Favorite Brand of Pistol Poll

[CHenry]

I voted Browning but Ruger would have gotten my nod as well.

 

[348]

I like glock but I can't shoot them well. Sig life.

 

[D. Hargrove]

Ruger and S&W at 9 votes each, glock at 12 votes.

 

[Glocktogo]

While my screen name and current ownership might make you think Glocks for me, I have to go with S&W for several reasons.

First, no one makes a more comprehensive line of revolvers. Yes Ruger makes both DA and SA where Smith only makes DA, but you can thumb cock most Smith revos just like you can a SA. No one's revolvers can be tuned for competition like S&W and they make (or made) arguably the best fighting revolver ever made, the 4" Model 19.

Second, I now consider the Shield pretty much indispensable as a carry piece. Their larger M&P offerings can cover HD and duty use quite well, along with competition.

They make a fine line of 1911's for everything from carry to competition. Their external extractor design for the 1911 is pretty much the only one that's worked well.

They make arguably one of the best .22's on the market, the Model 41. They also have budget rimfires , to include M&P's for inexpensive training and "plinking".

They could easily reproduce their 3rd gen series pistols for those that require DA/SA or DAO guns. There were some iconic pieces in there such as the 4506, 1006 and the 3913 is still a great carry gun.

I don't think any handgun manufacturer makes a more comprehensive line of handguns at the same level of quality. If I had to "make do" with only one brand for the rest of my life, I wouldn't feel like I was missing out on anything with Smith.

 

[emapples]

So, by your own post, you proved MM's point.

It's "Heckler & Koch" when spelled out, and "HK" when abbreviated.

How in the world did I prove MM's point? Everyone says S&W when referring to Smith & Wesson, I too have always used S&W when referring to Smith & Wesson, I have always used H&K when referring to Heckler & Koch the trade name is trademarked as such. In reality it doesn't really matter much what you refer to then as in my opinion, calling a magazine a clip matters but not whether you omit or include the ampersand in S&W or H&K.....

 

[emapples]

If all Pistol manufacturers but one go out of business, please select the ONE you would want to remain.

If this is the case, I'd go with Sig & Sauer (lol) especially if it's for the pretty guns....if it were for active duty daily firepower I might have to go with H&K.....

 

[CHenry]

 

[emapples]

Rug&Er

Lol, yes Sturm & Ruger and Sig & Sauer make fine guns ......

 

[NikatKimber]

How in the world did I prove MM's point? Everyone says S&W when referring to Smith & Wesson, I too have always used S&W when referring to Smith & Wesson, I have always used H&K when referring to Heckler & Koch the trade name is trademarked as such. In reality it doesn't really matter much what you refer to then as in my opinion, calling a magazine a clip matters but not whether you omit or include the ampersand in S&W or H&K.....

Did you even look at the picture YOU posted?

It shows "Heckler & Koch" & "HK". Which is exactly what MM said.

If you can't remember what he said:

When referred to by its full name, "Heckler and Koch", yes, they use the ampersand.

So, "Heckler & Koch".

When referred to by only its initials, it is pronounced "HK", without the ampersand.

And "HK"

Which is EXACTLY what the picture you posted shows. Reading is fundamental.

 

[Glocktogo]

HK. (not H&K).

The comapny is named Heckler & Koch, I agree with the H&K usage here

When referred to by its full name, "Heckler and Koch", yes, they use the ampersand. When referred to by only its initials, it is pronounced "HK", without the ampersand.

Do you have a Heckler & Koch bible we don't know about ? The company name is not Heckler and Koch it's Heckler & Koch....I have always said H&K and I will continue because I like but mostl because I now know it will annoy you
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So, by your own post, you proved MM's point.

It's "Heckler & Koch" when spelled out, and "HK" when abbreviated.

How in the world did I prove MM's point? Everyone says S&W when referring to Smith & Wesson, I too have always used S&W when referring to Smith & Wesson, I have always used H&K when referring to Heckler & Koch the trade name is trademarked as such. In reality it doesn't really matter much what you refer to then as in my opinion, calling a magazine a clip matters but not whether you omit or include the ampersand in S&W or H&K.....

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Did you even look at the picture YOU posted?

It shows "Heckler & Koch" & "HK". Which is exactly what MM said.

If you can't remember what he said:


So, "Heckler & Koch".



And "HK"

Which is EXACTLY what the picture you posted shows. Reading is fundamental.