2009 Best Handgun. - Page 3

WVfishguy · September 23, 2009, 02:02 PM

Walther PSP and Walther P99.

Or the Springfield XDm

Or Ruger's LCP, SR9, and their revolvers.

Not a bad year for guns.

YARDDOG(1) · September 23, 2009, 07:09 PM

Well fot the $$ You can't BEAT RUGER

Firepower! · September 25, 2009, 02:43 PM

I must admit that GP100 was my favorite revolver this year after Python.

Danton · September 30, 2009, 10:25 AM

The Sig P238 is a far superior weapon to the Ruger LCP. Unfortunately it's about 60% more expensive. If the two were comparably priced, very few subscribers would be touting the LCP. In fact, if the two company's products were comparably priced in general, Sig would certainly replace Ruger in the top three producers in this poll as Sig guns are much better than Ruger.

ronto · September 30, 2009, 04:19 PM

Ruger LCR gets my vote also.

mrray13 · October 1, 2009, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danton

The Sig P238 is a far superior weapon to the Ruger LCP. Unfortunately it's about 60% more expensive. If the two were comparably priced, very few subscribers would be touting the LCP. In fact, if the two company's products were comparably priced in general, Sig would certainly replace Ruger in the top three producers in this poll as Sig guns are much better than Ruger.

well, if this was about the top producers, then maybe you would have a point. but this is about the handgun of the year, ya know? a single product. typically a new release, not the company in general. something ala the LCR, which is what gets my vote.

not trying to be an ass, and Danton, you haven't been the only one guilty of this, but maybe people ought to read the initial post. Handgun of the Year

sorry. / end rant

stevieboy · October 1, 2009, 06:40 PM

My vote goes to the 27-3 I purchased back in May. It's the perfect handgun

Coltman 77 · October 3, 2009, 01:44 PM

The Walther PPS in 9mm. German quality, accurate, great ergonomics, dead nuts reliable.

About the same size as a PPK.

My wife carries one and it's a very impressive handgun -- 950 rds thru it without a failure of any kind so far.

By the way, this is my first post as I'm a new member.

I look forward to getting to know you all.

SquattingDog · October 3, 2009, 02:16 PM

I cannot say enough about my CZ75 P-06 it takes the .40s&w round so well.

Firepower! · October 5, 2009, 02:51 AM

People who are voting for Taurus, can they please explain their logic?

Firepower! · October 7, 2009, 07:58 AM

It is surprising to see that Glock in not among the top three this time since they have a following that just wont consider any other pistol.

stingerspray · October 8, 2009, 03:59 PM

You should have put kel-tec up there. Its the smallest, thinnest, lightest 9mm pistol and it runs for 300-400 bucks. Perfect for cc.

I voted for taurus since keltec aint up there. IMO Taurus offers the best bang for the buck. They have top of the line pistols that cost much less than glock or colt, or XD but the guns are just as good.

Firepower! · October 19, 2009, 10:10 AM

Seems like Ruger will win it for 2009.

ice monkey · October 19, 2009, 12:12 PM

Ruger - because the sig238 isn't an original idea.

Piper Cub · October 19, 2009, 04:34 PM

What does Ruger win?? You going to send them a trophy?
Need to call them ant tell them!! USA 928-778-6555

5whiskey · October 19, 2009, 04:48 PM

IMI never gets any love... the Jericho 941 shoulda/woulda/coulda been a big hit if marketed properly. Now we're reduced to calling them Baby Desert Eagles

. Yes, I have one and it's a fine shooting pistol if it is a remake of the CZ75 (CZs are awesome as well). Shoots way better than a glock.

Lashlarue · October 19, 2009, 05:37 PM

Taurus has been named handgun of the year twice in the last five years,Ruger and Walther had to recall all of their new offerings. S&W's quality has gone downhill since the bean counters took over management. http://www.chuckhawks.com/smith-wesson_dark.htm Read what Chuck Hawks thinks about them now.Sig's new multicaliber would have been a good choice but they have some problems with this new offering.Almost all the other choices really don't have anything new out.The PT709 Slim is selling like pancakes, my choice!

jersey_emt · October 23, 2009, 05:15 PM

I don't understand. The poll is named "2009 Best Handgun". The poll question is, "Which handgun (in your opinion) gets the 2009 handgun of the year award?". To me, this would mean "Which handgun released in 2009 is the overall best new handgun?". But the options are just manufacturers, some of which have not even released a new model handgun in 2009.

So do we vote for our favorite manufacturer, regardless of whether they released a new handgun model this year?

Firepower! · October 24, 2009, 04:04 AM

Quote:

What does Ruger win?? You going to send them a trophy?
Need to call them ant tell them!! USA 928-778-6555

Yea will send them a trophy. how about that?

**Tom Servo** · October 24, 2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

It's also one of several new guns from Ruger that put them firmly in the personal defense camp, including the LCP, SR9 and the new "sport utility rifle".

The SR-556 (along with the SR-22) won't be winning any beauty contests, but they're proof that Ruger has abandoned the curmudgeonly ways of its founders. The SR-556 brings a piston-driven AR to market at a reasonable price, which is something in and of itself.

As for the LCR...again, ugly as sin, but it's certainly a novel design. I've shot one, and it shoots as well as a well-worn S&W J-Frame, which is darned impressive. I've seen a couple with >1000 rounds through them, and they're holding up beautifully.

(Nice idea to ship all Single Six guns with .22 WMR conversion cylinders, too.)

Ruger's certainly going through a bit of a renaissance, and they've introduced some neat stuff, so my vote goes to them.

Other nods go to the S&W Night Guard series, and to Springfield's XD-M. Both are only incremental changes, but still quite welcome.

jen45acp · October 24, 2009, 09:38 PM

Even though I love my 45's . . . .I just bought a Kimber Ultra II CDP in 9mm and just love it !!!!!

Firepower! · November 9, 2009, 12:55 PM

since about 2 months left, Ruger seems like a winner to be. I am wondering who will be the runner up and the dead last loser?

azredhawk44 · November 9, 2009, 01:08 PM

I'm amazed...astounded... at the number of people who chime into this poll thread and crow about their 15 year old S&W wheelgun or Glock or other gun that WAS NOT INTRODUCED AS A NEW 2009 PRODUCT as best handgun or handgun manufacturer of the year (meaning 2009).

Folks, please nominate a manufacturer who released that particular model of gun IN 2009, and tell us why the gun or manufacturer is great for it.

Sheesh.

bikerbill · November 11, 2009, 01:23 PM

For everything from SD to range use, the new Springer XDm series has to be the winner ... my XDm-9 is light years ahead of my XD-40 (which I sold to buy the newer model) in feel, capacity and accuracy ... When you factor in 20 round capacity, it's a no-brainer ...

LarryFlew · November 11, 2009, 05:35 PM

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...d.php?t=361901

View Poll Results: Which handgun (in your opinion) gets the 2009 handgun of the year award?
Glock	173	23.70%
Ruger	127	17.40%
Springfield	68	9.32%
Colt	17	2.33%
HK	25	3.42%
CZ	37	5.07%
Smith & Wesson	65	8.90%
Walther	16	2.19%
Dan Wesson	31	4.25%
Kimber	16	2.19%
Khar	11	1.51%
Steyr	3	0.41%
Beretta	11	1.51%
Wilson Combat	8	1.10%
Ed Brown	10	1.37%
Les Baer	7	0.96%
Browning (FN)	9	1.23%
IMI	7	0.96%
Taurus	29	3.97%
Sig	60	8.22%
Voters: 730. You may not vote on this poll

September 23, 2009, 02:02 PM	#51
WVfishguy Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2007 Location: Huntington, WV Posts: 662	Walther PSP and Walther P99. Or the Springfield XDm Or Ruger's LCP, SR9, and their revolvers. Not a bad year for guns. __________________ WWSD (What Would Skeeter Do?)

September 23, 2009, 07:09 PM	#52
YARDDOG(1) Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: GATOR COUNTRY HA HA HA! Posts: 721	Well fot the $$ You can't BEAT RUGER __________________ There's a GATOR in the bushes & She's Callin my name >Molly Hatchett<

September 30, 2009, 04:19 PM	#55
ronto Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2007 Location: Smack Dab in the Middle of Nowhere. Posts: 505	Ruger LCR gets my vote also. __________________ "We will do this: we will hang together, we will keep our organization, our arms, our discipline, our hatred of oppression, until one universal shout goes up from an admiring age that this Missouri Cavalry Division preferred exile to submission, death to dishonor". General Joseph O. Shelby, CSA (1830-1897) The only Confederate General who refused to surrender himself or his 1,000+ "Iron Brigade".

October 3, 2009, 01:44 PM	#58
Coltman 77 Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,244	Walther PPS The Walther PPS in 9mm. German quality, accurate, great ergonomics, dead nuts reliable. About the same size as a PPK. My wife carries one and it's a very impressive handgun -- 950 rds thru it without a failure of any kind so far. By the way, this is my first post as I'm a new member. I look forward to getting to know you all. __________________ "A man can be destroyed but not defeated". Ernest Hemingway Protect our 2nd Amendment Rights -- Join the NRA

September 25, 2009, 02:43 PM	#53
Firepower! Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2008 Posts: 2,109	I must admit that GP100 was my favorite revolver this year after Python.

September 30, 2009, 10:25 AM	#54
Danton Junior Member Join Date: September 30, 2009 Posts: 2	The Sig P238 is a far superior weapon to the Ruger LCP. Unfortunately it's about 60% more expensive. If the two were comparably priced, very few subscribers would be touting the LCP. In fact, if the two company's products were comparably priced in general, Sig would certainly replace Ruger in the top three producers in this poll as Sig guns are much better than Ruger.

October 1, 2009, 06:40 PM	#57
stevieboy Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2008 Posts: 1,695	My vote goes to the 27-3 I purchased back in May. It's the perfect handgun

October 3, 2009, 02:16 PM	#59
SquattingDog Senior Member Join Date: September 4, 2006 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 239	I cannot say enough about my CZ75 P-06 it takes the .40s&w round so well. __________________ The perfect gun is the one you have when someone is firing their perfect gun in your direction Last edited by SquattingDog; October 3, 2009 at 02:22 PM.

October 5, 2009, 02:51 AM	#60
Firepower! Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2008 Posts: 2,109	People who are voting for Taurus, can they please explain their logic?

October 7, 2009, 07:58 AM	#61
Firepower! Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2008 Posts: 2,109	It is surprising to see that Glock in not among the top three this time since they have a following that just wont consider any other pistol.

October 8, 2009, 03:59 PM	#62
stingerspray Junior Member Join Date: October 7, 2009 Posts: 10	You should have put kel-tec up there. Its the smallest, thinnest, lightest 9mm pistol and it runs for 300-400 bucks. Perfect for cc. I voted for taurus since keltec aint up there. IMO Taurus offers the best bang for the buck. They have top of the line pistols that cost much less than glock or colt, or XD but the guns are just as good.

October 19, 2009, 10:10 AM	#63
Firepower! Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2008 Posts: 2,109	Seems like Ruger will win it for 2009.

October 19, 2009, 12:12 PM	#64
ice monkey Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 416	Ruger - because the sig238 isn't an original idea.

October 19, 2009, 04:34 PM	#65
Piper Cub Junior member Join Date: February 5, 2009 Location: TEXAS Posts: 491	What does Ruger win?? You going to send them a trophy? Need to call them ant tell them!! USA 928-778-6555

October 19, 2009, 04:48 PM	#66
5whiskey Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2005 Location: US Posts: 3,652	IMI never gets any love... the Jericho 941 shoulda/woulda/coulda been a big hit if marketed properly. Now we're reduced to calling them Baby Desert Eagles. Yes, I have one and it's a fine shooting pistol if it is a remake of the CZ75 (CZs are awesome as well). Shoots way better than a glock.

October 19, 2009, 05:37 PM	#67
Lashlarue Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2008 Posts: 533	Taurus has been named handgun of the year twice in the last five years,Ruger and Walther had to recall all of their new offerings. S&W's quality has gone downhill since the bean counters took over management. http://www.chuckhawks.com/smith-wesson_dark.htm Read what Chuck Hawks thinks about them now.Sig's new multicaliber would have been a good choice but they have some problems with this new offering.Almost all the other choices really don't have anything new out.The PT709 Slim is selling like pancakes, my choice! __________________ I've made a lot of money in my life, most was spent on booze, babes, guns, and poker,the rest I wasted!

October 23, 2009, 05:15 PM	#68
jersey_emt Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2009 Posts: 440	I don't understand. The poll is named "2009 Best Handgun". The poll question is, "Which handgun (in your opinion) gets the 2009 handgun of the year award?". To me, this would mean "Which handgun released in 2009 is the overall best new handgun?". But the options are just manufacturers, some of which have not even released a new model handgun in 2009. So do we vote for our favorite manufacturer, regardless of whether they released a new handgun model this year?

November 9, 2009, 12:55 PM	#72
Firepower! Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2008 Posts: 2,109	since about 2 months left, Ruger seems like a winner to be. I am wondering who will be the runner up and the dead last loser?

November 9, 2009, 01:08 PM	#73
azredhawk44 Junior member Join Date: September 28, 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 6,465	I'm amazed...astounded... at the number of people who chime into this poll thread and crow about their 15 year old S&W wheelgun or Glock or other gun that WAS NOT INTRODUCED AS A NEW 2009 PRODUCT as best handgun or handgun manufacturer of the year (meaning 2009). Folks, please nominate a manufacturer who released that particular model of gun IN 2009, and tell us why the gun or manufacturer is great for it. Sheesh.

November 11, 2009, 01:23 PM	#74
bikerbill Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2007 Location: Lago Vista TX Posts: 2,425	For everything from SD to range use, the new Springer XDm series has to be the winner ... my XDm-9 is light years ahead of my XD-40 (which I sold to buy the newer model) in feel, capacity and accuracy ... When you factor in 20 round capacity, it's a no-brainer ... __________________ "The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants." Albert Camus

November 11, 2009, 05:35 PM	#75
LarryFlew Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2009 Location: Minnesota CZ fan Posts: 902	http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...d.php?t=361901

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