smithra_66
Member
- Joined
- Jan 6, 2020
- Messages
- 1,307
- Reaction score
- 2,140
Colt 1911 in 45 Auto. Same thing I carry if I'm not in war. 
What is your Go to War Sidearm?
- Thread starter Echo40
- Start date
Mike_Fontenot
Member
My EDC: a 5" N-Frame 629 .44mag revolver. I just like the .44mag more than any other cartridge. And I like the reliability of a revolver.
Same here but was in charge of SP people.....
Me, too. But they gave me a totally worn out Victory to carry. You had to be careful closing the cylinder. It sort of wobbled. I'm not 100% certain it would have fired if I'd needed to. I'd have preferred a 1911, but O-1's took what the CPO passed out and kept their mouths shut if they were smart.
Hognfrog
Member
It would have to be my m9a3. I still havent shot anything that is more accurate, comfortable, and reliable.
michael1000
US Veteran
well, I have a model 29 4" for my underarm holster, my model 19 4" for my right hip and a j frame for iwb. I have enough ammo to fill many pockets, which will allow me to get to my 12 gauge shotguns which have plenty of OO buck available.
But, here's hoping politicians will prevent me from having to arm up like this in the middle of the continent.
But, here's hoping politicians will prevent me from having to arm up like this in the middle of the continent.
jag312
Member
My Go To War sidearm would not be a handgun. It would be my Uzi submachinegun, plus plenty of loaded magazines.
One of my Hapkido instructors back in the day was a state LEO assigned to dangerous prisoner escort. When I asked him what Hapkido techniques he used to restrain unruly prisoners, he responded his favorite was the baton, used vigourously.
OLDSTER
Member
"Go to War" ?? I'm too old, so I'll politely decline; thank you very much.
forrestinmathews
Member
- Joined
- Dec 5, 2009
- Messages
- 1,063
- Reaction score
- 725
They do indeed eat everything. I remember I had some .45 reloads 200 LSWC that were really suitable for a 625 only. The 220 ate it all. An XD 45 had lots of issues and failed to chamber a lot of the rounds. 1911 did a little better. This is a good reason to have a Sig at the end. Glocks also seem to enjoy this but not so much with lead.
A very capable combination. How much velocity increase are you getting suppressed vs. loud and proud?
A Taurus G3 will get you back into gun ownership for $200 if so desired, and prefer it over the G19 it was cloned from.
keith44spl
Member
If'n it comes my way...
I'll be wearing the same one as today.
It has saw me back to the threshold of my own door for half a century.
Well, this one or one just like it.
For the better part of the last two decades, I kinda keep this'n handy.
Even living the quite country life, it's prudent to be prepared.
When trouble comes a knockin'...All bets are off. Marquess of Queensberry Rules notwithstanding.
///
I'll be wearing the same one as today.
It has saw me back to the threshold of my own door for half a century.
Well, this one or one just like it.
For the better part of the last two decades, I kinda keep this'n handy.
Even living the quite country life, it's prudent to be prepared.
When trouble comes a knockin'...All bets are off. Marquess of Queensberry Rules notwithstanding.
///
If'n it comes my way...
I'll be wearing the same one as today.
It has saw me back to the threshold of my own door for half a century.
Well, this one or one just like it.
For the better part of the last two decades, I kinda keep this'n handy.
Even living the quite country life, it's prudent to be prepared.
When trouble comes a knockin'...All bets are off. Marquess of Queensberry Rules notwithstanding.
///
Keith .... You've been AWOL for awhile ....good to see you back!
keith44spl
Member
Sorry about the absents...It's been a rough winter.
Still kickin', but not too awful high.
///
Sorry about the absents...It's been a rough winter.
Still kickin', but not too awful high.
///
By the way; like the SBR w/ 20 rd mag......................... if the SHTF (short of all out war) and you can't extract w/ 20 semi you are "SooL"
Last edited:
Sorry about the absents...It's been a rough winter.
Still kickin', but not too awful high.
///
Sorry about your winter. Mine was pleasant also with pneumonia from Christmas through Jan.
Finally behind me now. Now to the important stuff. Who made your holster/belt? Real nice rig.
Glad you're back BTW!
Last edited:
keith44spl
Member
Oh,
I cobbled that one up back before the turn of the century.
Back when I was spry and feelin' my oats.
///
31FordA
Member
I suppose I'm a traditionalist, but I'll take one of my M1911A-1's or my Colt Gunsite Pistol. Over the years I've met several US military veterans, and one IRA veteran, who had occasion to use the 1911 for real and they all spoke well of it.
Nice cobbling!Oh,
I cobbled that one up back before the turn of the century.
Back when I was spry and feelin' my oats.
///
snowman.45
Member
Oh,
I cobbled that one up back before the turn of the century.
Back when I was spry and feelin' my oats.
///
Nice rig, Dave. Good to see you back.
rock n roll kid
Member
for a daily civilian encounter it would be a full size glock 17. if it was riot city and a person would be on the move to defend self & family it would be the 17 , 12 ga. pump , + ar 15 and possibly a 22 rifle.
1911haulic
Member
Wilson Combat CQB 45acp.
Or
the ability to call in an A-10 strike or artillery.
Handguns are a badge of rank and easy to carry for those doing the thinking, and who's primary weapon is the radio, while others are doing the shooting.... but IMHO, for going outside the wire to fight a war.... they just keep you from having to go to a knife... and no one wins a knife fight!
Still remember the quote from the Sam Elliot in "We Were Soldiers" who only carried a Colt 1911 to his war................
Last edited:
Mike_Fontenot
Member
Yeah, he said something like "If my 1911 is ever not enough, there'll be plenty of rifles on the ground around me.
no doubt, my .45 1911 Gold Cup...dont want em' runnin' back to tell the others where I am!
- Joined
- Apr 21, 2021
- Messages
- 5,311
- Reaction score
- 9,288
Try and make it to my buddies house with 1917, 1919 and now he has a live 57 mm AT gun.
Similar threads
