Honorable mention: S&W 645 or 459...probably the former again, but was the 645 available in 83, 84, 85?
February 28, 2018, 11:45 PM
RioGrande481
Did not even have to think about this - HK P7
RioGrande481
“I didn’t get where I am today by everything smelling of Bolivian Unicyclist’s jock straps!” C.J. Supercut 1976
March 01, 2018, 12:47 AM
dewhorse
An ASP for concealed work or a P226...when did Novak start their SRT BHP work?
March 01, 2018, 09:05 AM
jehzsa
quote:
IIRC, the first CO of the SEALs (?) allowed and encouraged the personal selection of weapons, haircuts and colognes.
Blue Light. I'm thinking now Blue Light. Extra points awarded to them if they could hold their liquor. Not kidding.
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March 01, 2018, 09:15 AM
CLEANDEAN
Star Firestar M45 ... that pistol outshoots a few big name 1911's , even today. I have seen it , at my club's range. It shoots as good as my 1984 vintage Gold Cup.
Never judge a man, till you have walked a mile in his shoes..... That way, you'll be a mile away from him; and you'll have his shoes.
March 01, 2018, 12:34 PM
henryarnaud
quote:
Originally posted by jehzsa:
quote:
IIRC, the first CO of the SEALs (?) allowed and encouraged the personal selection of weapons, haircuts and colognes.
Blue Light. I'm thinking now Blue Light. Extra points awarded to them if they could hold their liquor. Not kidding.
Interesting. My first thought was Marcinko's Seal Team Six.
"It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts." Sherlock Holmes
March 01, 2018, 01:05 PM
jehzsa
For all I now remember, you could very well be correct.
It's tough trying to pinpoint all those remarkably fine, outstanding individuals.
They never ran out of equipment. Delicate motor skills like hot wiring vehicles and breaching depots was part of the experience.
*************************** Knowing more by accident than on purpose.
March 01, 2018, 01:09 PM
Mars_Attacks
Beretta 92
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Eeewwww, don't touch it! Here, poke at it with this stick.
March 01, 2018, 04:56 PM
mikeyspizza
P220 in .45
March 01, 2018, 05:31 PM
Strambo
My first thought was the BHP (good enough for the SAS) and likely what I would pick in that year not wanting to beta test 92s and P226s. In hindsight, P226 because it worked out so well and it is what I shoot and carry now (along with a rejuvinated P6).
P220 a solid choice as well.
“People have to really suffer before they can risk doing what they love.” –Chuck Palahnuik
Ok, I was issued an old 1911, but I bought my first pistol.....a Sig P220 9mm European mag release, which was appropriate as I was stationed in Germany at the time. Great gun!This message has been edited. Last edited by: josp,
March 01, 2018, 09:03 PM
TexasRaider
One of two: Sig P225 or S&W 469....
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March 02, 2018, 12:10 AM
Badkarma 1
S&W 459, Federal 124gr Nyclad. SIG P220 in .38 Super, Win. 125gr Silvertip Dale
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March 02, 2018, 07:44 AM
gundog55
1911
March 02, 2018, 10:38 AM
PASig
quote:
Originally posted by gundog55: 1911
You need to go and read the OP:
quote:
Originally posted by jljones: The 1911 is off the table.
What do you chose?
March 02, 2018, 01:11 PM
BravoSierra
BHP, Berretta, S&W 59/459.
March 02, 2018, 01:20 PM
pulicords
In 1983, I was carrying a hardchromed Browning High Power with Millet sights. For four guys at that time, I'd go with it. Three years later, my department prohibited carrying SAO pistols and I went with a Sig P226 (refinished in "Tef-Nickle" , equipped with Novak tritium sights and a Bar-Sto barrel. It worked well for me until the mid-1990's.
"I'm not fluent in the language of violence, but I know enough to get around in places where it's spoken."
March 02, 2018, 01:25 PM
MPrimo
Give me the Sonny Crocket special ... the Bren Ten!
MPrimo
Sigs, Glocks, 1911s, M&Ps ... well, you get the point!
