Veteran's preferred pistol - Page 2

finloq · November 18, 2014, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by lefteye

Of course I like the 1911 and have/had a few. But, I wore civilian clothing in and around Saigon most of the time and carried my issued Colt Detective Special .38 in a belt holster "concealed" (sort of) by my untucked shirt. I carried my issued 1911 in a belt holster when on assignment in uniform, particularly in and near the RSSZ SE of Saigon and on trips to and from Tay Ninh.

I bet that there are some interesting stories there.

USMC 77-81 · November 18, 2014, 09:36 AM

1911A1 is my EDC and I have neither the intention nor desire to change. 1st Marine division, 3rd Marines, Horno, 53 area.

Ozzieman · November 19, 2014, 06:47 PM

USN 1973 to 1980. The closest thing to a carrying a weapon was the Bullpup missile out on the wing of a P3-C.
Today any N frame S&W so long is it has holes that fit 44 special.

lefteye · November 19, 2014, 11:52 PM

Oops - I forgot to mention my preferred pistols in my previous post. For open (or barely concealed) carry I like my Ruger SR9c. For IWB I like my Ruger LC9, and for deep concealed carry I use my Ruger LCP.

Doc TH · November 20, 2014, 09:52 PM

I am conflicted. Used a 1911 while on AD in '65-'69, and was impressed with its absolute reliability. However, that was modified by the San Diego Marksmanship Unit gunsmiths, and was accurized w. adjustable sights, trigger job, etc. Still, was superb with ball ammo. If I could get one now, would be my favorite - but I can't get one. Next time on AD was in late '70s through early '80s; times were tough then and if you wanted to qualify annually you even had to buy your own ammo (be prepared?). So today, my favorite is a S&W 686+. Durable, accurate, reliable.

SC4006 · November 21, 2014, 12:30 AM

I'm not too much of a pistol guy, but I find 1911's to be the most enjoyable to shoot.

indie_rocker · November 21, 2014, 01:02 AM

Iraq veteran here and 9mm has a special place in my heart. I prefer any pistol that I can shoot well. Own a couple modern plastic types that are great for carry but I am more accurate, by far, with my RIA 9mm 1911 officer.

NMCCW · November 21, 2014, 04:05 PM

Active duty 1975-78, and still love the ol' 1911. My issued 1911 was manufactured by the Singer Sewing Machine Co. And said so on the slide.

ch47gunner · November 22, 2014, 04:52 PM

U.S. Army - 1969-1972
RVN - 12/69-12/70

This is what I carry most days -
CZ75 P-01

This is what I carry around the house -
S&W M649

jimbob86 · November 22, 2014, 05:08 PM

NE ARNG, 1985-1987, US Army, 1987-1995

I was never issued a pistol, and only qualified with the Bundeswehr's service pistol ...... but my favorite handgun is the 1911a1 ......

jrobin3360 · November 22, 2014, 05:36 PM

US ARMY 76-80. Engineers.
Was never issued a pistol but we did have weapons familiarization in BCT.
My first time firing a 1911 & I was hooked. Bought my first one 14 years later (a Norinco) & I still carry it today. Part of my EDC rotation of 2 1911's & a G21.

Tucker 1371 · November 23, 2014, 08:47 AM

My Colt 1911. Shot one when I was 16 and loved it. Shot the M9 in the Corps and hated it. My Colt and my Glock 23 are my two carry guns. I tend to tinker with my 1911 a bit so when I'm trying a new part I switch to the Glock.

kutz · November 23, 2014, 10:13 AM

USMC, Gunny, Nam Vet. I always carry one of my 11 1911zz, 3", 4", or 5"!

FTL · November 24, 2014, 09:19 PM

Gunnery Sergeant
USMC (ret)

As much as I enjoy shooting a 1911, I carry an HK45c most of the time. I also carry a Sig P229 .40 from time to time.

tahunua001 · November 24, 2014, 09:29 PM

well in general I believe the ones they trained with list high on the mark so you're bound to see a lot of nods for the 1911 and M9. I was kindof partial to the M11 myself but I hated the M9.

my favorite for the last several years has remained the springfield XDM however, I like the ergos, dead reliable, and they are pretty darned accurate.

Naby-2008-2012.

jersurf101 · November 25, 2014, 07:06 PM

I don't mind the M9 but my hands are a little small for my thumb to reach the safety. I am not a big 1911 fan. They are a pain to field strip and I don't like the grip safety. I prefer a Glock(not a compact) or a good .357 4-6" barreled revolver

edfrompa · November 26, 2014, 08:02 PM

USMC-1964
Smih&Wsson 3"model 60... Ruger SP101 3" both firearms 357 caliber...

5whiskey · November 30, 2014, 11:03 PM

USMC Infantry '03-'07... I don't hate the M9 (Beretta 92) as some report. I grew up with rifle and shotguns, knew how to shot pretty well before the Corps, but I had never shot a pistol other than sporadically until then. I learned to really shoot a pistol on the M9, so it holds a special place in my heart.

With that being said, I love a 1911. Don't currently have one (certainly have had several), but it's on my list of things to re-acquire. I have a Jericho 941 (basically a souped up CZ75) that I like, a Kahr CW9 that I carry (kind of like, good pistol just not my cup of tea other than it's comfy to carry), and a Sig P227 and P290 that are issued and carried at work. If I had to rank my favorites... 1911, Beretta M9, Sig P220 (or 227), CZ75... my Kahr has never so much as FTF after several thousand rounds so I have to give it some love. It's reliable, accurate, easy to carry... just not my favorite platform.

Then, of course, I love Ruger revolvers. Have a 6" security six circa 1976ish. I want a Super Redhawk in .44.

gedenke · November 30, 2014, 11:53 PM

Similar to whiskey...USMC '96-'01. Grew up shooting a little, not a lot. Rarely handguns.

I learned pistol marksmanship in the Corps, and was issued a beat up old M9. I grew to hate it. Maybe it's because it had 7,000,000,000 rounds or so through it (exaggeration), but the damn thing was a jam-o-matic, sir-breaks-alot. I qualified with it and carried it, but I prayed I never needed it, 'cause I didn't trust it. Thank god I had my Maw Duece, timed a touch on the slow side!

Fast forward a few years. I have a 1911, and I love it. I also have an XDs .45 that I carry. Guns I wish I had: a Belgian Hi-Power and a G23 or M&P. Wish I still had...a Browning Buckmark. Someday a .357 wheel gun will find a home with me, also.

45Gunner · December 4, 2014, 04:22 PM

U.S. Army 1968 -1970. Republic of South Vietnam 1969-1970.

Carried a Colt .45 in addition to the M16. First gun I bought out of the service was a Colt .45. I carry a .45 as my EDC. Have many different guns and calibers in my collection but will not be found without a .45 in my possession. BTW, that EDC gun is a Kimber Stainless Steel Pro Carry. Have been carrying it for about 30 years.

druryj · December 4, 2014, 05:56 PM

21+ years in the Marines. Infantry Officer. A Gen 4 Glock 26 most all of the time for carry. Every so often a S&W 642. Ruger MK III, Walther (Interarms) PPK/S and a 1911; mostly for the range

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Model12Win · January 11, 2015, 01:08 PM

4+ year Air Force enlisted.

I prefer the Glock 19.

Panfisher · January 11, 2015, 01:48 PM

I can only relay what my WWII father would say, pistols are really handy for making them duck while you were going for a rifle. Although later in life he did buy a couple .357 revolvers.

**Aguila Blanca** · January 11, 2015, 06:06 PM

1911 Combat Commander, preferably Colt.

CowTowner · January 13, 2015, 12:04 PM

U.S. Army 1976-1980.
I'll take an M1911A1 over any other, any time.

November 19, 2014, 06:47 PM	#28
Ozzieman Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 6,117	USN 1973 to 1980. The closest thing to a carrying a weapon was the Bullpup missile out on the wing of a P3-C. Today any N frame S&W so long is it has holes that fit 44 special. __________________ It was a sad day when I discovered my universal remote control did not in fact control the universe. Did you hear about the latest study.....5 out of 6 liberals say that Russian Roulette is safe.

November 19, 2014, 11:52 PM	#29
lefteye Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2006 Posts: 1,433	Oops - I forgot to mention my preferred pistols in my previous post. For open (or barely concealed) carry I like my Ruger SR9c. For IWB I like my Ruger LC9, and for deep concealed carry I use my Ruger LCP. __________________ Vietnam Veteran ('69-'70) NRA Life Member RMEF Life Member

November 20, 2014, 09:52 PM	#30
Doc TH Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2005 Posts: 633	Vet's favorite pistol I am conflicted. Used a 1911 while on AD in '65-'69, and was impressed with its absolute reliability. However, that was modified by the San Diego Marksmanship Unit gunsmiths, and was accurized w. adjustable sights, trigger job, etc. Still, was superb with ball ammo. If I could get one now, would be my favorite - but I can't get one. Next time on AD was in late '70s through early '80s; times were tough then and if you wanted to qualify annually you even had to buy your own ammo (be prepared?). So today, my favorite is a S&W 686+. Durable, accurate, reliable.

November 21, 2014, 12:30 AM	#31
SC4006 Senior Member Join Date: June 27, 2012 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 525	I'm not too much of a pistol guy, but I find 1911's to be the most enjoyable to shoot. __________________ I don't always go to the range, but when I do, I prefer dosAKs. They say 5 out of 4 people are bad at math.

November 22, 2014, 04:52 PM	#34
ch47gunner Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2007 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca. Posts: 204	U.S. Army - 1969-1972 RVN - 12/69-12/70 This is what I carry most days - CZ75 P-01 This is what I carry around the house - S&W M649 __________________ http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member1197.png

November 18, 2014, 09:36 AM	#27
USMC 77-81 Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2012 Location: Northern Idaho Posts: 254	1911A1 is my EDC and I have neither the intention nor desire to change. 1st Marine division, 3rd Marines, Horno, 53 area.

November 21, 2014, 01:02 AM	#32
indie_rocker Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 189	Iraq veteran here and 9mm has a special place in my heart. I prefer any pistol that I can shoot well. Own a couple modern plastic types that are great for carry but I am more accurate, by far, with my RIA 9mm 1911 officer.

November 21, 2014, 04:05 PM	#33
NMCCW Junior Member Join Date: November 10, 2014 Posts: 1	Active duty 1975-78, and still love the ol' 1911. My issued 1911 was manufactured by the Singer Sewing Machine Co. And said so on the slide.

November 22, 2014, 05:08 PM	#35
jimbob86 Junior member Join Date: October 4, 2007 Location: All the way to NEBRASKA Posts: 8,722	NE ARNG, 1985-1987, US Army, 1987-1995 I was never issued a pistol, and only qualified with the Bundeswehr's service pistol ...... but my favorite handgun is the 1911a1 ......

November 22, 2014, 05:36 PM	#36
jrobin3360 Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2013 Location: Kentucky, near Ft Knox Posts: 153	US ARMY 76-80. Engineers. Was never issued a pistol but we did have weapons familiarization in BCT. My first time firing a 1911 & I was hooked. Bought my first one 14 years later (a Norinco) & I still carry it today. Part of my EDC rotation of 2 1911's & a G21.

November 23, 2014, 08:47 AM	#37
Tucker 1371 Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: East TN Posts: 2,649	My Colt 1911. Shot one when I was 16 and loved it. Shot the M9 in the Corps and hated it. My Colt and my Glock 23 are my two carry guns. I tend to tinker with my 1911 a bit so when I'm trying a new part I switch to the Glock. __________________ Sgt. of Marines, 5th Award Expert Rifle, 237/250 Expert Pistol, 382/400. D Co, 4th CEB, Engineers UP!! If you start a thread, be active in it. Don't leave us hanging. OEF 2011 Sangin, Afg. Molon Labe

November 23, 2014, 10:13 AM	#38
kutz Senior Member Join Date: September 24, 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 393	USMC, Gunny, Nam Vet. I always carry one of my 11 1911zz, 3", 4", or 5"!

November 24, 2014, 09:19 PM	#39
FTL Member Join Date: May 19, 1999 Location: Lebanon, TN Posts: 29	Gunnery Sergeant USMC (ret) As much as I enjoy shooting a 1911, I carry an HK45c most of the time. I also carry a Sig P229 .40 from time to time. __________________ If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. -- I John 1:9

November 24, 2014, 09:29 PM	#40
tahunua001 Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 7,839	well in general I believe the ones they trained with list high on the mark so you're bound to see a lot of nods for the 1911 and M9. I was kindof partial to the M11 myself but I hated the M9. my favorite for the last several years has remained the springfield XDM however, I like the ergos, dead reliable, and they are pretty darned accurate. Naby-2008-2012. __________________ ignore my complete lack of capitalization. I still have no problem correcting your grammar. I never said half the stuff people said I did-Albert Einstein You can't believe everything you read on the internet-Benjamin Franklin

November 25, 2014, 07:06 PM	#41
jersurf101 Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2013 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 553	I don't mind the M9 but my hands are a little small for my thumb to reach the safety. I am not a big 1911 fan. They are a pain to field strip and I don't like the grip safety. I prefer a Glock(not a compact) or a good .357 4-6" barreled revolver

November 26, 2014, 08:02 PM	#42
edfrompa Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 1999 Posts: 335	USMC-1964 Smih&Wsson 3"model 60... Ruger SP101 3" both firearms 357 caliber...

November 30, 2014, 11:03 PM	#43
5whiskey Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2005 Location: US Posts: 3,652	USMC Infantry '03-'07... I don't hate the M9 (Beretta 92) as some report. I grew up with rifle and shotguns, knew how to shot pretty well before the Corps, but I had never shot a pistol other than sporadically until then. I learned to really shoot a pistol on the M9, so it holds a special place in my heart. With that being said, I love a 1911. Don't currently have one (certainly have had several), but it's on my list of things to re-acquire. I have a Jericho 941 (basically a souped up CZ75) that I like, a Kahr CW9 that I carry (kind of like, good pistol just not my cup of tea other than it's comfy to carry), and a Sig P227 and P290 that are issued and carried at work. If I had to rank my favorites... 1911, Beretta M9, Sig P220 (or 227), CZ75... my Kahr has never so much as FTF after several thousand rounds so I have to give it some love. It's reliable, accurate, easy to carry... just not my favorite platform. Then, of course, I love Ruger revolvers. Have a 6" security six circa 1976ish. I want a Super Redhawk in .44.

November 30, 2014, 11:53 PM	#44
gedenke Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2007 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 381	Similar to whiskey...USMC '96-'01. Grew up shooting a little, not a lot. Rarely handguns. I learned pistol marksmanship in the Corps, and was issued a beat up old M9. I grew to hate it. Maybe it's because it had 7,000,000,000 rounds or so through it (exaggeration), but the damn thing was a jam-o-matic, sir-breaks-alot. I qualified with it and carried it, but I prayed I never needed it, 'cause I didn't trust it. Thank god I had my Maw Duece, timed a touch on the slow side! Fast forward a few years. I have a 1911, and I love it. I also have an XDs .45 that I carry. Guns I wish I had: a Belgian Hi-Power and a G23 or M&P. Wish I still had...a Browning Buckmark. Someday a .357 wheel gun will find a home with me, also. __________________ There's an art...to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss!

December 4, 2014, 04:22 PM	#45
45Gunner Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2009 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 1,902	U.S. Army 1968 -1970. Republic of South Vietnam 1969-1970. Carried a Colt .45 in addition to the M16. First gun I bought out of the service was a Colt .45. I carry a .45 as my EDC. Have many different guns and calibers in my collection but will not be found without a .45 in my possession. BTW, that EDC gun is a Kimber Stainless Steel Pro Carry. Have been carrying it for about 30 years. __________________ 45Gunner May the Schwartz Be With You. NRA Instructor NRA Life Member

December 4, 2014, 05:56 PM	#46
druryj Member Join Date: May 6, 2010 Posts: 80	21+ years in the Marines. Infantry Officer. A Gen 4 Glock 26 most all of the time for carry. Every so often a S&W 642. Ruger MK III, Walther (Interarms) PPK/S and a 1911; mostly for the range e.

January 11, 2015, 01:08 PM	#47
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	4+ year Air Force enlisted. I prefer the Glock 19.

January 11, 2015, 01:48 PM	#48
Panfisher Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,337	I can only relay what my WWII father would say, pistols are really handy for making them duck while you were going for a rifle. Although later in life he did buy a couple .357 revolvers.

January 11, 2015, 06:06 PM	#49
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,460	1911 Combat Commander, preferably Colt.

January 13, 2015, 12:04 PM	#50
CowTowner Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2007 Location: Cowtown of course! Posts: 1,747	U.S. Army 1976-1980. I'll take an M1911A1 over any other, any time. __________________ NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, Home Firearms Safety, Pistol and Rifle Instructor *“Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life......”* President John F. Kennedy