Greatest Handgun of All Time ?

[Danny]

The list is incomplete if you don't include the Colt Trooper Mk III and Python, or any of the Ruger double action revolvers.

 

[CHenry]

With some regret for not choosing the 1911, the obvious choice to me is the Hi-Power. Being the first high capacity pistol and because of the linkless cam locking system that so many use today.

i agree ^^^^

 

[dlbleak]

having either own or have owned the majority of that list. i still reach for a s&w k frame. albeit not the strongest, it will still get the job done in every catagory. weight(for carry),strength,accuracy and reliability. that being said the 629 or "n" frame smith is next.

 

[rebelracer79]

I read they topic and didnt even look throug all the choices, I knew it was the 1911

 

[Honey Badger]

Model 29 Smith and Wesson. That should have been a choice for us there.

 

[Gideon]

I'm trying to figure out why the Japanese Type 94 is not on the list...

 

[_CY_]

1911 gets my vote ... but what I carry is a 340PD

 

[1911GI]

With some regret for not choosing the 1911, the obvious choice to me is the Hi-Power. Being the first high capacity pistol and because of the linkless cam locking system that so many use today.

Have you ever had one?

 

[JD8]

1911s are my favorite but I think that there's almost a greatest from all the big companies.

I think the G23 edges out the G17 due to size and versatility or I'd give up a G17 before a G19. I think that the CZ 75 should have been on the list aswell.

 

[Jeff Freeman]

Yeah I only had ten to work with, but the CZ75 is a total "doh!" moment. I think it is the most widely used handgun in the world still isn't it ? Maybe i'm making that up... I could have sworn I heard that... The most relevant suggestions so far are the CZ, Ruger Rimfires, and the Colt/Ruger Double Actions, I knew the 1911 would be a run-away, and "Greatest Handgun of All Time" is pretty broad... Anyway thanks alot for the input.... I am a Glock guy, but man the 1911 is one of the most amazing mechanical designs of all time, along with the ma duce... It would be like the Model T still being the best designed automobile on the road. Crazy.

Thanks guys.