Veteran's preferred pistol

U.S. Army (1986-2000). I actually preferred the Beretta M9 over the 1911A1. That was a few years ago however. In 2014 I carry a Glock 19.
 
Vietnam 1964-1965... That's when I was introduced to the 1911. Have always liked shooting them and still do, but I've carried a 38 snubby for the past forty six years.
 
FrankenMauser,
I agree 110%
I like the Colt M1991A1 or Glock 20. I like the Colt better but i find comfort in 15 rounds of 10mm Auto.
 
lefteye said:
Of course I like the 1911 and have/had a few. But, I wore civilian clothing in and around Saigon most of the time and carried my issued Colt Detective Special .38 in a belt holster "concealed" (sort of) by my untucked shirt. I carried my issued 1911 in a belt holster when on assignment in uniform, particularly in and near the RSSZ SE of Saigon and on trips to and from Tay Ninh.
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I bet that there are some interesting stories there.
 
USN 1973 to 1980. The closest thing to a carrying a weapon was the Bullpup missile out on the wing of a P3-C.
Today any N frame S&W so long is it has holes that fit 44 special.
 
Oops - I forgot to mention my preferred pistols in my previous post. For open (or barely concealed) carry I like my Ruger SR9c. For IWB I like my Ruger LC9, and for deep concealed carry I use my Ruger LCP.
 
Vet's favorite pistol

I am conflicted. Used a 1911 while on AD in '65-'69, and was impressed with its absolute reliability. However, that was modified by the San Diego Marksmanship Unit gunsmiths, and was accurized w. adjustable sights, trigger job, etc. Still, was superb with ball ammo. If I could get one now, would be my favorite - but I can't get one. Next time on AD was in late '70s through early '80s; times were tough then and if you wanted to qualify annually you even had to buy your own ammo (be prepared?). So today, my favorite is a S&W 686+. Durable, accurate, reliable.
 
Iraq veteran here and 9mm has a special place in my heart. I prefer any pistol that I can shoot well. Own a couple modern plastic types that are great for carry but I am more accurate, by far, with my RIA 9mm 1911 officer.
 
Active duty 1975-78, and still love the ol' 1911. My issued 1911 was manufactured by the Singer Sewing Machine Co. And said so on the slide.
 
U.S. Army - 1969-1972
RVN - 12/69-12/70

This is what I carry most days -
CZ75 P-01


This is what I carry around the house -
S&W M649
 
NE ARNG, 1985-1987, US Army, 1987-1995

I was never issued a pistol, and only qualified with the Bundeswehr's service pistol ...... but my favorite handgun is the 1911a1 ......
 
US ARMY 76-80. Engineers.
Was never issued a pistol but we did have weapons familiarization in BCT.
My first time firing a 1911 & I was hooked. Bought my first one 14 years later (a Norinco) & I still carry it today. Part of my EDC rotation of 2 1911's & a G21.
 
My Colt 1911. Shot one when I was 16 and loved it. Shot the M9 in the Corps and hated it. My Colt and my Glock 23 are my two carry guns. I tend to tinker with my 1911 a bit so when I'm trying a new part I switch to the Glock.
 
Gunnery Sergeant
USMC (ret)

As much as I enjoy shooting a 1911, I carry an HK45c most of the time. I also carry a Sig P229 .40 from time to time.
 
well in general I believe the ones they trained with list high on the mark so you're bound to see a lot of nods for the 1911 and M9. I was kindof partial to the M11 myself but I hated the M9.

my favorite for the last several years has remained the springfield XDM however, I like the ergos, dead reliable, and they are pretty darned accurate.

Naby-2008-2012.
 
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