Battle pistol, which one do you choose and why?

[ShooterInPA1]

Similar to the poll on the rifle thread. What would you choose for a battle pistol? I didn't list pistol choices in a poll simply because there are so many. I am curious how many will choose the Beretta 92FS.

I recently thought about this (what would be the one pistol I would own if I could only own one) and put together what I consider to be one of the best battlefield pistols available, an FNX45 Tactical with a Trijicon RMR and a Silencerco Osprey45 suppressor. The Trijicon tritium night sights on the gun a raised and actually made for a silencer. The magazines hold 15 rounds of 45 ACP (15+1) and the pistol, like the FN SCAR, is ambidextrous. It also has a decocker on the safety, so this gun can either be carrier cocked and locked, or decocked with the first shot being DA. This was actually a pistol designed for a military contract about a decade ago.

[pennlineman]

There's lots of great choices. While I'm no Glock fan boy, they are hard to beat in an utilitarian role.

[Pilot321]

For a "service pistol", I like the full size CZ-75B for this role, or one of the lighter, alloy framed P-01, or PCR. If you must have polymer the full size P-09, or compact P-07 are great choices.

[gummy jones]

while i share your love for the fnx it is a pretty expensive and heavy setup (mags, ammo, accessories, etc) as compared to a full sized 9mm such as a glock17. not to mention the decreased capacity and availability of extended mags coupled with the relative rarity of replacement parts.

[solrac7]

While I love my 1911's , I would have to go with Glock - probably my 17, large capacity, easy follow up in stressful situations, low weight, and always goes bang.

Cb

[ShooterInPA1]

while i share your love for the fnx it is a pretty expensive and heavy setup (mags, ammo, accessories, etc) as compared to a full sized 9mm such as a glock17. not to mention the decreased capacity and availability of extended mags coupled with the relative rarity of replacement parts.

It is quite heavy.....especially with the 15 round mags. This is also a downside IMO to the 1911.

[knight0334]

I couldn't choose just one in real life.

[Lycanthrope]

STI 2011. Lighter frame than a 1911, higher capacity. Excellent triggers.

Lycannolosethrope

[Water-Man]

Sig P320C.

[bortle]

While I love my 1911's , I would have to go with Glock - probably my 17, large capacity, easy follow up in stressful situations, low weight, and always goes bang.

Cb

I love my High Powers, but if push comes to shove I'm taking the Glock 17 for all the above reasons.