How did I know that it would be something with an collector price tag with too many zero's on it, and unobtainium magazines and parts?--Ray--- The best combat handgun is one that is. Affordable. Easy to clean. Easy to get magazines and parts for. That H&K meets none of those. I suggest the 1911a1 or the SAA in .45 colt. In the US both are everywhere at reasonable prices, and parts, magazines and ammo are abundant and cheap. Don't knock that old SAA revolver ether. They have been killing things for over 150 years and are still in widespread production. Also magazine size offers no advantage of any kind. The first shot should be a kill if you plan on a long life. The fad(some say cult) of the "high capacity" pistol magazine has become a political shouting tool. It offers no real advantage in a gunfight. If you are carrying a weapon that won't put them down with the first hit you need to upgrade to a better hand gun.---Ray
If abundant parts and accessories along with ammo is the goal, which also would include durability, reliability, ease of operation, and acceptable accuracy the best choice is GLOCK! Preferably in 9mm. I can't imagine hunting for .45 Colt ammo or using a 'cowboy' single-action revolver as a 'go to' combat handgun, but to each his own.
I just sold this pistol, was hangar queen for 30 years after I shot 1 mag. The problem is noise if you want to be stealthy. The safety makes a slight noise when disengaging and the firing pin makes a click at the same time. Also, if you relax your hand, you have disarmed yourself. I agree it was a pleasure to aim with best trigger on anything but if you do not like the safety, forget it. This pistol might be best if you are just starting, have never shot a pistol, and leRn the manual of arms for the P7. I couldn’t change my style just to shoot this.
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Leatherman Charge Ti
Fenix Lights
I love this light. Runs on a single AAA and is capable of big boy lumen output (80 lumens) in a keychain package. Also has low and mid mode for longer runtime.
Fenix PD20
Single CR123 cell. 6 modes including 180 lumen turbo mode.
General Mode: 9 lumens (35hrs) -> 47 lumens (6.5hrs) -> 94 lumens (2.6hrs) -> SOS
Turbo Mode: 180 lumens (1hrs) -> Strobe
15 days of survival use (2 continuous hours per day on the lowest setting)
Thanks for the Positive Reviews!
Energency gadget... on steroids.
Asus Eee 1005HA
Basic Door/Window Alarm
Emergency gadget
Both tool and weapon, just the right size
Straight edge makes it easier to sharpen, + tougher tip
Gorilla Tape
By all accounts and reviews I’ve read so far, it truly is “The toughest Tape on the Planet”
Transportation
I talked about these some time ago in an article, remember someone asked where to get one.
"Alternative Transportation"
Just found one reasonably priced and with excellent reviews in Amazon.
Best Folder
Emergency blankets. I Have several of these around.
Katadyn water filter
for the kits
and food ...
Got to have water: Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel
Moleskine, the ultimate little black cover notebook :)
Fenix L0D-CE. Perfect keychain light. 80 Lumens in a single AAA
Nice combo. The Soldier is an excellent product.
Sabre Red OC spray
Made in USA
This is the brand I use and always have one in my bag and car. ( same brand used by NYPD)
My wife keeps one in her purse too.
Sabre Red Tear Gas
Sabre Red for ladies
You guys have the coolest stuff up there.:)
Jack Bauer’s bag.:) I’d like to get one of these and try it out.
Fox OC Spray
Don’t have this one but it’s the hottest OC spray out there.
Someone once called it “bottled lava”
Pick your poison people, but do carry OC
1) Even if you carry a gun
2) SPECIALLY if you don’t carry a gun
Firesteel
Classic, and one of the few things I’d call a “must have” I own two of these.
My EDC bag: M1936 Musette Bag
Victorinox I bought recently. Most excellent tool, review coming up soon.
Make that "potable" water
And a more pricey alternative by Tikka
Just added one of these to my EDC bag, mostly for smoke, dust and debris
3 comments:
How did I know that it would be something with an collector price tag with too many zero's on it, and unobtainium magazines and parts?--Ray--- The best combat handgun is one that is. Affordable. Easy to clean. Easy to get magazines and parts for. That H&K meets none of those. I suggest the 1911a1 or the SAA in .45 colt. In the US both are everywhere at reasonable prices, and parts, magazines and ammo are abundant and cheap. Don't knock that old SAA revolver ether. They have been killing things for over 150 years and are still in widespread production. Also magazine size offers no advantage of any kind. The first shot should be a kill if you plan on a long life. The fad(some say cult) of the "high capacity" pistol magazine has become a political shouting tool. It offers no real advantage in a gunfight. If you are carrying a weapon that won't put them down with the first hit you need to upgrade to a better hand gun.---Ray
If abundant parts and accessories along with ammo is the goal, which also would include durability, reliability, ease of operation, and acceptable accuracy the best choice is GLOCK! Preferably in 9mm. I can't imagine hunting for .45 Colt ammo or using a 'cowboy' single-action revolver as a 'go to' combat handgun, but to each his own.
I just sold this pistol, was hangar queen for 30 years after I shot 1 mag. The problem is noise if you want to be stealthy. The safety makes a slight noise when disengaging and the firing pin makes a click at the same time. Also, if you relax your hand, you have disarmed yourself. I agree it was a pleasure to aim with best trigger on anything but if you do not like the safety, forget it. This pistol might be best if you are just starting, have never shot a pistol, and leRn the manual of arms for the P7. I couldn’t change my style just to shoot this.
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