What is you favorite "Service" type sidearm?

[feralmerril]

I have a lot of fine revolvers, yet when I mess around in the boonies, (I ride the trails a lot on a quad) I usualy take either a old M&P or a HD I had converted to .44 special. (I had found a model 21 .44 special barrel). They are probley the two "cheapest" guns in my collection and I dont mind getting them dusty or scratched up if it happens. My real favorite though is still the model 24-3 pictured on the bottom. Guess I baby it.

 

[A10]

I am partial to the Highway Patrolman. Probably pick a 19 next, then go with a Glock in .40.

 

[Mule Packer]

Probably a tie for first between the Model 15-3....

and the Model 1911 (depending on the mood)...

with the Model 10 coming in a close second.

 

[153]

Having carried the S&W 66 and 15 in the past as "duty guns", I suppose I should vote for them. But these days it would be a Glock, preferably a 27, but a 26, 23 or 19 would be fine.

 

[David LaPell]

I think it would have to be any N frame .357, in particular a four inch barreled Model 28 or the 3 1/2 inch Model 27. If they were good enough for the FBI in the 1930's, who am I to argue?

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

I really like those "Thumpers" of Mule Packer's, As to the service arms, I'm sticking with 45's; 1917's and 1911's in no order. Third would be Sig 220. With an Honorable Mention to J-frames as B.U.G.

 

[Nframecollector]

A 1911 45 of course!

 

[Alnamvet68]

^^^^^ Of course!

 

[Darkenfast]

The only service handgun I ever carried was a 1911-A1, but the service-type handgun I own today is a C-series Browning Hi-Power from the 70's.

 

[Alnamvet68]

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....nuff' said

 

[BAM-BAM]

After 30 some years of deciding.......

Revolver: 3inch Model 66 w/ Spegel boot grips

Auto: S&W 3913 NL with Hogue checkered Wood grips.

Honorerable mentions

Revolvers: 3inch model 65 DAO w/ magna-port ( a mistake; but a must have in the 80s LOL) and a 4 inch Model 686 no dash I had round butted.

Autos: S&W PC 6906; Beretta 92compact type M (single stack) and Beretta 92 Compact w/ D spring mod.

 

[CW Spook]

The only gun I ever carried in uniform was a 1911A1. It was and still is my favorite.

 

[O2Guy]

My well worn 10-6 is my favorite revolver.

 

[jimmyj]

On Duty: Glock Model 21 .45acp
Off Duty: Glock Model 30 .45acp
Bug: S&W Model 638

 

[gaf]

I carried 9 different service weapons in the last 40 years. My favorite is a 686 4" revolver. I often carry it around the farm and woods when checking fences and deer stands.
GAF

 

[Old TexMex]

CZ75 D compact + M38 nickle.(saltwater environment)

 

[webley green]

Started with a S&W Model 15 then got the S&W 66 4". Still have them both.

 

[Thuer]

Smith and Wesson Military and Police .38 special. It always will work when needed.

 

[Doug M.]

If I had the time and ammo to maintain proficiency where I think it should be, a 1911. The 45ACP MG is a winner, with a good SWC in AR cases as the carry load and a good JHP service round (Gold 230s seem to be a good choice, but anything that has done well in Doc Roberts' testing would do) in moonclips for reloads.

I have a Wilson KZ9 that shoots like a dream, and would give it serious thought if I could get a decent duty holster for it. The fixed sights on S&Ws are too hard for me to see as I get older and have more vision trouble, otherwise the pool would be larger and include an M58. My M58 has a fiber optic rod and the rear trough was opened a bit more before the hard chrome, so it is a decent choice.

 

[shouldazagged]

Model 10-5, four-inch standard barrel, built 1966. I miss a nice 459 I had for a while years ago, and a fine old CZ-75, but the 10-5 suits me just fine.