Favorite handguns?

Fira · November 21, 2016, 08:01 PM

N. Usa stands for North United States of America

& stands for and

My name is Jason & I am from N. Usa
& I live in N. Usa & I was born in N. Usa

This thread is about discussing one or both of the following two
General chat stuff
Favorite handguns
.

But in each post in this thread I highly recommend talking about both favorite handguns and also general chat stuff if general chat stuff is discussed in this thread such as an example in my next post in this thread.

I love .22 magnum the best.

old bear · November 22, 2016, 09:10 AM

Fira, welcome to the forum.

As I'm lucky enough to have several types and styles of revolvers I'm not sure I have one favorite. Yet, I'm drawn to 2 1/2 - 3" round butt Smith and Wesson K frames.

Have a blessed Thanksgiving everyone.

Model12Win · November 22, 2016, 11:28 AM

My favorite handgun would have to be the Makarov PM pistol.

As for revolvers, I love a Webley.

ranchito457 · November 22, 2016, 12:31 PM

My favorite these days has to be the 1911 platform in semi autos and my
S/W Model 66 combat magnum. Of the two I'd probably say my favorite to
own is my 1911 and my favorite to shoot my S/W 66 so I kind of figure I have two favorites....

Model12Win · November 22, 2016, 01:54 PM

The M1911A1 is a good handgun too, but my RIA has been giving me fits lately. I don't trust it for carry, I'd rather use my Webley since at least the Webley is incredible reliable. Same goes for my Makarov.

psyfly · November 22, 2016, 04:21 PM

I like that interpretation, ranchito.

My favorite to own: 1948 Argentine Sistema Colt.

To shoot: 1968 Hamden-made Citation.

As for General chat stuff : My name is Will. I am from TX (TX means Texas). I have a modest gun collection and enjoy shooting at targets.

What part (generally) of N. Usa do you call home, Fira? How is the weather where you are now? It is overcast but dry where I am. Have you ever heard of Alan Turing?

Welcome to TFL.

mk70ss · November 22, 2016, 04:50 PM

Hard to pick a favorite one. I enjoy shooting my Uberti El Patron SAA .357 about the most. But I trust my CZ Rami 9mm the most, its my EDC gun. Also pretty partial to my Browning lever action .22. It sees regular duty here at our ranch.

I am a retired police officer that now has a mule ranch in Tennessee. My wife is a doctor and we do a lot of trail riding and shooting.

**Mal H** · November 22, 2016, 05:00 PM

Fira - first of all welcome to TFL.

Since you are new to the site, you may not understand that we don't have a "general chat forum", and we don't have a general chat thread. This one won't be the start of that trend.

We'll leave the thread open but the topic of any posts here should only be the member's favorite handgun.

aarondhgraham · November 22, 2016, 05:42 PM

It's a type more than a particular model.

For me, the favorite handgun(s) will be,,,
S&W K-frames with 4" barrel,,,
Any cartridge will do for me.

The Model 15 is named Stella,,,
The Model 18 is named Didi.

The Model 12 is named Eleanor.

Aarond

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rep1954 · November 23, 2016, 06:53 AM

My favorite is a 4 1/2" PacLite shortened to 3 1/2" mounted on top of a Volquartsen 1911 style Target Frame. The gun weighs in at 25 oz. I have added a Tactical Solutions light pipe front sight not in picture. It's a great fast on target and surprisingly accurate firearm. Lots of fun and for me that's what it's all about.

5whiskey · November 23, 2016, 10:25 AM

Quote:

My name is Jason & I am from N. Usa
& I live in N. Usa & I was born in N. Usa

Ok Jason from, living in, & born in N. USA...

It's hard to pick a favorite, but I would have to go with a Springfield RO 1911. CZ 75b is a close second, blued with wood grips, would be a close second.

(& stands for and)

chuckscap · November 23, 2016, 02:39 PM

Springfield V16 Long Slide. I shoot both standard 45 ACP hardball as well as 45 Super through it. Incredibly reliable and accurate. My woods gun. I have a Springfield Pro for carry in town.

RickB · November 23, 2016, 03:44 PM

I like 1911s and N-frame revolvers.
Not much advancement in handgun design, since.

TXAZ · November 23, 2016, 03:55 PM

Sig 229

Cheapshooter · November 23, 2016, 05:49 PM

I have to have a choice of two.
1. The one I am shooting at any particular time.
2. The latest one I bought.

RIDE-RED 350r · November 23, 2016, 06:06 PM

My favorite of what I own would have to be my S&W m29-2 with 4" bbl and factory combat grips. It's my baby.

Targa · November 23, 2016, 06:09 PM

For me it would have to be .22lr. With that it is a toss up between a Mark II Ruger and a 4" Rossi Plinker. They are the two guns that make me wonder where the time and my ammo went..

treg · November 23, 2016, 09:52 PM

Ruger / Lipseys BH .44 Special is the fave.

G23 and Buckmark are tied for a close second.

The LCP sees plenty of pocket and boot time.

I am fortunate.

Obambulate · November 25, 2016, 03:46 PM

Welcome, Fira!

My favorite handgun is my S&W 3" Model 60-4.

General chat stuff - I like cats and peach ice cream.

I also like the .22 Magnum. What handgun are you shooting with .22 Magnum?

gandog56 · November 25, 2016, 05:01 PM

I love all three of my 10mm pistols. I could even say my 10mm rifle too as I have a Mechtech CCU that I use my Dan Wesson Razorback as the lower.

upstate81 · November 26, 2016, 07:23 AM

Big smith and wesson revolver fan here. Mostly pre 1980 guns of the k frame variety chambered in .357 magnum.

Rangerrich99 · November 27, 2016, 03:39 PM

Favorite handgun in my stable: S&W 1911 SC-E Bobtail. It (notice I didn't say 'I') could should competitive bullseye matches. When I'm having a good day I can put 7 out of 8 rounds into a space the size of a half-dollar at 10 yards (this doesn't happen that often). She fits in my hands like the designers took a mold of them, trigger is light and breaks perfectly clean, shoots like a laser . . . what's not to like?

Favorite handgun all-time: either the ubiquitous Colt Peacemaker .45 or the Remington 1858 New Army. Unfortunately, never had my hands on either, so have just lusted after both from afar. Perfect handguns, IMO.

IMTHDUKE · November 29, 2016, 10:36 AM

9ballbilly · December 2, 2016, 08:35 AM

Hard to say what's truly my favorite.

I am partial to Ruger six series revolvers, but on any given day am just as likely to carry a Blackhawk in the outdoors.

pblanc · December 2, 2016, 12:58 PM

Although I have nothing against revolvers and do own one (a Ruger GP100), I tend to favor auto-loaders.

I don't buy pistols to become heirlooms or safe queens. I buy production service pistols with a reputation for reliability and quality. My favored makers are SIG Sauer and Beretta, but I am also fond of any decent quality model 1911.

I have pistols chambered in .22LR, 9mm Para, 357 SIG, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP and enjoy shooting them all.

If I had to pick a current favorite I suppose it would be my SIG P229R (.40 S&W/357 SIG).

November 21, 2016, 08:01 PM	#1
Fira Junior Member Join Date: November 21, 2016 Posts: 3	Favorite handguns? N. Usa stands for North United States of America & stands for and My name is Jason & I am from N. Usa & I live in N. Usa & I was born in N. Usa This thread is about discussing one or both of the following two General chat stuff Favorite handguns . But in each post in this thread I highly recommend talking about both favorite handguns and also general chat stuff if general chat stuff is discussed in this thread such as an example in my next post in this thread. I love .22 magnum the best.

November 22, 2016, 09:10 AM	#2
old bear Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2009 Location: Not close enough to the beach Posts: 1,477	Fira, welcome to the forum. As I'm lucky enough to have several types and styles of revolvers I'm not sure I have one favorite. Yet, I'm drawn to 2 1/2 - 3" round butt Smith and Wesson K frames. Have a blessed Thanksgiving everyone. Last edited by old bear; November 23, 2016 at 07:16 AM. Reason: Added information

November 22, 2016, 04:21 PM	#6
psyfly Senior Member Join Date: April 27, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 932	I like that interpretation, ranchito. My favorite to own: 1948 Argentine Sistema Colt. To shoot: 1968 Hamden-made Citation. As for General chat stuff : My name is Will. I am from TX (TX means Texas). I have a modest gun collection and enjoy shooting at targets. What part (generally) of N. Usa do you call home, Fira? How is the weather where you are now? It is overcast but dry where I am. Have you ever heard of Alan Turing? Welcome to TFL. __________________ Show me the data

November 22, 2016, 04:50 PM	#7
mk70ss Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,598	Hard to pick a favorite one. I enjoy shooting my Uberti El Patron SAA .357 about the most. But I trust my CZ Rami 9mm the most, its my EDC gun. Also pretty partial to my Browning lever action .22. It sees regular duty here at our ranch. I am a retired police officer that now has a mule ranch in Tennessee. My wife is a doctor and we do a lot of trail riding and shooting. __________________ Say when..... Last edited by mk70ss; November 22, 2016 at 06:01 PM.

November 22, 2016, 05:42 PM	#9
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	It's a type more than a model,,, It's a type more than a particular model. For me, the favorite handgun(s) will be,,, S&W K-frames with 4" barrel,,, Any cartridge will do for me. The Model 15 is named Stella,,, The Model 18 is named Didi. The Model 12 is named Eleanor. Aarond . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

November 22, 2016, 11:28 AM	#3
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	My favorite handgun would have to be the Makarov PM pistol. As for revolvers, I love a Webley.

November 22, 2016, 12:31 PM	#4
ranchito457 Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 2013 Location: Manhattan,Illinois Posts: 179	My favorite these days has to be the 1911 platform in semi autos and my S/W Model 66 combat magnum. Of the two I'd probably say my favorite to own is my 1911 and my favorite to shoot my S/W 66 so I kind of figure I have two favorites....

November 22, 2016, 01:54 PM	#5
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	The M1911A1 is a good handgun too, but my RIA has been giving me fits lately. I don't trust it for carry, I'd rather use my Webley since at least the Webley is incredible reliable. Same goes for my Makarov.

November 22, 2016, 05:00 PM	#8
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,955	Fira - first of all welcome to TFL. Since you are new to the site, you may not understand that we don't have a "general chat forum", and we don't have a general chat thread. This one won't be the start of that trend. We'll leave the thread open but the topic of any posts here should only be the member's favorite handgun.

November 23, 2016, 06:53 AM	#10
rep1954 Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2009 Location: Mid Western Michigan Posts: 1,187	My favorite is a 4 1/2" PacLite shortened to 3 1/2" mounted on top of a Volquartsen 1911 style Target Frame. The gun weighs in at 25 oz. I have added a Tactical Solutions light pipe front sight not in picture. It's a great fast on target and surprisingly accurate firearm. Lots of fun and for me that's what it's all about. Last edited by rep1954; November 23, 2016 at 03:55 PM.

November 23, 2016, 02:39 PM	#12
chuckscap Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2007 Posts: 250	Springfield V16 Long Slide. I shoot both standard 45 ACP hardball as well as 45 Super through it. Incredibly reliable and accurate. My woods gun. I have a Springfield Pro for carry in town.

November 23, 2016, 03:44 PM	#13
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,518	I like 1911s and N-frame revolvers. Not much advancement in handgun design, since. __________________ Runs off at the mouth about anything 1911 related on this site and half the time is flat out wrong.

November 23, 2016, 03:55 PM	#14
TXAZ Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2010 Location: McMurdo Sound Texas Posts: 4,322	Sig 229 __________________ Cave illos in guns et backhoes

November 23, 2016, 05:49 PM	#15
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	I have to have a choice of two. 1. The one I am shooting at any particular time. 2. The latest one I bought. __________________ Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!

November 23, 2016, 06:09 PM	#17
Targa Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2014 Posts: 2,084	For me it would have to be .22lr. With that it is a toss up between a Mark II Ruger and a 4" Rossi Plinker. They are the two guns that make me wonder where the time and my ammo went.. Last edited by Targa; November 23, 2016 at 06:31 PM.

November 23, 2016, 09:52 PM	#18
treg Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2006 Posts: 1,102	Ruger / Lipseys BH .44 Special is the fave. G23 and Buckmark are tied for a close second. The LCP sees plenty of pocket and boot time. I am fortunate. __________________ .44 Special: For those who get it, no explanation is necessary. For those who don't, no explanation is possible.

November 25, 2016, 03:46 PM	#19
Obambulate Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2011 Posts: 582	Welcome, Fira! My favorite handgun is my S&W 3" Model 60-4. General chat stuff - I like cats and peach ice cream. I also like the .22 Magnum. What handgun are you shooting with .22 Magnum?

November 25, 2016, 05:01 PM	#20
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2006 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 979	I love all three of my 10mm pistols. I could even say my 10mm rifle too as I have a Mechtech CCU that I use my Dan Wesson Razorback as the lower. __________________ Some people think I'm paranoid because I have guns. If I have guns, what do I have to be paranoid about?

November 26, 2016, 07:23 AM	#21
upstate81 Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2011 Location: NY Posts: 801	Big smith and wesson revolver fan here. Mostly pre 1980 guns of the k frame variety chambered in .357 magnum.

November 27, 2016, 03:39 PM	#22
Rangerrich99 Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2014 Location: Kinda near Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,254	Favorite handgun in my stable: S&W 1911 SC-E Bobtail. It (notice I didn't say 'I') could should competitive bullseye matches. When I'm having a good day I can put 7 out of 8 rounds into a space the size of a half-dollar at 10 yards (this doesn't happen that often). She fits in my hands like the designers took a mold of them, trigger is light and breaks perfectly clean, shoots like a laser . . . what's not to like? Favorite handgun all-time: either the ubiquitous Colt Peacemaker .45 or the Remington 1858 New Army. Unfortunately, never had my hands on either, so have just lusted after both from afar. Perfect handguns, IMO.

November 29, 2016, 10:36 AM	#23
IMTHDUKE Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2004 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 1,475	My fav pocket carry __________________ http://www.treasureislandbedandbreakfast.com Ed Brown Alpha Carry\| Sig P238, P938, P232, 1911 C3 \| Colt Defender, Mustang Pocketlite, 1911 \| Rohrbaugh R9 \| Browning, Buckmark 22LR(suppressed) \| Kahr PM9 Black Rose \| S&W\|M&P C.O.R.E RMR Trijicon \| Dan Wesson ECO

December 2, 2016, 08:35 AM	#24
9ballbilly Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2008 Location: northeast Florida Posts: 611	Hard to say what's truly my favorite. I am partial to Ruger six series revolvers, but on any given day am just as likely to carry a Blackhawk in the outdoors. __________________ may God eternally bless the American Rifleman--- as long as one stands, resolute, liberty shall not perish.

December 2, 2016, 12:58 PM	#25
pblanc Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 697	Although I have nothing against revolvers and do own one (a Ruger GP100), I tend to favor auto-loaders. I don't buy pistols to become heirlooms or safe queens. I buy production service pistols with a reputation for reliability and quality. My favored makers are SIG Sauer and Beretta, but I am also fond of any decent quality model 1911. I have pistols chambered in .22LR, 9mm Para, 357 SIG, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP and enjoy shooting them all. If I had to pick a current favorite I suppose it would be my SIG P229R (.40 S&W/357 SIG).