DocV
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The Browning Hi-Power followed by the SIG P220.
The Browning Hi-Power followed by the SIG P220.
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Favorite non 1911 semi-auto pistol
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Gunslinger
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How can you not have a Hi-Power on the list? It's still my favorite--including the 1911.
How can you not have a Hi-Power on the list? It's still my favorite--including the 1911.
Alexcabbie
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My fave non-1911, in fact I favorite it OVER the 1911, is the Walther P.38. Yes, it is "only" a 9mm; yes it "only" holds 8 in the mag and one up the spout; but it is very accurate, utterly reliable, and simple to take down and re-assemble. The barrel does not have to tilt to recieve a cartridge and the recoil operating mechanism has only three parts so there is little to go wrong. The wide-open ejection port makes the (extremely) rare jam easy to clear and the hammer can be dropped multiple times on a failed primer.
The baseplate mag catch makes worries about unwanted mag ejection all but irrelevant. The hammer-drop safety and the double-action first shot capability make it probably the safest semi-auto youcan carry.
And any holster that will fit a Beretta M92 will with easy and minor modification to increase trigger guard clearance fit the P.38.
The P.38 was designed to be used right down in the mud and the blood and it is the handgun equivalent of the AK47 in that regard. I have a SW M629 .44 magnum; a K38 Combat Masterpiece; and a .380 Walther PPK/s in addition; and all these are worth more thn my P.38. But if I had to choose only one of my sidearms and sell the rest, the P.38 is the one I would keep.
My fave non-1911, in fact I favorite it OVER the 1911, is the Walther P.38. Yes, it is "only" a 9mm; yes it "only" holds 8 in the mag and one up the spout; but it is very accurate, utterly reliable, and simple to take down and re-assemble. The barrel does not have to tilt to recieve a cartridge and the recoil operating mechanism has only three parts so there is little to go wrong. The wide-open ejection port makes the (extremely) rare jam easy to clear and the hammer can be dropped multiple times on a failed primer.
The baseplate mag catch makes worries about unwanted mag ejection all but irrelevant. The hammer-drop safety and the double-action first shot capability make it probably the safest semi-auto youcan carry.
And any holster that will fit a Beretta M92 will with easy and minor modification to increase trigger guard clearance fit the P.38.
The P.38 was designed to be used right down in the mud and the blood and it is the handgun equivalent of the AK47 in that regard. I have a SW M629 .44 magnum; a K38 Combat Masterpiece; and a .380 Walther PPK/s in addition; and all these are worth more thn my P.38. But if I had to choose only one of my sidearms and sell the rest, the P.38 is the one I would keep.
Walleye
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I wish they were still making Walther P38/P1s, I really liked the one I tried several years ago.
Curiously enough, the S&W M39 was designed for the Army after WW2 due to interest in the 9x19 cartridge at the time; the primary factor for this was the P38. I heard that they even used a P38 magazine with the prototype M39.
I wish they were still making Walther P38/P1s, I really liked the one I tried several years ago.
Curiously enough, the S&W M39 was designed for the Army after WW2 due to interest in the 9x19 cartridge at the time; the primary factor for this was the P38. I heard that they even used a P38 magazine with the prototype M39.
Deanimator
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I voted "Glock", but I still like my Broomhandle!
I voted "Glock", but I still like my Broomhandle!
Dustin
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Springfield All Day !
Springfield All Day !
SHOOTER13
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Non-1911a1 would have to be my Sig P226...puts 'em where I want 'em everytime !!
Non-1911a1 would have to be my Sig P226...puts 'em where I want 'em everytime !!
mobeewan
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STI 2011.
STI 2011.
FogRider
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Dustin wrote:
Dustin wrote:
That XD Gear holster is not the same I've got, is it new? It looks like it might actually be useful as something more that a closet dust collector.Springfield All Day !
Dustin
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FogRider wrote:
FogRider wrote:
We'll it's for the XDM, so yea it's new. :?I'm not sure what the difference is your talking about.Dustin wrote:That XD Gear holster is not the same I've got, is it new? It looks like it might actually be useful as something more that a closet dust collector.Springfield All Day !
FreedomJoyAdventure
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I voted for CZ, it was the best wondernine I ever owned, the Browning Hi-Power was probably a close second, as was the P-38 that I owned many years ago also.
The Star Model S is a sweet little pistol, but it's basically a baby 1911.
I voted for CZ, it was the best wondernine I ever owned, the Browning Hi-Power was probably a close second, as was the P-38 that I owned many years ago also.
The Star Model S is a sweet little pistol, but it's basically a baby 1911.
builtjeep
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I'll have to vote for the XD40sc. I love mine, disturbingly accurate for such a small gun. My 1911 is still my daily carry piece, it just conceals more comfortably.
I'll have to vote for the XD40sc. I love mine, disturbingly accurate for such a small gun. My 1911 is still my daily carry piece, it just conceals more comfortably.
marshaul
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1991.
1991.
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marshaul wrote:
And don't nobody try to say that's not a hand-gun. Once you un-hook it from the truck, EVERYTHING about it is done by hand!!
marshaul wrote:
Hawkflyer wrote:
Yes.
And don't nobody try to say that's not a hand-gun. Once you un-hook it from the truck, EVERYTHING about it is done by hand!!
marshaul
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Citizen wrote:
Citizen wrote:
lol, good call! :celebratemarshaul wrote:Hawkflyer wrote:
Yes.
And don't nobody try to say that's not a hand-gun. Once you un-hook it from the truck, EVERYTHING about it is done by hand!!
shad0wfax
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I am in love with my USP Tactical. It's a little more costly than some of the others and the magazines are a little more costly too, but I'll be darned if it's not the most accurate .45 ACP I've ever fired!
I am in love with my USP Tactical. It's a little more costly than some of the others and the magazines are a little more costly too, but I'll be darned if it's not the most accurate .45 ACP I've ever fired!
opusd2
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SFCRetired wrote:
SFCRetired wrote:
Don't apologize! I owned one until I sold it to my buddy who needed something at home for SD, and regretted the decision every moment since. It was a fine shooting, accurate piece with a livable DA trigger pull. Plus I really did like the looks of that animal.
opusd2
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That looks like deer camp of two years ago in central WI! Of course we were shirtless, we were also out of beer...
And don't nobody try to say that's not a hand-gun. Once you un-hook it from the truck, EVERYTHING about it is done by hand!!
Sonora Rebel
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This one's made by Mauserwaffenfabrik, Berlin 1943
This one's made by Mauserwaffenfabrik, Berlin 1943
opusd2
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All kidding aside, the Browning Hi Power is my favorite. Even though it is only 9mm, it is as accurate and dependable as I've had the opportunity to fire. And there have been more than a few I've tried.
All kidding aside, the Browning Hi Power is my favorite. Even though it is only 9mm, it is as accurate and dependable as I've had the opportunity to fire. And there have been more than a few I've tried.