What Is Your Favorite Handgun And Why.

Beretta M9A1.
Very low recoil. Very fun to shoot.
Never fails to go bang. Easy to clean.
All metal. And is equipped with a hammer.

Plus the most comfortable and best looking handgun on the planet as a bonus.
 
My Sar K2P 9mm. It is the heart of my ever growing snowball of handguns. It was my 1st. It might not be "classy", collectible, or innovative, but I put in the work doing my research and it has surpassed all of my expectations. It is accurate and reliable and I shoot it well. It will always be in my collection.
 
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My well worn S&W model 15. It's not a carry gun nor does it reside by my bedside. I don't carry it when I'm fishing or hunting. I have several other handguns that fill those roles. It stays in the gun safe, unloaded. But, it goes to the range with me on every trip because it's so accurate and pleasant to shoot. Makes me look better than I really am.
 
I have quite a few handguns, my first good quality gun was a Ruger Single-6 back in 64. I still have it but shortly after getting it I got a S&W K22. I would say that has to be my favorite handgun. I have got more use out of it over the years than any other. I have the
full meal deal of S&W revolvers in K&N all P&Rs and a couple dozen other top shelf pistols.
I like them all and they are all shooters or they would have went down the road.
 
I have a small collection of handguns. My new Glock 45 is pretty sweet for a personal defense weapon. But when it comes to just having fun, my Ruger Black Hawk Hunter with 44 Specials in it is pretty fun and my Ruger single six lets me imagine what it was like in the old west so that's pretty cool. Shoots really well although I'm not the best at fan firing yet.

I also have a Kimber Custom II Stainless 1911 .45 ACP because everybody should have a .45 right? It has an RMR and Laser grips, shoots like a tack driver in the right hands and will definitely get the job done but it's not my favorite.

My pocket guns (Sig P238 and Glock 43) are not a lot of fun because they're small and I have huge hands. They will get the job I may (god forbid) need them to do but not much fun. In retrospect, I guess that's a good thing.
 
This is a HARD question!!!!!

I have played this game with myself a few times.

One issue I've run into is 'favorite' vs 'last handgun I'd give up'.

Last handgun concept always comes down on one of three, due to the availability of .22lr conversion top ends, and other conversion barrels/options: equaling at least 2 calibers from one handgun.


Other factors that weigh on it are price of ammo and availability.


HOWEVER.

If I was only allowed one TRUE FAVORITE- for the fun of shooting it, and caliber/stopping power/cost of maintenance/etc were not concerns- only FAVORITE to use, it would have to be:


Darn it...

I am still torn.


Hmmmm.


I REALLY can't decide.


I guess it would change based on day of week, time of day, star alignments.

Tonight, I would probably go with my Browning Buck Mark Plus Nickle.


Ask me tomorrow, and I'll tell you something different! [BHP, 1911 and Colt model Three-Five-Seven are up there!].
 
My C Series Browning Hi Power. One of the comfiest 9mm pistols I've ever held and shot. My wife shoots it better than I do, but she enjoys the low recoil of the all steel pistol.
 
One of three,
Smith Wesson k.32 masterpiece 6 inch
Smith Wesson model 16-4 4 inch
Smith Wesson model 624 6 inch
It’s hard to choose
 
Mine is doubtless my Redhawk 4.2” in .44 Mag.

It is accurate, fun to shoot, fun to load for. It just gives me more than my other handguns, as good as they may be...
 
Typically

It's the one I am shooting at the time. I have no favorites, but do have a fair number of handguns.
If it's ultimate iron sight accuracy, the Supermatic gets the nod. If it's electronic sights, the Ruger Mk.3 hunter.

Now for power, different choices. A big thump? The .44 mag Contender very lightweight so bites at both ends. If I want one that "thinks" it's a rifle the CZ 52 comes out to play. Have not shot my recently acquired .357 SAA clone, that one kinda fits in here.

Have lots more autos vs. wheel guns....but either the SAA or my Taurus 94 for plinking.

Actually I do have a favorite.......all of them. We need the right tool for the job at hand.
 
Siggy-06 said:
My C Series Browning Hi Power. One of the comfiest 9mm pistols I've ever held and shot. My wife shoots it better than I do, but she enjoys the low recoil of the all steel pistol.
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Quite a few of the Hi Power fans, which is fascinating because, while very nice in the hand, my MKIII is an indifferent shooter due to heavy, sloppy trigger (even with the mag safety removed).

My wife does not like mine one bit, and it doesn't even slide bite her (like it does me). She has small hands and prefers my SIG P229 with E2 grip, and shoots it well. Or, better yet, her Ruger Vaquero.
 
Probably my original favorite, my HK USP Match 9mm Stainless.

More sentimental value to me than being my best handgun.
 
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