Pistol Fanatic

Bloodgeon11 · Post by **Bloodgeon11** » Sat Mar 27, 2004 5:50 am

Any gun enthustiasts out there give me a hand?

For a personal project, i need to find a kick-ass pistol, but i have to be very specific in terms of listing the model. Just post up your opinions...what's your favorite pistol? Add pic if possible. Keep in mind weight, clip size, accuracy, stopping power, and just plain style. Thanks!

Wolfman Walt · Post by **Wolfman Walt** » Sat Mar 27, 2004 9:06 am

I'm the proud owner of a Ruger P-90, its probably my favorite handgun.
Its a .45 ACP and as such has great stopping power. Has a clip size of 7, 8 round capacity if you have one in the chamber. Weighs about 2.1 lbs. Its a very accurate gun and is used by quite afew police forces. Its also one of the few pistols that is accurate enough that it can be used just for shooting around or for competitions. Mines allitle differant from the norm in that I have a stainless steel slide. I plan on eventually getting a stainless steel frame and some custom wood grips. Rugers are also really cheap and reliable so if you're going to use one for some sort of modification project this would be a good choice. Its about $500 for one. You can also choose between a manual safety or a decocker.
<img src="http://www.ruger.com/Firearms/images/Products/145L.gif">

Doyle · Post by **Doyle** » Sat Mar 27, 2004 10:18 am

Go with a solid variation of a classic: A Springfield Armory mil-spec 1911.

It's about 36 ounces; more accurate out out of the box than you probably are; and magazines come in 7, 8 or even 10 rounds. It's also designed to be safely carried cocked and locked, so like the ruger you can have one in the pipe.

Mismatch · Post by **Mismatch** » Sat Mar 27, 2004 2:24 pm

Bloodgeon11 wrote:Any gun enthustiasts out there give me a hand?

For a personal project, i need to find a kick-ass pistol,

Personal project huh,
Who ya gonna kill?

Kashluk · Post by **Kashluk** » Sat Mar 27, 2004 6:33 pm

Hehe, my thoughts exactly

Bloodgeon11 · Post by **Bloodgeon11** » Sun Mar 28, 2004 3:19 am

No, no! You have it all wrong! I would never dream of committing such a horrid offense as murder! The very thought makes my bowels quake in disgust!

P.S. ...Kreegle

trythebill · Post by **trythebill** » Sun Mar 28, 2004 9:07 pm

i would say the 1911 but since it was already said i will make another suggestion, the Springfield XD9 is a solid polymer framed pistol that is light, accurate and reliable. it features an ambidextrous magazine release and standard drop-free magazines. it has a 10 round magazine but can use 18 round magazines from it's sister pistol the XD40. it weighs 27 ounces and features an excellent glock-style trigger with no manual safety.

it also features and integral light rail so any number of lighting systems can be mounted.

p.s. most pistols and rifles take magazines, clip/magazine is not interchangeable.

Hammer · Post by **Hammer** » Sun Mar 28, 2004 10:36 pm

Yeah get the XD if you're a pussy, be a man and get the Mil-Spec M1911A1 from Springfield Armory, most customizable 1911 on the market really, I bought two and turned one in to a classic WW2 1944 Date M1911A1, then turned the other in to a modern "combat" M1911A1 with Beavertail, Novak Sights, and other goodies.

Also, wanna be taken seriously? Don't call a fucking magazine a clip, retard.

Just post up your opinions...what's your favorite pistol?

M1911 varients, no other pistol has earned the right to legally be on my person since I turned 21.

American Tourister · Post by **American Tourister** » Sun Mar 28, 2004 10:41 pm

I guess nobody likes revolvers anymore

May I recommend the Smith & Wesson 686? It is a .357 revolver, comes in several barrel lengths, and a seven-shot version is available. It will accept .38 also, which reduces the cost of target shooting.

Mandalorian FaLLouT GoD · Sun Mar 28, 2004 11:03 pm

2 of the 3 handguns posted look like toys you can buy at the dollar store. if i was going to own a gun id want it made of real metal, not some half assed polymer resin bullshit.

hammers got the right idea. those M1911 varients are usually pretty good shots and they look badassed.

if i didnt say the M1911A1 hardballer longslide wasnt a damn nice gun what kind of hitman fan would i be?

Bloodgeon11 · Post by **Bloodgeon11** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 2:28 am

Thanks for all the help.

Also, sorry for using clip improperly. I just got bitched out by an old ex-mil dude for that.

This is pretty helpful so far, my project is coming right along (Kreegle, watch your @$$).

Wolfman Walt · Post by **Wolfman Walt** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 2:38 am

Mandalorian FaLLouT GoD wrote:2 of the 3 handguns posted look like toys you can buy at the dollar store. if i was going to own a gun id want it made of real metal, not some half assed polymer resin bullshit.

Agreed although I don't see how mine looks like a toy? Its all metal also.

Pyromaniac619 · Post by **Pyromaniac619** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 7:47 pm

For me I really don't have a preferance. If it is made of metal and shoots bullets, It is good enough for me.

Bloodgeon11 · Post by **Bloodgeon11** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 10:10 pm

Nothing wrong with revolvers, in fact, they're my first love. I simply need something with more rounds.

Kashluk · Post by **Kashluk** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 5:56 am

For what purpose?
Don't real men use one round per target, eh? If you need more you're a pussy?

MurPHy · Post by **MurPHy** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 5:08 pm

Kashluk wrote:For what purpose?
Don't real men use one round per target, eh? If you need more you're a pussy?

No, it means that you are alive. Combat is very hectic. You cannot afford nor have the time to take well-aimed shots in most situations, especially in engagements where the enemy is less than 100-150 yards away (think: ambush).

When it comes to pistols, if you are using one, chances are that the enemy is close enough to spit on. In such cases either a trusty M1911A1 or a bayonet and/or combat knife is useful. A rifle would work too, as a club.

Kashluk · Post by **Kashluk** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 8:21 pm

So he's going to a one-man's war into some jungle, practicing guerrilla tactics with his single trustworthy pistol? Now I get it.

Bleh. I was just trying to be funny, slash, irritating.

MurPHy · Post by **MurPHy** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 8:32 pm

You managed to do the latter perfectly, as always Kash.

Also, here is a pair of the finest combat pistols ever invented, bar none:

The M1911 alongside its successor, the M1911A1.

Notice the lanyard loop on the magazine of the M1911?

Kashluk · Post by **Kashluk** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 8:55 pm

MurPHy wrote:You managed to do the latter perfectly, as always Kash.

It's an art form I've grinded to it's finest.
How boring this place would be without me, indeed.

Radscorpin · Post by **Radscorpin** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 9:48 pm

I'm the proud owner of a SUPER SOAKER LIQUIDATOR.
It a .30oz H2O and has such great wetting power. It will wet even the driest man!

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