from your experience...which handgun is most reliable..and the best for you?

Question

i dont like Desert eagle..they are a bitc* to use...

Answer 1

Ladies 38

Answer 2

Pistol...I have found the H&K 9mm short frame to be reliable, quick and easy to use. And just plain fun when .
practicing.

Revoler...Since 1986 I have trusted the Ruger GP 100 (,357) for reliabilty and impact / stopping power using the magnum cartridges. It was a toss up between the GP 100 and the classic Colt .357 Python

When I needed to have a conceled weapon permit to carry I qualified using the GP 100 fire arm using the .357 rounds. But I carried the H&K 9mm. Lighter weight, slim profile and double the firepower.

And of course back in 1976 I had to qualify with the Colt .45 Caliber Model 19ll pistol when I served inthe Army.

Answer 3

My favorite handgun is the Glock 23. It's a .40, holds about 13-14 rounds, and my grouping is tight. The .45 has a little too much punch for my needs. The 9mm models are really nice too. The 23 is great for concealment.

Answer 4

Anyone ever fire a 50 cal?

Everyone likes to talk big about it, but Id settle for shotplacement vs as powerful a round as you can get - with much more recoil to control -- any day.

I have active duty NCO friend who thought it would be cool to get a 50 cal, and I begged him to let me go to the range when he shot it off for the first time.
He said yeah, but went without me.

Turned out the knucklehead smacked himself in the face because of the kick. knicked his forehead.
And I knew it would happen.

Tell me hes not going to have problems knowing what a strong kick it has, the next time he tries firing it.

The P99 Walther, or even the 92FS beretta is a good RELIABLE controllable gun. Add some hydroshocks, youll get yourself some nice take down power.

But again, its all shot placement.
All these idiots talking 357 50 cals probably never shot a gun or wouldnt know a 1 inch shot group from 25 meters from a hole in the ground

And yes, I said 25 meters!

Answer 5

Colt 45 1911

Answer 6

Kimber Pro Carry in .45ACP. I carry mine concealed or openly 24x7.

There's a basic rule - Never get into a gunfight with any caliber who's first number is less than 4.

The Kimber is very accurate, very reliable, light, easy to conceal, and shoots a man-stopping round (230 gr Hydra-Shok). The 1911 design is easy to maintain and highily reliable (There's a reason why the design hasn't changed much in nearly a hundred years).

I've shot Glocks, Taurus, Springfields, Sig Saurs, Colts, Rugers, Lugers....just about anything you can name. I shoot combat pistol on a competitive course and won't carry anything other than a 1911 - preferably by Kimber.

We all referred to the Glocks as 'Tactical Tupperware' - every single person who came and shot on our course with a Glock upgraded to a 1911 by someone within 2 months.

They are slightly more expensive (about $680), but they come with all the bells and whistles. Add a magazine well, ambidextrous safety, and Chip McCormick magazines and you've got a perfect self-defense rig.

The Kimber has a very light recoil - my ex-GF at 5'2 and 100 lbs carries a Kimber Ultra-Carry in .45ACP. You can put three rounds in a quarter sized hole without any real difficulty.

A lot of folks like revolvers - they're simple and incredibly reliable, but I just don't like 'em. I like having 9 rounds and being able to change my magazine in under half a second.

Don't bother with .38's or 9mms. They call 'em 'Poodle shooters" for a reason. We had a cop in town shoot a medium sized dog 3 times with his 9mm sidearm. He ended up having to beat the dog unconcious with his baton. The 9mms didn't even slow it down. Lots of stories out of Iraq that establish the M9 Beretta is more useful as a club than as a firearm. Jihadis being shot 4, 5, and 6 times and not even slowing down. The .38 was abandoned in the Philippines because it didn't do ANYTHING to the bad guys - That's why they developed the .45 - 9mm and .38 are utterly useless rounds for self-defense, unless you're being attacked by gerbils.

Hope this helps.

Orion

Answer 7

I prefer a S&W K frame .357 myself.. (Highway patrol model in fact)stop just about anyone on a dime.. and no auto faliure rates besides a revolver is always more accurate than an auto off the shelf anyway..

If we are talking auto.. I'd prob have to go with a .45 ACP 1911A.. not as accurate outta the box but pretty reliable.. and in a gunfight thats what counts LOL

Answer 8

I have to say the Glocks are the best.I work in Iraq as a contractor and we use Glocks.
They are simple but highly durable,effective,and reliable.People say they have safety issues,but that is only if you are not conpetent and don't pay attention.
I have heard good things about the new Springfield XD's and will be purchasing one soon.
This is not part of your question but .45 is the best way to go in respects to caliber.

Answer 9

Glocks have safety issues. Ruger P93 40 cal. if you can find one. has the stoping power of a desert eagle. and is safe to handle, less likely to fire if you drop it on the ground.

kel-tec sells a compact 40 cal , but again safety issues.

beware of 1911 knock offs.

Answer 10

Colt 1911 .45 or a Ruger P90