Scotty Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Just for conversation. What would it be? Assume cost is no object. Doesn't have to be currently manufactured. There are no wrong answers.I like still like the Browning Hi-Power. Classic gun. I also like 9mm as a good all around caliber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moe Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Mine would be a Smith and Wesson 686 Combat Master with adjustable front sights. Good power for both defence and hunting, revolver reliability, accurate and has the ability to shoot .38 special ammo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crashbox Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 My Ruger GP100, 4" stainless steel model. It goes BANG every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 My absolute favorite is my Kimber Custom II. It's more accurate than I will most likely ever be and it just works.Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moe Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 I am sorry, you said pistol, not handgun. I would chose a Glock 22 40 S&W. Simple, easy to use, lightweight and 15rounds of ammo in the magazine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crashbox Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Hmmm... I must be mistaken... I've always referred to both revolvers and auto-loaders as "pistols".I wonder if the definition of "pistol" has perhaps morphed over the past generation to refer mainly to auto-loading pistols exclusively-Well- since I also now have an auto-loader- I would say my SIG SP2022 in .40 S&W- it is quite accurate and not unpleasant at all to shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Definition from Wikipedia:Multiple senses of the word "pistol"The word "pistol" is often synonymous with the word "handgun". Some handgun experts make a technical distinction that views pistols as a subset of handguns. Sometimes in American usage, the term "pistol" refers to a handgun whose chamber is integral with the barrel, making pistols distinct from the other main type of handgun, the revolver, which has a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers. However, Commonwealth usage makes no distinction at a technical level—"pistol" may refer to revolvers, semi-automatics, or muzzle-loading/cap-&-ball handguns. For example, the official designation of the Webley Mk VI was "Pistol, Revolver, Webley No. 1 Mk VI", and the designation "Pistol No. 2 Mk I" was used to refer to both the Enfield Revolver and the later Browning Hi-Power semi-automatic.The first pistols were made as early as the 15th century, but their creator is unknown. By the 18th century, the term came to be used often to refer to handheld firearms. Practical revolver designs appeared in the 19th century, and it was in that century that the (sometimes-observed) technical differentiation in usage of the words "pistol" and "revolver" developed, at that time differentiating the newer revolver from the single-shot pistols previously in use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-MAN Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 A Browning Hi-Power made by FN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted December 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 I wasn't really thinking about revolvers, but we can talk about those too.I suggest a Colt Python .357. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-MAN Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 I wasn't really thinking about revolvers, but we can talk about those too.I suggest a Colt Python .357. That would be my choice for a revolver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted December 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 In terms of versatility a .22 would be a close second for me. Sounds funny but I have a Ruger Standard purchased new in 1980. It has never failed me and I'm deadly with it. That would be my choice in .22.I always wanted a S&W K-22 Masterpiece. Still slightly prefer autos though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkie_Lefty Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Only one? Have to be my Ruger MkII 22. Cheap to shoot , reliable, not so outrageiously loud, DEADLY. Acurate enough for small game.That's considering/including the half dozen Pythons in the safe, and a couple custom 1911's.Kinda against new terminology, but I've all ways considered 'em all pistols. Divided into 2 sub-groups, auto's and revolvers. Even if I make the mistake of calling a revolver a pistol,,you'll know I ain't shootin' at ya with a AK47 Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Bob,You are right, it's not right for me not to mention my Ruger MKII. I bought it new when I was in college and have probably run 50,000 rounds through it. Everything on the pistol is original and still works like it's brand new. With the bull barrel and adjustable sights, it's accuracy is just fantastic - much better than I'll ever be.Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Win Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 That's a tough question.I guess I would have to choose the HK USP .45 in full size.My wife has a Sig P220 carry, also in .45, and it is a nice gun.Third choice would be the Beretta 92FS. I think I would be OK with any one of these, but the HK would be my first choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steves Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 A 1911 and a J frame Smith ,Those two are my one pistol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dicedog Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 I think a Draco AK47 pistol.7.62x39 made in Romania.Made tough and dependable and has knock down power.Just my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steves Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 After much thought ,,,, a couple of months ago I was at the range and the guy next to me had a real trick SVT or some thing like that race gun in 38 super I was able to try. There was no muzzle lift less recoil than a ruger 22/45 and the trigger was the finest trigger on a pistol that I ever shot, light as a feather yet you could feel the break ,all the bullets wanted to go into a 1 hole group most impressive. It was a 1911 of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted December 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Interesting choices. You guys have me thinking now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkie_Lefty Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 After much thought ,,,, a couple of months ago I was at the range and the guy next to me had a real trick SVT or some thing like that race gun in 38 super I was able to try. There was no muzzle lift less recoil than a ruger 22/45 and the trigger was the finest trigger on a pistol that I ever shot, light as a feather yet you could feel the break ,all the bullets wanted to go into a 1 hole group most impressive. It was a 1911 of course. S. T. I. Strayer, Tripp, Inc.Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steves Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 Could have been STI . The logo was on the grip? Does 4 to 5 grand all set up sound correct for the gun with a holo site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkie_Lefty Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Yup!Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBore Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 My S&W 586 with custom trigger work (smooth as glass) and custom grips are my all time favorite.My second choice, Like Arkie, is my Ruger MarkII. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan1045 Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 My first choice was an officer's acp. Now got old and it hurts to much to shoot that blastgun a lot, so now I love my Springfield Armory Champion v10 stainless with integral compensation. 8 rounds as fast as you can shoot at 10 yards and you can cover all the holes with a playing card.Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Win Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 I bought a CZ 75 SP01 Tactical in .40S&W last Friday. I could be very happy with it as my only pistol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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