Handgun of the year 2012

[Twiki357]

I voted Smith & Wesson. Not sure why, but I think it may be because I have more S&W's than all other makes combined.

 

[el Godfather]

^so basically you voted your favorite brand.

 

[Lucky Derby]

The answer remains the same as it has since 1935-FN

 

[PabloJ]

Dear THR,
Which company made the best gun of the year 2012? It is not necessary that the gun should be the new edition to the line up. It can be and older model, but for the gun of the year.

This is more or less opinion poll to show what different people preferred in 2012.

Thanks

I'm happy to say the year belonged to Strum & Ruger. Given that let us go with SR1911. Wee, wee.

 

[OilyPablo]

SR1911 was 2011

2012 is the Springfield Armory XD-s all the way. A superbly reliable, very small .45ACP with extreme accuracy.

 

[jimbo555]

S&w shield!

 

[il.bill]

Surplus Zastava

My $201.50 delivered Zastava Yugo M57 with two magazines in 7.62x25mm Tokarev. Liked it so much I ordered two more that are due for UPS delivery tomorrow. Sure, there will be more cosmoline, but I like 'em. I am anxious to see what kind of shape these will be in.

 

[mes228]

Pistol

I voted S&W because of the new M&P C.O.R.E. pistols. The ability to accept the mini-red dot into the pre-machined slide cut away is a great concept. Pioneered by FN in their Tactical Models, this small change elevates pistols to another level of performance. At least I tried to vote S&W, however I got "flagged" that I had already voted. I don't remember what I voted for but suspect it was FN for the same reason as S&W.

 

[doc2rn]

Colt, one word so many snake guns to choose from!

 

[Robbins290]

i voted sig, p290.

second would be s&w for the shield. i still want one

 

[iwilc2]

S&W Shield


Len

 

[bigtubby]

I voted for S&W not for there new stuff but for my 627-3 V-comp prelock.

It is my favorite gun, best shooter and holds 8 rounds of .357 I think it will always be my gun of the year!!

 

[mesinge2]

My favorite two of the year are my 8-shot 357 S&W model 627 Performance Center and my S&W Shield 9mm. So, I had to vote S&W.

 

[XD 45acp]

Vote for the Springfield XDS here

 

[herkyguy]

XDs gets my vote, so Springfield takes it according to this survey. Also, I'm impressed with their stock XDm 5.25. out of the box it's ready to party.

 

[BigJimP]

Wilson Combat 1911's ....hands down / the best guns in my safe !