the Glock a good looking firearm it also adds a texture that makes the manipulation of the slide a bit easier compared to the factory slide and the improved cocking serrations are a great addition.
I had them remove the finger grooves and do a grip angle mod where they reduce the hump this corrected one of the major issues I had with Glocks from the get go def a must for me. The stippling job is a bit soft but considering it is for carry it's fine.
They replace all of the internals including the guide rod and the pins are all titanium. (cool factor I guess). I have always liked fiber optic front with blacked out rear and the warren tacticals are great!
The claimed balance/flat shooting of the firearm I can confirm to be true I have a built M&P 9L shot them side by side and I was amazed I was actually faster and more accurate with the G19. I don't think I have become a better shooter over night. Others have shot the pistol and were also very impressed to the point they are trying to save up and order one.
Now the discrepancies there was marring on the trigger when it arrived, trigger is not to my expectations it's an improvement but not what I was expecting. The stippling on the back strap that meets my palm is flattening out. I have already spoken with them and the customer service was amazing sent me a shipping label and I have been told it will be dealt with in the utmost of importance. I will say though I have no more feeling of buyers remorse the pistol has made shooting fun again instead of just practice. People have said I could buy X number of Glocks for that well thats great if you like Glocks the way they are I personally could not stand them this has changed my mind, I was pretty set on M&Ps but I may invest more into Glocks now. I would recommend a Salient to others if they asked.
Round count is as such
WWB 600rds 0malf
Tulammo 150rds 1bad primer
Hornandy CD 25 rds 1 FTF ???
The fail to feed with the last round of Hornandy CD, might just dump the rest of the ammo. 775 in two weeks isnt a bad start when I get it back I plan on another 300-400 that weekend I will try and keep this post up to date if some of you would like to see how it holds up!
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Originally Posted by theblackknight
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