re: Your top 5 pistol brands...

Posted by bbvdd

Memphis, TN

Member since Jun 2009

28165 posts

Posted on 8/13/24 at 11:52 am to Flandoghan

Since I responded to this a few months ago, I bought another pistol and it has to be on top of the list.

H&K SP5k PDW.

Put a ton of rounds through it and it has not had a single hiccup. On top of that, next to the 1911 and maybe Uzi, it's one of the most iconic pistols/submachine gun of the 20th century.

Posted by aubiecat

Alabama

Member since Jul 2011

5884 posts

Posted on 8/13/24 at 12:54 pm to EsquireReb

quote:

H&K
Glock
CZ
Sig

That group is about as reliable a set of pistols as you'll ever find.

Posted by lsufan1971

Zachary

Member since Nov 2003

23769 posts

Posted on 8/13/24 at 2:03 pm to SouthernInsanity

Polymer
S&W M&P
Glock
HK
Walther
Sig

I’m going to throw in my Springfield EMP9 3” 1911. I have probably 700 rounds through it with zero FTF. It’s accurate and recoil is negligible. I carry it in a Mikt Sparks summer special holster. I have customized it for carry. Cut and crowned the barrel, flat trigger, replaced internals with nighthawk disconnect and sear. Also changed out the slide stop with a nighthawk. Upgraded the sights with Heine ledge pro straight 8 night sights. Finally has VZ G10’s made for the EMP line.

Springfield probably makes the best bang for your buck 1911’s.

This post was edited on 8/13/24 at 2:08 pm

Posted by jrobic4

Baton Rouge

Member since Aug 2011

12201 posts

Posted on 8/13/24 at 8:01 pm to Lsutigerturner

quote:
Hk
Fn

=/=

quote:
Glock
Sig
Cz

Posted by Cleathecat

Houston

Member since Feb 2021

1571 posts

Posted on 8/15/24 at 12:47 pm to SouthernInsanity

I'm curious what yall are looking for when you say best pistol, what do you prioritize? Reliability, looks, tech?

Posted by Yat27

Austin

Member since Nov 2010

8338 posts

Posted on 8/15/24 at 1:33 pm to SouthernInsanity

No particular order...

H&K
Walther
Glock
Smith and Wesson M&P Line
Sig

Posted by LSUChamps03

Member since Feb 2006

2942 posts

Posted on 8/16/24 at 8:38 am to SouthernInsanity

1- S&W
2- Walther
3- Canik
4- Glock
5- Sig

Ranked strictly on my experience with what I shoot best. All are great guns.

Posted by redfish99

B.R.

Member since Aug 2007

18737 posts

Posted on 8/16/24 at 8:55 am to SouthernInsanity

I’m all in w Springfield Armory. 3 models I love them all

Posted by oldskule

Down South

Member since Mar 2016

23296 posts

Posted on 8/16/24 at 10:35 am to SouthernInsanity

Glock
Glock
Glock
Glock
Glock

Posted by bbvdd

Memphis, TN

Member since Jun 2009

28165 posts

Posted on 8/16/24 at 11:55 am to Cleathecat

quote:
I'm curious what yall are looking for when you say best pistol, what do you prioritize? Reliability, looks, tech?

For me,

1: Reliability
2: accuracy/trigger
3: Concealability if for EDC
4: grip comfort/angle
5: Capacity

Posted by WMTigerFAN

Ouachita

Member since Feb 2005

4936 posts

Posted on 8/16/24 at 1:03 pm to SouthernInsanity

Stealth Arms
CZ
Walther
HK
Sig
—
Honorable Mention
Glock
Canik
Ruger
S&W

Posted by saintsfan1977

Arkansas, from Cajun country

Member since Jun 2010

9952 posts

Posted on 8/16/24 at 1:58 pm to oldskule

quote:
Glock
Glock
Glock
Glock
Glock

Love my HK VP9 Long slide. Feels better than a Glock.

Posted by oldskule

Down South

Member since Mar 2016

23296 posts

Posted on 8/16/24 at 2:05 pm to saintsfan1977

I really don't have a problem with any manufacturers....the more the better.
But the Glock is indestructible. I have a Gen 1, 40 cal, long barrel....never cleaned it and it has never failed, not once.....and that has been 10 years plus.

Posted by lsufan9193969700

Madisonville

Member since Sep 2003

55851 posts

Posted on 8/16/24 at 9:47 pm to SouthernInsanity

S&W
Beretta
Springfield (1911)
Magnum Research (1911)
Ruger (Mark IV)

Posted by Ncook

Member since Feb 2019

737 posts

Posted on 8/16/24 at 9:51 pm to oldskule

Sig P365 XL with spring kit and extended mag release. Mag guts so 14 plus one flush

Walther PPQ with one spring swap

Les Baer Premier II with options

Ruger LC9 Pro S

Sig P210 for target only

That’s enough

Posted by lsufan1971

Zachary

Member since Nov 2003

23769 posts

Posted on 8/16/24 at 10:41 pm to bbvdd

quote:
1: Reliability
2: accuracy/trigger
3: Concealability if for EDC
4: grip comfort/angle
5: Capacity

Nighthawk TRS Commander if price isn’t a factor. It’s like a cheat code for firearms.

Posted by LSUChamps03

Member since Feb 2006

2942 posts

Posted on 8/17/24 at 10:30 am to WMTigerFAN

quote:
Edited to replace Glock with Beretta.

The full-size Storm and 92fs are sweet shooters. I’ve shot both but not enough to include as one of my top 5, but close.

Posted by Scoob

Near Exxon

Member since Jun 2009

22968 posts

Posted on 8/17/24 at 12:09 pm to redfish99

quote:
I’m all in w Springfield Armory. 3 models I love them all

My issue with them, they don't actually make anything. It's all imported.

1911 is Brazillian (Imbel) take on the pistol.
xD is Croatian, HS2000 rebranded.

Springfield is just a "classic name" that they use, to make people feel good about it... it's not the same company that is rooted in American firearms history.
It's like people who brag on, say, Lionheart, not realizing they're simply licensed and spiffed up Daewoo's.

If I like a gun, I like to credit the designer and original (actual) manufacturer, not someone who imported and then maybe started copying it. That's the reason I would say CZ instead of Tristar or Canik, or EAA Witness series.