Thursday, December 4, 2014

The 15 best and most influential handguns ever made

 GLOCK 17- A polymer-framed, short recoil operated, locked breech semi-automatic pistols designed and produced by Glock Ges.m.b.H., located in Deutsch-Wagram, Austria. It entered Austrian military and police service by 1982. Despite initial resistance from the market to accept a "plastic gun" due to durability and reliability concerns, and fears that the pistol would be "invisible" to metal detectors in airports, Glock pistols have become the company's most profitable line of products, commanding 65% of the market share of handguns for United States law enforcement agencies as well as supplying numerous national armed forces and security agencies worldwide. Glocks are also popular firearms amongst civilians for recreational/competition shooting, home/self defense and concealed/open carry.
GLOCK 17- A polymer-framed, short recoil operated, locked breech semi-automatic pistols designed and produced by Glock Ges.m.b.H., located in Deutsch-Wagram, Austria. It entered Austrian military and police service by 1982. Despite initial resistance from the market to accept a "plastic gun" due to durability and reliability concerns, and fears that the pistol would be "invisible" to metal detectors in airports, Glock pistols have become the company's most profitable line of products, commanding 65% of the market share of handguns for United States law enforcement agencies as well as supplying numerous national armed forces and security agencies worldwide. Glocks are also popular firearms amongst civilians for recreational/competition shooting, home/self defense and concealed/open carry.
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  1. AnonymousDecember 4, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    Hard to choose which one would be my favorite. The I love the super reliabilty and capacity of the glock. The CZ75 is tough as nails. The Browning HiPower is an accurate reliable workhorse. But hands down. The big, heavy, low capacity 1911A1 has always just fit and pointed and done its job for me so thats always my go to.

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  2. angrymikeDecember 4, 2014 at 7:01 PM

    I have a 19, with a two round extension, I like the shortness and reliability. Its with me always since the race baiters have inflamed the public. I usually carry a Llama 380, but feel 17 rounds might be needed......... ;)

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    1. Brock TownsendDecember 4, 2014 at 7:16 PM

      Yup. :) I carry a LCR .357, because that's the best that I will carry 100% of the time, but have a Glock 21 or 30 usually within reach. The 30 fits my hand perfectly.

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    2. angrymikeDecember 4, 2014 at 10:40 PM

      Yup, at 170 pounds soaking wet, the Glock is kinda thick, but then again, I don't care who knows...... ;-/

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    3. Brock TownsendDecember 4, 2014 at 10:59 PM

      :)

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  3. AnonymousDecember 4, 2014 at 8:26 PM

    As always its the gun that fits you best, that always goes bang, and the one that you can hit the target with. Also the one you can carry concealed and safely because a 22 on your waist is better than a 44 mag in your truck.

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    1. Brock TownsendDecember 4, 2014 at 8:30 PM

      a 22 on your waist is better than a 44 mag in your truck.

      Yup.

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  4. AnonymousDecember 4, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    My choice which is not on the list, Les Baer 1911 like a single malt combined with million thread count silk sheets.

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