Handguns... Our favorites - Page 2

Wishoot · October 1, 2014, 03:10 PM

Such a difficult question.

I'd say my 2 3/4" blued Security Six.

Of course, I'll change my mind tomorrow when I shoot my BHP.

s3779m · October 2, 2014, 02:17 AM

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For me I have a hard time choosing between my CZ 75b or my Sig P226.

For concealed carry I could not agree more. For just the love of shooting, my ruger blackhawk 357.

Pond, James Pond · October 2, 2014, 02:23 AM

This one is equally tricky. I recently had to shed one handgun to allow the purchase of an AR, so I had to examine the importance of each to me.

But, whilst I like all 3 of my remaining stock, I think my Ruger Redhawk in .44 is still top dog.

My SP-01 is a very comfortable, accurate and inspiring and my little Astra 680 snub still fits my palm beautifully, putting holes closely together at 10yds or less, but for feel in hand, sense of potency and versatility the big Ruger stands above the rest in my book.

skoro · October 2, 2014, 10:26 AM

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My question... What is your favorite handgun that you own and why. It can be subjective or practical... Any reason at all.

I'm an old guy and tend to prefer revolvers, but my favorite is the Colt 1911.

marine6680 · October 2, 2014, 03:58 PM

I have shot many 1911s and I love them, just never got around to owning one. That will end soon I hope, and most likely it will become the favorite.

pgdion · October 2, 2014, 04:15 PM

Hands down it's the Beretta 92FS. The gun I always wanted (OK, I'll admit it, Lethal Weapon started it

), the first hand gun I bought and by far, even after owning and shooting many more, by far still my favorite. Nothing else even comes close. I'll start posting the numerous reasons next.

8MM Mauser · October 2, 2014, 05:17 PM

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I work aviation... We are doing a digital glass cockpit upgrade to a customers plane. I am loading up the operating software. It takes 6 hours to do, but I only push a few buttons and then wait for it to finish.

I'm mostly a babysitter for this part, unless there is a problem, then I fix it and continue on. Sometime a software load goes bad and requires starting over, which takes up more time. Problems loading and incorrect procedures can be complicated and cause issues, so it's only me or the lead tech that do the software.

Sounds like a cool gig you've got there. I work in Logistics which is very fast paced; sometimes I have to wait 5-10 minutes for a report to run and I always plan bathroom breaks around it.

I hope your installation went well.

RickB · October 2, 2014, 05:32 PM

A Colt M1991A1 that I bought used, stripped-down and rebuilt to suit my personal needs.
I'd been shooting USPSA and IDPA competition with the same gun for a number of years, and decided I ought to have a gun suited to each sport.
The "IDPA gun" was supposed to be a dual-purpose piece, also suitable for carry or other defensive use, so it doesn't have many "game" modifications.
I chose all the components, fitted everything that could be reasonably fitted with files rather than a mill, then had it professionally refinished.
I've shot literally hundreds of matches with it, from USPSA nationals, to local club matches.

stmichps · October 2, 2014, 08:10 PM

Need I say more...

skizzums · October 2, 2014, 10:23 PM

that's an easy one
would have to be my Pardini GT-9 Titanium

YEAH RIGHT!!!

honestly though, it's hard not to say that my tristar T100 isn't my favorite handgun ever, to shoot anyways, not to carry or brag about

AustinTX · October 2, 2014, 11:35 PM

Ahhhh! Such a difficult question. I will avoid this difficulty by cheating and naming more than one gun.

My favorite semi-autos are the different Beretta 92 models and (Swiss) SIG P210 models. The steel-frame, SAO, frame-safety Berettas (Billennium and Steel I) are my favorite 92s to shoot. From the P210s, the P210-6 Heavy Frame is my favorite aesthetically, and the P210-5 (either frame) is my favorite to shoot.

I love all of the revolvers in my small wheelgun collection, but my Pythons are my favorites both to look at and to shoot.

BIG P · October 3, 2014, 12:09 AM

No favorite for Me.Between my highpower,S&W 28,PYTHON,SRH.454,& A half a dozen glocks I'M in gun nut Heaven.

highpower3006 · October 3, 2014, 12:56 AM

I am currently sitting at 27 handguns. They are all guns that I have lusted after over the years so picking just one is pretty difficult. If my arm was twisted real hard though, I would have to say it would be a tossup between my '59 S&W M29, my early Python, or a Hipower I have had for a long time.

volkstrm · October 3, 2014, 03:13 AM

Hey Stmichps,

Nice CZ'S there. I hear you on the CZ'S I am a CZ guy also

Dirty_Harry · October 3, 2014, 03:08 PM

I am associtated my favorite handgun that I own the same as the last one I would part with. (aka if I could only have one) The most fun range toy I have I think is my FNS-9.

My favorite handgun (it changes from time to time, but I think I am settled) would have to be my HK P2000 V3 in 9mm. It is my main carry sidearm and I shoot better with it than my P30. I really think that it is the perfect handgun all around. The size is just big enough, but very easy to conceal. It carries enough firepower (in my eyes) of 9mm (13+1). Low recoil, and follow up shotes are a breeze. You could break this thing if you tried. Did I mention accurate? I won a friendly competition in a handgun class last week. I went up against many other handguns including a vp9 and G17 with an RMR and aftermarket barrel. My little P2000 put a round on the 8x11 plate at 50 yards.....Double action.

I am sure a USP compact would be almost the same as well as they are close to the same size.

DA/SA Fan · October 3, 2014, 10:29 PM

Kinda like choosing a favorite child. Well I expect it to change many times but right now it's my Tristar T-120. Just got some new grips and it feels dreamy!

skizzums · October 3, 2014, 11:06 PM

+10million

I can't believe that everyone doesn't own a Tri-Star yet. masterpiece of a gun, comes in all sizes except sub-compact, the most reliable pistol I have ever owned. and a top of the line trigger to boot.

25yards, standing, rapid

Siggy-06 · October 4, 2014, 09:05 AM

That would be my C series Browning High Power 9mm from Belgium. For polymer it's my gen 3 Glock 23.

smokehouse4444 · October 4, 2014, 10:31 AM

Man...tough, tough, tough. My old Md 29 8 3/8" 44 Mag I really love. Several Sigs, the little Colt Mustang, the Ruger .22 Mark III. If I HAD to narrow it down to just one fave, I think it would have to be my old West German SIG P220.

Absolute buttery trigger, I really like the decocker DA/SA, very accurate, fits the hand like a glove. Way back in the early 90's, my buddy went for the flash and bought a .44 Desert Eagle. I went for the SIG P220 .45ACP. My poor-ass self at the time really had to scrimp and save for quite awhile to get it, but it will always be with me.

jaytothekizzay · October 4, 2014, 10:30 PM

Has to be my Sig MK25. Just a sweet shooter, plus looks, fit n finish are killer too

Microgunner · October 5, 2014, 12:23 AM

No where near the prettiest or priceyest handgun I own but the one that seems to fall to hand the easiest while being conference inspiring is my S&W M&P9 Pro Series CORE with Trijicon RMR.
It's just plain easy to use.

volkstrm · October 5, 2014, 01:46 AM

Same here Marine6680. I carry my sig226(40s&w/357sig) or one of my CZ's. Like the CZ,75BD or 75,compact(both9mm). Sometimes the P-01 or my big CZ,97B(45acp). I really like the sig but I got to say I just love my CZ's. I am thinking of adding a 40S&W caliber CZ but don't know what one to go with. Should I go with the P-06 or the full size CZ,75B in 40S&W? One thing I like about the CZ,75BD in 9mm is with 2 ex mag's I can carry 49 round's & with the 75,compact/or P-01 43 round's. With the Sig,226 in 40S&W/357sig it's 37 round's. I like the better firepower of the 9mm. More ammo is better IMO. And as good as I can shoot the Sig's heaver caliber(40/357) I can always shoot the 9mm better +plus I have more ammo.

TheFineLine · October 5, 2014, 11:11 AM

It IS a tough question and the answer is subject to change regularly. Lately, Dan Wesson Valor 1911. It is exceedingly accurate and reliable. The smooth action, crisp trigger, fronststrap checkering, and slide devoid of company advertisement, makes it one of the best looking and handling handguns I've owned.

diggler1833 · October 6, 2014, 10:45 AM

I can't have a favorite, they are like Lays potato chips, I can't have just one.

UncleEd · October 7, 2014, 04:25 PM

If angels carried handguns, they would
be the Browning Hi Power.

I see a number of responders have also been
touched by the heavenly.

October 2, 2014, 02:23 AM	#28
Pond, James Pond Senior Member Join Date: July 12, 2011 Location: Top of the Baltic stack Posts: 6,079	This one is equally tricky. I recently had to shed one handgun to allow the purchase of an AR, so I had to examine the importance of each to me. But, whilst I like all 3 of my remaining stock, I think my Ruger Redhawk in .44 is still top dog. My SP-01 is a very comfortable, accurate and inspiring and my little Astra 680 snub still fits my palm beautifully, putting holes closely together at 10yds or less, but for feel in hand, sense of potency and versatility the big Ruger stands above the rest in my book. __________________ When the right to effective self-defence is denied, that right to self-defence which remains is essentially symbolic. Freedom: Please enjoy responsibly.

October 2, 2014, 04:15 PM	#31
pgdion Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2010 Location: MPLS, MN Posts: 1,214	Hands down it's the Beretta 92FS. The gun I always wanted (OK, I'll admit it, Lethal Weapon started it ), the first hand gun I bought and by far, even after owning and shooting many more, by far still my favorite. Nothing else even comes close. I'll start posting the numerous reasons next. __________________ 597 VTR, because there's so many cans and so little time!

October 2, 2014, 10:23 PM	#35
skizzums Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2013 Location: Douglasville, Ga Posts: 4,615	that's an easy one would have to be my Pardini GT-9 Titanium YEAH RIGHT!!! honestly though, it's hard not to say that my tristar T100 isn't my favorite handgun ever, to shoot anyways, not to carry or brag about __________________ My head is bloody, but unbowed

October 2, 2014, 11:35 PM	#36
AustinTX Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2010 Posts: 2,145	Ahhhh! Such a difficult question. I will avoid this difficulty by cheating and naming more than one gun. My favorite semi-autos are the different Beretta 92 models and (Swiss) SIG P210 models. The steel-frame, SAO, frame-safety Berettas (Billennium and Steel I) are my favorite 92s to shoot. From the P210s, the P210-6 Heavy Frame is my favorite aesthetically, and the P210-5 (either frame) is my favorite to shoot. I love all of the revolvers in my small wheelgun collection, but my Pythons are my favorites both to look at and to shoot. Last edited by AustinTX; October 3, 2014 at 01:02 AM.

October 3, 2014, 03:08 PM	#40
Dirty_Harry Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2006 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,484	I am associtated my favorite handgun that I own the same as the last one I would part with. (aka if I could only have one) The most fun range toy I have I think is my FNS-9. My favorite handgun (it changes from time to time, but I think I am settled) would have to be my HK P2000 V3 in 9mm. It is my main carry sidearm and I shoot better with it than my P30. I really think that it is the perfect handgun all around. The size is just big enough, but very easy to conceal. It carries enough firepower (in my eyes) of 9mm (13+1). Low recoil, and follow up shotes are a breeze. You could break this thing if you tried. Did I mention accurate? I won a friendly competition in a handgun class last week. I went up against many other handguns including a vp9 and G17 with an RMR and aftermarket barrel. My little P2000 put a round on the 8x11 plate at 50 yards.....Double action. I am sure a USP compact would be almost the same as well as they are close to the same size. __________________ "The only purpose for a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you never should have laid down." "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I expect the same from them." -John Wayne

October 1, 2014, 03:10 PM	#26
Wishoot Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,093	Such a difficult question. I'd say my 2 3/4" blued Security Six. Of course, I'll change my mind tomorrow when I shoot my BHP.

October 2, 2014, 03:58 PM	#30
marine6680 Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2012 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 4,594	I have shot many 1911s and I love them, just never got around to owning one. That will end soon I hope, and most likely it will become the favorite.

October 2, 2014, 05:32 PM	#33
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,518	A Colt M1991A1 that I bought used, stripped-down and rebuilt to suit my personal needs. I'd been shooting USPSA and IDPA competition with the same gun for a number of years, and decided I ought to have a gun suited to each sport. The "IDPA gun" was supposed to be a dual-purpose piece, also suitable for carry or other defensive use, so it doesn't have many "game" modifications. I chose all the components, fitted everything that could be reasonably fitted with files rather than a mill, then had it professionally refinished. I've shot literally hundreds of matches with it, from USPSA nationals, to local club matches.

October 2, 2014, 08:10 PM	#34
stmichps Member Join Date: December 23, 2007 Location: USA/Michigan/Battle Creek Posts: 52	Need I say more...

October 3, 2014, 12:09 AM	#37
BIG P Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2010 Location: North Georgia Posts: 1,679	No favorite for Me.Between my highpower,S&W 28,PYTHON,SRH.454,& A half a dozen glocks I'M in gun nut Heaven.

October 3, 2014, 12:56 AM	#38
highpower3006 Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2011 Location: Savannah TN Posts: 1,220	I am currently sitting at 27 handguns. They are all guns that I have lusted after over the years so picking just one is pretty difficult. If my arm was twisted real hard though, I would have to say it would be a tossup between my '59 S&W M29, my early Python, or a Hipower I have had for a long time.

October 3, 2014, 03:13 AM	#39
volkstrm Senior Member Join Date: November 10, 2007 Posts: 222	Hey Stmichps, Nice CZ'S there. I hear you on the CZ'S I am a CZ guy also

October 3, 2014, 10:29 PM	#41
DA/SA Fan Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 661	Kinda like choosing a favorite child. Well I expect it to change many times but right now it's my Tristar T-120. Just got some new grips and it feels dreamy! __________________ "Badges? We don't need no stinkin' badges!" CASTLE DOCTRINE STRONGLY ENFORCED "Happiness is a warm gun"

October 3, 2014, 11:06 PM	#42
skizzums Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2013 Location: Douglasville, Ga Posts: 4,615	+10million I can't believe that everyone doesn't own a Tri-Star yet. masterpiece of a gun, comes in all sizes except sub-compact, the most reliable pistol I have ever owned. and a top of the line trigger to boot. 25yards, standing, rapid __________________ My head is bloody, but unbowed

October 4, 2014, 09:05 AM	#43
Siggy-06 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 1,148	That would be my C series Browning High Power 9mm from Belgium. For polymer it's my gen 3 Glock 23.

October 4, 2014, 10:31 AM	#44
smokehouse4444 Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 233	Man...tough, tough, tough. My old Md 29 8 3/8" 44 Mag I really love. Several Sigs, the little Colt Mustang, the Ruger .22 Mark III. If I HAD to narrow it down to just one fave, I think it would have to be my old West German SIG P220. Absolute buttery trigger, I really like the decocker DA/SA, very accurate, fits the hand like a glove. Way back in the early 90's, my buddy went for the flash and bought a .44 Desert Eagle. I went for the SIG P220 .45ACP. My poor-ass self at the time really had to scrimp and save for quite awhile to get it, but it will always be with me.

October 4, 2014, 10:30 PM	#45
jaytothekizzay Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2008 Location: st. louis Posts: 450	Has to be my Sig MK25. Just a sweet shooter, plus looks, fit n finish are killer too

October 5, 2014, 12:23 AM	#46
Microgunner Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 3,324	No where near the prettiest or priceyest handgun I own but the one that seems to fall to hand the easiest while being conference inspiring is my S&W M&P9 Pro Series CORE with Trijicon RMR. It's just plain easy to use. __________________ *Proud NRA Benefactor Member*

October 5, 2014, 01:46 AM	#47
volkstrm Senior Member Join Date: November 10, 2007 Posts: 222	Same here Marine6680. I carry my sig226(40s&w/357sig) or one of my CZ's. Like the CZ,75BD or 75,compact(both9mm). Sometimes the P-01 or my big CZ,97B(45acp). I really like the sig but I got to say I just love my CZ's. I am thinking of adding a 40S&W caliber CZ but don't know what one to go with. Should I go with the P-06 or the full size CZ,75B in 40S&W? One thing I like about the CZ,75BD in 9mm is with 2 ex mag's I can carry 49 round's & with the 75,compact/or P-01 43 round's. With the Sig,226 in 40S&W/357sig it's 37 round's. I like the better firepower of the 9mm. More ammo is better IMO. And as good as I can shoot the Sig's heaver caliber(40/357) I can always shoot the 9mm better +plus I have more ammo.

October 5, 2014, 11:11 AM	#48
TheFineLine Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2012 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 210	It IS a tough question and the answer is subject to change regularly. Lately, Dan Wesson Valor 1911. It is exceedingly accurate and reliable. The smooth action, crisp trigger, fronststrap checkering, and slide devoid of company advertisement, makes it one of the best looking and handling handguns I've owned.

October 6, 2014, 10:45 AM	#49
diggler1833 Member Join Date: October 6, 2014 Location: NC Posts: 56	I can't have a favorite, they are like Lays potato chips, I can't have just one.

October 7, 2014, 04:25 PM	#50
UncleEd Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2013 Location: N. Georgia Posts: 1,150	If angels carried handguns, they would be the Browning Hi Power. I see a number of responders have also been touched by the heavenly. Last edited by UncleEd; October 7, 2014 at 10:33 PM.