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For those of you who have personally owned sidearm or sidearms. What is your favorite sidearm and why? What do you like about YOUR sidearm? Please refrain attacking the choices of others.
My favorite is my S&W Model 19 with 4" barrel. I like it because it is versatile and accurate. I can take a new shooter and have them shoot relatively well using .38spl +P, using full power .357 JHP rounds it has plenty of "stopping power" against the most determined of aggressors. Using 158gr JSP rounds I could take a deer out to about 100yds. If needed, and I never have to worry about magazine springs wearing out. Yes it has limited capacity, but I'm not trying to take Fallujah with it either.
My favorite is my S&W Model 19 with 4" barrel. I like it because it is versatile and accurate. I can take a new shooter and have them shoot relatively well using .38spl +P, using full power .357 JHP rounds it has plenty of "stopping power" against the most determined of aggressors. Using 158gr JSP rounds I could take a deer out to about 100yds. If needed, and I never have to worry about magazine springs wearing out. Yes it has limited capacity, but I'm not trying to take Fallujah with it either.
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Well, I now have to change my favorite, lol. I was going to buy a Para Elite Commander 1911, I loved the action, feel, and price. But, after looking around I found a brand new Taurus PT 1911 for about $100 less and bought it instead after handling it and seeing that the action was actually smoother and that it felt great in my hand. After shooting it I am sold on this gun. The best part, it was only $500! It has features that usually only come on higher dollar 1911 like upgrade able sights, an 8 round mag instead of 7, ambidextrous safety, and a match trigger. I looked at a Springdield that was only $100 bucks more, but it had fixed sights that could not be changed out, no ambidextrous safety, a regular 7 round mag, and a regular, basic trigger. The action on the Taurus actually felt smoother than the Springfield as well. So, I broke down and bought it. Not one single regret. And after talking to several Taurus owners they have said that they have never had issues with their Taurus nor have any of them had one break. I'll keep you guys posted, I hope to have it for many, many years.
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I personally prefer the 1911 .45 ACP. I've fired other sidearms, but I like the feel of a 1911.
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SSG James J. Palmer IV, I like my revolvers in the .38/357 calibers as well. For cowboy action shooting and as a back-up when hunting, I carry this Ruger Vaquero.
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My favorite side arm is my Kimber Super Carry Pro HD. 1911 45acp. I still have my SIG P220 45ACP. But both have outstanding accuracy and knock down power.
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My current sidearm Hi Point 9mm Luger C9 with 8 round magazine and a 10 round magazine full of hollow point ammunition.
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My 1861 New Army Colt, may be blackpowder, but it has one heck of a punch.
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LCDR Joshua Gillespie
"Cowboy"...me too Brother! I've also owned the Remington New Model Army...but when you really gotta "reach out an touch 'em"...can't beat the ol' Long Rifle LOL!
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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth
LCDR Joshua Gillespie - Very true sir, I have a .50 cal. Hawkens that I bought from my next to the youngest niece.
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LCDR Joshua Gillespie
Mine is a .44 gifted to me by my father in law. I also periodically shoot a .44 cal flintlock pistol custom made by a local gunsmith. Here I am with one of my good pals, also a former Sailor, channeling our "inner Pirate"...
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I must say that I am a bit old school as I carry a Colt series 80 Officers Model in 45 ACP in light clothes.
When I am dressed a little heavier or with a coat or heavy shirt I carry a Browning P-35 Hi-power with a Crimson Trace laser
When I am dressed a little heavier or with a coat or heavy shirt I carry a Browning P-35 Hi-power with a Crimson Trace laser
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Ruger .45, 7.5" barrel. Weight is great in the hand, comes down real well. I've loaded 250g hollow points to 1350fps which is up in the .44 mag range. Killed three bear with it. Yes it bucks a bit when it barks, but it also bites!
I've also got my .45 1911. Yes it is a great put'em down weapon.
I've got a 9 shot, .22 High Standard, Sentinal. I carried it trapping. Was great for finishing of an animal, light easy to handle.
I've also got my .45 1911. Yes it is a great put'em down weapon.
I've got a 9 shot, .22 High Standard, Sentinal. I carried it trapping. Was great for finishing of an animal, light easy to handle.
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SGT Charles Vernier
The .45 Colt has plenty of potential when it's loaded for the Ruger platform by a savvy hand loader. Wish I had gotten my Vaquero back from the ex.
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SGM Mikel Dawson
SGT Charles Vernier - You got that right. I'd take a Ruger over a Colt revolver any day. The frame is so much more stronger than the Colt, not taking anything away from Sam, he made a fantastic revolver. I really like the safety system set up on the Ruger, can carry all six rounds. I cast a lot of bullets for both my Ruger and 1911, but no way would I push them to the limits I listed above. I've got a really good blend of wheel weights and pure lead, so there is virtually no leading of the barrel. Took me some time to figure it out. As I liked to shot a lot, using the cast bullets put me back in costs if you know what I mean. The load above is what I had for black bear and shot three with the Ruger. One squared over 6 ft, and was about 2 feet from the end of my barrel when I shot him.
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Whatever one I have in my hand when the balloon goes up. There is little doubt in my experience the 357 mag is the most lethal. The 40 SW is a close second and the 45acp and 9mm about equal. But I'll use a 22 if that's in my hand.
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