What's the most rugged handgun in the world?

Hahaha...Thats all right Im sure she'll forgive you ;). I love my 5906 and 3913NL and carry the 3913 in the warmer months as it is small, reliable, and accurate. I feel completely comfortable with that on the hip. However, when I can I carry my 1911 :), usually during the colder months. I want to grab a 4506 also and I'll have a little collection of 3rd Gen Smiths. I do plan on getting more. They are extremely underated. Im glad someone agree's with me and Im sure many more do. :D
 
I love my Glock, but anything that can be destroyed in a few seconds by a campfire is not "rugged" enough for me. My Ruger Blackhawk though...throw that in and it will probably come away with some blackened grips at worst (that may be exaggerating a little).
 
Ruger Blackhawks or Sig p220
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The first is a good one (though I'd vote for a Freedom Arms revolver), but absolutely no way on the P220. An Al. alloy-framed gun shooting .45 will never be close to the most durable/rugged handgun, and the P220, while a fine gun, has faced questions about long-term durability for the entirety of its existence. An Al. alloy-framed gun is not going to be near the top of the durability list, regardless of caliber.

The Swiss SIG P210 (not the Legend) deserves a mention in this discussion.
 
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"...passed the U.S. Military trials..." Selected for political reasons. Other NATO countries complained about the balance of trade of military kit being heavily in favour of the U.S.
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Pure, unadulterated B.S., and already debunked.
 
I read about a torture test of the Star 30M. They ran 5000 rounds of 9mm NATO M855 ammo thru it as fast as they could load the magazines. A few bobbles at the start showed a rough ramp. A quick polish and no more failures. They measured parts before and after. No appreciable wear and no broken parts. After a cleaning , groups were even a bit smaller than before the test.

I've read reports of a Star 30M that digested over 30,000rds at a rental range.
 
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Ok, what's the most rugged handgun?
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The obvious answer that everyone has overlooked is the Hi-Point. All Hi-Point owners swear that their pistols have fired at least 3,458,671 rounds without cleaning, and never fail.

Also, if you do drop it in the mud, sand, cement mixer, etc., all you have to do is return it to Hi-Point and they will fix it.:D
 
The Most Rugged?

Ruger.
Redhawk, Blackhawk, GP100 ... dunno which. Followed closely by Saiga shotguns.

My opinion and worth every bit of what you paid for it.
 
"...passed the U.S. Military trials..." Selected for political reasons. Other NATO countries complained about the balance of trade of military kit being heavily in favour of the U.S.

Pure, unadulterated B.S., and already debunked.
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I had "heard" a number of years back the the U.S. selection of the Beretta was somewhat of a bribe to the Italian government for their help in dealing with the Mafia and other crime syndicates. How true, or even plausible, that is, I don't know.
 
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Nothing more reliable and durable than a revolver, no contest.

For semi-autos, the two contenders would be the Makarov PM, because of the very few parts and overall simplicity, and the Glock. I'd only be able to choose between those options if I knew more about what I'd be able to carry (spare parts, cleaning kit, ...) etc.

If I knew nothing about that all, I'd take a S&W 586 or something.
 
As mentioned earlier, many plastic pistols such as Glocks or the MK23, although extremely reliable, will not hold up to shrapnel like a metal framed gun. I would say any non-MIM 1911 using ball ammo would probably be the most reliable and proven gun you could get.
 
I was on active duty during the changeover from 1911 to the M9; it was a raw deal. The M9 does not compare at all to the gun it replaced.

I don't know what the most rugged gun is, as I've never had one run over by a vehicle, dropped off a cliff, and I keep mine clean and maintained.

Anyone have any data on what constitutes a rugged gun?
 
I'll play with a novice offering:

I hope it is a Glock 19 as I have one.
I'll settle for a GP100 a I plan to get one.

However, if you are talking solid build, reliable shooting and proven through service, then why not consider the all steel IWI Jericho 941 in 9mm?

9mm will not subject a gun to the same forces as a .45 despite being built to also chamber .41. The Jericho was allegedly designed to also serve as a blunt force instrument hence its mass, it has seen service for some time and owner reviews on the civvy circuit seem to suggest they don't break, have a great trigger and aren't ammo fussy...

and, oh.... did I mention that I almost bought one?
 
As much as I like my 92FS, I'd have to say the most rugged is the stainless steel Smith 5906. That gun is built like a tank (and weighs as much as one too). I'm pretty sure the 5906 is nearly indestructible.
 
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