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Peetster · 07-31-2003, 02:55 PM

For me it's the Glock 21. It's a .45 so it packs a nice punch, it's automatic, and it just feels good in my hand.

The_Dude · 07-31-2003, 02:57 PM

Sig p228

never used a real one, only used it in counter-strike.

numberfive · 07-31-2003, 03:03 PM

Colt 45. The power, the beauty, the power, the power.

Scrub0 · 07-31-2003, 03:56 PM

The Glock 21. But I'd also love to have a .44 Desert Eagle or .44 Automag, because they're cool like that.

JStrider · 07-31-2003, 04:08 PM

propaganda · 07-31-2003, 04:15 PM

Pistole Modell 1908 (Luger). Classic, poweful, creative and extremely easy to tell from other handguns. I would post a picture but I dont know how to.

kel · 07-31-2003, 04:31 PM

Same pic as Peetster pretty much, except it's chambered for .357 sig. .357 sig, for those who don't know is fairly similar to the .357 magnum of great fame. It's not quite the same, but packs the same punch.
Quite a bit more punch then the .45 ;-) it depends what ammo you use though.
http://www.pmcammo.com/handgun/handgun_ballistics.html
500 foot pounds of force on impact.
It doesn't feel like it though because the actual mass/velocity relationship is real nice.
Glocks also just grow on you after a while.

We'd all love to own one of the new desert eagles, you can buy one frame that supports all 3 DE calibers for 3.6k
(.50 AE, .44 Magnum, .357 Magnum)

Is this forum new? I don't remember seeing it in the past.

debaser · 07-31-2003, 05:06 PM

Glock 17. I like the 17L also, but it is cumbersome to carry.

Magpie0001 · 07-31-2003, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kel
Is this forums new? I don't remember seeing it in the past.

Yes its new.

I dont know anything about guns.

stinkynutz · 07-31-2003, 07:33 PM

9mm baby desert eagle

feels good in my hand and pretty accurate for me

supernova · 07-31-2003, 07:46 PM

Both numberfive and JStrider took the words right out of my mouth. Both of those guns are my favorite. The power, man, the power!

bundy · 07-31-2003, 07:47 PM

some good old Aussie innovation.

metal storm. o´dwyer VLe

propaganda · 07-31-2003, 07:59 PM

Thats like a peice cut out of cardboard but a truly creative design.

Slims · 07-31-2003, 08:51 PM

This is my carry gun, and I absolutely love it.

I go to the range at least once a week and have put probably 3000-5000 rounds through it. I have shot all kinds of ammuniition (mostly whatever is cheapest) including lead, and have not had a single misfire, jam, or failure of any kind.

It is just small enough that I can conceal it during the summer (I am pretty skinny), but it is large enough to enjoy shooting at the range.

Cobalt_60 · 07-31-2003, 09:07 PM

My favorite is the Colt 1911. Or as the one I own, the Colt 1991. Beautiful handguns. And parts are very plentiful. Very customizable.

mk23taw · 07-31-2003, 10:05 PM

I have a HK MK23,HK USP 9 mm,Glock mdl19,Glockmdl30CZ85,S&w 686,S&W630scadium,just to name some of my carry weapons

Slims · 07-31-2003, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mk23taw
I have a HK MK23,HK USP 9 mm,Glock mdl19,Glockmdl30CZ85,S&w 686,S&W630scadium,just to name some of my carry weapons

I don't doubt you, but I have enough trouble concealing my usp compact. How on earth are you able to conceal a MK24? Or is it a car gun or something?

ireallydontknow · 07-31-2003, 10:56 PM

Smith & Wesson Model 645.. because it's SEXY

The.Lunatic · 07-31-2003, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JStrider

you've ovbiously never shot one.

you couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with that the the recoil is redicoulous to the point of lunacy. I don't care if the handel has sorbathane or whatever its to much of a gun for 90% of shooters out there the guys out there that could fire a gun like that don't need a gun they can just tear a person or an animal limb from limb with there bare hands

The.Lunatic · 07-31-2003, 11:15 PM

I'd put this | | that far over the luger, I just got a passion for the 1911

kinda a shitty picture i wanted one of secruity arms, but its impossible to link from them anymore, and i don't have an image hoster at the momment.

c0axial · 08-01-2003, 02:24 AM

Glock 21, shame i cant own one.. Properley..

dudemac · 08-01-2003, 06:07 AM

bretta 9mm

monty121052 · 08-01-2003, 09:32 AM

I use a ruger mark1 for target practice on the range and find it very accurate over 25meters with rapid fire,but carry a clock19 at work(security)Plenty of stopping power.

hrdwareguy · 08-01-2003, 12:43 PM

This here is what I carry:

I bought it used, had to replace the magazine lock. Also replace the grips with Hogue grips, put new front sites on, and added a heavy duty recoil spring/rod.

Zooksport2 · 08-01-2003, 01:00 PM

Just finished a comp at my club.
I used a Colt Trooper MkIII in 357. 6 inch barrell.
Best group: (6 shots) 2.9" from 20 meters. Free standing, timed shoot. Not world standard, but I won the day.
(BSA red dot attached)

Also have a couple of .22 plinkers. Browning and a beretta

cliffxpro · 08-01-2003, 01:02 PM

Here's my choice (Glock 27 .40):

The wife totes this on the job (SigArms P226 .40 S&W w/ 12 rd. Mag)

And this is our other frame (SigArms P232 .380)

Ashton · 08-01-2003, 01:41 PM

Moonduck · 08-01-2003, 02:58 PM

The/lunatic:"you've ovbiously never shot one. you couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with that the the recoil is redicoulous to the point of lunacy. I don't care if the handel has sorbathane or whatever its to much of a gun for 90% of shooters out there the guys out there that could fire a gun like that don't need a gun they can just tear a person or an animal limb from limb with there bare hands "

Um, you've shot one? The recoil is entirely manageable. The weight of the gun, especially with the bull barrel, helps tame the sharpness of the recoil, leaving only a strong push/rise. I've personally fired guns like this (Ruger Super Blackhawk, Ruger Redhawk) one-handed with zero problems.

It is all in how you holw it and not being afraid of it. .44 Magnums are quite easy to shoot and highly accurrate if you know what you are doing.

Moonduck · 08-01-2003, 03:01 PM

Oh, favorite handgun is S&W M-686. The one I have was given to me when I was about 12 by my grandparents on my Dad's side. They're both long gone, so the revolver has even more sentimental value. It also helps that it is dead accurrate and entirely reliable.

Favorite auto would be Glock 19. Handy, light, comfortable, shoots good.

Scrub0 · 08-01-2003, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The.Lunatic
you've ovbiously never shot one.

you couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with that the the recoil is redicoulous to the point of lunacy. I don't care if the handel has sorbathane or whatever its to much of a gun for 90% of shooters out there the guys out there that could fire a gun like that don't need a gun they can just tear a person or an animal limb from limb with there bare hands

The recoil from a .44 magnum revolver isn't that bad. Leaves a bit of a sting in the palm after a few shots but it's very manageable, unless you have weak arms.

slant eyes · 08-01-2003, 09:01 PM

this is my bad boy, but in black. i had the .357 interchangeable barrel, but i gave that to my buddy so now it's only a .40 S&W. looking to get the sights tipped with that radioactive element so it glows in the dark (can't spell that trachi- word)

--sorry, i thought you could see the name, it's a SigSauer P229. *drools*

my buddy has a Kimber, lucky bastard

NeverBorn · 08-01-2003, 10:54 PM

too lazy to find pic, the greatest magnum.

The 50 cal Desert Eagle, come on a DE just reeks of coolness. Although a good glock is practically indestructable.

Early H · 08-01-2003, 11:06 PM

I own several different handguns so its hard to pick my favorite. But here are my top three:
#1 a Colt .357 King Cobra revolver made of shining stainless steel with a 6'' snub nose barrel,
#2 Springfield 45 model 1911 with a packmayr grip, much like the one pictured earlier by the Lunatic,
#3 a Smith & Wesson 9mm model 5903 with high capacity magazines.

lemming · 08-02-2003, 01:02 AM

favorite weapon..colt .45 accurate and great stopping power, which those 9mm lack severly, if ya want just straight blow your head off power? .454 the new most powerful hand gun, but the recoil on those is a bit much to make it practical=)

Moonduck · 08-02-2003, 10:50 AM

6" snub-nose? Aroo?

Exodus · 08-02-2003, 03:52 PM

I have always been partial to the Glock 17/17C. But I found a new one I like as well. The USP Tactical/USP MK 23. Wonderful recoil and very lightweight.

j8ear · 08-02-2003, 09:43 PM

m1911a1. Best semiauto man killing weapon ever made. 45-50k rounds routinely. Ask any armourer and they will tell you they have never seen anything hold up like one. Few make them like they used to. Avoid weapons actually manufactured during a conflict (i.e. ww1, ww2, kor, Viet), as a lot of corners were cut 'for the war effort.'

I have an old one (korean war era) made by the Singer sewing machine company. She doesn't see much action.

My current range/IDPA/bedside table gun is a little s&w sigma in nine. Appropriately placed double taps with this beauty land on target and effectively difuse situations. I trust it for points and home defense. Walmart sells boxes of 100 for $17.99. She has probably 5500 bullets through the muzzle, and is starting to show pitting and maring on the barrel and slides. I don't suspect I'll trust it all that much come 10000 rounds.

My next piece will be a Sig-Sauer. Haven't decided on caliber or config but I believe Sig makes the finest semi auto weapons going right now. Every one I've fired was fluid and accurate.

Alot to be said for a good old fashioned Smith and Wesson 'Highway Patrolmen' 357 magnum, 4 inch revolver. Six shots requires skill and a sure hand, though.

JimmyTheHutt · 08-03-2003, 01:30 AM

That's my personal open-carry gun. It's not as light as a Glock nor does it carry as much ammo, but I use a preban with the 15 round mags. It works just fine and is as reliable as hell.

For conceled I generally prefer the Glock 26. Its another nice 9mm that accepts mags from the 17 and 19 for extra ammo capacity when you need it, provided you can get your hands on the preban mags.

Veritas en Lux!
Jimmy The Hutt

marcopolo · 08-03-2003, 08:13 AM

Years ago I had a wheel-gun made for me that was called a ' Smython '. It's a S&W M686- L-Frame with a 4 in Colt Python Bbl.
I had the action done at ' Actions by T ' out of Texas . With the proper hand-loads this gun in .357/.38 Cal. would out-shoot target guns of twice it's cost up too 50 yards . After 2000 rounds plus through this pistol the lock-up is still tight and it is still as highly accurate as the day I bought it . Plus it brings ' Oohs and Awes 'at the range for it is 1/4 engraved with a high polish . If any pistol's in my collection ( I was a Hobby/Dealer for 9 years )were an extension of my penis ... it would be this one .

KwKouki · 08-04-2003, 10:00 PM

I own a baretta 92f, its what I first shot and am most comfortable with. I want to switch to an H&k usp 40

But the one gun I think is the top dawg would be

H&K Mark23 SOCOM

07-31-2003, 02:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Peetster Right Now Location: Home	Post your favorite handgun! For me it's the Glock 21. It's a .45 so it packs a nice punch, it's automatic, and it just feels good in my hand. Last edited by Peetster; 07-31-2003 at 02:58 PM..

07-31-2003, 02:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	Sig p228 never used a real one, only used it in counter-strike. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

07-31-2003, 03:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
numberfive You + Me = Us Location: California dreaming...	Colt 45. The power, the beauty, the power, the power. __________________ P.S. Always remember: to forget is a form of suicide. (If I could only remember to forget myself.)

07-31-2003, 04:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
JStrider Poo-tee-weet? Location: The Woodlands, TX	__________________ -=JStrider=- ~Clatto Verata Nicto

07-31-2003, 04:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
kel WARNING: FLAMMABLE Location: Ask Acetylene	Glock 31 Same pic as Peetster pretty much, except it's chambered for .357 sig. .357 sig, for those who don't know is fairly similar to the .357 magnum of great fame. It's not quite the same, but packs the same punch. Quite a bit more punch then the .45 ;-) it depends what ammo you use though. http://www.pmcammo.com/handgun/handgun_ballistics.html 500 foot pounds of force on impact. It doesn't feel like it though because the actual mass/velocity relationship is real nice. Glocks also just grow on you after a while. We'd all love to own one of the new desert eagles, you can buy one frame that supports all 3 DE calibers for 3.6k (.50 AE, .44 Magnum, .357 Magnum) Is this forum new? I don't remember seeing it in the past. __________________ "It better be funny" Last edited by kel; 07-31-2003 at 05:43 PM..

07-31-2003, 03:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Scrub0 Insane	The Glock 21. But I'd also love to have a .44 Desert Eagle or .44 Automag, because they're cool like that.

07-31-2003, 04:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
propaganda Psycho	Pistole Modell 1908 (Luger). Classic, poweful, creative and extremely easy to tell from other handguns. I would post a picture but I dont know how to.

07-31-2003, 05:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
debaser Sir, I have a plan... Location: 38S NC20943324	Glock 17. I like the 17L also, but it is cumbersome to carry. __________________ Fortunato became immured to the sound of the trowel after a while.

07-31-2003, 07:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
stinkynutz Insane	9mm baby desert eagle feels good in my hand and pretty accurate for me

07-31-2003, 07:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
supernova Tilted Location: NE US	Both numberfive and JStrider took the words right out of my mouth. Both of those guns are my favorite. The power, man, the power!

07-31-2003, 07:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
bundy . Location: Tokyo	some good old Aussie innovation. metal storm. o´dwyer VLe __________________ Ohayo!!!

07-31-2003, 07:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
propaganda Psycho	Thats like a peice cut out of cardboard but a truly creative design.

07-31-2003, 08:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
Slims Eccentric insomniac Location: North Carolina	This is my carry gun, and I absolutely love it. I go to the range at least once a week and have put probably 3000-5000 rounds through it. I have shot all kinds of ammuniition (mostly whatever is cheapest) including lead, and have not had a single misfire, jam, or failure of any kind. It is just small enough that I can conceal it during the summer (I am pretty skinny), but it is large enough to enjoy shooting at the range. __________________ "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." - Winston Churchill "All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act out their dream with open eyes, to make it possible." Seven Pillars of Wisdom, T.E. Lawrence

07-31-2003, 09:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
Cobalt_60 Addict	My favorite is the Colt 1911. Or as the one I own, the Colt 1991. Beautiful handguns. And parts are very plentiful. Very customizable.

07-31-2003, 10:05 PM	#16 (permalink)
mk23taw Upright	I have a HK MK23,HK USP 9 mm,Glock mdl19,Glockmdl30CZ85,S&w 686,S&W630scadium,just to name some of my carry weapons

08-01-2003, 06:07 AM	#22 (permalink)
dudemac Tilted Location: College Station, TX	bretta 9mm __________________ Dudemac Author Somewhere

08-01-2003, 01:41 PM	#27 (permalink)
Ashton PORNHOUND Location: California

07-31-2003, 10:56 PM	#18 (permalink)
ireallydontknow Insane Location: San Jose, CA	Smith & Wesson Model 645.. because it's SEXY

07-31-2003, 11:15 PM	#20 (permalink)
The.Lunatic Psycho Location: Somewhere just beyond the realm of sanity...	I'd put this \| \| that far over the luger, I just got a passion for the 1911 kinda a shitty picture i wanted one of secruity arms, but its impossible to link from them anymore, and i don't have an image hoster at the momment. __________________ Proud memeber of the Insomniac Club.

08-01-2003, 02:24 AM	#21 (permalink)
c0axial Upright	Glock 21, shame i cant own one.. Properley.. __________________ Reflex Ur Mind..

08-01-2003, 09:32 AM	#23 (permalink)
monty121052 Insane Location: Newcastle-Australia	I use a ruger mark1 for target practice on the range and find it very accurate over 25meters with rapid fire,but carry a clock19 at work(security)Plenty of stopping power.

08-01-2003, 12:43 PM	#24 (permalink)
hrdwareguy "Officer, I was in fear for my life" Location: Oklahoma City	My favorite so far This here is what I carry: I bought it used, had to replace the magazine lock. Also replace the grips with Hogue grips, put new front sites on, and added a heavy duty recoil spring/rod. __________________ Gun Control is hitting what you aim at Aim for the TFP, Donate Today

08-01-2003, 01:00 PM	#25 (permalink)
Zooksport2 Casual... Real Casual Location: Orstraylia	Just finished a comp at my club. I used a Colt Trooper MkIII in 357. 6 inch barrell. Best group: (6 shots) 2.9" from 20 meters. Free standing, timed shoot. Not world standard, but I won the day. (BSA red dot attached) Also have a couple of .22 plinkers. Browning and a beretta __________________ "And you run and you run to catch up with the sun but it's sinking. Racing around to come up behind you again. The sun is the same in a relative way but your older, shorter of breath, and one day closer to death" ...pink floyd Last edited by Zooksport2; 08-01-2003 at 01:11 PM..

08-01-2003, 01:02 PM	#26 (permalink)
cliffxpro Crazy	Here's my choice (Glock 27 .40): The wife totes this on the job (SigArms P226 .40 S&W w/ 12 rd. Mag) And this is our other frame (SigArms P232 .380)

08-01-2003, 02:58 PM	#28 (permalink)
Moonduck Junkie Location: SE USA	The/lunatic:"you've ovbiously never shot one. you couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with that the the recoil is redicoulous to the point of lunacy. I don't care if the handel has sorbathane or whatever its to much of a gun for 90% of shooters out there the guys out there that could fire a gun like that don't need a gun they can just tear a person or an animal limb from limb with there bare hands " Um, you've shot one? The recoil is entirely manageable. The weight of the gun, especially with the bull barrel, helps tame the sharpness of the recoil, leaving only a strong push/rise. I've personally fired guns like this (Ruger Super Blackhawk, Ruger Redhawk) one-handed with zero problems. It is all in how you holw it and not being afraid of it. .44 Magnums are quite easy to shoot and highly accurrate if you know what you are doing.

08-01-2003, 03:01 PM	#29 (permalink)
Moonduck Junkie Location: SE USA	Oh, favorite handgun is S&W M-686. The one I have was given to me when I was about 12 by my grandparents on my Dad's side. They're both long gone, so the revolver has even more sentimental value. It also helps that it is dead accurrate and entirely reliable. Favorite auto would be Glock 19. Handy, light, comfortable, shoots good.

08-01-2003, 09:01 PM	#31 (permalink)
slant eyes Psycho Location: cali	this is my bad boy, but in black. i had the .357 interchangeable barrel, but i gave that to my buddy so now it's only a .40 S&W. looking to get the sights tipped with that radioactive element so it glows in the dark (can't spell that trachi- word) --sorry, i thought you could see the name, it's a SigSauer P229. drools my buddy has a Kimber, lucky bastard

08-01-2003, 10:54 PM	#32 (permalink)
NeverBorn I'm a pepper bitch..	too lazy to find pic, the greatest magnum. The 50 cal Desert Eagle, come on a DE just reeks of coolness. Although a good glock is practically indestructable.

08-01-2003, 11:06 PM	#33 (permalink)
Early H Upright Location: USA	I own several different handguns so its hard to pick my favorite. But here are my top three: #1 a Colt .357 King Cobra revolver made of shining stainless steel with a 6'' snub nose barrel, #2 Springfield 45 model 1911 with a packmayr grip, much like the one pictured earlier by the Lunatic, #3 a Smith & Wesson 9mm model 5903 with high capacity magazines.

08-02-2003, 01:02 AM	#34 (permalink)
lemming Tilted	favorite weapon..colt .45 accurate and great stopping power, which those 9mm lack severly, if ya want just straight blow your head off power? .454 the new most powerful hand gun, but the recoil on those is a bit much to make it practical=)

08-02-2003, 10:50 AM	#35 (permalink)
Moonduck Junkie Location: SE USA	6" snub-nose? Aroo?

08-02-2003, 03:52 PM	#36 (permalink)
Exodus Psycho	I have always been partial to the Glock 17/17C. But I found a new one I like as well. The USP Tactical/USP MK 23. Wonderful recoil and very lightweight.

08-02-2003, 09:43 PM	#37 (permalink)
j8ear Gentlemen Farmer Location: Middle of nowhere, Jersey	m1911a1. Best semiauto man killing weapon ever made. 45-50k rounds routinely. Ask any armourer and they will tell you they have never seen anything hold up like one. Few make them like they used to. Avoid weapons actually manufactured during a conflict (i.e. ww1, ww2, kor, Viet), as a lot of corners were cut 'for the war effort.' I have an old one (korean war era) made by the Singer sewing machine company. She doesn't see much action. My current range/IDPA/bedside table gun is a little s&w sigma in nine. Appropriately placed double taps with this beauty land on target and effectively difuse situations. I trust it for points and home defense. Walmart sells boxes of 100 for $17.99. She has probably 5500 bullets through the muzzle, and is starting to show pitting and maring on the barrel and slides. I don't suspect I'll trust it all that much come 10000 rounds. My next piece will be a Sig-Sauer. Haven't decided on caliber or config but I believe Sig makes the finest semi auto weapons going right now. Every one I've fired was fluid and accurate. Alot to be said for a good old fashioned Smith and Wesson 'Highway Patrolmen' 357 magnum, 4 inch revolver. Six shots requires skill and a sure hand, though. __________________ It's alot easier to ask for forgiveness then it is to ask for permission. Last edited by j8ear; 08-02-2003 at 09:45 PM..

08-03-2003, 01:30 AM	#38 (permalink)
JimmyTheHutt Psycho Location: Hell (Phoenix AZ)	That's my personal open-carry gun. It's not as light as a Glock nor does it carry as much ammo, but I use a preban with the 15 round mags. It works just fine and is as reliable as hell. For conceled I generally prefer the Glock 26. Its another nice 9mm that accepts mags from the 17 and 19 for extra ammo capacity when you need it, provided you can get your hands on the preban mags. Veritas en Lux! Jimmy The Hutt __________________ Think Jabba, only with more hair and vestigal legs.... "This isn't a nightmare, its real. Nightmare's end." -ShadowDancer

08-03-2003, 08:13 AM	#39 (permalink)
marcopolo I am the anomaly. Location: Motown	Years ago I had a wheel-gun made for me that was called a ' Smython '. It's a S&W M686- L-Frame with a 4 in Colt Python Bbl. I had the action done at ' Actions by T ' out of Texas . With the proper hand-loads this gun in .357/.38 Cal. would out-shoot target guns of twice it's cost up too 50 yards . After 2000 rounds plus through this pistol the lock-up is still tight and it is still as highly accurate as the day I bought it . Plus it brings ' Oohs and Awes 'at the range for it is 1/4 engraved with a high polish . If any pistol's in my collection ( I was a Hobby/Dealer for 9 years )were an extension of my penis ... it would be this one . __________________ Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others. Last edited by marcopolo; 08-03-2003 at 08:17 AM..

08-04-2003, 10:00 PM	#40 (permalink)
KwKouki Upright	I own a baretta 92f, its what I first shot and am most comfortable with. I want to switch to an H&k usp 40 But the one gun I think is the top dawg would be H&K Mark23 SOCOM