The perfect handgun.
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Rpg
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John Browning got it just right with what became the Colt 1911.
Shoots and works better than any other handgun, IMHO.
Shoots and works better than any other handgun, IMHO.
I think my 4" 66-1 is the one I shoot best, so far. I have a half dozen or so I haven't tried yet. My Beretta 92FS shoots point of aim as well, but I like shooting K frames the best of all, with the ugly Pachmayr's.
IAhunter
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As much as I love K frames, the revolver I shoot best and feels the most comfortable in my hand is a 4" 686 no dash. I carried a 686 on duty for a number of years and the one I own is like shaking hands with an old friend. It wears the same old ugly rubber Pacs that were on my past duty gun. This no dash that I currently own is the most accurate handgun I own as well. It has fired some very small 25 yard groups over the years.
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You know, I'm starting to get that feeling towards my new PX4 Compact. Changed a few parts, added some Talon Grips. It feels really good in my hand. I'm still getting the hang of shooting it, only put 250 rounds through it so far, will probably hit the range this week and put maybe another couple hundred rounds through it. Just started working with it from the holster (dry fire, no live fire...yet). Sights are pretty much on target as soon as I bring it up. I could see the PX4 replacing my 642 as an EDC in the very near future.
Of course, it could just be a new gun "honeymoon" phase before "reality" kicks in.
Of course, it could just be a new gun "honeymoon" phase before "reality" kicks in.
My Model 18's seem to be as close to perfect as anything I've found so far.
1974 Model 18-3
1977 Model 18-3
However, the Model 17 comes close.
1975 Model 17-3
1974 Model 18-3
1977 Model 18-3
However, the Model 17 comes close.
1975 Model 17-3
My BHP bought new in 1968 and carried for over 40 years. Now in retirement my main shooters, a 17-1 closely followed by my Ruger Standard Mark I of 1970. Actually the Ruger is the more natural pointer but I just love the machinery of the 17-1. I am also very fond of my current carry gun a 649-2.
fredj338
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Exactly. Possibly the best handgun design ever as far as fitting a wide array of shooters hands. Still going strong 106+ years after its debute.
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Heretical as it may be to say on this forum, and to anyone who loves modern firearms (which I've got nothing against, as evidenced by the plethora of them in my safe), but if we're disregarding caliber/intended purpose etc etc...the one handgun that I find it nearly impossible to miss with is the old Colt 1908 - .380 Pocket Auto. Is it for the wilds of Alaska and bears? No. Some will even object to the .380 as a defensive caliber. But it is the one model of handgun the I can use in almost any grip configuration, from the old single-handed cavalry stance to Weaver or even point shooting, and hit my intended POA every time out to 20-25 yards. No idea why, and I love my plinker .22s and big magnums, but they got this one just right for me.
Happy shooting folks!
In image .380 on left, .32 on right.
Happy shooting folks!
In image .380 on left, .32 on right.
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Ribwizzard
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Funny that so many mentioned the 1911, I never found them to be all that pleasant to shoot.
I have done some dremel work to my gen 4 g19 and it now fits my hands very well. Just doesn't have the feel of a steel gun.
Some revolvers bother my 2nd finger. The way the grips are and the weight of the gun pivots right on top of the 2nd finger. Might just be me with an old injury to that finger though. I think that's why I like the 3" 686, not as heavy out front
I have done some dremel work to my gen 4 g19 and it now fits my hands very well. Just doesn't have the feel of a steel gun.
Some revolvers bother my 2nd finger. The way the grips are and the weight of the gun pivots right on top of the 2nd finger. Might just be me with an old injury to that finger though. I think that's why I like the 3" 686, not as heavy out front
Capn
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Would have to say for a revolver it's my 3" 686+. It's cut for moon clips by TK Customs, and has the factory master revolver action package. It's as good as I could ever want in a wheel gun.
For a semi-auto it's currently a VP9SK with Heinie straight 8 night sights.
The combo just fits my hand and eye perfectly. Small enough to carry daily without much effort if I didn't have the little Kahrs - pocket carry works very well for me.
I've tried to like the 1911 several times over the years, but they are not for me. Can't deal with the grip angle and ergonomics, beautiful though.
For a semi-auto it's currently a VP9SK with Heinie straight 8 night sights.
The combo just fits my hand and eye perfectly. Small enough to carry daily without much effort if I didn't have the little Kahrs - pocket carry works very well for me.
I've tried to like the 1911 several times over the years, but they are not for me. Can't deal with the grip angle and ergonomics, beautiful though.
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I was watching Forgotten Weapons Q&A and he was asked …...If you could only have one handgun to shoot for the rest of your life what would it be? He said "Right now the Hudson H9." IF, and that is a big IF they work out the problems with the magazine ejecting while firing, and the light strike issues then I would very much like to shoot and maybe purchase it one day. Until then I am going to go with the Springfield TRP Operator. It is the production version of the FBI model and the ONLY gun to pass the FBI's demanding test.
I have a modest collection of eight S&W....five with P&R TT, TH, TS...three later models.....but when it comes down to saving my life in a dark situation...my Browning HP....points to where my minds eye want the bullets to go...the sights are redundant..
followed by my 686 no dash
followed by my 686 no dash
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Once upon a time I only had one. God forbid, should that time come again,
it would probably be the same one. S&W 19-4 with Herrett's Jordan
Trooper stocks and a gold bead McGivern up front.
2nd from left is a Lawrence 34B FBI "Extra Quick Draw" holster,
that I rescued recently, on Ranger belt by David Keith, with a
Sharps knife.
3rd from left with a Barranti Brill look alike.
4th in a Berns-Martin Universal Speed Scabbard.
5th is a T3P style with "dog ear" by Oliver Ball, on a Sparks
gunbelt.
If you click on the thumbnail it will enlarge the photo.
Then you can click on the photo to enlarge more.
it would probably be the same one. S&W 19-4 with Herrett's Jordan
Trooper stocks and a gold bead McGivern up front.
2nd from left is a Lawrence 34B FBI "Extra Quick Draw" holster,
that I rescued recently, on Ranger belt by David Keith, with a
Sharps knife.
3rd from left with a Barranti Brill look alike.
4th in a Berns-Martin Universal Speed Scabbard.
5th is a T3P style with "dog ear" by Oliver Ball, on a Sparks
gunbelt.
If you click on the thumbnail it will enlarge the photo.
Then you can click on the photo to enlarge more.
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OLDSTER
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I would have to say, the one gun I have that meets the qualifications of the thread (except the concealed carry req. ) would be my old MKII shooter
Auto - 1911
Revolver - 2.5" 66/19
Revolver - 2.5" 66/19
coachray
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It was my S&W Shield 9mm, but it's now become the Sig Sauer P365.
