WWII sidearm of choice
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IZinterrogator
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There always has to be one...
Deaf Smith
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1911 is first pick. P-35 as second. Third goes to 1917 .45 Smith.
Nice to have includes Tokarev TT mod.1933.
Last place goes to Japanese Type 94.
Best watch fob goes to Japanes Type 14 (baby Nambu 7mm)
Cutest goes the Italian Beretta 1934.
Uglist goes to Nagant M1895.
Most despirate goes to the M1942 Liberator .45.
Nice to have includes Tokarev TT mod.1933.
Last place goes to Japanese Type 94.
Best watch fob goes to Japanes Type 14 (baby Nambu 7mm)
Cutest goes the Italian Beretta 1934.
Uglist goes to Nagant M1895.
Most despirate goes to the M1942 Liberator .45.
1911A1
Having owned a 1943 remington rand, plus a AC 43 P-38, a 1936 P.08, and a Browning Hi Power, I choose the 1911A1.
For its caliber, for its ergonomics, for its ruggedness and reliability, and for the fact that I know that gun inside and out.
Many of the other guns mentioned have good characteristics of their own, but none of them blends them all together as well as the 1911.
Having owned a 1943 remington rand, plus a AC 43 P-38, a 1936 P.08, and a Browning Hi Power, I choose the 1911A1.
For its caliber, for its ergonomics, for its ruggedness and reliability, and for the fact that I know that gun inside and out.
Many of the other guns mentioned have good characteristics of their own, but none of them blends them all together as well as the 1911.
Winchester_73
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Wow the 1911 is beating the hell out of everything else and there is a reason for it. The beautiful thing is that I selected this poll to go on forever until someone gets into a stupid argument or starts being a fool and it eventually closes 
But maybe it will be open forever
But maybe it will be open forever
If I'm fighting for the allies I want the one that is supported by the nation I'm fighting for.
If I'm with the axis I want the gun that I can best trade for cigarettes and chocolate when I surrender.
Of course what I'd lke to be is the fellow who told Ike he was full of it, for thinking floating tanks were a good idea.
So I'd be in the brig and they don't allow guns there.
If I'm with the axis I want the gun that I can best trade for cigarettes and chocolate when I surrender.
Of course what I'd lke to be is the fellow who told Ike he was full of it, for thinking floating tanks were a good idea.
So I'd be in the brig and they don't allow guns there.
Wildalaska
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If ther were Glocks back then, there would be no other weapons.
None.
No artillery, no a-bombs. Just Glocks.
Everywhere. For everybody. And since nothing is better than a Glock, no body would win. There would be a standoff. And world peace.
And Gaston would give us lots of 9mm ammo. And the Shoot N C targets would heal themsleves after strings, which would always be all shots touching. And there would be no sickness or flinching or stovepipes.
And it would be good.
WildhallelujahAlaska TM
None.
No artillery, no a-bombs. Just Glocks.
Everywhere. For everybody. And since nothing is better than a Glock, no body would win. There would be a standoff. And world peace.
And Gaston would give us lots of 9mm ammo. And the Shoot N C targets would heal themsleves after strings, which would always be all shots touching. And there would be no sickness or flinching or stovepipes.
And it would be good.
WildhallelujahAlaska TM
I voted for the 1934 Beretta .380ACP (Italy) .
My reason; I am already armed with an M1 Garand 30-06 rifle, and the Beretta weighs only about half what the Colt .45 weighs. .380 ammo is lighter than .45 ammo, so I can carry extra clips/ammo. My rifle is for 100%% of my battle needs. The pistol is for close range, last ditch, hand to hand combat range fighting while I try to reach my rifle. If my rifle breaks, then I'll be finding another US rifle (or a pump shotgun) ASAP.
If I was limited to having ONLY a sidearm, with no rifle, then of course the .45 would be my top choice. But where I'm already armed with an M1 rifle, the sidearm is for when I'm at the latrine, in my bedroll or dealing with a POW up close, during a search, etc. The 95 grain .380 hardball in a vital zone such as the head or heart was (and still is) lethal, and the gun/ammo weigh much less than the Colt .45. The Beretta is a rugged well built weapon, and the open slide design eliminates jams, a major concern in dirty, dusty, muddy battle zones. And, it is a small pistol and will easily tuck in my waistband or a pocket, no need for a holster on my belt. I want as much room as possible for extra Garand .30-06 clips and ammo!
I have carried a Colt 1991A1 .45 as a sidearm a few times when bowhunting deer or as a companion to my .22 rifle when hunting jackrabbits in deep snow. I have also used the same Colt 1991A1 and a Springfield 1911A1 as a CC gun. These are HEAVY guns! The Colt .45ACP is a great weapon and caliber... however, it seems to get heavier every mile it is carried...
So I would either trade US smokes for, or "liberate" a Beretta .380 and a few extra magazines/ammo, and not think twice, and then get back to cleaning my M1!!!!!!!!!
Now I'm stating the above as a "WW2 foot soldier", who often has to cover 10-20 miles a day and carry lots of gear. If I was in a Tank and didn't have to lug gear around; A Tommy gun in .45 w/lots of clips, and the Colt .45 1911A1.
.My reason; I am already armed with an M1 Garand 30-06 rifle, and the Beretta weighs only about half what the Colt .45 weighs. .380 ammo is lighter than .45 ammo, so I can carry extra clips/ammo. My rifle is for 100%% of my battle needs. The pistol is for close range, last ditch, hand to hand combat range fighting while I try to reach my rifle. If my rifle breaks, then I'll be finding another US rifle (or a pump shotgun) ASAP.
If I was limited to having ONLY a sidearm, with no rifle, then of course the .45 would be my top choice. But where I'm already armed with an M1 rifle, the sidearm is for when I'm at the latrine, in my bedroll or dealing with a POW up close, during a search, etc. The 95 grain .380 hardball in a vital zone such as the head or heart was (and still is) lethal, and the gun/ammo weigh much less than the Colt .45. The Beretta is a rugged well built weapon, and the open slide design eliminates jams, a major concern in dirty, dusty, muddy battle zones. And, it is a small pistol and will easily tuck in my waistband or a pocket, no need for a holster on my belt. I want as much room as possible for extra Garand .30-06 clips and ammo!
I have carried a Colt 1991A1 .45 as a sidearm a few times when bowhunting deer or as a companion to my .22 rifle when hunting jackrabbits in deep snow. I have also used the same Colt 1991A1 and a Springfield 1911A1 as a CC gun. These are HEAVY guns! The Colt .45ACP is a great weapon and caliber... however, it seems to get heavier every mile it is carried...
So I would either trade US smokes for, or "liberate" a Beretta .380 and a few extra magazines/ammo, and not think twice, and then get back to cleaning my M1!!!!!!!!!
Now I'm stating the above as a "WW2 foot soldier", who often has to cover 10-20 miles a day and carry lots of gear. If I was in a Tank and didn't have to lug gear around; A Tommy gun in .45 w/lots of clips, and the Colt .45 1911A1.
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