Beside 1911: Favorite WWI or WWII Handgun
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CraigC
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I've always had a thing for the Colt 1917. Found one at a gun show that had been chopped to 4" and fitted with Micro adjustable sights with some nicely aged stag grips. I'm still kicking myself for not picking it up for the princely sum of $250.
Erik M
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It may not have been invented during the war but I know for a fact at least one guy carried a Colt SAA.
1. Colt 1917 New Service Army
2. Luger (never got to handle an artillery model but they are the 'prime' Lugers to me.)
3. Browning Hi-Power
I have versions of all three.
2. Luger (never got to handle an artillery model but they are the 'prime' Lugers to me.)
3. Browning Hi-Power
I have versions of all three.
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Hello friends and neighbors // The first semi-auto handgun "used extensively in battle",(according to Wiki) 1896 Mauser, 7.63 -C96 Broomhandle.
Just bought this one:
I've wanted one ever since I saw the, Clint Eastwood, Movie "Joe Kidd", been a long time comming.
Just bought this one:
I've wanted one ever since I saw the, Clint Eastwood, Movie "Joe Kidd", been a long time comming.
Don357
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P-38(pistol and airplane), Radom, C-96, 1917, and even though Mexico wasn't involved in the war, the Obregon has to get a nod.
Tokarev TT33
There is no taking cover from a Tok round, their penetration ability is legendary.
Not the ideal gun for modern self-defense situations especially if you live in an apartment, but for a strictly on offense combat handgun for hunting down your enemies it's hard to beat.
There is no taking cover from a Tok round, their penetration ability is legendary.
Not the ideal gun for modern self-defense situations especially if you live in an apartment, but for a strictly on offense combat handgun for hunting down your enemies it's hard to beat.
I've shot:
Luger, Webley MKIV, Enfield, C96, P38, Hi-Power.
I've handled: Victory Model, Webley MKVI, S&W 1917, Lebel, Nagant, Pistol, Revolver, Old Pattern, No. 1 Mark I (Spanish made copy of the S&W .44 Double Action), Colt 1894, Walther PPK, Walther PP.
Of the above, the one I would most enjoy owning would be the Luger. If I had to carry one it would be a toss up between the Luger and the Hi-Power.
Luger, Webley MKIV, Enfield, C96, P38, Hi-Power.
I've handled: Victory Model, Webley MKVI, S&W 1917, Lebel, Nagant, Pistol, Revolver, Old Pattern, No. 1 Mark I (Spanish made copy of the S&W .44 Double Action), Colt 1894, Walther PPK, Walther PP.
Of the above, the one I would most enjoy owning would be the Luger. If I had to carry one it would be a toss up between the Luger and the Hi-Power.
mljdeckard
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I like Lugers, but probably not enough to ever get around to buying one. I wouldn't carry one, I have no idea what is involved with making one able to shoot HP ammo.
Luger
Mljdeckard; go getcha one!
I have and shoot both the 29 Swiss and 1917 Arty(DWM) both shoot hollow points, 115 and 124 grn bullets, havent yet tried the 147?
One day I will get a 6" Luger and have the perfect carry pistol!
I have an idea of secure holster that incorporates no thongs,snaps or push
buttons,have even dummied it up,but it won't work yet IWB,but perfection for
on the belt or shoulder carry.The military style is only good for uniform service.
Compare the cost of a good shooter P-08 with almost any modern carry available,and don't sell yourself short!
robert
Mljdeckard; go getcha one!
I have and shoot both the 29 Swiss and 1917 Arty(DWM) both shoot hollow points, 115 and 124 grn bullets, havent yet tried the 147?
One day I will get a 6" Luger and have the perfect carry pistol!
I have an idea of secure holster that incorporates no thongs,snaps or push
buttons,have even dummied it up,but it won't work yet IWB,but perfection for
on the belt or shoulder carry.The military style is only good for uniform service.
Compare the cost of a good shooter P-08 with almost any modern carry available,and don't sell yourself short!
robert
Favorite handgun....what is it?
I would have to have a Luger first and then a P38, Radom, and a High Power. No the 1911 isnt necessarily my favorite. When I was a little boy watching Vic Morrow in "Combat" I thought a 1911 was neat. Also Smith and Colt made a heck of a lot of revolvers in many calibers. The Webley might not be as pretty to some but it was a tough piece. Any of those might be neat to have. I would like to have a case of "Baby" Nambus though! What a lot of bucks!!!!
I would have to have a Luger first and then a P38, Radom, and a High Power. No the 1911 isnt necessarily my favorite. When I was a little boy watching Vic Morrow in "Combat" I thought a 1911 was neat. Also Smith and Colt made a heck of a lot of revolvers in many calibers. The Webley might not be as pretty to some but it was a tough piece. Any of those might be neat to have. I would like to have a case of "Baby" Nambus though! What a lot of bucks!!!!
evan price
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Mauser Broomhandles and it's variants!
We seriously need SOME manufacturer to start making replicas... Is there some patent issue or has it just not been considered seriously yet?
We seriously need SOME manufacturer to start making replicas... Is there some patent issue or has it just not been considered seriously yet?
i know you cant pick the 1911 but i love mine!! i would go with my 1911a1 as being my all time favorite ww2 gun!!!!
Would you pay $3k+ for one when you can get shooters for a third of that?
That's what it'll cost, the hand-fitting and assembly on them is ludicrously time consuming, and some half-assed near lookalike isn't going to sell well.
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