Poll: Which handgun?

[Speedsteel]

The one you are most proficient with,

Im a 1911 fan, love that big heavy 230g going 800+, and a big fan of hi-cap, more ammo is a good thing.

If your gearing up a BOB, for weight, multi purpose broad range application, it is hard to beat a 22RF game getter, lots of pluses.

Personal defense in SHFT would be a long gun, ya know the I got my hand gun so I can fight my way to my long guns thing.

Speedsteel

 

[Just Jim]

I would use my 1911.

jj

 

[Mr6]

Glock would be my choice, light, easy, 15 shots, and ammo well you can carry more and its cheaper to stock up with!

 

[riverrat373]

1911! Too many stories lately of perps taking a full load of 9mm and still walking!

 

[Sun195]

I have both a G19 and DW CBOB to choose from. I'd pick the G19 simply because of capacity & reliability (Not to say the 1911 isn't reliable. It's just that I've had a pretty flawless track record with my G19 so I'd feel more confident with that. YMMV). I'd like to think I'm an ace-shot under pressure, but in reality I'm not, so I'd prefer to have the extra rounds at my disposal.

Haven't shot the H&K, but it seems like a lot of weight to lug around (I'm assuming it's more weight than a fully-loaded G19, but could be wrong).

 

[The Cheese]

1911! Too many stories lately of perps taking a full load of 9mm and still walking!

shot placement FTW.

 

[CharlesAFerg]

I vote USP, but I would have a .45, and 9mm..

Or even better, the P2000. i like it better than the HK45 and the USP.

 

[Brandon44647]

I chose none of the above, I'll stick with my XD9.........

 

[BigCat]

I chose none of the above, I'll stick with my XD9.........

También. My XD9 has been flawless.

 

[stitchclimber]

despite the poll I'm leaning towards the USP. high capacity .45 ftmfw. I'm darn good with it too. Which I can't say about the 1911. So right now the debate is in between the Glock and the USP

 

[crazytimme]

Glock, but only if you are good with it (I personally have ergonomic problems with them).

And if you are looking for SHTF reasons, get a 30rd mag and make sure it feeds. If your are trying to fend off a group, you want to reload as least as possible.

 

[spectra]

Another vote for the P2000 All my handguns are .40 and love my 2000. Not a fan of the 9mm and I love the 1911s they just dont love me as I am a lefty

 

[YFZsandrider]

shot placement FTW.

I love how people tote the idea of shot placement, as being the savior of 9mm's lack lusted size. I'd like to see how 'shot placement' works when your dumping a mag, in the fight of your life!

Besides, its far easier to 'place shots' with a 1911, anyhow!

 

[kenno]

I was born with a 1911 in one hand and an M-1 Rifle in the other! Today I'd take the Glock and fight my way to a rifle!

 

[dario541]

I don't want any of the choices. I would choose a Glock 22 in .40 S&W. That is one of the most accurate handguns that I have ever shot. I don't have one at the present but maybe someday!

 

[SquatchWorks]

Im now DONE with H&K, You should spend $5 on each company, call each company up, order a small cheap part and see who will be there for you when it breaks...

I know this is for SHTF so ordering parts are not a huge concern but still....

I voted Glock

 

[zeppelin]

1911: Proven performer and parts are easy to get.

 

[motoman98]

C'mon, HOW did you decide the group should be THREE pistols?
Let's have a REAL poll.

 

[claypigeon]

I used to work with an older fella that was fond of revolvers. When someone made a comment about only having six shots he would say "If you need more than six shots, your not in a gun fight, you are in a war and you better have something bigger than a pistol." It goes along with the other saying of using your pistol to get to your rifle. I would go with the 1911. Pack as much punch as you can and keep a rifle handy.

 

[orygun]

1911.