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by MoJo
Sun Sep 30, 2012 9:36 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Who decided a 1911 is a "fighting pistol"?Other guns aren't.
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Re: Who decided a 1911 is a "fighting pistol"?Other guns are

What makes a "Fighting Handgun"? Any handgun you use in a gunfight is by definition a "fighting Handgun."

But, to be a true fighting handgun it needs to be powerful enough, accurate enough and ergonomic. An S&W 686, Colt Python or Ruger revolver in .357 Magnum is definitely a "fighting handgun" As are Glocks, High Powers, M&Ps, SIGs, HKs, Rugers, Berettas and, even some of Taurus' offerings.

Guns I don't consider to be true fighting handguns are anything in .380, .32, .25 or .22 these are backup or last ditch calibers not a true fighting gun. Is the 1911 the only fighting handgun? Decidedly no, is it the best fighting handgun, I don't think so. The 1911 is one of the best fighting guns it's not the only "fighting handgun."

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