Check Out The Best 5 Handguns Currently On Planet Earth

nationalinterest.org ^ | June 23, 2020 | Kyle Mizokami

[EEGator]

“My mother hung me on a closet door once...once.”

[KrisKrinkle]

“Any objections? “

Best for what?

[KrisKrinkle]

“Well, it’s hard to notice with that big thing next to it. :)”

Gravy stain?

[OKSooner]

Smith and Wesson model 10?

:)

[Still Thinking]

Well, it’s hard to notice with that big thing next to it. :)

Stop bragging about the size of your wallet.

[Levy78]

Ahhhh ok. Thanks for the clarification. Yep. My 19 is my EDC. Best all around handgun in the world imho.

[RandallFlagg]

Everyone seems to smack talk the Beretta 92.
I’ve been carrying mine for years.
Just heard an interview with Massad Ayoob, and HE carries a 92 as a primary.
Made me feel a bit better.

[dainbramaged]

Easy, big fella.

[PROCON]

Smith and Wesson model 10?

Yeah, the author apparently doesn't like revolvers.

[frog in a pot]

Well, it’s hard to notice with that big thing next to it

I'm guessing you mean your cigar holder?

[Bonemaker]

I agree...pre 1982 S & W revolvers are the Swiss Watches of handguns.

[cyberaxe]

Any objections?

...nope...

...got the first 3...

...would add a runner up...

...Colt Delta Elite 10mm...

[voicereason]

Just got my wife a Smith & Wesson 360 EZ - nice weapon

My wife likes her .380, and it's what she carries. To be fair, I never really liked any of the S&W semi-automatic pistols being more of a Sig, 1911 and Beretta fan. But it is a good shooting little pistol, with a pretty good trigger.

[NRx]

Stopped reading when they put the M1911 on the list. It’s a decent weapon, even given its age. But one of the five best out there? That’s a joke. Moving on.

[Veggie Todd]

I had all 5, but lost them in a boating accident.

[RainMan]

I really like the HK45, which is a standard for most Police departments around the country. Like all 45’s, throw a 230 grain bullet at an attacker vs the 90-150 grains you get with 9mm. Also a double pull/single pull action, but can be cocked to single pull on the first pull. Decocker switch functions as a safety, so it can be carried with one in the chamber, then just cock with your thumb. Picatinny under the barrel to attach lights, lasers, etc. Has a 16-1 left hand threaded barrel for silencer/suppressor. High sites for use with silencer/suppressor. Nicely balanced. Comes with 2 - 10 round mags. Simple to open up and clean.

[Bulwyf]

That’s just a 1911 in 9mm heh.

[eastexsteve]

The only thing a 1911 has going against it is the weight. It’s little brother, the Combat Commander, is a little better carry gun.

[Mr Rogers]

Not a bad list of guns for cops. I’d reject all of them as optimum for CCW. And I prefer revolvers for the joy of shooting.

My J-frame works well for what I do, as does my Ruger EC9s. Both would suck as a military gun, or a cop’s primary weapon.

[real saxophonist]