Best Pistol in your opinion! - Page 7

Firepower! · March 6, 2008, 03:15 AM

I wonder how many of you have actually fired over 80% i.e. 16 out of these 20 pistols listed?

DMacLeod · March 6, 2008, 05:05 AM

Never had the pleasure of firing;
Kimber
Desert Eagle
Makarov
Mauser
Korth

The rest on the list I've either owned or shot over the last 28 years. So I guess that puts me at 75%

Dusty Rivers · March 6, 2008, 01:33 PM

sig 226 - 9MM
sig 239 - 40 cal
both are excellent, reliable, and fun to shoot. The 239 is a nice carry that offers good control. Get too small and you loose pin point targeting.

best calib?

city=40 Cal or 9mm
country = 357 mag or 44 mag
Africa = 454 casul
hit man = 22 LR ( so I have heard)

only one- I sure like the 40 Cal: confused:

Sorry I don't have experience with the 45 cal. No disrespect.

OJ · March 6, 2008, 02:00 PM

I dunno - there are a lot of really good pistols available. Personally, I like the Colt Government Model 45 ACP but would be the first to admit, it's not for everyone. It requires some serious commitment to shoot with the correct grip and, in many ways is different - in ways I happen to like.

In the long run, differences of opinion and personal preferences are not only good but keep things affordable and of good quality. If we all liked to drive Yugos, they would have no reason to improve quality and would probably be priced out of range for most of us.

Glockeroo · March 7, 2008, 12:09 AM

Glockeroo · March 7, 2008, 12:13 AM

Colt Delta Elite · March 7, 2008, 05:01 AM

Put me down at 70% (14 of 20).

MikeOrick · March 7, 2008, 02:06 PM

19 of 20 for 95%

I like Glocks and 1911s cuzz they are easy to detail strip and get parts for, put them in yourself.

Thats important if you shoot a lot (cleanin'), cuzz stuff happens (fixin').

Firepower! · March 7, 2008, 02:11 PM

MikeOrick ... since you shot 19/20, I wonder which one you did not?

MikeOrick · March 7, 2008, 02:25 PM

Korth; have only seen pictures of them.

Lucked out on the Mauser/Luger. Got to shoot an old artillery Luger w long bbl and stock that came from an English collection sold off when they banned handguns. Also got an uncle w hundreds of 'em...

Firepower! · March 8, 2008, 01:34 PM

HK and CZ are tied. One not so expensive yet other expensive pistol.

Tamara · March 8, 2008, 03:16 PM

I think the Gabbet-Fairfax Mars is indubitably the best auto ever with the Gyrojet running a close second, but neither are listed so I can't vote.

(...and when you say "Mauser (Luger included)", do you mean Mauser Lugers, the Swiss plastic guns sold by SIG under the Mauser name, or the Hungarian-built "Mauser" High Power clones?)

Mark P. · March 8, 2008, 05:31 PM

Well overall I love Beretta or HK. But my current BEST single pistol is the one I carry. 1997 Walther P99 9mm. Got it just recently, less than 100 rounds through it until I got it.

Firepower! · March 9, 2008, 12:31 PM

Check out this http://www.thehighroad.org//showthread.php?t=346020 poll at THR, where Glock is competeing with rest of the pistols!

Tamara · March 9, 2008, 12:40 PM

Out of curiosity, which of the pistols on this list have you handled?

Why is the Stechkin, an NFA weapon of which there are no transferable examples on the Registry, include in the list with the Makarov, a commonly available PPK-derived blowback pocket pistol?

If I'm not prying, how old are you, and which Role-Playing Game book did you copy this list from?

Firepower! · March 9, 2008, 02:15 PM

The name of the Role Playing is called living in Pakistan!

I am not in US. I grouped Mak and Stichken together because here there is no distinction between the two apart from one is small and does not rapid fire. This is because people simply call Stichken BIG Makarov. Dont ask me why...I guess since they are both acquired from old Soviet Army after Afghan War.

From the list I have handled every pistol except Springfield, Kimber, Para Ord. and Khar, since they are not available in Pakistan. I own all other, but Korth, my friend has it and I fired it at his place. Desert Eagle, I had in 44, but sold it and now looking for one in 50AE, found one, but no bullets available in Pakistan for it!

AS per how old I am, well although a personal question, I am 34.

Anymore questions: I would be glad to answer.

Here is my stichken aps.(sorry I do not know how to put the pic here so it looks better threrefore using attachment method)

Tamara · March 9, 2008, 02:54 PM

Ah. My apologies.

Understand that almost nobody in the U.S. has seen, let alone fired, a Stechkin, since after the Gun Control Act of 1968 fully-automatic weapons were not allowed to be imported for other than law enforcement and military organizations. There are very, very few in the country.

Firepower! · March 10, 2008, 02:56 AM

Yes I knew that, but I assumed that there may be people around the world on TFL.

Firepower! · March 10, 2008, 03:56 AM

I carry G19 in a galco tan jackass rig shoulder holster with 17rd mags in spare. G26 on the ankle holster with hollow points. And I keep 4 31round mags loaded in the car that will go into either of my pieces!

You can not do this with any other gun i.e. Semi compact and compact with all interchangeable mags and 31 rounders when it is go time!

Plus it is the most expensive pistol in Pakistan. 6000 US$ each! And people still buy them over less expensive however reliable other brands.

That said I am now focusing on adding G21 so I have one in 45 that remains in my bedside drawer all the time with live round! And a G34 for my shooting competition with buddies.

Finally, albeit I have Stichken, I want G18 to be permanantly be in my car with those 31 rounder, and possibly 120 rounder on the floor. But to bring in 21 and 34 will probably sell my 2 M4s since I do not need them anymore-its all peace here now and my guards are given AKs. As per 18 I have find one in sensible price range. The only available is demanding 2000000 rupees/62 and whatever the dollar amount it turns out to be.

All other pistols are good. My guards carry Sigs, Colts and Mausers so I trust other pistolsand respect them otherwis wont give to ppl who protecting my property!

However when it comes to my personal choice I chose the most practical pistola after carefull analysis of my needs....and that is GLOCK.

I have many other for collection purpose, but thats a different topic.

For now after Him I trust Glock in my hands!

Firepower! · March 11, 2008, 12:23 PM

Glock still does great 1/3 when pitched against rest of the world pistols
THR: http://www.thehighroad.org//showthre...=346020&page=5

easyG · March 11, 2008, 12:42 PM

Northalius · March 11, 2008, 02:09 PM

Glock, without a doubt!

The 10mm Glock 20, more specifically.

nicknitro71 · March 11, 2008, 02:09 PM

It's an impossible quest!

I have 9 handguns and I've been very lucky with all of them.

3 rimfires 22LR (Mark II 10", Charger, Neos 6")

3 1911s all 45 (SA TM Long, PT1911, BUL M-5)

2 revolvers 357M and 44M (Taurus 608, Super Redhawk)

1 single shot 44M (Competitor)

If I was "forced" to just keep one, I guess I'd keep one of the 1911s, possibly the PT1911 beging the original size, the other two are 6" and 3".

Kreyzhorse · March 11, 2008, 03:21 PM

Looking at the results in order really surprised me. I'm not a fan, but I would have thought Taurus would have been ranked higher than what it was. Little surprised where Ruger fell too.

Glock 120 23.30%
Sig 76 14.76%
HK 46 8.93%
CZ 44 8.54%
Springfield 40 7.77%
Smith & Wesson 39 7.57%
Colt 35 6.80%
Beretta 24 4.66%
Kimber 20 3.88%
Ruger 17 3.30%
Walther 14 2.72%
Browning (FN) 14 2.72%
Taurus 7 1.36%
Khar 6 1.17%
Makarov 5 0.97%
Para Ord. 3 0.58%
Desert Eagle 2 0.39%
Star 1 0.19%
Mauser (Luger) 1 0.19%
Korth 1 0.19%

Firepower! · March 12, 2008, 11:18 PM

I assume Glock has wont this poll!

View Poll Results: Best Pistol
Smith & Wesson	52	7.83%
Sig	106	15.96%
Glock	149	22.44%
Ruger	26	3.92%
Springfield	48	7.23%
Colt	48	7.23%
HK	57	8.58%
Walther	16	2.41%
Khar	9	1.36%
Kimber	28	4.22%
Desert Eagle	3	0.45%
Makarov (Stichken included)	7	1.05%
Beretta	33	4.97%
CZ	49	7.38%
Taurus	7	1.05%
Browning (FN)	18	2.71%
Para Ord.	3	0.45%
Star	2	0.30%
Mauser (Luger included)	2	0.30%
Korth	1	0.15%
Voters: 664. You may not vote on this poll

March 6, 2008, 01:33 PM	#153
Dusty Rivers Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2008 Posts: 235	add to the mix best caliber? now we are really confused sig 226 - 9MM sig 239 - 40 cal both are excellent, reliable, and fun to shoot. The 239 is a nice carry that offers good control. Get too small and you loose pin point targeting. best calib? city=40 Cal or 9mm country = 357 mag or 44 mag Africa = 454 casul hit man = 22 LR ( so I have heard) only one- I sure like the 40 Cal: confused: Sorry I don't have experience with the 45 cal. No disrespect. Last edited by Dusty Rivers; March 6, 2008 at 01:35 PM. Reason: addition

March 6, 2008, 02:00 PM	#154
OJ Senior Member Join Date: December 25, 1998 Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, USA Posts: 1,570	I dunno - there are a lot of really good pistols available. Personally, I like the Colt Government Model 45 ACP but would be the first to admit, it's not for everyone. It requires some serious commitment to shoot with the correct grip and, in many ways is different - in ways I happen to like. In the long run, differences of opinion and personal preferences are not only good but keep things affordable and of good quality. If we all liked to drive Yugos, they would have no reason to improve quality and would probably be priced out of range for most of us. __________________ OJ - SEMPER FI - DUTY, HONOR, COUNTRY NRA ENDOWMENT LIFE MEMBER

March 7, 2008, 05:01 AM	#157
Colt Delta Elite Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 353	Put me down at 70% (14 of 20). __________________ steve < this space for rent >

March 8, 2008, 01:34 PM	#161
Firepower! Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2008 Posts: 2,109	HK and CZ tied! HK and CZ are tied. One not so expensive yet other expensive pistol.

March 6, 2008, 03:15 AM	#151
Firepower! Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2008 Posts: 2,109	I wonder how many of you have actually fired over 80% i.e. 16 out of these 20 pistols listed?

March 6, 2008, 05:05 AM	#152
DMacLeod Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 425	Never had the pleasure of firing; Kimber Desert Eagle Makarov Mauser Korth The rest on the list I've either owned or shot over the last 28 years. So I guess that puts me at 75%

March 7, 2008, 12:09 AM	#155
Glockeroo Junior member Join Date: June 3, 2007 Posts: 1,032

March 7, 2008, 12:13 AM	#156
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March 7, 2008, 02:06 PM	#158
MikeOrick Senior Member Join Date: September 3, 2005 Posts: 144	19 of 20 for 95% I like Glocks and 1911s cuzz they are easy to detail strip and get parts for, put them in yourself. Thats important if you shoot a lot (cleanin'), cuzz stuff happens (fixin').

March 7, 2008, 02:11 PM	#159
Firepower! Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2008 Posts: 2,109	MikeOrick ... since you shot 19/20, I wonder which one you did not?

March 7, 2008, 02:25 PM	#160
MikeOrick Senior Member Join Date: September 3, 2005 Posts: 144	Korth; have only seen pictures of them. Lucked out on the Mauser/Luger. Got to shoot an old artillery Luger w long bbl and stock that came from an English collection sold off when they banned handguns. Also got an uncle w hundreds of 'em...

March 8, 2008, 03:16 PM	#162
Tamara Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 11, 2000 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 16,002	I think the Gabbet-Fairfax Mars is indubitably the best auto ever with the Gyrojet running a close second, but neither are listed so I can't vote. (...and when you say "Mauser (Luger included)", do you mean Mauser Lugers, the Swiss plastic guns sold by SIG under the Mauser name, or the Hungarian-built "Mauser" High Power clones?) __________________ MOLON LABE! 2% Unobtainium, 98% Hypetanium. The Arms Room: An Online Museum.

March 8, 2008, 05:31 PM	#163
Mark P. Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2006 Posts: 108	Well overall I love Beretta or HK. But my current BEST single pistol is the one I carry. 1997 Walther P99 9mm. Got it just recently, less than 100 rounds through it until I got it.

March 9, 2008, 12:31 PM	#164
Firepower! Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2008 Posts: 2,109	Glock Check out this http://www.thehighroad.org//showthread.php?t=346020 poll at THR, where Glock is competeing with rest of the pistols!

March 9, 2008, 12:40 PM	#165
Tamara Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 11, 2000 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 16,002	"Firepower!", Out of curiosity, which of the pistols on this list have you handled? Why is the Stechkin, an NFA weapon of which there are no transferable examples on the Registry, include in the list with the Makarov, a commonly available PPK-derived blowback pocket pistol? If I'm not prying, how old are you, and which Role-Playing Game book did you copy this list from? __________________ MOLON LABE! 2% Unobtainium, 98% Hypetanium. The Arms Room: An Online Museum.

March 9, 2008, 02:54 PM	#167
Tamara Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 11, 2000 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 16,002	Ah. My apologies. Understand that almost nobody in the U.S. has seen, let alone fired, a Stechkin, since after the Gun Control Act of 1968 fully-automatic weapons were not allowed to be imported for other than law enforcement and military organizations. There are very, very few in the country. __________________ MOLON LABE! 2% Unobtainium, 98% Hypetanium. The Arms Room: An Online Museum.

March 10, 2008, 02:56 AM	#168
Firepower! Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2008 Posts: 2,109	Yes I knew that, but I assumed that there may be people around the world on TFL.

March 10, 2008, 03:56 AM	#169
Firepower! Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2008 Posts: 2,109	Glock Rocks I carry G19 in a galco tan jackass rig shoulder holster with 17rd mags in spare. G26 on the ankle holster with hollow points. And I keep 4 31round mags loaded in the car that will go into either of my pieces! You can not do this with any other gun i.e. Semi compact and compact with all interchangeable mags and 31 rounders when it is go time! Plus it is the most expensive pistol in Pakistan. 6000 US$ each! And people still buy them over less expensive however reliable other brands. That said I am now focusing on adding G21 so I have one in 45 that remains in my bedside drawer all the time with live round! And a G34 for my shooting competition with buddies. Finally, albeit I have Stichken, I want G18 to be permanantly be in my car with those 31 rounder, and possibly 120 rounder on the floor. But to bring in 21 and 34 will probably sell my 2 M4s since I do not need them anymore-its all peace here now and my guards are given AKs. As per 18 I have find one in sensible price range. The only available is demanding 2000000 rupees/62 and whatever the dollar amount it turns out to be. All other pistols are good. My guards carry Sigs, Colts and Mausers so I trust other pistolsand respect them otherwis wont give to ppl who protecting my property! However when it comes to my personal choice I chose the most practical pistola after carefull analysis of my needs....and that is GLOCK. I have many other for collection purpose, but thats a different topic. For now after Him I trust Glock in my hands!

March 11, 2008, 12:23 PM	#170
Firepower! Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2008 Posts: 2,109	Glock still does great 1/3 when pitched against rest of the world pistols THR: http://www.thehighroad.org//showthre...=346020&page=5

March 11, 2008, 12:42 PM	#171
easyG Junior member Join Date: August 30, 2004 Location: Right here! Posts: 972

March 11, 2008, 02:09 PM	#172
Northalius Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2008 Location: U.S. Posts: 196	Glock, without a doubt! The 10mm Glock 20, more specifically.

March 11, 2008, 02:09 PM	#173
nicknitro71 Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2008 Location: DeLand, FL Posts: 110	It's an impossible quest! I have 9 handguns and I've been very lucky with all of them. 3 rimfires 22LR (Mark II 10", Charger, Neos 6") 3 1911s all 45 (SA TM Long, PT1911, BUL M-5) 2 revolvers 357M and 44M (Taurus 608, Super Redhawk) 1 single shot 44M (Competitor) If I was "forced" to just keep one, I guess I'd keep one of the 1911s, possibly the PT1911 beging the original size, the other two are 6" and 3".

March 11, 2008, 03:21 PM	#174
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	Out of 515 Responses... Here's How It Breaks Down in Order Looking at the results in order really surprised me. I'm not a fan, but I would have thought Taurus would have been ranked higher than what it was. Little surprised where Ruger fell too. Glock 120 23.30% Sig 76 14.76% HK 46 8.93% CZ 44 8.54% Springfield 40 7.77% Smith & Wesson 39 7.57% Colt 35 6.80% Beretta 24 4.66% Kimber 20 3.88% Ruger 17 3.30% Walther 14 2.72% Browning (FN) 14 2.72% Taurus 7 1.36% Khar 6 1.17% Makarov 5 0.97% Para Ord. 3 0.58% Desert Eagle 2 0.39% Star 1 0.19% Mauser (Luger) 1 0.19% Korth 1 0.19% __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

March 12, 2008, 11:18 PM	#175
Firepower! Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2008 Posts: 2,109	I assume Glock has wont this poll!