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It’s a “Combat Handgun”?

2554 Views 32 Replies 29 Participants Last post by dan s, 11 mo ago

BCBB

Discussion Starter · 11 mo ago

What is your definition, or requirements a pistol has to check off to say it’s a “combat handgun”, or a handgun you would not feel is a huge liability against other handgun(s)?

If you every day carry the same pistol no matter what, does it meet that definition you gave? If not, why?

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weatom

· #2 · 11 mo ago

Not sure why you're asking, Has this question or issue come up recently? If so, what was the context?

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Dholiday666

· #3 · 11 mo ago

This "combat" handgun will stop anything.

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Taskotzke59

· #4 · 11 mo ago

My combat/carry handguns are,
P229 357 Sig
DW 1911 38 super
P320/M18 357 Sig
These all fit the definition of a combat handgun. There are many others from multiple manufacturers that fit the definition as well. What’s your opinion ???

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Hammer

· #5 · 11 mo ago

I don't concern myself with labels and descriptors. I just evaluate the tool based on my needs. I'm not going into combat if I can help it.

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Dholiday666

· #6 · 11 mo ago

Oh...a Sig

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Discussion Starter · #7 · 11 mo ago

To me it’s a pistol that is big(and long) enough to draw securely and quickly-and heavy enough to be robust and soak recoil. That’s basically it. A gun you can find and fight with. All kinds of variables to mention after that like how weight and caliber are kind of a big deal. The FN 1910 is a combat handgun in my opinion. The Seecamp? No. I was on the search for the smallest pistol that gave me a full firing grip and that I actually enjoyed shooting.

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Jslow

· #8 · 11 mo ago

Any HK pistol I happen to pick up!!!! Especially the hammer fired versions. USP, P2000 and even P30 line.

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jthrelf

· #9 · 11 mo ago

Whatever pistol is in my hands if I find myself in combat.

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md1600

· #10 · 11 mo ago

I think it's hard to define the term because it's up to the user, but I think we can safely rule pocket pistols and probably most subcompacts out?

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Navy87guy

· #11 · 11 mo ago

I’m with @Hammer - labels like “combat handgun” don’t mean anything to me. I want a gun with a history of performance (in general) and flawless performance while I’ve owned it. I don’t care about anything else except proven performance.

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SimonRL

· #12 · 11 mo ago

Jslow said:
Any HK pistol I happen to pick up!!!! Especially the hammer fired versions. USP, P2000 and even P30 line.

I was going to say I would consider the P30SK a combat handgun. It feels more like a small full size gun than a compact gun and you can get 15 rd mags for it.

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PaulWVa

· #13 · 11 mo ago

For me it comes down to nothing more than purpose. A gun I have for self or home defense would fall into the class of "combat" gun ... the caliber or frame size have nothing to do with it.

Guns I get for competition or just for the range are more sporting goods or "range toys" ... yes things can cross over if the need arises but it's all about what I got a gun for to start with. So, an AR-15 could be sporting goods while a 2" .22 revolver could be a combat gun. A hammer could be a deadly weapon or just a simple tool.

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VA GS

· #14 · 11 mo ago

Dholiday666 said:
This "combat" handgun will stop anything. View attachment 462614

Is that the 3" 44 with the full length ejector? About as handy a piece as there is. Outstanding.

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Tgg

· #15 · 11 mo ago

A combat handgun must be one of the scary ones!

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Bigbear77

· #16 · 11 mo ago

Whatever works for you

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SIG Sauer

· #17 · 11 mo ago

Defining a "combat handgun" is like defining an assault rifle.

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Sigshooter228

· #18 · 11 mo ago

A good quality pistol with stopping power, period.

Tgg

· #19 · 11 mo ago

SIG Sauer said:
Defining a "combat handgun" is like defining an assault rifle.

Damm right, a scary one!!😎
Just don’t tell me that they put the really scary bayonet lugs on the combat pistols😢

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Oldrider

· #20 · 11 mo ago

I actually carried a pistol into combat. The first time was a S&W Model 15 .38 Special revolver with 4-inch barrel (Desert Storm). Subsequent times were a Beretta M9 9mm (Rwanda, Bosnia, Kosovo). Last time was again a Beretta M9 along with a M4 carbine (Iraq).
I still own a S&W Model 15 with a 4-inch barrel, but I won't say it's my first choice for a combat handgun, although if that's all I had, with appropriate ammunition, I wouldn't feel unprotected. I don't own a Beretta M9/92, nor do I own a M4 (I recently became the owner of a SIG M400 Tread, which may be close enough). There are many other pistols I would prefer to take into battle with me if the zombie apocalypse occurs or if the Russians, Chinese, or aliens from outer space invade. Since I'm not dependent on a government supply chain for ammunition, I'll pick the caliber and model that suits my needs.

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