Favorite Pistol of WWII - Page 2

jacobtowne · 02-01-2007, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Shörner

how often was the broom handle mauser used, and who used them? Ive Not done much research into the topic, but it appears that it was often used as a side arm for support soldiers, tank commanders, etc.

This pistol was used to a limited amount in WWI, according to information I have, and by 1919 it was considered an obsolescent design. As far as WWII, the only country I know of that issued the C96 widely was China, where several arsenals manufactured a Chinese version.

JT

montgomery · 02-01-2007, 08:22 PM

I like the Lugar it is a cool pistol

BulgarianSoldier · 02-01-2007, 09:43 PM

Luger.A lot of noise and fire power ,but have an ugly form that also makes me like it.

Herroberst · 08-01-2007, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacobtowne

This pistol was used to a limited amount in WWI, according to information I have, and by 1919 it was considered an obsolescent design. As far as WWII, the only country I know of that issued the C96 widely was China, where several arsenals manufactured a Chinese version.

JT

The C96 was used by the SS. However, it was not a standard issue side arm.

MikB · 09-01-2007, 10:13 PM

The Webley .455 was still in use, and can claim to be one of the best revolvers ever made, so that's my choice.

I do also enjoy the mind-bending complexity of the Luger, though... :-)

And the FN High Power had an exceptional magazine capacity for the time.

Regards,
MikB

Cpl Rootes · 09-01-2007, 11:27 PM

would have to go with the colt for stopping power, reliability and it is still in use

CombatCollectionGuy · 17-01-2007, 06:17 PM

The Col .45 - The others dont come near its power, especially the 9mm PO8 Luger...

Audie_Murphy43 · 26-01-2007, 05:39 PM

Gotta go with the Colt. It's still around so you know it was quality made.

Siman · 26-01-2007, 05:46 PM

Luger from the looks point of view, never fired one though

sniper101st · 18-02-2007, 11:39 PM

Got to say the Colt 45. a popular model with US airborne troops.

View Poll Results: Favorite Pistol Of WWII
Colt 45	31	50.00%
Luger P08	16	25.81%
Mauser C96 Broomhandle	3	4.84%
Walther PPK	5	8.06%
Beretta Modello 34	0	0%
Enfield No 2 Mk.1	3	4.84%
Walther P38	2	3.23%
Tokarev TT 30	3	4.84%
Fn High power Pistole 640(b)	2	3.23%
other	2	3.23%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 62. You may not vote on this poll

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BulgarianSoldier Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 815	Luger.A lot of noise and fire power ,but have an ugly form that also makes me like it. __________________ 24 Wonders The old history of Bulgarian nation!

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Cpl Rootes Very Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: With Puff the Magic Dragon, living by the sea Posts: 1,040	would have to go with the colt for stopping power, reliability and it is still in use __________________ Regards, Alex http://rootsie.wordpress.com/

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Siman Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, England Posts: 9	Luger from the looks point of view, never fired one though __________________ 'They disembarked in '45 and no one spoke and no one smiled; there were too many spaces in the line. And gathered at the cenotaph, all agreed with hand on heart to sheathe the sacraficial knives. But now...' Pink Floyd "The Final Cut" Check out my fotopic gallery http://simonmoore.photoblog.co.uk/

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02-01-2007, 08:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
montgomery Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ashurst Posts: 100	I like the Lugar it is a cool pistol

09-01-2007, 10:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
MikB Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 170	The Webley .455 was still in use, and can claim to be one of the best revolvers ever made, so that's my choice. I do also enjoy the mind-bending complexity of the Luger, though... :-) And the FN High Power had an exceptional magazine capacity for the time. Regards, MikB

17-01-2007, 06:17 PM	#17 (permalink)
CombatCollectionGuy Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wales Posts: 3	The Col .45 - The others dont come near its power, especially the 9mm PO8 Luger...

26-01-2007, 05:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
Audie_Murphy43 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: California Posts: 11	Gotta go with the Colt. It's still around so you know it was quality made.

18-02-2007, 11:39 PM	#20 (permalink)
sniper101st Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 19	Got to say the Colt 45. a popular model with US airborne troops.

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