2009 Best Handgun.

Which handgun (in your opinion) gets the 2009 handgun of the year award?

  • Glock

    Votes: 173 23.7%

  • Ruger

    Votes: 127 17.4%

  • Springfield

    Votes: 68 9.3%

  • Colt

    Votes: 17 2.3%

  • HK

    Votes: 25 3.4%

  • CZ

    Votes: 37 5.1%

  • Smith & Wesson

    Votes: 65 8.9%

  • Walther

    Votes: 16 2.2%

  • Dan Wesson

    Votes: 31 4.2%

  • Kimber

    Votes: 16 2.2%

  • Khar

    Votes: 11 1.5%

  • Steyr

    Votes: 3 0.4%

  • Beretta

    Votes: 11 1.5%

  • Wilson Combat

    Votes: 8 1.1%

  • Ed Brown

    Votes: 10 1.4%

  • Les Baer

    Votes: 7 1.0%

  • Browning (FN)

    Votes: 9 1.2%

  • IMI

    Votes: 7 1.0%

  • Taurus

    Votes: 29 4.0%

  • Sig

    Votes: 60 8.2%
  • Total voters
    730
  • Poll closed .
I like Glock, but what exactly has Glock done different in 2009 then it did in 2008, 2007, etc.

Ruger came up with some innovative things in 2009, and have really gotten away from Bill Ruger's "Honest men only need 10 rounds" bending to the whims of the anti-gun politicians. The LCR created a stir as the first polymer revolver.
 
What pistol is everyone loving made by Ruger, the SR9?
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You may want to get out more.

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I'll be different and say Ruger's limited run distributed by Lipsey's of its mid-frame (New Vaquero, 50th Ann. .357, Old Model/3 Screw) Blackhawk/flattop in .44 Special. One of Ruger's nicest offerings (and said to be best single action fit 'n finish) in years.
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I agree. Improved manufacturing techniques and high quality at an affordable price.
 
Another Vote for the CZ P07

The poll lists manufacturers and not pistols released near/in 2009 :confused:

For me, the best of 2009 is the P07 -- it's a great pistol - a real sleeper that people should take a serious look at. Well built and I shoot it very well. That's the goal of any pistol worth it's salt. It's a great value as well which I appreciate in this economy.

Runner Up: Ruger LCR -- this Ruger release was actually innovative.

Honorable Mention: Taurus PT-709 -- Up till now, not many other offerings in the compact slim category and brand snobs are missing out on a great little pistol.

Ironically, the LCP is at the bottom of the list for me. Best seller? Definitely. But it's basically a better dressed clone with a recall. And based on that criteria I'd rather have the recently released Sig 238 in my pocket.
 
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As a manufacturer overall, I give the nod to Ruger for both the interesting guns and interesting calibers they've introduced in the past year. As far as a single model in particular, I'd have to go with the LCR as it's the only truly revolutionary gun I can think of within the past year. Runner-up for model of the year, IMHO, would be the Colt Delta Elite.
 
I cant understand how Taurus is doing better than Walther in this poll???
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Taurus and HK are 1 vote apart, while Taurus is way ahead of walther, les baer, wilson, and other very well made handguns.
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Do not fret brand snobs, for this is hardly a scientific poll. First, it's unclear whether the poll is asking the audience's opinion as to best manufacturer or best recent release of a new pistol (which really makes a big difference here). Also, keep in mind that most of the poll participants will vote on something they have experience with (which is as it should be) so you will get more votes for manufacturers/pistols that people actually own. Finally, there is no clear criteria set for "best" -- Best innovation? Best design? Best construction? Best value?

While I am in no way claiming that Taurus is producing a better quality handgun than those listed above, they most certainly are producing the "best" handgun for under $400 when compared to the others.

So don't sweat it. We're just having some fun here on the forum. Relax and enjoy the banter.
 
What will interesting for me to see is whether Glock will remain in top three this time or not, as it was runner up last time. It is quite evident from results so far that Ruger might be the winner at the end of the day. Glock however is struggling for the thrid spot, which is rare since lots of Glock owners out there, and many of them just vote glock in every poll.
 
It would be interesting to see the number of sales, percentage wise, for each manufactuer. Would it mirror the survey?
I have a few handguns and voted Dan Wesson, for my money, the best value in the handgun market today. Problem is, they only make a few thousand a year. How many folks actually have them and placed a vote? Very few, I'd say. Fun survey, Ruger surprised me, although I collect the "six series" frikkin' tanks I tell you!
 
I have no pre determined idea about Ruger. But after going to their website and looking at their new guns , I must say that just about every one has a recall of some kind. Is that normal? I looked at 3 guns and there were 3 recalls. Seems like a big company listed on the New York stock exchange should do a bit more testing on their products before releasing them to the public. It isn't great press to have someone shoot themselves in the foot, or worse, because the pistol fires when it hits the ground in this day and age.
 
I have no pre determined idea about Ruger. But after going to their website and looking at their new guns , I must say that just about every one has a recall of some kind. Is that normal? I looked at 3 guns and there were 3 recalls. Seems like a big company listed on the New York stock exchange should do a bit more testing on their products before releasing them to the public. It isn't great press to have someone shoot themselves in the foot, or worse, because the pistol fires when it hits the ground in this day and age.
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It must be remembered that in our litigous society most gun makers err on the side of caution when it comes to possible safety issues. A few isolated incidents even under extremely unusual circumstances will often prompt a recall of entire runs or even entire model lines of a particular gun. Even with the recalls, the chance of having a safety issue with a new Ruger is extremely small.
 
did i miss something
what has glock changed for 2009
that maybe why this reliable firearm is not running first
if they make a LCP size gun in 9mm, what do you think next years polls would be
why change..........perfection

JMHO:rolleyes:
 
i voted ruger, for the LCR. noone else really came out with anything innovative, IMO. the LCR will span a few clones in the polymer revolver department....ruger should be a clear winner this year.
 
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