Most forgiving gun...?

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3. And your wrist has been injured...so that "limp wristing" is a real possibility
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IMO this would disqualify basicly all of the plastic pistols. See video. there are many more like it.

I would go with a GI 1911 any day, so long as it came from a reputable manufacture.
 
Toss up between a lightly customized (sights, trigger, etc.) 1958 Colt Government Model and a Glock 21. I've shot well over 20,000 rounds without a malfunction through both. Might lean a bit toward the Glock simply because of the capacity. Either 45 ACP would be fine with me.

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I'd stick with my Glock and use my off-hand. Thats why we practice weak hand shooting drills....don't we?
 
+1 on Ruger P Series. They are tanks. I've had mine since 98', and never had one FTE, FTF or any of that. Plus, while not attractive, the ergonomics of the gun seem to make point shooting a bit easier than some of my other guns. Plus the weight of the gun sure reduces the recoil. I love shooting paper plates at about 15 to 20 yards, rapid fire. Good stuff!
 
hmm. I am having a hard time of thinking of a modern handgun that would NOT work in that scenario. I know for a fact my CZ would.

I think most modern autoloaders have reached a point where they are reliable enough to be counted on.


I guess the only design I could see being a problem with "odd angles and a injured wrist" is possible the XD? or 1911 grip safety type issues? But even that is stretching it. a lot.

maybe if the web of your hand is blown off the grip safety wouldnt engage, lol.. dunno I am reaching.

This poll is way too easy. they all would work.
 
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3. And your wrist has been injured...so that "limp wristing" is a real possibility
IMO this would disqualify basicly all of the plastic pistols. See video. there are many more like it.
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Hmmm. The thing that most impresses me about that video is the way the Glock 17 recoils straight back with almost no muzzle flip. Very nice!

If I ever decided to fire a gun in self defense while holding it like the guy in this video, my first concern would be that I might shoot myself in the head with an unintentional double-tap. My second concern would be that the bad guy would walk right up while bullets are missing him by a mile, easily snatch the gun from a grip that is weaker than that of a 6-yr-old girl, and then beat me over the head with it.

So if I planned to shoot a gun in that situation, it would not be any DA/SA or 1911, because the light single action followup would put my noggin in danger. It would also be preferably of plastic, so that when the guy beats me over the head with it, it might hurt less. But before firing it like that, I'd first look around to see if there were any 6-yr-old girls willing to defend me. :neener:

As for the possibility of a limp-wrist malfunction, I'd hope to high heaven that I had one. If I ever was put in a position where pulling the trigger like that was actually a good idea, there is no doubt in my mind that it'd be because I only had time for that single desperation shot, or my hands/arms so injured that the gun would no doubt fly out of my hands afterwards, anyway. A jam would eliminate my primary fear, and it would also mean my attacker might followup with my second fear rather than deciding to shoot me with my own gun. :neener:
 
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My vote is for the old-school. A Walther P38 will fire dirty as all get out: it's tuned for the battle field.
However, in the situation described in the initial post, I'd be reaching for my Smith and Wesson J frame .38 Special revolver.
 
I would go for my Bersa Thunder 9 HC. I fired 1000 rnds through the gun with no cleaning and had no problems. I intentionally tried to make the Bersa jam by firing it upside down using my pinkie on the trigger. Well, the pistol did jam because I was stupid and the slide smacked into my palm. Ouch.
Other than that one misfire the Bersa has been 100% reliable with 5K rnds downrange. All original parts, recoil spring, mag springs etc.
 
If you've been wounded or knocked down, you might well have to shoot at "odd angles." I look askance at many claimed instances of "limp wristing," but for the times when it does exist, I do not want any handgun that is overly sensitive to a perfect grasp and stance.
 
I LOVE my Glock 19 and it has never malfunctioned on me outside of defective ammo. But, this video is interesting regarding limpwristing a Glock 17C. It failed to eject on EVERY single shot. :eek:

Glock 17C part starts at 2:30.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsewsolPyBU

Yes, I realize the 17C is compensated, which does soak up some of the energy to recoil the slide, but there are other videos out there with uncompensated Glocks choking during limpwristing as well.
 
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Maybe I'm a little biased but S&W 5906 all the way. Never had a misfire. The heavy weight would soak up some recoil and also is a 9mm so recoils not that bad in the first place.

As much as I like the 1911 in my opinion they are some of the pickiest shooters out there. My brother has a high end Para in .45 and that thing won't put a box of shells through it without at least one or two misfires and thats not even rapid fire.My dad also has a Model 70 Colt that granted is old as the hills but also has had several malfunctions. I know i'm gonna take a major hit from the 1911 community for that but I just think there are several more reliable performers out there for this particular scenario.

And hell since nobody has said it, I've got a Taurus 24/7 that is getting to be a favorite of mine as well but it hasn't quite been tested to the brink yet.
Also a Beretta 92.
 
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