Fighting Handguns

[richardoldfield]

I have been thinking of what my choices would be for a fighting handgun by caliber. Remember, these are my choices are based the weapon feels in my hand and how well I shoot it. You need to also remember that I have large hands and what works for me may not for you. Let me know what your choices are.

45 Auto Pistol
Springfield 1911 (Loaded)
Glock 21
Bersa Thunder 45
Ballester-Molina

45 Auto Revolvers
S&W Mountain Gun
S&W Model 1917
S&W Model 325

44 Special
4” S&W Hand Ejector
S&W Model 296

40 S&W
Browning High-Power
Glock 23
Glock 27
S&W CS40

10mm
Glock 20
Glock 29
Dan Wesson Pointman Commander? *
* I have not taken procession of mine or fired it

357 Magnum Revolvers
3” S&W Model 13
4” S&W Model 66
3” S&W Model 60-10

9mm Pistol
Browning High-Power
Browning BDM
CZ 75 Compact or PCR

9mm Revolver
3” S&W Model 547

38 Special Revolvers
4” S&W Model 10
4” S&W Model 15
2” S&W Model 37

.380 or 9x19mm Makarov
Sig P230
Bersa Thunder .380
Pistolet Makarov

These are my choices, what are yours?

Regards,

Richard

 

[manboy]

glock19 9mm.

 

[Steve David]

Sig 228 9mm

 

[riker]

Sig 228 9mm

go figure, you choose that pussy P228
Just kidding.
Kimber in 10mm
Sig P220, 45
HP, 9mm
sig 230 380

 

[foxbat]

Glock19 (9MM)
Sig226 or S&W M&P (40S&W)
Glock 21 (45ACP)
With any one ( or more!) tucked in your belt/IWB/ Drop leg rig...Good to go!

 

[GUNN]

Sig226

 

[IntelGDR691]

The one i currently use for this kind of job is a Walther P99QA. 16 rounds. It does the job well.

 

[PeterPan]

Double stack tuned 1911 clon with 14 rounds in .45ACP and 5" bbl.

 

[NAA]

Glock 22 or 27 in .40 S&W...

 

[Kampfhamster]

P228, 9mm. The only handgun I currently own anyway.

 

[Halger280HVMag]

For myself, I would choose the 1911A1 .45ACP.

I learned to shoot this combo more than 50 years ago, I have confidence in it, and it is what feels best and most comforting in my hand.

Cheers

 

[Gunslinger]

For myself, I would choose the 1911A1 .45ACP.

It's the only real choice! It has the history and current following to prove it beyond doubt. The remainder are mere curiosities for the amusement of lesser mortals.

"And that's all I have to say about that!"

 

[Maple Leaf Pilgrim]

It's the only real choice! It has the history and current following to prove it beyond doubt. The remainder are mere curiosities for the amusement of lesser mortals.

"And that's all I have to say about that!"

I think it more comes down to what you shoot best with, not what you think everybody else should shoot.

I prefer the M1911 platform because I shoot best with it. I did better with a M1911 frame after a box of ammo than I did with a Browning after a year.

 

[Gunslinger]

I did better with a M1911 frame after a box of ammo than I did with a Browning after a year

I rest my case! Anyone wanting a fighting gun needs a 1911. Accept nothing less.

 

[rattle]

G21

 

[spooksar]

Autos Para ltc 45 or STI 40S&W
Revolers 5 inch 41 or 44 mag with good handloads

 

[PeterPan]

I tried diff pistols and none was so fit in my hand like 1911 from Springfield, Colts to STI.
I love the safety and the trigger and the gun is very well balanced.
.45ACP with good bullet will stop a lot, IMO better then 9mm.

 

[Nine]

CZ SP-01 Tactical (decocker only). Best handgun for me, so far. Feels great in the hand, and I can actually shoot it well! (Bonus!)

It's beefy all steel construction could also knock out a cow.

Also, it has "Tactical" etched on the slide. Hello? Deadly!

 

[bluesclues]

SA XD40 "tacticool"

 

[Strangeday]

Glock 20..............10mm BABY!