Which pistols would chose and why?

Question

Colt 1911
(Any type) 1911
Browing HI-POWER
CZ-75

Answer 1

Anyone who knows anything about the 1911 firearms will tell you to go with a Browning Hi-Power. Its a redesign that is unmatched as far as this style goes.

The Browning Hi-Power is a notable handgun of the last century for a number of reasons. It was John M. Browning's final pistol design. It introduced the concept of the high-capacity double-column magazine. It is considered by many to be an improvement of the famous Colt Government Model of 1911. Finally, it is one of the most-used military service pistols of all time. In fact, during World War II the Hi-Power, also known as the P-35, saw service not only with a number of the allied forces but was also used by the German military.

Good Luck & Happy Shooting !

Answer 2

Please do not be swayed by these bloody fools. The 1911 should be chosen, hands down. CZ's may have over twice the capacity of the tradition 8 shot 1911 (that is with one in the chamber, but the bullet is half the size... do the math. The CZ's shoot a 9mm, maybe a .40cal, but i am not sure. The .45cal 1911 is a legend, and has unsurpassed reliability and knockdown power. many of the modern designs, such as the pistols from Kimber and Springfield Armory, and Colt, have 8 round mags. Browning hi powers also disgust me. they may be newer... but why fix something if it isn't broken? If you haven't noticed, a 1911, is in fact the year it was designed. There is not another semi auto pistol in the world that can say that it has been around for nearly a century, and still one of the most popular handguns in the country. that truly is rare. Colt still makes pistols, even though it is few, and they are very hard to find, some are still in production. The ammunition is the most expensive of the lot, but depending on the purpose of your intent for the gun, the .45acp is worth the extra $2 a box. The 1911 is the best on your list, and any reputable maker of them will not disappoint you.

P.S. Do not chose a .380acp or anything with a "38." That had to be the weakest remark i have heard in a long time, no affense. Keep a .45acp in your mind.

Answer 3

My first choice would be a Smith & Wesson Revolver in either .357 Magnum, or .44 S&W SPL.

However, of those you listed, I'd go with a Colt M-1911 type pistol, probably a Series *) stainless Commander. Colt holds value better than other brands, and it is a .45. If I were going to buy another ugly flatgun, it would have that Prancing Pony on the slide.

I've never been able to warm up to the 9 mmP pistols. If I want a .35 caliber handgun, I'll stick with .38 SPL's and .357 Magnums.

Doc

Answer 4

You can't go wrong with a modern 1911. The last few years whatever problems there were with out of the box 1911's don't exist any more. (For a couple of decades there was a problem with quality control at Colt)


CZ and Browning Hi-Power are supposed to be pretty good but I've never fired either one.

Answer 5

Well for serious work (like patrol) I am a confirmed Glock man. The Glock is durable, dependable, powerful, versatile and hi cap. My duty weapon is a Glock Model 20 .10mm. Glocks function in all kinds of weather extremes (Iraq/Afghanistan to Alaska) and even fire underwater.

I would like to own a 1911 .380 acp, if I can find one, or a good clone, but it would not be a 'carry or duty' weapon. I also like the Browning Hi Power P-35, but again, not as a duty/carry gun. The Glock just has a much better edge over those older warhorses. That said I'll add that if all I had was a Browning Hi Power (with the right ammo), or a 1911 (preferably a .38 Super) I would not feel underarmed.

H

Answer 6

hands down cz-75 (b)......the cz-75 has same grip size/angle as the hi-power(most noted gun for feeling "perfect" in the hands of almost everyone), but it adds the double action capability, yet can still be carried ******&locked (like the 1911)...my 75b has been 100% reliable, and holds 16+1.also it is very accurate, i bounce empty 12ga shells at 25yds during casual plinking. If you are in the market for a full size service pistol you also may want to check out the beretta 92, mine has 15,000 rounds through it and not a single failure of any kind(except one ftfeed when using a 34rd pro-mag brand mag, ......mag spring broke and rds "nosed down" in there). my cz-75 is my current carry weapon because it is flatter in width than the 92.....Not trying to hate on the 1911s but most of them are 45acp(expensive ammo), MOST are single action only, and standard mags hold 7rds, also i dont feel that 1911 style pistols that are cheaper($500-$700) are very good quality, or they may be unreliable. if you want a good 1911 get at least a kimber, but expect to pay 2 or 3 times the ammount of the cz-75b.

Answer 7

i too say 1911. I just bought a Rock Island Armory 1911 and it's great. I believe it was made by Springfield Armory and it's near identical to a Colt 1911. I'm stuck on whether I want to keep the wood grips or go with black rubber.

Answer 8

Plain and simple, STAY AWAY FROM CZ!!! With that said, I prefer 1911's, and the only 1911 I will carry anymore is a Kimber. Depending on what you want it for, you can choose from the full size Custom II, and the way to sub-compact hamerless 1911 for concealed carry

Answer 9

Out of the guns listed the CZ-75. You can get it in multiple calibers, it is a low recoiling gun, it can be carried ****** and locked or in double action, and they have a good history.

If you have the money, a double stack STI or SVI would make a nice high capacity 1911 style gun, but cost upwards of $1500-$4000.

If you are open to options, I would buy a Glock. Consistent, durable, accurate, simple to learn, simple to teach, your choice of caliber, and size, a short trigger reset, low bore axis, awesome gun!

Answer 10

1911 for sure, but there are many MANY variants. Kimber would be my first choice, Colt Gold Cup my second, Springfield Armory my third, and Para-Ordnance my fourth.

I own a 1911 Para Carry and love it.