Most reliable handgun right out the box?

[jpk1md]

Les Baer 1911 with some Chip McCormick Powermag + magazines is as reliable as anything.

As I recall that gun doesn't suffer from an accuracy issue either based on the ragged holes I recall it making

Would love one of those

 

[SmokingGun]

Gen 2 Glock 19

This!

 

[iobidder]

Sig P229 /thread

Sent from one of my 15 phones from your front door

 

[mike_in_md]

Revolvers malfunction and go out of time WAY more than people realize. Colt Revolvers are the worst, S&W Revolvers are next.

Rugers Revolvers are TANKS.

Also, if you shoot revolvers a lot, the frame of the gun will stretch and can cause light primer hits; this happened to me with a 50 year old S&W model 14 no dash on double action. I had to add shim washers to get rid of the cylinder end play before the problem went away.

 

[Wayne1one]

Very lubricant sensitive in my experiences with them. I have never been impressed with XD or the XDM platform.

Seen this first hand in a CCW class (early on in the class the gun ran fine, 200 plus rounds later failures left and right), buddy of mine ditched his XD40 right after the class was over!

 

[byf43]

As for reliability, ALL manufacturers CAN have/produce a 'lemon' or two.

There have been some issues with the Gen4 Glocks and the late Gen3 Glocks.

I've not had any problems with any of my Glock pistols, from my G21 Gen2, to the G19 Gen3, G23 Gen3, G30SF, to the G26 Gen4.
All have been 100% reliable. Not one malfunction. (I'd carry any one of them into war.)

I can't/won't comment on HK. I've never held one, much less shot one.
(Not interested it, either. They just don't 'float my boat'.)

My Colt Gold Cup National Match has been a fantastic pistol.
Not one hiccup, and I SHOOT that pistol!!! It is no safe queen!!!

Revolvers....... Pre-lock Smith & Wesson revolvers are second-to-none.
(I'd love to get my hands on a mdl 625JM without that _ _ _ _ 'glory hole'!)

 

[Blaster229]

Probably easier to ask which is not so great out of the box.

 

[smores]

As for reliability, ALL manufacturers CAN have/produce a 'lemon' or two.

There have been some issues with the Gen4 Glocks and the late Gen3 Glocks.

I've not had any problems with any of my Glock pistols, from my G21 Gen2, to the G19 Gen3, G23 Gen3, G30SF, to the G26 Gen4.
All have been 100% reliable. Not one malfunction. (I'd carry any one of them into war.)

I can't/won't comment on HK. I've never held one, much less shot one.
(Not interested it, either. They just don't 'float my boat'.)

My Colt Gold Cup National Match has been a fantastic pistol.
Not one hiccup, and I SHOOT that pistol!!! It is no safe queen!!!

Revolvers....... Pre-lock Smith & Wesson revolvers are second-to-none.
(I'd love to get my hands on a mdl 625JM without that _ _ _ _ 'glory hole'!)

I just got a 442 with no lock from Engage... should be shipping it to a VA FFL this week. I know it's an Airweight but I'm going to shoot the crap out of it. That's why they have a warranty right?



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[trbon8r]

As I recall that gun doesn't suffer from an accuracy issue either based on the ragged holes I recall it making

Would love one of those

I'm glad I got mine when I did. The Baers are still nice guns and a pretty good value, but not the bargain they were a few years ago. I paid $1250 for mine brand new a little less than 10 years ago. The same gun now is about $1600.

 

[jpk1md]

I'm glad I got mine when I did. The Baers are still nice guns and a pretty good value, but not the bargain they were a few years ago. I paid $1250 for mine brand new a little less than 10 years ago. The same gun now is about $1600.

Yep

I think if I had a choice I would pick an HK USP tactical in 45 if I had the cash and inclination

 

[rtmhunter]

FNH FNS-9mm. Shoots very accurate and eats any and all ammo I feed it including reloads. 17 round mags make for nice shooting

 

[Seagrave1963]

Sgt Preston here...

I'll take a S&W 686 or Ruger GP 100 Revolver in 357 Mag for ultimate reliability when TSHTF...

Going with the Sargent's recommendation, specifically the Ruger GP100. I've got it with the 4" barrel and full lug. First time out, there was a couple of other folks on the range who wandered over after I fired about 30 rounds. 1 of them commented that "you seem to obviously believe in gun control" referring to the tight groups. I am by no means a good shot, but that is how good the Ruger made me look as it was just out of the box.

The sound alone of the 357 is enough to stun an intruder and if I can't dump a speed loader in fast enough, it will serve well as a bludgeoning weapon.

 

[JHE1956]

I have had four handguns that I cannnot ever recall having a jam, misfeed or other failure:

S&W 686
Ruger SP-101
Beretta 92F
Browning Hi Power

(your results may vary)

 

[tvng22]

Biased towards Glocks... 15 years ,10,000 + rounds and my G26 from 1998 still performs like it did the day I picked it from Sports Authority in G'Burg. Never ever ever had one FTF/ FTE using any and all types of ammo. Glock 30 I just picked up so far has also been flawless.

 

[brianrose]

Glock

 

[CCPatriot]

Glock 17, FNP 45

 

[Terphunter]

My first handgun...a Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter in 44...has gone through a lot of ammo over the past 19 or 20 years with not one issue of any sorts but my Glock (yes its a dreaded gen 4) has probably gone through the same amount just recently because its so darn fun to shoot! So what defines "reliable"...i have about 1200 rounds in mine...mind you I got it May...but how many more rounds with ZERO problems qualifies as reliable? I know HK makes a GREAT weapon (friend has one and its SWEET)but how many are out there compared to a Glock or M&P?? More of anything on the street you are bound have some with an issue....just a numbers game.

Just curious what most people consider the threshold amount of rounds through a weapon for it to be considered reliable?

 

[sailskidrive]

Heckler & Koch all the way. My USP is my defensive sidearm of choice.

Definitely the Hk USP series... Handles squibs significantly better than a Glock...

 

[BossmanPJ]

1911 there s a reason the military kept it for so long. tried and true performer.

 

[4MDGunRights]

I have 5 pistols that have never had any issue:
1st gun ever purchased 32 years ago - Ruger Security Six .357 Mag 6" Stainless

The remaining 4 are all H&Ks:
USPc .45
USP Tactical .45
P7 PSPs ( I own 2)
Reliability and dependability with 4 different pistols, H&K is definitely on top.
The Security Six has a positive review from many including S&W owners as being ultra dependable. I read many postings on the S&W forum of owners who love S&Ws that think the Security Six does not have the smoothest DA trigger(which can be improved) nor the most pleasing elegance, but are capable of shooting full house .357 loads more reliably, accurately, and consistantly better than any S&W that they own; quite a complement on the S&W forum....