Most reliable handgun right out the box?

[thai]

After having just taken delivery of 6 new handguns from HK USP, Sig P series, and some Ruger, I won't have time to put them through their paces nor will I find enough ammo to do so.

My question is: Due to recent issues with some manufacturer quality control, Glock gen4, and Sigs being made in US- have suffered. Is there any one brand that anyone here would pick up right out of the box and defend theirs and their families life with?

Assuming you have every brand and model sitting in front of you and all are unfired new in the box.

 

[Wayne1one]

My choice would be any H&K USP in 9mm or Full sized M&P in 9mm.

 

[HumbleEinstein]

Glock is most reliable out of the box. There's no question.

 

[clandestine]

HK. It will stomp a Glock and SIG in regards to reliability.

 

[jr88]

For a semi-auto, HK . If you really want reliable buy a pre lock SW 357 Revolver!

 

[stu929]

HK. It will stomp a Glock and SIG in regards to reliability.

Good to know! Didn't realize there was that big of a difference.

I'm cheap buy two used glocks from Lou. Shoot the first one till it jams one then throw it at them and grab the second one be about the same price right?

 

[sgt23preston]

Sgt Preston here...

I'll take a S&W 686 or Ruger GP 100 Revolver in 357 Mag for ultimate reliability when TSHTF...

 

[Jimbob2.0]

If it has to be an auto I would say CZ75

 

[-Z/28-]

Heckler & Koch all the way. My USP is my defensive sidearm of choice.

 

[jr88]

Sgt Preston here...

I'll take a S&W 686 or Ruger GP 100 Revolver in 357 Mag for ultimate reliability when TSHTF...

 

[Kimerazor]

HK USP.


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[stu929]

My uncle has a SW when I was growing up and I loved it but I absolutely suck at shooting a revolver now. Autos I seem to do just fine but something about the sights or the grip on revolvers gets me. I shoot a decent group just not near what I aim at.....

 

[mesmithwesson]

Smith & Wesson M&P 40 hands down.
Shoots in any orientation and will eat anything you feed it.
Read the review:
http://www.handgunsmag.com/2006/04/12/sw-mp/

 

[Long1MD]

HK. It will stomp a Glock and SIG in regards to reliability.

^^^^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^^^^^^...just got an HK45CT...smooth, accurate, and ergonomic

 

[Pwilliams1]

I'd grab my usp 9 or my gen 3 glock 19. Both have been flawless since day 1

 

[baconsandwich]

For a semi-auto, HK . If you really want reliable buy a pre lock SW 357 Revolver!

That's what I always said until about a year ago when my model 19 geeked out on me at the range one day. Something in the mechanism inside the side cover got out of whack. Now I just say "nothing is perfect"

 

[Long1MD]

For a CC revolver I think the Ruger LCR 357

 

[clandestine]

That's what I always said until about a year ago when my model 19 geeked out on me at the range one day. Something in the mechanism inside the side cover got out of whack. Now I just say "nothing is perfect"

Revolvers malfunction and go out of time WAY more than people realize. Colt Revolvers are the worst, S&W Revolvers are next.

Rugers Revolvers are TANKS.

 

[stu929]

@ Chad

I need to track you down sir about a pistol and reliability since we are on the subject!

 

[Shamr0ck]

HK. It will stomp a Glock and SIG in regards to reliability.

Chad - if you don't mind, what type of issues have you seen SIGs exhibit that have you conclude that e HK will stomp them. I ask, not to challenge or pick a fight, but I've a early 90s 228 and have never had an issue. I recently added an HK P30 and I'm enjoying it too, but don't have near the rounds through it as the Sig.

Are there routine maintenance or other steps one can take to address the reliability issues in the sig?



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