I am from Italy, and I can use Italian Berettas for two categories you list. In single-action revolvers, the Beretta "Stampede" is a copy of the Colt "Peacemaker", and it is a high-quality revolver that costs less than the Colt original, so I'd use it for sure. For single-action semi-autos, I see no current Berettas, so I guess I'd use a Browning "Hi-Power" that has been used worldwide as a military pistol. 13 European nations' armies used it, and China ordered 250,000 of them in World War II, Canada made some, and it was used by the Vietnamese. For double-action semi-autos, there are variations of the Beretta "92". The army of Italy uses one in 7.65 mm., the US Army adopted the 9mm version in 1985, and there are .40 S&W versions ("M-96"). If I need a smaller pistol of this type, there's the Beretta "M-84" and "M-85" in .380 ACP. For double-action revolvers, Smith & Wesson is the top brand my American friends tell me. One of my friends has a S&W "M-686" .357 Magnum, so I think I'd use it.
Answered By: Venus 1485AD - 1/22/2010 |
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I am 5'-0", 95 lbs. Issei (native-born Japanese) girl age 18, at Japan is illegal citizens own guns, at USA my Nissei (USA-born Japanese) uncle and cousins own many however, I belong "CombatPistols2009" Yahoo Group, owner advise me, I have small hands, need small handgun. Good single-action revolver is Colt "Wells Fargo" .31 percussion pocket revolver and good copies, my cousin own one, Ruger "Bearcat" is small model but is only .22 LR, need bigger caliber. I see at 2010 guns almanac new SIG Sauer "P238" is compact .380 ACP, I think maybe great single-action semi-automatic pocket pistol, good of small hands. Of double-action semi-automatics like Walther "PPK" .380 ACP., check CZ-83 .380 ACP too, maybe check Beretta "M-85" .380 ACP and SIG Sauer "P232" .380 ACP, not want "Double-Action Only", only use at quick draw, not accurate at long range, want no Ruger "LCP", Taurus "738 TCP", Kel-Tec or Kahr. Of double-action revolvers Smith & Wesson and Colt are best group owner say, see no Colt double-action revolvers now however, like Smith & Wesson "36 Classic" have 2" or 3"' barrel, also like Smith & Wesson "638" have shroud over hammer can still hand-cock it however, group owner say he own one is quite accurate, shoot woodchuck 120 yards distant, double-action only Smith & Wesson "640" cannot do that.
Answered By: Kobayashi - 1/19/2010 |
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I am a Soviet girl, and our Makarov "T-51" or "PM" in 9X18 mm Makarov is good for quick draw. It resembles the Walther "PP Super" and uses a similar cartridge that is between the .380 ACP (9X17) and the 9mm Luger (9X19) in length and power. Our older Tokarev "T-33" has a frame simailar to Colt-Browning pistols, so it balances well, but it has no safety lever, so it is risky to use it for quick draw.
Answered By: Olga - 1/19/2010 |
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I started shooting handguns at age 8, and I am so much faster on quick draw, and quick draw and fire, from a normal concealed carrying position, with a 1911-style single action auto, that using anything else seems like a bad idea, at least for me. Personally, I prefer the 5" barreled versions, because the 5" barrel length does not slow my particular draw, and I would rather have the better ballistics as compared to a shorter barrel.
Addition: Kyojin is very large and very strong, which is why he can do what he can do with the pair of .44 Magnums. I think it is important to remember that, no matter strong one is, or how fast one can fire a .44 Magnum at multiple targets, the same person can fire faster with a gun that recoils less. I can hit 6 1-gallon jugs from the draw at 80 feet in a lot less than 4 seconds using my 1911. I think, for quick draw for defense, that speed is extremely important, and the power of the 1911 is quite sufficient. Using a .44 Magnum for that purpose would provide far more power than necessary (unless we are discussing quick draw against bears), and it would only slow the rate of rapid fire. The difference in speed might be small, but it would still be there, and it could be the difference between living and dying.
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Personal experience, NRA Certified Instructor, NRA Benefactor Member, firearms instructor for over 37 years, avid hunter and shooter (with modern rifle, modern handgun, black powder rifle and handgun, airgun, and bow) for over 47 years, dog owner and wildlife watcher for over 47 years.
Ice, rock, and mountain climber for over 40 years, rock and ice climbing and wilderness survival instructor for over 37 years.
Answered By: John - 1/18/2010 |
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Are you asking for trick shots or combat?
Trick Shots I have no idea.
Combat I would say a double action auto.
Answered By: Milkman - 1/16/2010 |
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S&W J Frame
Ruger SP101
Ruger Blackhawk
Virtually any 1911
Browning High Power
CZ 75 & P01
The Walther P38 is a very fast point shooter. I have 2 of them.
I do a lot of draw/point shoot practice with my main carry gun, an HKUSP40 in a Serpa holster, once you get used to it, it's a very fast and "accurate" point shooter.
Answered By: Butch C - 1/16/2010 |
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The lightest, shortest gun will be the fastest for drawing, but for killing it's a bigger, heavier one to cause more damage, you usually have to look for a compromise between these two, my personal pick would be a 6" barrel, .38 special revolver, light enough to be drawn quick but powerful enough to cause one shot kills effectively and the 6" barrel to allow better accuracy then a 4", but easier to draw then a longer barrel.
Answered By: stormgale89 - 1/16/2010 |
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Sergically insert a handgun to ur hand so that u can be quick
Answered By: Dood (7th account) - 1/16/2010 |
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A Springfield XD 45 Tactical in a Serpa or Crossbreed IWB holster. Get the tritium and fiber optic sights. That's a darn good set-up. Currently I am running a H&K USP 45 out of a crossbreed holster. The 12lb trigger pull is a little bit to get used to, but hits well. I train for quick target analysis and hits out to 30 yds.
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Trust my life to it every day
Answered By: MAD MARDEN - 1/16/2010 |
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Im into cowboy action fast draw revolver and have been for some time. Its lots of fun if you don’t rush things and take your time to learn.
Here one;
http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/Specialty/Pistolero.htm
Another;
http://www.impactguns.com/store/037084560007.html
And there are many more out there. Here is a link on how to get started;
http://www.gunblast.com/JimTaylor_CAS.htm
http://www.gunfighter.com/graham/
More links;
http://www.fastdraw.org/fd_links.html
This man is good DARN good! And his videos are a great help to the beginner;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egvhz8EzWnA
This link is about the holster I use that has a built in bullet deflector;
http://www.gunblast.com/Mernickle-FastDraw.htm
When you start DON’T use live ammo. Practice without ammo. Then progress to blanks then to wax bullets then to the real deal using light cowboy action ammo.
It takes LOTS of practice and patience. If you try to push the learning curve it will backfire. Take your time and invest in quality gear.
“I’ll meet ya in the street at high noon partner!”
I dont do fast draw with semi-auto handguns, cant help you there but single actions are my thing!
If you buy a single action and have a gun smith work it for fanning you can shoot faster than a double action. You see some parts need to be modified otherwise you could damage the revolver from fanning it. I can shoot my modified single actions faster than my double action revolvers by fanning them. How about 5 shots under 1 second? It has been done.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN-Tm9HSKdg
No its not a fake.
See what I mean? I’m not near that fast but I can hit 6 targets in 1 ½ seconds with 45 LC.
See why I like single action revolvers? I have a single action custom Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 magnum and I can fire 6 shots in just over 2 seconds. That’s a 44 magnum 240 gr SWC rounds. Far more recoil than light cowboy action .45 long colt. Took me over 15 years to be able to do it that fast, but Im a slow learner lol!
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I LOVE fast draw! Do be careful!
Answered By: Bear Crap - 1/16/2010 |
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Holy d**n you wrote a lot. However, I will say that some of it makes sense.
My favorite for fast draw is my Pietta 1851 Colt Navy .36 reproduction.
Light, Slim, and the best grip frame for twirlin' and shootin'.
Points like a laser. The ultimate point shooting gun.
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Avid shooter/Experienced Machinist/Yes, I have been known to play "cowboy" with my BP repros...
Answered By: Mr. Gregg Andrews - 1/16/2010 |
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