At what point can you consider a gun "better" than

yes.

>>32672240
I look at weight, mean rounds between failure, and capacity. After that one must consider handling characteristics, but that becomes rather subjective. All of this is looked at in context of the weapon's intended roll.

So, for example, a Glock 43 is a fine weapon as a easily concealed carry gun, but maybe not a good defensive arm for aircrew.

Depends what you're doin mang. I love my 92fs but it is EXTREMELY difficult to conceal.

>>32672381
I carry a Vertec in a Clinger IWB holster.

It is not a pleasant experience.

>>32672240
If the gun starts with a "S" and ends with a "mith and wesson"

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>>32673707

Yes

when it's "better" for you.

>>32672240

For an EDC 9mm, I have 3 metrics:
>1. How well I can shoot it? (Can I consistently punch the center with it?)
>2. How reliable it is? (Should have 0 malfunctions.)
>3. How comfortable it is to carry? (IWB)
The best is the p2000 from HK.

For a hiking gun I have other metrics:
>1. Is it an adequate caliber?
>2. Is it relatively small?
>3. Is it reliable?
>4. How well can I shoot it?
Probably a Glock 31 for around here for me.

When it simply outclasses another gun in the same category or intended usage.

>>32672655
>semi autos are all plastic frame striker fire or overpriced 1911 safe queens
>revolvers are overpriced and hardly a focus of the company anymore
Keep believing that anon.
>CZ master race

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>>32672240
For me it's all about how ergonomic the gun is.
That's why I use CZs
Weight and size doesn't mean anything to me
Unless a firearm is horribly unreliable, but most modern firearms are fine .

>>32672381

I carry mine in my "smart carry"

Semi uncomfortable but it makes me look like a have a monster cock lol.

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>>32672381
Kek. I concealed it wearing a loose Hawaiian shirt during the summer this year

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>>32672240
>>Life span of the gun?

Honestly, if you have to worry about the life span of a gun that was made in your life time, you have a shit gun.

>when it fits your needs better

That's it.

>>32672240
>feels ergonomically better and/or FAR more aesthetically pleasing than another