Cheapshooter
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Price, quality, looks, design. The most tested handgun in American military history:
Beretta 92 FS (M9)
Beretta 92 FS (M9)
Which do you think is the best?
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For me it is always about the Fit, finish, quality, and materials.... I have played with afew Guns and IMHO the Walther P99 has all that I need in Reliability Form and Function... and the feel in my hand is perfect!
If I had to have just one gun,..... this woud be it....... and the PPS
If I had to have just one gun,..... this woud be it....... and the PPS
passintime
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I no longer own mine because I am an idiot, but in the price range you are looking, my Smith and Wesson 1911 was VERY nice and the fit and finish were superb.
eagleninezero
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Sig P226 and variants. Best for accuracy out of the box and rock solid reliability.
varoadking
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I have safes full of these, though half - give or take - are no longer in production...
Tell me - "Grab one that's a current production piece and go..." - and it would likely be an HK 45...
The best gun I own ( and still in production ) Wilson Combat, Protector model, 5", 1911 of course, all stainless ..... but not under $1,000 that you asked about....(they are currently selling new for around $ 3K ). I especially like the Protector in 9mm and .45 acp .
Under $ 1,000 Sig 226 / its a solid full sized gun in 9mm / .40 or / .357 sig ...and I have a couple of versions of the 226.
The best 1911 under $1,000 - Springfield - in my opinion.
Under $ 1,000 Sig 226 / its a solid full sized gun in 9mm / .40 or / .357 sig ...and I have a couple of versions of the 226.
The best 1911 under $1,000 - Springfield - in my opinion.
Glock 17, 19, 34, and 26
SIG Sauer P226 9mm stamp steel slide (circa 1995)
Springfield Custom Professional (1911)
Les Baer TRS (1911)
Completely irrelevant for a defensive pistol. I don't care if its made of pot metal. A lot of people who own polymer pistols today used to swear they'd never own a gun made out of "plastic", myself included. A defensive pistol that looks nice but poops the bed every few thousand rounds is a toy. Your perspective about a gun changes if you know you can't rely on it. If I was buying a Perrazzi or a Freedom Arms Revolver that's when I'd get my magnifying glass and calipers out.
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