Your Top 10 Favorite Handguns
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Walther PP
FN Browning 1910
Hi Standard HD Military
Colt Woodsman Match Target
S&W Model 17
HK P7M8
Sig 210
Kahr K9
inSight-NEO
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Im lazy and frankly, dont believe I have even fired 10 guns of various makes/models; at least enough to call them favorites. Therefore, I will list my top 3 for now:
Sig Sauer P220
Springfield Armory XD-45 ACP Service
S&W 686 (4" barrel)
I tend to buy what I shoot the most, hence...45 ACP.
Sig Sauer P220
Springfield Armory XD-45 ACP Service
S&W 686 (4" barrel)
I tend to buy what I shoot the most, hence...45 ACP.
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IZinterrogator
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Hmmm, that's a tough one... but I'll try.
1. Nighthawk Custom Vickers Tactical Recon. All I can say is if you haven't tried one, you're missing out.
2. Colt Gunsite CCO. Just about the perfect carry gun.
3. Beretta M9. Yes, it's bulky, it has too large of a grip, and it is tough to keep clean. But it was my first gun and I can shoot it as well as anything, so back off.
4. Colt Gunsite Government Model. The thin grips make it feel so nice and I can embarrass Kimber owners with it all day.
5. Sig P226 9mm. The perfect full-size 9mm duty pistol.
6. Glock 21SF. If you haven't tried the SF Glocks, you should. Made a believer out of me.
7. Sig P228. The perfect compact 9mm duty pistol.
8. Colt Python. The Rolls Royce of revolvers, especially the blued 6 inch model.
9. Colt 1911 chambered in 9x23mm Winchester Magnum. .357 Magnum power in a 1911, with more power at 50 yards than a standard .40S&W has at the muzzle.
10. Colt Series 70 Reproduction. The classic remade. A very accurate and reliable classic.
I want to see Marko, Tamara, and Ala Dan come back and verify their lists.
1. Nighthawk Custom Vickers Tactical Recon. All I can say is if you haven't tried one, you're missing out.
2. Colt Gunsite CCO. Just about the perfect carry gun.
3. Beretta M9. Yes, it's bulky, it has too large of a grip, and it is tough to keep clean. But it was my first gun and I can shoot it as well as anything, so back off.
4. Colt Gunsite Government Model. The thin grips make it feel so nice and I can embarrass Kimber owners with it all day.
5. Sig P226 9mm. The perfect full-size 9mm duty pistol.
6. Glock 21SF. If you haven't tried the SF Glocks, you should. Made a believer out of me.
7. Sig P228. The perfect compact 9mm duty pistol.
8. Colt Python. The Rolls Royce of revolvers, especially the blued 6 inch model.
9. Colt 1911 chambered in 9x23mm Winchester Magnum. .357 Magnum power in a 1911, with more power at 50 yards than a standard .40S&W has at the muzzle.
10. Colt Series 70 Reproduction. The classic remade. A very accurate and reliable classic.
I want to see Marko, Tamara, and Ala Dan come back and verify their lists.
My top ten
#1 Sig P-229 .40 S+W. If I had to pick one gun to depend on, use in a situation where my life depended on it, this is the one.
#2 H+K P7M8. I wish I owned one. If asked the same question as above, this would be my second choice.
#3 Browning Hi-Power 9x19 or .40 S+W. Mr. Browning and dozens of armies have something that works. Is there a better pointing semi-auto?
#4 1911. Mr. Browning got it right, nothing more needs to be said.
#5 Hi Standard .22. I don't have a Browning or S+W .22, this is one accurate pistol, the most accurate I have shot.
#6 S+W Model 29. Three words: MAKE MY DAY!
#7 S+W Model 686 .357 mag. Accurate, my favorite revolver I have owned.
#8 Sig P-239, any caliber. If I can't have a P7 as a concealed handgun, this would be it.
#9 Sig P-220 .45 ACP. It's a Sig, it's a .45.
#10 Walther PPK, any caliber. Good enough for Bond, good enough for me. Also, the .380 I owned was always a blast too shoot.
#1 Sig P-229 .40 S+W. If I had to pick one gun to depend on, use in a situation where my life depended on it, this is the one.
#2 H+K P7M8. I wish I owned one. If asked the same question as above, this would be my second choice.
#3 Browning Hi-Power 9x19 or .40 S+W. Mr. Browning and dozens of armies have something that works. Is there a better pointing semi-auto?
#4 1911. Mr. Browning got it right, nothing more needs to be said.
#5 Hi Standard .22. I don't have a Browning or S+W .22, this is one accurate pistol, the most accurate I have shot.
#6 S+W Model 29. Three words: MAKE MY DAY!
#7 S+W Model 686 .357 mag. Accurate, my favorite revolver I have owned.
#8 Sig P-239, any caliber. If I can't have a P7 as a concealed handgun, this would be it.
#9 Sig P-220 .45 ACP. It's a Sig, it's a .45.
#10 Walther PPK, any caliber. Good enough for Bond, good enough for me. Also, the .380 I owned was always a blast too shoot.
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Angus Hobdell CZ75 SP-01 Custom
Smoothest gun I own.
SIG GSR Revolution
Best 1911 I've ever fired.
SIG P225/P6
Best fit for my hand ever.
SIG P226
My first SIG, very accurate.
H&K P7 civie
Unique and fun to shoot.
SIG P339/40
Gets 80% carry time.
SIG P245 (Tripp)
My .45 Carry
SIG P232
Most concealable I have.
Colt 1966 1911 National Match
Before they put Gold Cup on the slide.
SIG P228
Old school P229
Smoothest gun I own.
SIG GSR Revolution
Best 1911 I've ever fired.
SIG P225/P6
Best fit for my hand ever.
SIG P226
My first SIG, very accurate.
H&K P7 civie
Unique and fun to shoot.
SIG P339/40
Gets 80% carry time.
SIG P245 (Tripp)
My .45 Carry
SIG P232
Most concealable I have.
Colt 1966 1911 National Match
Before they put Gold Cup on the slide.
SIG P228
Old school P229
m&p45acp10+1
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My faves so far.
1 Custom 1911 Colt 45 ACP (ramped and ported barrel, match grade revolver sights, match grade trigger, engraved with intricate scroll work, black walnut grips with inlays of ivory, turquoise, black onyx, and purple coral) My grampa did all of the work on it for me when I was a young'un. It eats anything and everything that will go into the mag. It is a tack driver at 25 yards. I carried it for a couple of years, then went to a compact.
2 Colt Python .357 mag. Have 2 one 4 inch one 10 inch. 4 in was the first larger bore I fired.
3 Colt Anaconda 44 mag 6 inch barrel. It does not go bang it goes Kaboooooom, and what ever it hits goes down. It has dropped a lot of hogs.
4 S&W 500 magnum I do not own one, (will someday) I used a friends to drop a hog at 100 yards, dropped it on the spot.
5 Ruger MKII .22lr very acurate, cheap to shoot, easy to care for. Great for a long day at the range without having to spend much on ammo.
6 S&W M&P 45 full sized 4.5 inch barrel. It is on my hip when I am not at work, it rest within 2 feet of me when I sleep. Shoots great, reliable, easy to maintain.
7 Bersa Thunder 45 UC my other cary gun heavy all metal, concealable size, DA/SA, suprisingly acurate, very reliable, never jammed ever countless 100 rond boxes of ammo through it. Ate hollow points with out choking, even when mixed with ball rounds.
8 S&W TCP 9mm DA/SA I bought it becuse I did not have a 9. 15 round sngle stack, very acurate, simple, has never had a problem. I bought it because it was less than 250 dollars and was surprised at its performance. (not pretty, but flawless in performance)
9 Ruger LCP Finaly fired on at the range it was a good little gun. Small enough it could almos be hidden i a cgarette pack. The little mighty mouse surprised me, in acuracy and feel.
10 H&K Mk 23 SOCOM I have a thing for 45 ACP and would love to own one. If I do I will go through the trouble of Tax Stamp, paper work, and time to get a supressor for it. Every one needs at least one cool factor gun.
1 Custom 1911 Colt 45 ACP (ramped and ported barrel, match grade revolver sights, match grade trigger, engraved with intricate scroll work, black walnut grips with inlays of ivory, turquoise, black onyx, and purple coral) My grampa did all of the work on it for me when I was a young'un. It eats anything and everything that will go into the mag. It is a tack driver at 25 yards. I carried it for a couple of years, then went to a compact.
2 Colt Python .357 mag. Have 2 one 4 inch one 10 inch. 4 in was the first larger bore I fired.
3 Colt Anaconda 44 mag 6 inch barrel. It does not go bang it goes Kaboooooom, and what ever it hits goes down. It has dropped a lot of hogs.
4 S&W 500 magnum I do not own one, (will someday) I used a friends to drop a hog at 100 yards, dropped it on the spot.
5 Ruger MKII .22lr very acurate, cheap to shoot, easy to care for. Great for a long day at the range without having to spend much on ammo.
6 S&W M&P 45 full sized 4.5 inch barrel. It is on my hip when I am not at work, it rest within 2 feet of me when I sleep. Shoots great, reliable, easy to maintain.
7 Bersa Thunder 45 UC my other cary gun heavy all metal, concealable size, DA/SA, suprisingly acurate, very reliable, never jammed ever countless 100 rond boxes of ammo through it. Ate hollow points with out choking, even when mixed with ball rounds.
8 S&W TCP 9mm DA/SA I bought it becuse I did not have a 9. 15 round sngle stack, very acurate, simple, has never had a problem. I bought it because it was less than 250 dollars and was surprised at its performance. (not pretty, but flawless in performance)
9 Ruger LCP Finaly fired on at the range it was a good little gun. Small enough it could almos be hidden i a cgarette pack. The little mighty mouse surprised me, in acuracy and feel.
10 H&K Mk 23 SOCOM I have a thing for 45 ACP and would love to own one. If I do I will go through the trouble of Tax Stamp, paper work, and time to get a supressor for it. Every one needs at least one cool factor gun.
Well I suppose in order, though the order can change a bit now and then:
1.)Colt Commander (alloy) in .38 Super for carry, in steel .45 acp.
2.)Colt GM for carry and range work 45 acp or 38 Super.
3.)Browning High-Power 9mm.
4.)S&W M624 in .44 Spl.
5.)S&W M629 44Spl. and 44 Mag.
6.)S&W M19 2 1/2" and 4" barrel and the M66.
7.) S&W M640 .38 Spl.
8.) S&W M&P (pre M10) snubby.
9.) Colt SAA .44 spl. or 45 Colt most any barrel length.
10.) S&W M41 and the 17 in .22 LR
1.)Colt Commander (alloy) in .38 Super for carry, in steel .45 acp.
2.)Colt GM for carry and range work 45 acp or 38 Super.
3.)Browning High-Power 9mm.
4.)S&W M624 in .44 Spl.
5.)S&W M629 44Spl. and 44 Mag.
6.)S&W M19 2 1/2" and 4" barrel and the M66.
7.) S&W M640 .38 Spl.
8.) S&W M&P (pre M10) snubby.
9.) Colt SAA .44 spl. or 45 Colt most any barrel length.
10.) S&W M41 and the 17 in .22 LR
Carryabigstick
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1. Sig 226-9mm
2. Sig p6- 9mm
3. Beretta 92fs
4. Ruger GP100
5. Sig P220
6. CZ 75b
7. Beretta Cheetah
8. FNP40
2. Sig p6- 9mm
3. Beretta 92fs
4. Ruger GP100
5. Sig P220
6. CZ 75b
7. Beretta Cheetah
8. FNP40
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L b 1911
s&w mod.19
s&w j m 625
colt python
colt single action
cz 75
walther p22
springfield xd45
s&w mod.15
browning hi-power
and many more to come!
s&w mod.19
s&w j m 625
colt python
colt single action
cz 75
walther p22
springfield xd45
s&w mod.15
browning hi-power
and many more to come!
My personal favorites
Primary: Colt 1911 Government XSE Stainless. Easy to take care of, shoots the venerable 45 acp, and awesome trigger.
1. Colt 1911 Government XSE Stainless
2. Smith and Wesson 686 Plus Stainless
3. Desert Eagle 357 Magnum
4. Glock 35
5. HK USP 45
6. HK Mark 23
7. Beretta M9 Stainless
8~10 to be announced.
I would like to own all of the above guns...
so far..2 of 7 attained.
Primary: Colt 1911 Government XSE Stainless. Easy to take care of, shoots the venerable 45 acp, and awesome trigger.
1. Colt 1911 Government XSE Stainless
2. Smith and Wesson 686 Plus Stainless
3. Desert Eagle 357 Magnum
4. Glock 35
5. HK USP 45
6. HK Mark 23
7. Beretta M9 Stainless
8~10 to be announced.
I would like to own all of the above guns...
so far..2 of 7 attained.
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1. Colt Delta Elite (primary carry) Has a great trigger and [for me] optimum power in a great package I can bet my life on.
2. 1911 45 acp love the trigger action
3. S&W mod 19 6" my first handgun
4. S&W mod 29 or mod 57 toss-up
5. .454 Casul precise tolerances and mega-power.
6. S&W mod 34 kit gun
7. Bren Ten (I don't shoot it. It is a collector's item.)
8. Star PD
9. EAA Witness Elite Match too many sharp edges
10. Luger prone to malfunction but I still like it
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2. 1911 45 acp love the trigger action
3. S&W mod 19 6" my first handgun
4. S&W mod 29 or mod 57 toss-up
5. .454 Casul precise tolerances and mega-power.
6. S&W mod 34 kit gun
7. Bren Ten (I don't shoot it. It is a collector's item.)
8. Star PD
9. EAA Witness Elite Match too many sharp edges
10. Luger prone to malfunction but I still like it
georgexu revived this thread . . . he must be a medic or something!
In no order, as I just can't pick a favorite...
#1; Interarms/Walther PPK/S .380, #2; S@W 39-2, 9MM, #3; Taurus 66 .357 6", #4; Ruger Single Six .22LR/.22Mag combo, #5; T/C Contender .45/.410, #6; Colt 1991A1 .45, #7; Beretta 84FS .380 w/13 shot clips, #8; Colt Det. (Old style) .38 snub, #9; Charter Arms Undercover .38 snub, #10; Ruger Super BH, .44 Mag. 7.5bbl.
Carry guns are either the Walther PPK/S, the Beretta 84FS (both .380 ACP), or the Charter Arms Undercover .38 snub.
If I had to pick "just one", I might have to ditch all of the above and say my Uberti copy of the 1847 Colt Walker Dragoon .44 Black Powder revolver. The above guns are all OK, but I am a firm believer that this "smokeless powder" and store made cartridges are just a passing fad...
#1; Interarms/Walther PPK/S .380, #2; S@W 39-2, 9MM, #3; Taurus 66 .357 6", #4; Ruger Single Six .22LR/.22Mag combo, #5; T/C Contender .45/.410, #6; Colt 1991A1 .45, #7; Beretta 84FS .380 w/13 shot clips, #8; Colt Det. (Old style) .38 snub, #9; Charter Arms Undercover .38 snub, #10; Ruger Super BH, .44 Mag. 7.5bbl.
Carry guns are either the Walther PPK/S, the Beretta 84FS (both .380 ACP), or the Charter Arms Undercover .38 snub.
If I had to pick "just one", I might have to ditch all of the above and say my Uberti copy of the 1847 Colt Walker Dragoon .44 Black Powder revolver. The above guns are all OK, but I am a firm believer that this "smokeless powder" and store made cartridges are just a passing fad...
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