Wow, it's been a while since I've made a thread :P.

While there is a "Weapons Info" thread, it only discusses larger firearms, such as assault rifles and carbines. This thread is to discuss smaller firearms, such as pistols and revolvers.

I know little-to-nothing about large firearms, but I do know quite a bit about side arms. Please select your favorite side arm from the list (or you can state one that's not above). If you have questions and I can't answer them, I'm sure PowerstrokeSS will be willing to help .

You may notice that there is somewhat of a hodgepodge of makers, models, calibres, etc., but I wanted to have a wide variety of stuff. I realize that a lot of older firearms should have a place up there, but a lot of them (and, indeed, some of my favorites) are now only in collector's hands. The above are some of my favorites.

While I like smaller guns, my favorite side arm is the Glock 17 Standard. It's comfortable, light, extremely reliable, and an all-around good self-defense firearm. I lied before. My favorite is not the 17S, but a variant: the 26S. It's all the goodness of the 17, but in a *very* small package. The reason I didn't put it up there is because the Glock 17 is the most iconic model and therefore more people would recognize it.

If I seem to be scattered I apologize. This is a HUGE topic and I'm trying to give you a taste of everything.

What are your favorites?

Desert Eagle.50

Yeah, I didn't put it up there because I already had a .50 calibre handgun.

Well my favorite pistol has to be the Glock 19 which I was issued standard with PANG. Its a lightweight 9mm that packs a good punch and holds 17 rounds easily, and is capable of fully automatic fire. Thats my favorite pistol only next to the Springfield XD 4'' .40cal. This pistol is the pipnnacle in innovation and shere functionality, and the .40 round puts more energy into a target than a 9mm and a .45cal. My other favorite is the SIG P226 Tactical with suppressor option.

Desert Eagle is a piece of shit.

Far and away, the greatest sidearm ever conceived and equipped to forces was the Colt M1911. The .45 round had tremendous stopping power, and for use against armoured foes could be fitted with AP rounds. Plus, as the bullet was naturally subsonic and external silencer proved extremely effective.

the MK23 was pretty badass.

*Ninjaofdeth, I agree with you, the OWHSof 1991 was great step forward in SOCOM pistol since the 1911 Govt model. This "Tomb Raider" is good gun in a proven caliber, but has a serious problem with its size and weight, making this weapon slightly loadsome to pack with. But a nice weapon either way.

@Ghost: I have a Colt M1911 from WWII. It's a beast to fire, and it has some accuracy issues, but the reliability, stopping power, and cheapness of it to make make up for it.

*itismesaj, get a bull barrel for your 1911 with a 1-in-8'' twist. The rifling in the bull barrel greatly increases the accuracy in the .45cal round. There are also other options that are even better but it costs a bit.

Thanks, I'll try that .