Your choice of battle sidearm?

Vile Shadow · Apr 20, 2015

If you could have your choice of battle sidearm, what would it be?

I'm more interested in everyone's take on make and model here as opposed to caliber.

Pros and cons?

I haven't got to handle any of the Euro pistols much, such as the HK's, Sigs, and CZ's, just Glocks and the American mainstays so far. I know it's an outdated platform, but so far at least, nothing has been able to top the way a 1911 feels in my hand and points for me.

What say you all?

AssMan · Apr 20, 2015

FNX 45. Interested in HK's but just haven't gotten around to them.

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StantonCree · Apr 20, 2015

G17 or CZ75 (it would be all CZ if it weren't for the safety)

Vile Shadow · Apr 20, 2015

snallygaster said:
FNX 45. Interested in HK's but just haven't gotten around to them.

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Rumor has it HK's customer service is absolute crap. Apparently they're more interested in military and LE sales.

DC-W · Apr 20, 2015

G34

-Reliable
-Plenty of magazines around for them
-Great muzzle velocity
-Not heavy
-EASY to shoot

Pretoria78 · Apr 20, 2015

Sling Blade said:
If you could have your choice of battle sidearm, what would it be?

I'm more interested in everyone's take on make and model here as opposed to caliber.

Pros and cons?

I haven't got to handle any of the Euro pistols much, such as the HK's, Sigs, and CZ's, just Glocks and the American mainstays so far. I know it's an outdated platform, but so far at least, nothing has been able to top the way a 1911 feels in my hand and points for me.
What say you all?

I've deployed with the Beretta M9, SIG M11 and later on a Glock 19. I'd take any of them again. They'll do their job if you do yours in terms of effective employment and judicious shot placement. The handgun is pretty much an in extremis weapon downrange, and hopefully you have a long gun (or crew served) to sort out any problems before having to use your sidearm.

Sling Blade said:
Rumor has it HK's customer service is absolute crap. Apparently they're more interested in military and LE sales.

My brother dealt with the customer service in 2014 (broken USP 45) and it was absolutely stellar. One email and it was fixed in 5 days.

aaron.foulk · Apr 20, 2015

For the type of battle I'm usually in on the streets of Woodbridge, just a revolver will do...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhLxR9u4o4E

BradMacc82 · Apr 20, 2015

My HK USP .45, or my M&P .45

I'd lean HK simply because it's a tried and true sidearm, but I have more time and confidence in my abilities with the M&P .45 - either would suit me just fine though.

Vile Shadow · Apr 20, 2015

Pretoria78 said:
I've deployed with the Beretta M9, SIG M11 and later on a Glock 19. I'd take any of them again. They'll do their job if you do yours in terms of effective employment and judicious shot placement. The handgun is pretty much an in extremis weapon downrange, and hopefully you have a long gun (or crew served) to sort out any problems before having to use your sidearm.

I have no doubt you're correct.

But I had a few different variables in mind. Comfort, accuracy, ease of maintenance, how well it performs, etc.

Theoretically this would be a tool you would have to trust with your life sooner or later should God forbid the SHTF.

My brother dealt with the customer service in 2014 (broken USP 45) and it was absolutely stellar. One email and it was fixed in 5 days.

I reckon that takes care of that one.

I stumbled across a story this morning while looking for reviews on Sig piatols where somebody weren't too happy with HK in that regard.

BigSteve57 · Apr 20, 2015

I would pick my Sig P220 Elite Stainless in 45 ACP.
It's what I know, it's what I practice with, it's what I'm confident with, it feels good to me, it's accurate, it's reliable as heck and if I connect I suspect, well, ya know.

Vile Shadow · Apr 20, 2015

The 220 takes single stack mags, right?

Do they come in 9mm? The misses will soon be in the market for a REAL handgun, instead of that POS Rossi .357 snubnose revolver that neither of us can hit the side of a barn at 10 feet with. She's leanin' toward a G19 so far, but I want to make sure it's somethin' that's the best fit for her small hands.

iH8DemLibz · Apr 20, 2015

1911 with 10 round mags.

BigSteve57 · Apr 20, 2015

Sling Blade said:
The 220 takes single stack mags, right?

Do they come in 9mm? The misses will soon be in the market for a REAL handgun, instead of that POS Rossi .357 snubnose revolver that neither of us can hit the side of a barn at 10 feet with. She's leanin' toward a G19 so far, but I want to make sure it's somethin' that's the best fit for her small hands.

The P220 is a single stack 45 ACP only. The pair I have came with adjustable rear sights which some of the experts tell me might be a little too delicate for "combat". The sights seem quite hefty to me and would more than suffice for any "combat" I might encounter. I think.

We have two Sig P229's Elite Stainless in 9mm and they are double stack. They are also excellent in all regards, IMHO. But be careful choosing for a woman who may have smaller hands. That double stack on the P229 gives my wife a hard time. Note she has no problem with a Beretta 92FS. I love the Sig P229, however, and it will be my primary concealed carry gun when I move to America.

MikeTF · Apr 20, 2015

SIG P228. It fits my hand. Has the right balance, and I shoot it better than any other pistol.

-Z/28- · Apr 20, 2015

If I could pick anything on the market I want, I'd go Hk45 Tactical with some aftermarket +3 extensions for the mags.

bigalf · Apr 21, 2015

I too would go HK. I think HK45. I have the P30 in 40, but Id like a 45 if SHTF.

Combloc · Apr 21, 2015

HK P7.

If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. If you ever shot one, you couldn't help but understand.

myright · Apr 21, 2015

aaron.foulk said:
For the type of battle I'm usually in on the streets of Woodbridge, just a revolver will do...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhLxR9u4o4E

who makes a iwb holster? :lol2:

lilgibby · Apr 21, 2015

Sig sauer p226 9mm.

Tactics · Apr 21, 2015

Glock 18 if we're dreaming.

34, 26, 17 or 19 if we're being real.

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