What's a "Combat Handgun"?
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A gun that you fight with. The one you have with you when the fight comes to you.
fix
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I heard this discussion the other day and one of the participants opined that the term "Combat Handgun" was interchangeable with the term "Fools Rifle."
Zach S
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My definition is a handgun that accurate and reliable despite limp-wristing it and not cleaning it for about 800 rounds...
"Fool's rifle." Hehe, I like that one
"Fool's rifle." Hehe, I like that one
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Longbow
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"Combat handgun" = whatever handgun the person(s) have during combat. Whatever that might be is a personal choice....or fate.
Archie
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Marketing ploy.
I have to agree with the 'marketing ploy' concept.
On the other hand, back in the dark ages when I was a humble but lovable Border Patrol Agent, we could purchase and carry our own sidearms (within limitations).
In that context, a "combat handgun" was one that was intended to serve a self-defense role for me. Note the word 'intended'. A couple folks have listed some qualities of a "combat handgun" (or "service handgun" in the more PC jargon). I don't have much in the way of quibble with those factors mentioned, but as long as I'm taking up space anyway, here's my list of requirements.
Power must be adequate to disable a determined opponent, yet not be uncontrollable.
Accuracy must be enough to deliver the round where it is needed, but not
Useability combines the controls and weight and shape of grip and sights that allow the handgun to be used quickly and properly.
Reliablity means the thing has to work when I need it to work.
The specifics of make, model and features are somewhat subjective. Some folks like one thing, and some folks like another.
I have to agree with the 'marketing ploy' concept.
On the other hand, back in the dark ages when I was a humble but lovable Border Patrol Agent, we could purchase and carry our own sidearms (within limitations).
In that context, a "combat handgun" was one that was intended to serve a self-defense role for me. Note the word 'intended'. A couple folks have listed some qualities of a "combat handgun" (or "service handgun" in the more PC jargon). I don't have much in the way of quibble with those factors mentioned, but as long as I'm taking up space anyway, here's my list of requirements.
Power must be adequate to disable a determined opponent, yet not be uncontrollable.
Accuracy must be enough to deliver the round where it is needed, but not
Useability combines the controls and weight and shape of grip and sights that allow the handgun to be used quickly and properly.
Reliablity means the thing has to work when I need it to work.
The specifics of make, model and features are somewhat subjective. Some folks like one thing, and some folks like another.
russlate
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For practical purposes the "Combat Handgun" of today and the "Service Pistol" of 20 years ago serve the same function.
Which makes the man behind the trigger more important than whatever is in his holster.
Which makes the man behind the trigger more important than whatever is in his holster.
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