These Debates Over the Best Handgun Are Reaching a Point of Absurdity

[HisSoldier]

the Glock, XD, HK and many others solve some serious, real-world dangers in the 1911 design.

Only for people who refuse to become competent. Many soldiers used a 1911 to save their lives who had only fired one a few times in their lives before needing one in a pinch during WW2.

I keep reading B.S. about how one should practice with tens of thousands of rounds with one before carrying one, what a bunch of silliness. It's really bothersome to know people buy plastic because of misinformation like that. Pull the gun up, swipe the safety off, aim and fire. That's really tough!

 

[P97]

It all depends on each persons definition of Best, and Best for what? If there were a Best anything, there would only be one Manufacturer making them, because everyone would buy it, and there would be no market for the next best.

 

[EddieNFL]

Ive "Used or owned" easily 3x that...and guess what? that doesn't make my OPINION any greater than yours or anyone else here for that matter.

Maybe if your post count was higher? just sayin'...

 

[76shuvlinoff]

It's simple.

Basically we're all in agreement that we value our own opinion over all others.

 

[Manco]

It's really bothersome to know people buy plastic because of misinformation like that.

Obviously, usability issues aside, there is also personal bias regarding the materials used, which isn't so different from the situation with calibers, for example. Before I actually went shopping for handguns, trying many at the range along the way, I used to have many biases, but then I learned that there are many different ways to get the job done successfully. Of course, I'm speaking from the perspective of handguns as tools rather than works of art.

 

[EddieNFL]

It's simple.

Basically we're all in agreement that we value our own opinion over all others.

Well, yeah!

What's the point of having an opinion if it's wrong?

My wife says I'm intolerant of other's opinions. But what does she know?

 

[Mike J]

All this arguing about which platform is best must mean that we have several good platrorms available. I tend to believe we are all a little different & should each seek out what works best for us.

 

[gunnie]

obviously the single action revolver is best...

(for those who can't fire a double action revolver accurately in DA mode. why add-on to the training requirements? also, for those who aren't strong enough to cycle the slide on a semi-auto)

obviously, the double action revolver is best...

(for those who don't get enough practice to clear a semi-auto jam quickly, or remember the safety. also for faster reloads than a SA revolver, esp. with speed loaders/full moon clips.)

obviously, the 1911 is best...

(for those who don't like the fat grips required to fit current megazines, or polymer frames, or heavier/longer triggers. and those who want more rounds between reloads that the "standard" 6 shot revolvers offer.)

obviously, the hi-cap offerings are best...

(for those who feel they will practice enough to overcome the trigger characteristics, and feel the steel frame is only heavier and prone to rust. and those who want more rounds than a 1911 offers before a new magazine is required.)

guess i'm NOT SMART ENOUGH to have a one-size-fits-all opinion. i feel all of the above statements are true. {?}

i have owned, still own many of the above platforms. as to which i prefer, what difference does it make to someone else? try out everything you get a chance to fire, and make your own choice!

gunnie

 

[Ohio Gun Guy]

Clearly my guns are best......well 'cause there mine!

 

[Isaac's Grandpa]

When it comes to auto loaders, I prefer the sea-whiz.

Just a little levity.

 

[Fishman777]

I've owned or used fewer handguns. I'm certain that my favorite is the GP100. Beyond that, I'm not really sure that I have a favorite.

Beretta PX4 Storm, 92FS, 90-TWO
Glock G22, G17, G19
Sig 2022, 226, 229
HK USP, P2000, P30
CZ75 B
Ruger SR9, Mark II, GP100, SP101 , Redhawk, Single Six Hunter
Springfield XD9 and XDm
Smith and Wesson M&P, 686+, 620, 617

If I was forced into ranking them, I might do the following:

Overall winner: GP100, SP101, 686+

Polymer: M&P, XD, Glock, HK USP (I really, really like the SR9, but don't really trust it, yet)

Metal frames: CZ75, 90-two

My problem is the the rankings change every few months...

 

[McCall911]

But because the Glock costs about $500 brand new, and the H&K is about $900-$1000 in my neck of the woods (and the Glock is about 97% there), I go with Glock.

My primary complaint about Glock has always been that my hands just don't seem to be suitable for it. H&K is a different matter, but like you say they're pricey!

So I just stick with my

Smith & Wesson 5906

 

[19-3Ben]

So since we all agree that revolvers are better than semi-autos anyway, why are we still fighting?

(ducks and runs for cover)

 

[CZ223]

we don't all own one or two

I have owned the following over the years.

Ruger Mark II's no fewer than a half dozen

1/2 dozen TC's with at least 9 different caliber barrels probably at least 20 barrels.

3 S&W model 629s 44 mags

at least 6 S&W 686's still have one

a couple J frame smiths

a couple Ruger single sixes in 22 and mag

6 Glocks or more I have lost count currently have only two

2 Colt 1911's hated both of them

Kimber 1911 still have it

2 Taurus 1911's still have them

Springfield GI 1911 just got it

2 LCPs still have them

20 plus Ruger Vaquero's down to only four

Anschutz Exemplar

Half a dozen derringers

Colt mustang sold it:banghead:

Ruger sp101

Colt detective special sold it:banghead:

So we are not all 15 year olds sitting behind keyboards. Some of us actually shoot what we own too.

 

[Magic_Man]

The bottom line is there are a lot of quality firearms out there & we all shoot what we like/are good with.

 

[RedAlert]

Its kinda like a discussion on jockstraps. One brand will do you as well as the next. But, the one that really fits you and feels good doing its job...well that's the best jockstrap in the world. Every other one is just a runner up.

So, IMHO, the gun that feels best in your hand, shoots well, functions well and you can afford it is the best gun in the world for you.. That is until another comes along that is better ;-)

 

[e3mrk]

The best Handgun in the World is the One You Own.

 

[LoneCoon]

Nearly all of my autoloaders are currently broken, so I'd have to say the best is the one that works.

 

[Manco]

The best Handgun in the World is the One You Own.

Of course, that's why I bought it.

 

[FIVETWOSEVEN]

SIGs fit and feel good in my hand and they work great. after all the SEALs don't select a bad gun.

 

[joe_security]

The best is what feels good in the hand, runs good on the load you want to use and that you can afford. I have something that works for me. Its very accurate and i cant make it jam. Its the best for ME. Something else might be the best for YOU. No one size fits all. Its all about what you like and what you want. Then its up to you to make sure your particular example runs on the ammo that you feel is the best for your needs.

 

[CornCod]

Arguing about the best combat handgun is fun. However, the original poster here is essentially correct. Most of the major name brand pistols will serve you well. I like to specialize in finding "sleepers," inexpensive handguns that shoot as well as the name brands.

 

[w_houle]

Not all of us received contentment with the status quo, or maybe all debates on this forum have been debated... ad infinitum, ad nauseum?

 

[DSAPT9]

I have been fortunate to work on outskirts of the firearms trade for about 30 years now so I have had the opportunity to fire most makes and models out there. Many supplied by the vendors along with ammo. What I found is that with today’s firearms that most are very well made and very reliable so it comes down to comfort and affordability.

I am a Glock 19 fan not because I feel it is the best thing sense sliced bread but because it fits my hand and I shoot dang well with it. I currently own 5 G19’s 2 green 3 black. I shot local competition with 1911s for years also a modified Smith 659 and did well in my local area but I do better with the G19.

I have shot matches with Sigs and HK but found they do not fit me well and my scores went down. They do not fit my hand and I find the controls are not in the right spot so I go back to what works for me.

I currently work weekends at a local sporting goods store behind the firearms counter and I tell most folks buy what fits your hand. Do not buy what I tell you or what your buddy tells, you buy what fits your hand and are able to reach all the controls. Go to a shooting range rent and test everything they have then make-up your mind. So I agree I get tired of all the arguments I want to hear why you like something or why you don’t so I can make up my own mind not what other brand you think is better over what I asked about.

I have friends who love the Glock 30 for their size but complain that their finger gets pinched between the magazine and the front of the grip from time to time. That is what I want to know if I ask about a Glock 30 not that a 1911 is better. If I wanted to know about the 1911 I would have asked about a 1911 not a Glock 30!

Just my thoughts

 

[MrWesson]

EddieNFL
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Maybe if your post count was higher? just sayin'...

Maybe he was to busy shooting

I don't think judging someone based on there contribution to an online forum is related to his experience with a firearm.
Some of the best shooters I know don't own a computer.