Best all around Handgun
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The best?
Like I said its the nighthawk for me. But the best is a sum of many factors. How big are you? How do you dress? What type of threats are you most often going to face? What is your experience and skill level? What are you used to carrying?
I carried an M9 in the Corps for years and found it lacking (admittedly most problems where with the militarys over used magazines and and that bad nato fmj ammo couldnt ,didnt, stop a stray starving Iraqi dog ).
Since ive carried glocks smith J frames and a list too long to get into. The XD gets good marks because next to my nighthawk ( or other comperable 1911) it would be my choice to bet my life on. Great weapon very sturdy (for a "plastic wondergun") and I like the way it shoots.
If your not expertly expertly trainned and/or you dont get or cant afford a lot of range time. I put at least 600 rounds a week through my carry gun. I would strongly recommed the XD, Glock or the Kahr or a smith J frame
THREE REASONS
1)Price
2)ease of use (no external safty to remember to use
3) because they are very common finding a holster that fits your lifestyle should be easy
Caliber choice is much the same. There are two rules to remember.
First -If you have to throw a rock, you
might as well throw a big rock. Thats why I carry a 45 But when my little sister got her first CWP I went
out and got her a Smith J frame because her hands are smaller than mine she doesnt shoot nearly as much
and she is smaller and it would be hard for her to conceal a larger weapon.
Second- The big roc is only better if you can hit the attacker with it. You are much better off to hit
him with a .22 than miss him with a .45
Like I said its the nighthawk for me. But the best is a sum of many factors. How big are you? How do you dress? What type of threats are you most often going to face? What is your experience and skill level? What are you used to carrying?
I carried an M9 in the Corps for years and found it lacking (admittedly most problems where with the militarys over used magazines and and that bad nato fmj ammo couldnt ,didnt, stop a stray starving Iraqi dog ).
Since ive carried glocks smith J frames and a list too long to get into. The XD gets good marks because next to my nighthawk ( or other comperable 1911) it would be my choice to bet my life on. Great weapon very sturdy (for a "plastic wondergun") and I like the way it shoots.
If your not expertly expertly trainned and/or you dont get or cant afford a lot of range time. I put at least 600 rounds a week through my carry gun. I would strongly recommed the XD, Glock or the Kahr or a smith J frame
THREE REASONS
1)Price
2)ease of use (no external safty to remember to use
3) because they are very common finding a holster that fits your lifestyle should be easy
Caliber choice is much the same. There are two rules to remember.
First -If you have to throw a rock, you
might as well throw a big rock. Thats why I carry a 45 But when my little sister got her first CWP I went
out and got her a Smith J frame because her hands are smaller than mine she doesnt shoot nearly as much
and she is smaller and it would be hard for her to conceal a larger weapon.
Second- The big roc is only better if you can hit the attacker with it. You are much better off to hit
him with a .22 than miss him with a .45
AvidshooterTX
New member
I like my "wonder 9" too. Been through three barrels (probably over 30k rounds) and it still shoots great. It's a nice balance between stopping power and firepower.
theicemanmpls
Banned
+1 It is the best considering all the parameters.
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adam9er
New member
if price was a factor I would choose the S&W M&P series. If price wasn't a factor than I would say Sig Sauer. When I was on active duty assigned to a non Spec Ops unit I carried the M9 Beretta and while it was useful (sometimes) I wasn't a fan. When I was assigned to Spec Ops units and as a reservist I carry the M11 Sig P228 and find it very comfortable, accurate, and reliable. When it comes to getting a gun with/without a thumb safety is personal preference. The same thing when it comes to an external hammer. If I had the money i would go buy a P228 since I could decock the hamer and am used to switching the thumb safety as I draw from the holster.
MightyPirate
New member
Why are we only limited to one? There's just too many to choose from. I picked up a Mark 23 back before they were going for almost $2000. It's as durable as one can ask, accurate, and a tried and true caliber. It's not unbearably heavy, but it is noticeably heavier than the USP I own (great gun as well) and I think a little over an inch longer. So it loses points in concealment factor, it makes up for it with all its other features.
tcox4freedom
New member
I would have to agree. I had not really considered the Taurus. But, I really liked the feel of the 24/7 ProC 45 in the hand. (Better than the Glock & everybit as good as the XDM)
Because my wife wanted/needed a little more than the Bersa 380acp (Another GREAT handgun!), I really liked the price of the 24/7 Pro Compacts.
But, it was when I took them to the range and found out they were as accurate and reliable as my XDM; and also experiencing how comfortable they are for all day carry that the 24/7 ProC became my "Top" pick as a all around GREAT handgun.
CDR_Glock
Glock 23
I like my 357 Magnums. The size for concealed carry, the reliability and easier upkeep of a revolver and the versatility of 38, 38 +P and 357 loads are my reasons.
Glock 23 is a tie for first, given the simplicity of design, durability, reliability, safety, size, weight, ergonomics and the high capacity.
Glock 23 is a tie for first, given the simplicity of design, durability, reliability, safety, size, weight, ergonomics and the high capacity.
Saber
Dan Ortego
Clearly, there is a separation between the ‘very best’ gun for me, and the notorious ‘dream gun’ I wish I could have. Anyway, since I do carry most of the time I’m restricted to what fits, hides and shoots well enough to be my preferred choice. Drum roll please… S&W 640 customized with real sights, tuned, hard chromed, melded and moon clipped. In fact, mine is still a work-in-progress but you get the idea.
Regards,
Regards,
Rocketgeezer
New member
Glock in whatever caliber suits you, go's bang every time without haveing to run 2 or 3 hundred rounds thru it
Ropadope
eHarmony Reject
I own the same gun. Night Hawk is without a doubt at the top of the 1911 game, but they do not come without a high price tag, as with any reliable semi custom 1911. I mounted the Insight M6 Laser/Light combo on my rail.
I own many H&K USP varients and they are consitently reliable. I can't ever remember any failures out of any of my H&K pistols.
A reliable 1911 is still my favorite handgun. Caveat emptor, getting one 100% reliable may take some work, especially if your shooting more than just a couple hundred rounds a month and then saying "flawless"
In fact, there is a Springfield "MC" Operator sitting right in front of me on this desk.
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