What is the best combat handgun in use today? - Page 14

itschuck · January 1st, 2008, 11:13 AM

My personal choice would be a 40 or 45..but with a 9mm you can almost be assured of being able to scrounge ammo from a dead bad guy. Now what would probably happen if the fight resorted to using a handgun, kill a bad guy pick up his AK and continue the fight.

Stetson · January 1st, 2008, 12:32 PM

Glock 17 but it's hard to overlook the history of the 1911.

Murray · January 1st, 2008, 12:33 PM

GLK 17 I think

Ragin Cajun · January 1st, 2008, 01:41 PM

The best all time .... no doubt the 1911, 45 APC. Most proven and been around a long time. I know serveral people still in the Army who was in before the switch to Berreta and they all will tell you, they wish they had their old 45 instead of a 9MM. These are people who have served in combat.

jbart57 · February 10th, 2008, 07:27 AM

Glock 23 or 27.

Sgt4474 · February 10th, 2008, 12:09 PM

Anything made by Mr. Gaston Glock is the winner in my book. I have been carrying a Glock of some sort since the mid 1990's. I have carried various other types of weapons but I always resort back to the Glock because they will digest any type of ammo and have never failed me. I guess that is why their slogan is "Glock Perfection"

wc3d · February 11th, 2008, 12:32 PM

While I love the power and SA feel of a 1911... for all out reliability in a "combat" situation, I trust my glock 17.... 17+1, with two spare 17 rounders all loaded with 147gr. JHP!!! I feel pretty comfortable.

I love my 1911, but I trust my Glock. I know that this my sound hypocritical to some...Sorry, I'm only human.

bluesteel · February 11th, 2008, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AzQkr

It appears Jack Bauer doesn't know how to hold his pistols properly from that photo

Who is the consultant that lets Bauer use that two hand hold to begin with?

Its a question that will elicit subjective opinions. I'd personally take my g17 anywhere into battle for many reasons, and that answer comes with having carried a 1911 for over 20 years on the streets to protect myself.

Brownie

Whats the difference, he never misses anyway. 1 shot 1 kill LOL.

dogngun · February 11th, 2008, 02:17 PM

Combat pistol=military pistol=M9. Reliable, rugged, accurate, powerful, easy to shoot well.

mark

I am no longer in the military, and carry a variety of pistols, including a 1911, and several S&W revolvers and occasionally a SAA.
Plus a .25 in my poket.

aus71383 · February 11th, 2008, 02:25 PM

I don't think any pistol should be considered a "combat handgun" - they're all just handguns. There are some that are very reliable, and some chambered in different cartridges. Glocks are good, Sigs are good, a good 1911 is good. Those are the ones that I'd pick first if I had to take something with me to combat as a secondary weapon. As it stands, I've had to take an M9 - which was always worked for me during training, and I never had to use it. Just my $0.02

Austin

January 1st, 2008, 11:13 AM	#131
itschuck Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 235	My personal choice would be a 40 or 45..but with a 9mm you can almost be assured of being able to scrounge ammo from a dead bad guy. Now what would probably happen if the fight resorted to using a handgun, kill a bad guy pick up his AK and continue the fight. __________________ Current collection: SIG P239 2-tone 40 with DAK, SW MP 40 Compact, Ruger SP101, Ruger Single Six 32H&R birdshead, Walther PP, SW 360 38+p Airweight, Browning Buckmark

February 10th, 2008, 12:09 PM	#136
Sgt4474 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Davison, Michigan Posts: 54	Anything made by Mr. Gaston Glock is the winner in my book. I have been carrying a Glock of some sort since the mid 1990's. I have carried various other types of weapons but I always resort back to the Glock because they will digest any type of ammo and have never failed me. I guess that is why their slogan is "Glock Perfection" __________________ "If you ladies leave my island, if you survive recruit training, you will be a weapon, you will be a minister of death praying for war. "R. Lee Ermey---FMJ"

February 11th, 2008, 12:32 PM	#137
wc3d New Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 11	While I love the power and SA feel of a 1911... for all out reliability in a "combat" situation, I trust my glock 17.... 17+1, with two spare 17 rounders all loaded with 147gr. JHP!!! I feel pretty comfortable. I love my 1911, but I trust my Glock. I know that this my sound hypocritical to some...Sorry, I'm only human. __________________ "Whatever doesn't kill you, makes you stronger ..."

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January 1st, 2008, 12:32 PM	#132
Stetson Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Augusta,Maine Posts: 928	Glock 17 but it's hard to overlook the history of the 1911.

January 1st, 2008, 12:33 PM	#133
Murray New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NY Posts: 14	GLK 17 I think

January 1st, 2008, 01:41 PM	#134
Ragin Cajun Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 529	The best all time .... no doubt the 1911, 45 APC. Most proven and been around a long time. I know serveral people still in the Army who was in before the switch to Berreta and they all will tell you, they wish they had their old 45 instead of a 9MM. These are people who have served in combat.

February 10th, 2008, 07:27 AM	#135
jbart57 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: kcmo Posts: 29	Glock 23 or 27.

February 11th, 2008, 02:17 PM	#139
dogngun Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Berks County, PA Posts: 40	Combat pistol=military pistol=M9. Reliable, rugged, accurate, powerful, easy to shoot well. mark I am no longer in the military, and carry a variety of pistols, including a 1911, and several S&W revolvers and occasionally a SAA. Plus a .25 in my poket.

February 11th, 2008, 02:25 PM	#140
aus71383 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United States Posts: 1,711	I don't think any pistol should be considered a "combat handgun" - they're all just handguns. There are some that are very reliable, and some chambered in different cartridges. Glocks are good, Sigs are good, a good 1911 is good. Those are the ones that I'd pick first if I had to take something with me to combat as a secondary weapon. As it stands, I've had to take an M9 - which was always worked for me during training, and I never had to use it. Just my $0.02 Austin