Perhaps a minority opinion, but my BuckMark Camper is just a lot of fun and very accurate as well.

Wow, Sigs are getting some love in this thread. Makes a guy think...

The Ruger MkI bull-barrel I had 30 years ago was pretty sweet, but my Springfield Mil-Spec that I had the Springfield Custom Shop fit with their "defense package" would be my favoritest of all.

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CTR2 68-72

This one - CZ75 P01 w/ Kadet .22lr conversion kit.
Both have functioned perfectly. The conversion kit is a blast and cheap too.

And a close second, after I installed an VQ extractor, is a Ruger MKII Target 512.

Bruce

My S&W model 41 is the most enjoyable gun I have ever fired.

I held several Sigs and none of them ever impressed me. A friend wanted to sell his 228 because he could no longer get free 9mm at work. I was going to pass until he put a price on it:$250. I wouldn't pass that up.

The first range trip was not particularly impressive. The second trip I split time between the Sig and an FNP9. 25 rounds into the FN I realized that I wished I was still shooting the Sig.

I sold the FN that day. Now, the Sig keeps growing on me. I won't use it for EDC because I don't want it to rust. Otherwise, it goes to the range every time I do.

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CZ75, Kimber 1911 runs a close second.

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Front sight and squeeze

On the right, Model 645

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There are lots of excellent autos out there.
Here are my 5 favorites.

Pre-War Woodsman, I've had 2. Still have the Sport model.
'70 Series Government Model. Got it in '76. Never failed me.
Browning High Power. I have 2 Brownings and an Argentine. They're all good.

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make mine a model 59

Sig P226 in .40 S&W.

First time shooting it at 50 yards

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I would have to put by BHP on top, followed closely by my M645(with an additional short top end added by Novaks) and my SIG 220C SAO

Sig P239, 40cal
Ruger KP95, 9x19mm
Beretta 92F Compact
Beretta PX4 Storm 40cal

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S&W M642-2,
ATI 1911a1, 4.25"

Nothing fits your hand quite as well as a Hi Power. JMB knew all about ergonomics long before anyone made a study of it. Put a S&W rear sight on one and you have a really nice auto.



Vern

My best shooter but to me my M&P 40c is close.

My second gun, a BHP, until my agency sent us to training for the Glock.

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My favoite is an old Colt Combat Commander (pre firing pin block) with fixed Novak sights and flat mainspring housing that's proved to be absolutely reliable and just seems to point better than any other I've owned. However awhile back I bought a CZ75B that I really like. I was shopping for a Hipower but checked out the CZ first. Now I'm no longer interested in the Hipower's.

Started off with the US M1911A-1 in the Army 44 years ago and never had reason to regret having one during two tours in Vietnam. Picked up my first Browning Hi Power while there and have had one ever since.

Transitioned to revolvers when I became a cop and carried them for 20 years. Working on higher risk assignments I relied on the Hi Power.

Have collected military 1911 and 1911A-1's for many years and have come back to that design for my daily carry needs (Kimber Custom CDP).

I will always have a Browning Hi Power, a 1911, my old Model 19's (6" and 2.5"), and my Model 34 Kit Gun. I would not feel unarmed with any of them, and long familiarity provide a confidence level that would take a lot of work to develop in any other piece.

Bought a new 41 about 2 years ago, most fun I have had shooting in years.

My first Glock, a model 21 in .45 acp. Once I got to 10,000 rds of my reloads w/o a hitch, I quit keeping track of the ammo count. This gun has yet to have any type of malfunction.

My Glock models 17, 19, 26, and 34 have all proven themselves as well. I don't have a round count on these models, but none of them have malfunctioned to date.

BTW, all of them are at least 10 years old.


My Colt 1911 XSE Government model has also been flawless. I was cautious about its reliability due to what you hear & read about 1911's needing lots of work to run correctly. I figured I would find out for myself. I got the gun home, and cleaned & lubed it. I then put various types of ammo through the gun until I hit the 1,000 round mark. At no time was the gun cleaned, or re-lubed during the firing of the 1,000 rounds which were fired over a span of a few months. The gun had absolutely 0 malfunctions.

I have a lot of favorites:

S&Ws: M 41, M 52, any of my 39s.
Any 1911, A1, my Series 70.
French MAC 50.
Glock 19 (2 ea) 36.
Any Mauser C 96 or Luger.
Mauser HSc.
CZ 27.
Llama 380.

I'm lucky to have so many guns I really enjoy shooting.

Walther P5, Glock 19 and 21, Colt Combat Government, a 52-2.

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This one has to be my favorite, I shoot it the best!

I've had a whole lot of different ones, these are the ones I kept. A pre B CZ75 and a BHP. I figured if you are going to have a couple of 9MM's, you might as well have the best.

Best semi auto's own and carry, Glock 21,19,26,36. Never ever had a problem with them. Worst one, S&W 39-2.

EDC for last 18 yrs. Shoot about 400 rds/yr through it. One stovepipe when my son was 6 and limpwristed it and one FTF (capgun sound) with crushed primer on a rd of WWB. I have no doubt I can draw and fire 12 rds without fail. Joe

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oldflatfoot,

I have two (2) favorites.

1. My beloved 4506 that I carried for several years. It is the sidearm that I came very close to using in the line of duty. Way too close. This gun has never failed me, never jammed, always barked when needed.

2. My present M&P 45 ACP. It has never come close like the 4506, but when drawn, it commands respect, ask me how I know.

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When I'm on the farm always carry G23..yeah, I know just a Glock but that thing always goes bang and if it gets bumped or dirty don't really mind. Love the series 1 Kimber. New favorite is a 1956 Beretta 948
.22lr, got it for a really good price and man does that pistol fit well in the hand and shoot great! Good thread.

My loyal faithful Browning High Power that's been with me for 40 years. Close behind is the Armalite AR-24. Great gun, high quality, accurate, solid, reliable. Old school quality, forged steel. Also enjoy my Walther carry piece - PPS

When Springfield first started making 1911s, their first one was a fairly faithfull copy of a government 1911A1, similar to the one they started making again in recent times. That one went with me every time I went to the range no matter what I intended to shoot that day the Springfield got a few rounds through it. I have several Colts of various vintage including a GCNM, and some race guns, but the old warhorse is still my favorite. I bet I put 20 or 30 thousand rounds through it. I never had to replace any parts except for mag springs or mags. The parkerizing was pretty kaput. Not pretty, not very accurate, but went bang each and every time I pulled the go lever. Sadly, in a fit of insanity and wanting the funds for a new gun I sold it a couple of years ago. Worst gun mistake I ever made and I wish I had it back.

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These Berettas, Models 70S, 87BB, and 948~~

100% reliable and accurate, as is my Model 71 (not pictured)



Tim

Swiss SIG P210 with factory heavy recoil spring; never jams, very accurate when I do my part. Sigarms P239 9mm, Glock 26 with Wolff recoil spring and rod, NY trigger. Being practically rustproof, small, accurate enough, dependable, the Glock gets carried the most. Larry

I have:
a PPK
a PPK/S
Sig P220
Sig P239 with .40 and .357sig barrels
These have never been put in the hands of a Smith.
I also have a penchance for 1911's and I do like certain things done to them by a good competent Smith which I know and trust.
I like short GI triggers, Arched mainspring, Heine Slant-Pro sights, Wilson guts, lowered and flared port.
I like long safety releases and extended mag releases.
I have:
A STI in .45
A Colt Commander in .38 super
A LTW Colt Commander in .38 super
A STI in 9x23
A Colt Commander in .45
A Colt Government in .45
A Norinco in .45
Here are some of them.
Blessings

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9mm = CZ85
45acp = CZ97
Target 45acp = Springfield custom 1911 A1

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The best-hands down is the 4506 followed by the HK USP-C 45. My old Sig P220(German made) was right up there but like an idiot, I traded it thinking they'd always be around. Lessons learned.

I've got three bottom feeders, all of them stellar.

A W. German Sig P220 that I've challenged since I bought it in 1987 with every and any bullet weight, configuration and composition and all loads from mouse fart to +P+. I do not recall a jam, FTF, FTRB. I point and click and it goes bang. Special note, this P220 saved myself and my family one dark and lonely night - no shots fired, everyone went home safe but the BG's sure didn't like the look of it. It also went with me to my wife's hospital after the Quake of 89 here in the S.F. Bay Area and stood guard until security relieved me that night with a big thanks from the doctors and nurses.

A Dan Wesson CBOB I found that is not only totally reliable, it's as accurate as the day is long. I had a Kimber that was unsatisfactory and sold it to get the CBOB for a straight across swap. I came out on the better end of that deal.

A Ruger Mk II. What can I say? This pistol has introduced a bunch of nuggets to the shooting world. I works every time the trigger is pulled and puts the bullet exactly where you point it. Only ammo it doesn't like is Remington, but that's not surprising since it's pretty much universally reviled. Shoots WWB as a staple and loves it.

Dave,I got a feeling that you don't even get out of bed to answer the call of nature in the middle of the night unless you are sporting some kind of fine leather and a handgun that just oozes "soul".

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My East German Makarov, followed closely by my Bulgarian Makarov.

A czeck cz75 that I bought in West Germany from the rod and gun club in Bamberg.It has by far the best trigger and this is coming from a guy who would marry a 2nd or 3rd gen smith if they were a woman.

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Your first is always your favorite. The first firearm I ever bought with my hard earned money from a real live gun shop. A Colt Government Model



Seem to remember about 1986 or 87. Rattles a little if you shake it just like John Browning meant it to and will put 8 shots into a 2" group @ 25 or so yards. Well back when I could see anyway. It has always been reliable even with HPs.

Idiot marks included.

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I own lots of semi autos, Sig Sauers, Browning HPs, Glocks, 1911s, and many others, but the best of the best is a Danish M49 that I bought in 1971 and paid $175.00 for the gun, canvas holster and ten factory magazines. $175.00 was a lot of money back then, but its been worth it. The best semi auto pistol I've ever owned.

Rule 303

The best - my Beretta commercial M9, hands down.

The worst - the Interarms Walther PPK/S which I owned long enough for one trip to the range.

I have exactly one 1911. A Norinco with some moderate custom touches done myself when I first got into guns. It's the "best" bottom feeder I have, but the HiPower is VERY close behind, and gaining.

My Browning HP's and a great old High Standard Citation model made in East Hampton.

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I love my XDM 5.25 and my RIA GI model. I sincerely believe for 400 something odd dollars that the RIA 1911 cant be beat.

My favorite is my Colt Gold Cup, Series 70. A close second is my High Standard Hamden Trophy...never a glitch in thousands of rounds.

Good question,

5904 S&W, had it 20 plus years only fail to feed I ever had was with some cheap China 9mm gun show ammo and it fed 98% of those. Feels like an old friend.

Colt Series 70 Colt Govt, fantastic.
Colt LW Commander, carry gun some of the time. Accurate and hasn't failed me yet.

Building a relationship with these two at the moment both have been flawless:

Beretta 92
Glock 21SF

I love the older High Standards! Ive never owned one for myself but I would have to say that my uncles old 22 is one of the best ive ever shot.

Browning Hipower for me, years of dependable service. However I have had the urge for about a year for a firearm in dark earth or desert tan and just last week got a S&W M&P VTAC and it sure is growing on me. Shoots well and I love the look of it. God Bless.

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