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Offline Austrian Hunter

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What is the very best semi-auto pistol you've ever owned?
« on: April 28, 2013, 04:08:35 PM »
The topic says it.......  I would like to know what is the best semi-auto pistol you ever owned??  Not only workhorses but sick looking as well! 

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What is the very best semi-auto pistol you've ever owned?
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2013, 04:21:45 PM »
Gen 3 Glock 22RTF.
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Re: What is the very best semi-auto pistol you've ever owned?
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2013, 04:26:46 PM »
The semi that fit's my hand the best and is a natural pointing shooter is a browning DBA 380. It's just point and shoot it hits where you point. I'm sure there are many who would disspell the calibre, but it holds 13 and my response is if it's so bad just how many of them would you want to stop? No one seems to want to argue the point.   :dunno:

I guess another answer is the one you have in your hand if you ever need it!!  :chuckle:

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Re: What is the very best semi-auto pistol you've ever owned?
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2013, 04:27:08 PM »
The best handgun I've ever owned is my wife's S&W .357 revolver. It has never not gone bang when the trigger is pulled on a loaded cylinder. Can't say that for any other semi auto I've ever shot.

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Re: What is the very best semi-auto pistol you've ever owned?
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2013, 04:30:21 PM »
Kimber Grand Raptor II! Never had a FTF and it is very accurate.

FNP-40 - Never had a FTF - Not quite as accurate as the Kimber but still very good.
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Re: What is the very best semi-auto pistol you've ever owned?
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2013, 04:30:44 PM »
Ruger mkII

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Re: What is the very best semi-auto pistol you've ever owned?
« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2013, 04:33:00 PM »
Strayer-Voight .40
Volqurtsen .22 (ruger copy)   Both are pure pistol heaven.  :tup:

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Re: What is the very best semi-auto pistol you've ever owned?
« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2013, 04:35:13 PM »
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Re: What is the very best semi-auto pistol you've ever owned?
« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2013, 05:16:01 PM »
Ruger standard. Bought new in 1981. My graduation gift. Still have it. Near perfect condition.
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Re: What is the very best semi-auto pistol you've ever owned?
« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2013, 05:21:04 PM »
Beretta 92FS!
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Re: What is the very best semi-auto pistol you've ever owned?
« Reply #10 on: April 28, 2013, 05:22:34 PM »
Kimber tactical pro in 45 acp.  I qualify the caliber cause this is one model they make in 9mm.  I imagine the 9mm is absolutely amazing. 

Hands down the most comfortable to shoot and most accurate handgun I have ever shot. 

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Re: What is the very best semi-auto pistol you've ever owned?
« Reply #11 on: April 28, 2013, 05:30:53 PM »
Full custom 2011.

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Re: What is the very best semi-auto pistol you've ever owned?
« Reply #12 on: April 28, 2013, 05:35:03 PM »
Sig Sauer 1911 Tac Ops...   :tup: :tup:

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Re: What is the very best semi-auto pistol you've ever owned?
« Reply #13 on: April 28, 2013, 05:44:02 PM »
G20 (gen3) with some goodies

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Re: What is the very best semi-auto pistol you've ever owned?
« Reply #14 on: April 28, 2013, 05:45:50 PM »
Hey Austrian Hunter, i am watching this topic with interest, and I am looking for some kind of trend in the answer.  Do you see a trend?  I don't!  Every single answer is different.  I guess that you are just going to have to check out a dozen+ sidearms, and make your own decision.
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