Favourite American Gun??

[Skandulous]

Smith and Wesson or Henry rifles

[Misuteri]

I'd be content with the Colt catalog.
Gimme a Single Action Army, a 1911, and an AR15.

You about summed it up right there.

Hard to argue those choices.

[breadisfunny]

browning automatic rifle.

[Hammerfest]

Pistol grip shotguns will always be inferior to a regular shotgun unless you are literally in an area too narrow to deploy it. I do not recall 688s having many spaces like that.

Having served on a 637, I saw plenty of spaces like that.

[Independent voter]

They call these "pumpkin slingers" around here, it's a felony just to have one in your possession. It's also the most intimidating thing in the world to have pointed at you.

[TITAN308]

When I visited America I shot a 1911, I really like that gun, it's my favourite in every FPS I play, and it's so iconic too, was part of WW1 and 2, and is still used today.

By "used" if you mean by a bunch of people stuck on nostalgia unable to *Elsa Voice* Let it goooooo, then you would be correct.

Its use in military or police (or even private security) applications is about zero. Out dated design and low round capacity pretty much did that.

Its pretty funny when people buy these high dollar $3000 Wilson Combat 1911's then need to "break it in" to get it to feed and function with reliability.

Meanwhile, a plastic brick known as Glock comes straight out the box wooping ass with even the most cheap ammo.

[Kellhound]

Having served on a 637, I saw plenty of spaces like that.

637s became razor blades years ago though.

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By "used" if you mean by a bunch of people stuck on nostalgia unable to *Elsa Voice* Let it goooooo, then you would be correct.

Its use in military or police (or even private security) applications is about zero. Out dated design and low round capacity pretty much did that.

Its pretty funny when people buy these high dollar $3000 Wilson Combat 1911's then need to "break it in" to get it to feed and function with reliability.

Meanwhile, a plastic brick known as Glock comes straight out the box wooping ass with even the most cheap ammo.

The USMC still prefers it over the M9.

The M1991 (cheapest Colt made 1911) I owned had no issues feeding 230gr FMJs right out of the box, which is the round it was designed for.

[Zogarth]

A shotgun for sure. I heard it got a good spread.

[sheggaro]

Funnily enough I only have a Glock 20. Which is a European made pistol.

[idunnowatdo]

not sure if its american. Likely is but the standard police issue 9mm Barretta is my fav hand gun. very functional

[Annoying]

You about summed it up right there.

Hard to argue those choices.

Eh, not that hard to argue. They're all overpriced. Tons of people make equal or higher quality versions of those guns for cheaper.

Given, they are great, though.

[Svifnymr]

Eight pages deep and nobody mentions a Henry....I suppose lever action fans are quite rare on these boards.

I was at the gun shop the other day and my dealer was talking about getting some new Henry that has original loading mechanism and blah blah blah. $1700+

I had a Marlin 1894, 44, sold it when bills came in and can't find another for a good price. Was a lot of fun and I miss it.

[breadisfunny]

not sure if its american. Likely is but the standard police issue 9mm Barretta is my fav hand gun. very functional

that's italian.

[Svifnymr]

By "used" if you mean by a bunch of people stuck on nostalgia unable to *Elsa Voice* Let it goooooo, then you would be correct.

Its use in military or police (or even private security) applications is about zero. Out dated design and low round capacity pretty much did that.

The capacity is the main handicap for a modern officer I'd think, function wise the only downside is the perception that somehow a cocked hammer is less safe than an internal firing pin, when both require a 5lb pull to discharge, without modifications.

Its pretty funny when people buy these high dollar $3000 Wilson Combat 1911's then need to "break it in" to get it to feed and function with reliability.

Generally you don't need to break in a Wilson, though a Les Baer might need 500 rounds before you can comfortably rack the slide. I always preferred Ed Brown and Rock River, myself. The slide/frame has no resistance and no side-to-side play, very well done. I just stick with Colt though, so not for me.

Of course, comparing a $500 glock to a $800 Colt 1991 would be more accurate, neither will need breaking in and both should feed anything. There are high dollar Glocks on the market, and I don't think you gain much for it.

Meanwhile, a plastic brick known as Glock comes straight out the box wooping ass with even the most cheap ammo.

Don't get too cheap though. When a Glock blows up, all that energy just wrecks the guns. A 1911 directs the energy much better with a kaboom. And that polygonal rifling really hates lead buildup.

[Frolk]

A timeless classic, truely a masterpiece of craftmanship.

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And this thread America, is why everyone hates you.

[Hooked]

Ammo is expensive and should be taken into account.

[Ghostpanther]

Revolver. Esp. the Smith & Wesson .38 special. Model 10. So reliable and many still function perfectly even today after decades of service. Rugar Blackhawk .357 Mag, is another one I like.

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And this thread America, is why everyone hates you.

Everyone as in non Americans? If so, we do not care. They usually call us for help if they get invaded.

[Hooked]

The 357 magnum can also fire 38 specials, which is nice for target practice because they are cheap.

[Ghostpanther]

When I visited America I shot a 1911, I really like that gun, it's my favourite in every FPS I play, and it's so iconic too, was part of WW1 and 2, and is still used today.

Very popular firearm. I had to qualify for it in the Army as a tank crewman. Do not like them myself. The .45 cal Greasegun however is awesome.