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Forget 'glamour guns'. Keep your arsenal simple and effective.

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Tina Greco - Melbourne:
Shot guns are good, 1911 can't be beaten  O0

newman:

--- Quote from: Skippy on February 11, 2008, 05:07:52 AM ---..................... 1911 can't be beaten  O0

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At pistol range................probably not. But don't make the mistake of thinking any pistol is some 'wonder' weapon of choice.

Pistols are carried and used for one reason only: Portability/ concealment. It just isn't practical to walk around with a 12g pump or an M1 Garand under your jacket (believe me, I've tried!). Pistols are handy to cops/soldiers/survivalists because they're ALWAYS there at one's side, not 'in the truck' or leaning against a tree when you're taking a leak.

If one is expecting trouble (or has 2 minutes warning) though, a shotgun (close in) or a rifle (beyond 50 yards) are 100 times better than any handgun (1911s and Glocks included).

An exception to the above might be in VC tunnels or other tight spaces.

Tina Greco - Melbourne:
True just I prefer the 1911, and will more than likely used above all others. Shot gun now i find too heavy.

KansasJew:
For all the 1911 Pistol fans here ya go.
http://www.m1911.org/full_history.htm

The pistol was designed for close quarters combat function for stopping power. Hence for gun battles less than 3 - 10 feet. Beyond that trench warfare usually relied on shotguns to clear houses and trenches.

For all us Shotgun Fans
http://www.olive-drab.com/od_other_firearms_shotguns_history.php

Scriabin:

--- Quote from: jdl4ever on February 10, 2008, 12:45:48 PM ---That's a good article.  Never knew how powerful the shotgun was.

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Shotguns are absolutely devestating. 

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