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JimmyTheHutt · 08-06-2003, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KwKouki
I own a baretta 92f, its what I first shot and am most comfortable with. I want to switch to an H&k usp 40

But the one gun I think is the top dawg would be

H&K Mark23 SOCOM

This is going to give me wet dreams, you know. That is seriously sweet looking. Any details/websites/etc?

Veritas en Lux!
Jimmy The Hutt

jadedgrin · 08-07-2003, 04:53 PM

hmm pistols are good in general

im going to say though in terms of versatility the ...

93R machine pistol

blackdas · 08-07-2003, 04:54 PM

The 1911, gotta love that stopping power

Xanieth · 08-07-2003, 10:25 PM

Colt 1911A1 Mil-Spec. Greatest pistol in the world. I don't own one yet, but some day I will.

livewirerc · 08-08-2003, 08:02 AM

I've got a pair of Springfield "loaded" 1911a1's in Stainless Steel. They've got the hogue wrap-around grips, match barrels, ambi-safety. Lots of fun to take out to the range and get my john woo on.

Seriously though, the 1911a1 is my favorite handgun platform, because there are so many modifications that can be done to them.

Jason

Sen · 08-08-2003, 01:48 PM

I have a Steyr M9. Truly innovative design. There are several safety features and the sights are incredible.

The sights are "trapezoidal" sights which are patented by Steyr. They are supposed to be the fastest aquisition sights out there for hitting a person sized target. The front sight is a triangle and the back sights are angled lines.

You can learn more about the gun on this site:
http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/town/wa...a/steyr_m9.htm

Great for fast aquisition of larger targets, but extremely hard to get proficient at hitting smaller targets like plunking cans. Great for sillohuette targets, though.

Khyronian · 08-08-2003, 02:38 PM

hmmmmm Favorite Handgun?

That's a tuff' one. I would have to say the SIG P226 though. An Outstanding Weapon, I can't say enough good things about it. And I can't say Anything bad about it.

A nice picture is Here.

For more information please visit the SIG Arms web-site

TRPF · 08-10-2003, 04:32 PM

That SOCOM would be a swingin find! I like the feel of the traditional Beretta 92 fs.

jhericurl21 · 08-10-2003, 06:14 PM

dual berettas

*goes off to play Max Payne

josobot · 08-10-2003, 07:13 PM

Kel-Tec .32

tigerkick · 08-12-2003, 06:22 PM

my wish list..Desert Eagle .50AE

chewybaca96 · 08-13-2003, 06:09 PM

Here's my gun of choice for right now.

[img]http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RACqAm0UZcFFxLWB1nMCVFAslWWmg2*dR02nbl4zXrETVrKkssB9osLpbkc6EELnaGYlx5K4vD9trCGMamR5TzMQpNHhB79QuCF!sazfnpw/glock1.jpg?dc=4675434437611631272[/img]

Great reliable gun. Glock 17

mvassek · 08-14-2003, 08:51 PM

Ruger GP-100 Stainless .357 Great all around gun that even my wife enjoys shooting.

HeAtHeN · 08-14-2003, 08:54 PM

Walther PPK

Shaken not stirred

DazedMage · 08-14-2003, 09:08 PM

Kimber 45 Auto. My baby!

chodarama · 08-16-2003, 10:43 AM

definitely my USP 40

<img src="http://www.hecklerkoch-usa.com/pages/civilian/images/usp40utl_lg.jpg">

pointfourfive · 08-16-2003, 08:14 PM

Surprised there've been no SIG220s. I love mine to death. Best .45 Single stack handgun, in my opinion (*starts running from the 1911 fanbois

).

Edit: Adding Picture:

killerjoejoe · 08-17-2003, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by chodarama
definitely my USP 40

<img src="http://www.hecklerkoch-usa.com/pages/civilian/images/usp40utl_lg.jpg">

Nice

Kaydron · 08-21-2003, 06:30 AM

Have to say if i sould buy a gun it will be a Colt 1911A1 There is just something about it....

AP1 · 08-22-2003, 06:08 PM

nice.. learning a lot. thanks to all.

motdakasha · 09-04-2003, 12:12 AM

It's not my favorite, but it's definitely fun as hell:
Raging Bull .454

Boardslut · 09-04-2003, 03:53 AM

I fell in love with a moviestar ...

favourite: Vinnie Jones in Snatch ...

Oblivion437 · 09-05-2003, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JStrider

Travis Bickle Power! (for more information watch Taxi Driver)

Seriously, I already own my favorite handgun, the original Springfield produced Colt 1911. I can't find a damn thing wrong with it. It works, it hits hard, it cuts it dead-center. Fine pistol. John Browning was a Genius, a man for all seasons.

oberon · 09-05-2003, 04:18 PM

I've never held a handgun before, much less shot one (so take my opinion with a grain of salt). Based on my experience playing Counter-Strike, shooting BB guns and target rifles & 12-gauge shotguns, and in archery, I'd probably like a Desert Eagle.

But honestly, what I'd really like is a long-range scope sniper rifle. It'd rock to knock off a pop can at 1000 feet!

Lebell · 09-05-2003, 04:33 PM

oberon,

You wouldn't need a long range sniper rifle for 1000 feet (333 yds), just a pretty good rifle, like a match grade AR15.

loxor · 09-05-2003, 11:20 PM

I personally like my Springfield XD-40... reliable, accurate, and inexpensive

vanbeast · 09-09-2003, 03:28 PM

Ugh. Why do people want Desert Eagles? I've never understood that.

I'm sorry, but especially when you say "From playing Counterstrike" it just pains those of us who actually know what we're talking about.

pointfourfive · 09-10-2003, 12:39 PM

Hey! The Desert Eagle makes quite a formidable throwing implement when it's jammed!

In all seriousness, it's a niche pistol. Big bore semi-automatic. Really has no tactical application, but that doesn't mean that it's not fun to shoot. I definitely wouldn't turn one down if somebody offered one to me.

vanbeast · 09-10-2003, 01:59 PM

Fair point. I've not fired one. I'm just not that interested in a .50AE handgun

That's a lot of cartridge.

The Baby Eagle is a pretty cool little gun... it's like a scaled-down DE, right?

kel · 09-10-2003, 04:35 PM

The baby eagle is distantly related. The DE was originally manufactured by IMI (corrections?) who also developed the baby eagle as a practical gun, it's available in 9MM I believe and maybe .45. I'm to lazy to check

The DE wasn't really meant to be practical it was more proof of concept I believe...

vanbeast · 09-10-2003, 07:44 PM

IMI and Magnum Research are one and the same (as far as I know). I believe the Baby Eagle is in 9mm only, possibly in .40s&w.

Both are made by IMI/MR. Can't speak towards the practicality aspect... all I know is that IMI got themselves a good gun for the movies

DelayedReaction · 09-10-2003, 09:11 PM

The main purpose of the Deagle was to prove that a semiautomatic pistol could be chambered for the 0.50 AE round, which had never been done before.

From what I understand (and I am by no means a gun expert), Desert Eagles are actually rather accurate. They're definitely designed more for style than for a tactical situation (if you visit Magnum's website, you'll notice they offer more finishing options than gun parts), but they can still get the job done.

I want to purchase a pistol soon, and I'm thinking of the 1911. John Browning was definitely a god, and the 1911 has stood the test of time like no other. The frame is also pretty large, so my hands should be rather comfortable with it.

vanbeast · 09-10-2003, 10:19 PM

I'm sorry to pick nits, but around (most) gun folk, your credibility drops to zero if you refer to them as "Deagles". I've not heard they were accurate... in fact, I can't say I've heard one way or the other. The Baby Eagles are supposed to be pretty good. IMI/MR has a reputation of quality, so I expect the DE is a good gun.

If you haven't handled a lot of guns, you may be surprised by what fits your hands. Sure, a 1911 has a large frame, but being a single-stack gun, the grip is narrow. There are a lot of things that make up the "fit" of a gun. Go to the shop, put your hands on everything in your price range. Find a gun that feels right, and buy it. Try to find a rental range and go shoot first.

I bought my XD without having shot it. It's a good gun, and it fits well, but when you hold it in the shop and when you point it at your target, it's two different things. I'm pretty disappointed, and I think that if I had shot it first the story would be different.

I really want a 1911, mostly because they are classics and I need a .45. Do yourself a favor when you are looking at 1911's, only look at quality brands... Kimber, Colt, Springfield... check out the dedicated gun forums for more info....

[The High Road] and [1911 Forum] as well as many others.

Jerpitcher · 09-10-2003, 10:27 PM

Personally, I like the Colt 1911...its a sweet shooter...and unique

vanbeast · 09-10-2003, 10:32 PM

Unique? How so? The Colt 1911 is the most copied design in the firearms world.

I don't know much about modern advances in 1911's... does Colt have some new cool stuff? I'm trying to finalize on a 1911 brand to buy.

WarWagon · 09-11-2003, 02:26 PM

I really miss my 8 inch barrel Python :-(

My next will probably be a Ruger, as those are what I can get deals on. The Taurus pistols were well made, but being Titanium, it was far too light for me, I need something with some weight to it.

vanbeast · 09-11-2003, 02:41 PM

WarWagon: you talking revolvers? I don't think Taurus makes a Ti semi...

I'm a big fan of S&W revolvers, though I don't own one presently... they seem to be the classic standard. Most of the ruger revolvers I've seen are the cowboy style owns, which just don't appeal to me visually.

woolley bear · 09-11-2003, 02:56 PM

series 70 Colt 1911 or Gold Cup or Browning Hi-Power Belgium made not import shit

pointfourfive · 09-12-2003, 05:09 AM

For those looking at a 1911: Not to sound like a SIG fanboy, but try the SIG P220 if you're looking for a single stack .45 handgun. The trigger's a little different, as well as the fact that the SIG is DA/SA instead of pure SA, which will let you avoid the problem of having to carry it cocked if you do decide to carry (well, not a problem, per se, but more of something that would make a new person uncomfortable). Plus, the SIG is only about $6-700, location dependent (probably less outside of where I live), is ridiculously accurate, and feels like a dream to shoot.

vanbeast · 09-12-2003, 09:36 AM

pointfourfive: You can get a good 1911 for less than that, and a great one for the same price.

SIG parts are less plentiful, mags are MUCH more expensive.

1911's are harder to work on and (in that range) likely less accurate out of the box... however, parts are DIRT CHEAP, including mags.

Having said that, I hadn't even considered the 220. I'm going to have to look into it

08-07-2003, 04:53 PM	#42 (permalink)
jadedgrin Psycho Location: eh	hmm pistols are good in general im going to say though in terms of versatility the ... 93R machine pistol __________________ what puts a smile on your face??

08-08-2003, 01:48 PM	#46 (permalink)
Sen Insane Location: Midwest	I have a Steyr M9. Truly innovative design. There are several safety features and the sights are incredible. The sights are "trapezoidal" sights which are patented by Steyr. They are supposed to be the fastest aquisition sights out there for hitting a person sized target. The front sight is a triangle and the back sights are angled lines. You can learn more about the gun on this site: http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/town/wa...a/steyr_m9.htm Great for fast aquisition of larger targets, but extremely hard to get proficient at hitting smaller targets like plunking cans. Great for sillohuette targets, though. __________________ "I want to announce my presence with authority!" "You want to what?" "I want to announce my presence with authority!!"

08-08-2003, 02:38 PM	#47 (permalink)
Khyronian Upright Location: Evermore	hmmmmm Favorite Handgun? That's a tuff' one. I would have to say the SIG P226 though. An Outstanding Weapon, I can't say enough good things about it. And I can't say Anything bad about it. A nice picture is Here. For more information please visit the SIG Arms web-site __________________ Who Dares, Wins!

08-13-2003, 06:09 PM	#52 (permalink)
chewybaca96 We can't stop here! This is bat country! Location: SL,UT	Here's my gun of choice for right now. [img]http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RACqAm0UZcFFxLWB1nMCVFAslWWmg2dR02nbl4zXrETVrKkssB9osLpbkc6EELnaGYlx5K4vD9trCGMamR5TzMQpNHhB79QuCF!sazfnpw/glock1.jpg?dc=4675434437611631272[/img] Great reliable gun. Glock 17 __________________ Brian: “Ok, all we’ve gotta do is find the American Embassy, and they’ll help us get home” Stewie: “Home? I have no intention of returning to that disgusting hovel with that intolerable woman, that fat slob, and that insufferable dog… Oh, you’re right here aren’t you? Oh well, I stand by it." Last edited by chewybaca96; 08-13-2003 at 06:13 PM..*

08-14-2003, 09:08 PM	#55 (permalink)
DazedMage Upright Location: Utah	Kimber 45 Auto. My baby! __________________ Better Lucky Then Good

08-07-2003, 04:54 PM	#43 (permalink)
blackdas Crazy	The 1911, gotta love that stopping power

08-07-2003, 10:25 PM	#44 (permalink)
Xanieth Banned	Colt 1911A1 Mil-Spec. Greatest pistol in the world. I don't own one yet, but some day I will.

08-08-2003, 08:02 AM	#45 (permalink)
livewirerc Insane Location: Austin, TX	I've got a pair of Springfield "loaded" 1911a1's in Stainless Steel. They've got the hogue wrap-around grips, match barrels, ambi-safety. Lots of fun to take out to the range and get my john woo on. Seriously though, the 1911a1 is my favorite handgun platform, because there are so many modifications that can be done to them. Jason

08-10-2003, 04:32 PM	#48 (permalink)
TRPF Tilted	That SOCOM would be a swingin find! I like the feel of the traditional Beretta 92 fs.

08-10-2003, 06:14 PM	#49 (permalink)
jhericurl21 Banned	dual berettas *goes off to play Max Payne

08-10-2003, 07:13 PM	#50 (permalink)
josobot Insane	Kel-Tec .32

08-12-2003, 06:22 PM	#51 (permalink)
tigerkick Upright Location: Chicago	my wish list..Desert Eagle .50AE

08-14-2003, 08:51 PM	#53 (permalink)
mvassek Crazy Location: East Tennessee	Ruger GP-100 Stainless .357 Great all around gun that even my wife enjoys shooting.

08-16-2003, 10:43 AM	#56 (permalink)
chodarama Insane Location: a van, down by the river	definitely my USP 40 <img src="http://www.hecklerkoch-usa.com/pages/civilian/images/usp40utl_lg.jpg">

08-16-2003, 08:14 PM	#57 (permalink)
pointfourfive Upright	Surprised there've been no SIG220s. I love mine to death. Best .45 Single stack handgun, in my opinion (starts running from the 1911 fanbois ). Edit: Adding Picture: Last edited by pointfourfive; 08-22-2003 at 12:05 PM..*

09-04-2003, 12:12 AM	#61 (permalink)
motdakasha Hiya Puddin'! Miss me? Location: Silicon Valley, CA	It's not my favorite, but it's definitely fun as hell: Raging Bull .454 __________________ =^-^= motdakasha =^-^= Just Google It. BA Psychology & Photography (I'm not going psychoanalyze you nor will I let you cry on my shoulder. Have a nice day.)

08-21-2003, 06:30 AM	#59 (permalink)
Kaydron Upright Location: Denmark	Have to say if i sould buy a gun it will be a Colt 1911A1 There is just something about it.... __________________ Death is immortal.

08-22-2003, 06:08 PM	#60 (permalink)
AP1 Crazy Location: Virginia, USA	nice.. learning a lot. thanks to all. __________________ i'm the man from nantucket

09-04-2003, 03:53 AM	#62 (permalink)
Boardslut Upright Location: Zürich	I fell in love with a moviestar ... favourite: Vinnie Jones in Snatch ... __________________ Ride hard for yourself, every day. Ignore the posers, ignore people telling you what to wear, what to ride ... what to be.

09-05-2003, 04:18 PM	#64 (permalink)
oberon Quadrature Amplitude Modulator Location: Denver	I've never held a handgun before, much less shot one (so take my opinion with a grain of salt). Based on my experience playing Counter-Strike, shooting BB guns and target rifles & 12-gauge shotguns, and in archery, I'd probably like a Desert Eagle. But honestly, what I'd really like is a long-range scope sniper rifle. It'd rock to knock off a pop can at 1000 feet! __________________ "There are finer fish in the sea than have ever been caught." -- Irish proverb

09-05-2003, 04:33 PM	#65 (permalink)
Lebell Cracking the Whip Location: Sexymama's arms...	oberon, You wouldn't need a long range sniper rifle for 1000 feet (333 yds), just a pretty good rifle, like a match grade AR15. __________________ "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience." – C. S. Lewis The ONLY sponsors we have are YOU! Please Donate!

09-05-2003, 11:20 PM	#66 (permalink)
loxor Upright Location: Kalamazoo . Mi	I personally like my Springfield XD-40... reliable, accurate, and inexpensive

09-09-2003, 03:28 PM	#67 (permalink)
vanbeast Tilted Location: Corvallis, OR	Ugh. Why do people want Desert Eagles? I've never understood that. I'm sorry, but especially when you say "From playing Counterstrike" it just pains those of us who actually know what we're talking about.

09-10-2003, 12:39 PM	#68 (permalink)
pointfourfive Upright	Hey! The Desert Eagle makes quite a formidable throwing implement when it's jammed! In all seriousness, it's a niche pistol. Big bore semi-automatic. Really has no tactical application, but that doesn't mean that it's not fun to shoot. I definitely wouldn't turn one down if somebody offered one to me.

09-10-2003, 01:59 PM	#69 (permalink)
vanbeast Tilted Location: Corvallis, OR	Fair point. I've not fired one. I'm just not that interested in a .50AE handgun That's a lot of cartridge. The Baby Eagle is a pretty cool little gun... it's like a scaled-down DE, right?

09-10-2003, 04:35 PM	#70 (permalink)
kel WARNING: FLAMMABLE Location: Ask Acetylene	The baby eagle is distantly related. The DE was originally manufactured by IMI (corrections?) who also developed the baby eagle as a practical gun, it's available in 9MM I believe and maybe .45. I'm to lazy to check The DE wasn't really meant to be practical it was more proof of concept I believe... __________________ "It better be funny"

09-10-2003, 07:44 PM	#71 (permalink)
vanbeast Tilted Location: Corvallis, OR	IMI and Magnum Research are one and the same (as far as I know). I believe the Baby Eagle is in 9mm only, possibly in .40s&w. Both are made by IMI/MR. Can't speak towards the practicality aspect... all I know is that IMI got themselves a good gun for the movies

09-10-2003, 09:11 PM	#72 (permalink)
DelayedReaction BFG Builder Location: University of Maryland	The main purpose of the Deagle was to prove that a semiautomatic pistol could be chambered for the 0.50 AE round, which had never been done before. From what I understand (and I am by no means a gun expert), Desert Eagles are actually rather accurate. They're definitely designed more for style than for a tactical situation (if you visit Magnum's website, you'll notice they offer more finishing options than gun parts), but they can still get the job done. I want to purchase a pistol soon, and I'm thinking of the 1911. John Browning was definitely a god, and the 1911 has stood the test of time like no other. The frame is also pretty large, so my hands should be rather comfortable with it. __________________ If ignorance is bliss, you must be having an orgasm.

09-10-2003, 10:19 PM	#73 (permalink)
vanbeast Tilted Location: Corvallis, OR	I'm sorry to pick nits, but around (most) gun folk, your credibility drops to zero if you refer to them as "Deagles". I've not heard they were accurate... in fact, I can't say I've heard one way or the other. The Baby Eagles are supposed to be pretty good. IMI/MR has a reputation of quality, so I expect the DE is a good gun. If you haven't handled a lot of guns, you may be surprised by what fits your hands. Sure, a 1911 has a large frame, but being a single-stack gun, the grip is narrow. There are a lot of things that make up the "fit" of a gun. Go to the shop, put your hands on everything in your price range. Find a gun that feels right, and buy it. Try to find a rental range and go shoot first. I bought my XD without having shot it. It's a good gun, and it fits well, but when you hold it in the shop and when you point it at your target, it's two different things. I'm pretty disappointed, and I think that if I had shot it first the story would be different. I really want a 1911, mostly because they are classics and I need a .45. Do yourself a favor when you are looking at 1911's, only look at quality brands... Kimber, Colt, Springfield... check out the dedicated gun forums for more info.... [The High Road] and [1911 Forum] as well as many others.

09-10-2003, 10:27 PM	#74 (permalink)
Jerpitcher Crazy Location: Arizona	Personally, I like the Colt 1911...its a sweet shooter...and unique

09-10-2003, 10:32 PM	#75 (permalink)
vanbeast Tilted Location: Corvallis, OR	Unique? How so? The Colt 1911 is the most copied design in the firearms world. I don't know much about modern advances in 1911's... does Colt have some new cool stuff? I'm trying to finalize on a 1911 brand to buy.

09-11-2003, 02:26 PM	#76 (permalink)
WarWagon Loser	I really miss my 8 inch barrel Python :-( My next will probably be a Ruger, as those are what I can get deals on. The Taurus pistols were well made, but being Titanium, it was far too light for me, I need something with some weight to it.

09-11-2003, 02:41 PM	#77 (permalink)
vanbeast Tilted Location: Corvallis, OR	WarWagon: you talking revolvers? I don't think Taurus makes a Ti semi... I'm a big fan of S&W revolvers, though I don't own one presently... they seem to be the classic standard. Most of the ruger revolvers I've seen are the cowboy style owns, which just don't appeal to me visually.

09-11-2003, 02:56 PM	#78 (permalink)
woolley bear Crazy Location: the sun (AZ)	series 70 Colt 1911 or Gold Cup or Browning Hi-Power Belgium made not import shit

09-12-2003, 05:09 AM	#79 (permalink)
pointfourfive Upright	For those looking at a 1911: Not to sound like a SIG fanboy, but try the SIG P220 if you're looking for a single stack .45 handgun. The trigger's a little different, as well as the fact that the SIG is DA/SA instead of pure SA, which will let you avoid the problem of having to carry it cocked if you do decide to carry (well, not a problem, per se, but more of something that would make a new person uncomfortable). Plus, the SIG is only about $6-700, location dependent (probably less outside of where I live), is ridiculously accurate, and feels like a dream to shoot.

09-12-2003, 09:36 AM	#80 (permalink)
vanbeast Tilted Location: Corvallis, OR	pointfourfive: You can get a good 1911 for less than that, and a great one for the same price. SIG parts are less plentiful, mags are MUCH more expensive. 1911's are harder to work on and (in that range) likely less accurate out of the box... however, parts are DIRT CHEAP, including mags. Having said that, I hadn't even considered the 220. I'm going to have to look into it