proven guns with zero issues

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sandhusant

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I would like to have a pistol with zero issues meaning 100 percent reliable at all times. My reason for wanting one is for home defense, range and concealed carry. I have shot pistols only a few times. What are pistols with zero reliability issues. The pistols should also have as high round capacity.
 
All brands and types have a failure rate. The best thing to do is to buy a pistol that fits your needs and break it in. Learn how to use it. See what ammo it likes and learn how reliable it is. Regardless of what you get you need to test it and break it in to see if its going to be reliable. Even then there is always a chance of something breaking.
 
thanks Adam. I don't understand the meaning of break it in? don't brand new pistols shoot good first time you shoot them? please give a list of reliable pistol makers.
 
There are no pistols (or machines of any kind) that are 100% reliable with zero problems. I understand you are looking for a good, reliable, handgun. But.......

I think that most handguns produced by reputable, mainstream manufacturers are very reliable. Now and then a problem crops up but for the most part, they are great.

Smith & Wesson
Glock
Colt
Browning
CZ
Ruger
etc.
 
Welcome to TFL, sandhusant!

sandhusant said:
I would like to have a pistol with zero issues meaning 100 percent reliable at all times.
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That's what we all want. Unfortunately, as others pointed out, all pistols have a failure rate. You won't know, and can't know, how reliable a particular model is and, even if you did, you can't know how a reliable a particular pistol is without a little work on your part. You'll need to learn to operate the gun safely, what kinds of ammo it likes, and how to maintain it.

sandhusant said:
My reason for wanting one is for home defense, range and concealed carry. I have shot pistols only a few times.
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Given these parameters, I'm going to suggest a mid-sized pistol in 9mm. That's a field that's very crowded with good pistols, and 9mm is going to be the cheapest centerfire ammo around. (Mind you, I still suggest a .22 for learning to shoot, but they're not recommended for defensive purposes.)

Here's a short list of mid-sized 9mm pistols that I've seen recommended here and on other gun sites frequently over the past handful of years:
S&W M&P 9c
Ruger SR9c
Glock 19
Springfield Armory XD and XDm
CZ (someone help me with models here)
Various 1911s in 9mm
Sig Sauer (again, I need help with models)

Most (but not all) of the above are striker-fired. Do you know if you want a striker or hammer? What is your budget? Answering these questions will help us help you.
 
No such thing, adambomb summed it up well. Also consider taking a firearms class, it will teach you shooting fundamentals, the operation of the firearm and how to safely own and carry them in general.
 
There are no guns that are 100% reliable. Even if a gun was perfect, you can have ammo problems or user glitches.

Some guns are notorious for needing a break in. Kahrs can be like that.

Some 1911 brands are rather crappy from the start. However, a 1911 is not a beginners gun.

The standard answer for a semi that runs well from the start are the 9mm Glocks like the 19 and 17.

If you want a gun to carry and be reliable at home, that may be a best bet. However, the best thing to do is to take introductory classes so that you know how to handle a firearm. If the gun jams, your clearance skills should be automatic. How many folks practice that - very few.

Most people don't take this advice. Thus, the standard home defense recommendation for the beginner is a Ruger or SW revolver and good 38 spl ammo.

Not a shotgun, not an AR, not a 1911, blah, blah.

Spare us, folks from saying you have a Taruger Jug Fighting pistol and it has been reliable for 200 rounds!
 
What you ask for is not possible. There are many pistols available that are very reliable with proper care and ammo. There are no guarantees though. I have shot thousands of rounds through my carry guns and trust them completely. That doesn't mean a failure isn't possible. Ammo is another variable. I use high quality factory ammunition made for personal defense. No guarantees there either.

Buy a quality pistol made by a reputable manufacturer after doing your research. Get proper training and shoot regularly. If you have mechanical issues a quality manufacturer will correct them. If issues continue you may have to try again. That is as good of a guarantee as you're going to get.
 
I had a ...

My first centre fire pistol was a Browning Hi-Power (9mm)

I used that gun for several years in service pistol Matches with hot military ammo. I NEVER had a problem with that gun . But the trigger was not so good. So I traded a guy for his CZ 75, and that gun worked for 3 years in the same matches, before it stopped.
I never cleaned that CZ and it had clogged up with thick carbon, powder muck.
I did learn that in order to keep a gun running reliably - yah gotta clean it !!

Finally, "Never trust anything with more moving parts than a knife and fork"
 
thanks Adam. I don't understand the meaning of break it in? don't brand new pistols shoot good first time you shoot them? please give a list of reliable pistol makers.
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Breaking it in means firing several hundred rounds through it so that you know what to expect if you needed to fire it in self defense. Everyone is providing you with great suggestions. If you are going to practice, then a glock 19 as other have mentioned is perfect for your needs. If you think this gun will end up being put into a safe/hidden without practice every month or so then get a revolver. Revolvers tend to be much easier for someone that is not regularly training with a pistol. You cant go wrong either way though. And taking a class is a great suggestion.
 
need to add....a pistol that is 100% reliable....for one person....can be problematic..for a newbie....Glocks...have a stellar reputation for reliablity....till a beginner...limp wrists it...
 
Sandhusant, let me explain what I mean when I say that you need to do your research. As you can see there are many reliable handguns available. They come in a wide variety of calibers, sizes, and actions. Some have external safeties, some don't. You cannot possibly know what best meets your needs without some instruction and experience actually handling and shooting a variety of them. If that is not possible you are really just guessing, which is not a completely reliable way of doing it.:p
 
damn I bought same deal for the same gun range twice and now I cant cancel either one. what should I do?
my budget for 1 gun would be around 600 dollars give or take some more.
 
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