Awards

In keeping with our discussion of 1911s and third generation smiths, here are my nominees for the handgun awards:

Prettiest Gun

The prettiest handgun I have ever owned is a Taurus PT945. This isn’t the actual one. I sold it 20 years ago. I just like the combo of wood, stainless gun, and brass colored accents. This could easily be a BBQ gun.

Best recoil

The handgun that had the best recoil was a Sig Sauer P229 in black stainless .357Sig. That thing recoiled straight back with no real muzzle flip. It won me a few IDPA trophies, back when I was shooting them in matches in the early aughts. The lack of flip allowed for very fast follow-on shots.

Most Recoil

Using full power Buffalo Bore ammo, my M&P10’s recoil is what I describe as ‘snappy’ and is the most recoil I’ve felt from a handgun. Hey, I haven’t shot a 500S&W yet, so there may be more to this…

Worst Trigger

Hands down, the worst trigger I ever had on a handgun was a Taurus Millennium. It felt like you were using your finger to drag a metal plate across a gravel parking lot.

Best Trigger

This is where 1911s shine. My Kimber Ultra TLE II is by far the best trigger I have ever felt on a handgun.

Does anyone else have ideas for handgun awards?

I’ve owned and carried dozens of different handguns in every defense caliber since I first began CCW in 1989. So let’s hear some ideas, because you all know I will be happy to give you my opinions…