What's one handgun that impressed you the most? - Page 3

bjw741 · December 25, 2024, 11:34 PM

I am most impressed by my 9mm Stoeger Cougar. It is DA/SA which I prefer. The little bit of extra weight of the alloy frame combined with the rotating barrel system makes it a very soft shooter. The DA pull is very smooth and the SA break is very crisp. It fits my hand perfectly which makes it a very natural pointer and easy to shoot accurately. I have never had a malfunction of any kind with it. The size is okay for AIW concealed carry too which I prefer.

Drm50 · January 1, 2025, 04:22 PM

$1500+ is a lot to pay for a EDC/ SD carry piece. What is the point? Cadillac vs Chevy. A competition gun yes, you get the value by having best available. Help me out here if I’m wrong but what has proven more dependable and durable than a Colt 1911 or S&W HE revolver? Of course would stipulate models made before the Bean Counters and lawyers ruined them. I’m old school and a snob. I don’t fool with second class firearms or those of plastic. I’ve got around 20 handguns in $1500 + all impressive accuracy. Got another 50 some that are all top shelf in function and accuracy for what they are, all under $1k. I wouldn’t be afraid to depend on any of them.

disseminator · January 1, 2025, 11:42 PM

Any of my SIG P226's.

PzGren · January 2, 2025, 08:09 AM

The gun that has impressed me and made carrying easier is a simple SIG Sauer P365. Carried every day and cheap enough to get cleaned every other week only and has never failed to fire.

FITASC · January 3, 2025, 09:50 PM

^^^^^ I agree, have the P365 and the P365XL; took the Romeo off - too slow to acquire the target versus the red dot. While the RD IS more accurate, and that's fine for a range toy, it does not work for a defensive shoot scenario

PzGren · January 6, 2025, 06:23 PM

My son does not have the money right now to buy another gun but had a big itch. He sent me a link and, finding out, that it was made by TISAS, I ordered it for him and finance it.

I was myself interested in first hand experience with this gun and it arrived today. I am impressed with the built-quality and hope to take it for a test run at the range before the winter storm hits northern Texas on Thursday.

The MAC is $799 at Palmetto State Armory seems like an incredible value.

davidsog · January 10, 2025, 11:01 AM

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The gun that has impressed me and made carrying easier is a simple SIG Sauer P365. Carried every day and cheap enough to get cleaned every other week only and has never failed to fire.

Yep. The P365 impressed me too. It has full sized service pistol capability in a pocket pistol sized package.

Ricklin · January 10, 2025, 11:32 AM

He just bought a Taurus GX4, it is still in jail. I'll get to shoot it soon, I was impressed overall and Taurus has a lifetime warranty nowadays.

jetinteriorguy · January 10, 2025, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricklin

He just bought a Taurus GX4, it is still in jail. I'll get to shoot it soon, I was impressed overall and Taurus has a lifetime warranty nowadays.

That’s because it takes a lifetime to get it back if you send it in. (Not really, but my one experience with them did take a whole year to resolve)

Shoots Left · January 10, 2025, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jetinteriorguy

That’s because it takes a lifetime to get it back if you send it in. (Not really, but my one experience with them did take a whole year to resolve)

That's funny.

I actually bought a Taurus TX22 this year because it had great reviews and I wanted something inexpensive to warm up to red dots with. I can't believe that I bought a Taurus auto loader but I did and it's really a pretty decent gun and far exceeded my expectations. Only thing I did was swap out the recoil spring for an after market one that won't eventually wear through the abutment. This was recommended due to issues some were having.

Not the gun that has impressed me the most (I've posted that here before) but I'm quite happy with my purchase of this Taurus.

GHOL · January 12, 2025, 05:12 AM

I would say H&K P7.

trad_bowhunter1065 · January 18, 2025, 12:01 PM

a lot of great Handguns list, but for me it's S&W 629 Deluxe 3" 44 Mag

FITASC · January 18, 2025, 04:54 PM

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I would say H&K P7.

I love all of mine and the one I am most accurate with

JimCunn · January 19, 2025, 09:06 AM

I only have two guns with sentimental value.
They don't get carried.
The others are just tools.

Armybrat · January 19, 2025, 08:40 PM

RE: Sig P365….

I really like them also - recently bought two of the X versions (12 round flush fit frames).

ronl · January 19, 2025, 10:22 PM

There are two handguns I was rather impressed with. First is my PARA P-14. It had been nicely massaged before I bought it, and is wickedly accurate. It made me look good and, believe me, I am not that good with a handgun. The other is my EDC, S&W M&P .45. Shoots very smoothly and has a decent trigger for one of those striker fired plastic guns.

January 3, 2025, 09:50 PM	#55
FITASC Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 2014 Posts: 6,596	^^^^^ I agree, have the P365 and the P365XL; took the Romeo off - too slow to acquire the target versus the red dot. While the RD IS more accurate, and that's fine for a range toy, it does not work for a defensive shoot scenario __________________ "I believe that people have a right to decide their own destinies; people own themselves. I also believe that, in a democracy, government exists because (and only so long as) individual citizens give it a 'temporary license to exist'—in exchange for a promise that it will behave itself. In a democracy, you own the government—it doesn't own you."- Frank Zappa

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Ricklin Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Location: SW Washington state Posts: 2,239	Brother He just bought a Taurus GX4, it is still in jail. I'll get to shoot it soon, I was impressed overall and Taurus has a lifetime warranty nowadays. __________________ ricklin Freedom is not free

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December 25, 2024, 11:34 PM	#51
bjw741 Member Join Date: March 24, 2011 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 79	I am most impressed by my 9mm Stoeger Cougar. It is DA/SA which I prefer. The little bit of extra weight of the alloy frame combined with the rotating barrel system makes it a very soft shooter. The DA pull is very smooth and the SA break is very crisp. It fits my hand perfectly which makes it a very natural pointer and easy to shoot accurately. I have never had a malfunction of any kind with it. The size is okay for AIW concealed carry too which I prefer.

January 1, 2025, 04:22 PM	#52
Drm50 Senior Member Join Date: November 10, 2014 Posts: 1,442	$1500+ is a lot to pay for a EDC/ SD carry piece. What is the point? Cadillac vs Chevy. A competition gun yes, you get the value by having best available. Help me out here if I’m wrong but what has proven more dependable and durable than a Colt 1911 or S&W HE revolver? Of course would stipulate models made before the Bean Counters and lawyers ruined them. I’m old school and a snob. I don’t fool with second class firearms or those of plastic. I’ve got around 20 handguns in $1500 + all impressive accuracy. Got another 50 some that are all top shelf in function and accuracy for what they are, all under $1k. I wouldn’t be afraid to depend on any of them.

January 1, 2025, 11:42 PM	#53
disseminator Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2016 Location: Minnesota Posts: 990	Any of my SIG P226's.

January 2, 2025, 08:09 AM	#54
PzGren Senior Member Join Date: August 14, 2001 Posts: 1,282	The gun that has impressed me and made carrying easier is a simple SIG Sauer P365. Carried every day and cheap enough to get cleaned every other week only and has never failed to fire.

January 6, 2025, 06:23 PM	#56
PzGren Senior Member Join Date: August 14, 2001 Posts: 1,282	My son does not have the money right now to buy another gun but had a big itch. He sent me a link and, finding out, that it was made by TISAS, I ordered it for him and finance it. I was myself interested in first hand experience with this gun and it arrived today. I am impressed with the built-quality and hope to take it for a test run at the range before the winter storm hits northern Texas on Thursday. The MAC is $799 at Palmetto State Armory seems like an incredible value.

January 12, 2025, 05:12 AM	#61
GHOL Member Join Date: December 25, 2024 Posts: 20	I would say H&K P7.

January 18, 2025, 12:01 PM	#62
trad_bowhunter1065 Junior Member Join Date: January 18, 2025 Posts: 1	a lot of great Handguns list, but for me it's S&W 629 Deluxe 3" 44 Mag

January 19, 2025, 09:06 AM	#64
JimCunn Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2019 Posts: 132	I only have two guns with sentimental value. They don't get carried. The others are just tools.

January 19, 2025, 08:40 PM	#65
Armybrat Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2009 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 992	RE: Sig P365…. I really like them also - recently bought two of the X versions (12 round flush fit frames).

January 19, 2025, 10:22 PM	#66
ronl Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Posts: 1,119	There are two handguns I was rather impressed with. First is my PARA P-14. It had been nicely massaged before I bought it, and is wickedly accurate. It made me look good and, believe me, I am not that good with a handgun. The other is my EDC, S&W M&P .45. Shoots very smoothly and has a decent trigger for one of those striker fired plastic guns.