Favorite Pistol of WWII

Herroberst · 01-01-2007, 09:31 PM

What's your favorite Pistol of WWII and Why? Do you have experience with your favorite?

Za Rodinu · 01-01-2007, 09:51 PM

The Mauser Broomhandle! Lots of style, Winnie had one, it was a presentation piece in the Red Army, and at a pinch it had the mass to drive stakes in vampire hearts!

Another thing going for it it has 100% votes! One vote only but 100% is 100%

01-01-2007, 10:00 PM

No idea, but always fancied a try at a Luger.

Owen · 01-01-2007, 10:03 PM

Only full bore pistol I ever shot was our Browning 9mm, [same as Fn High power Pistole 640(b) ???]
Anyway I thought it was cr*p, or was that my aim.
Not voting for it anyway.

I vote Luger P08, simply cos of it's value to Allied soldiers looking for souvenirs.

Hawkeye90 · 01-01-2007, 11:14 PM

Im not an expert but the Colt 1911 has an admirable service record.

jacobtowne · 01-01-2007, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herroberst

Do you have experience with your favorite?

Yes, I have a M1911 Colt and a M1911A1 Ithaca, both of which I have some experience (not military) with.

I have owned and fired most of the pistols on the list, and the Browning-Colt .45 would be my first choice for combat.

The most comfortable-to-shoot 9mm Para. I own is a Polish vis35, which is a Browning in Polish uniform, after all.

JT

jacobtowne · 01-01-2007, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitty

No idea, but always fancied a try at a Luger.

Well, the next time you're on this side of the pond, give a ring and you can shoot my 1918 Erfurt.

JT

CROONAERT · 02-01-2007, 02:19 AM

Was trained on the L9A1 Browning HP, but also had a "pet" Tok.TT33 (1968 dated ex-NVA) which could punch holes in body armour for fun!

My alltime favourites aren't listed however - the .455 Webley "Wog Stoppers", especially the Mk.V and Mk.VI (which saw limited service in WW2). Can't beat a revolver that can have a shoulder stock and bayonet attachment and is heavy enough (and weighted and studded well enough) to be used as a club when the ammunition runs out!

Out of pure sentimentality, I'll have to vote for the Tokarev in this one, I think.(Though I think the Berretta 34 is the best looking)
Dave

Shörner · 02-01-2007, 03:28 PM

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.

Ron Goldstein · 02-01-2007, 04:23 PM

http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/3840/2079/1600/271093/1945-026%20Guard%20Room%2C%20Ferndorf%2C%20Austria%20%2 8BBC%29.jpg

In 1945 standard issue to Tank Crew was the old Webley Mark IV and the photo shows me on guard at Ferndorf in Austria.

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

01-01-2007, 09:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Herroberst Very Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the tree line Posts: 1,160	Favorite Pistol of WWII What's your favorite Pistol of WWII and Why? Do you have experience with your favorite? __________________ Coir a glaive *Nemo me impune lacessit*

01-01-2007, 09:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Za Rodinu So you hear voices too? Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,244	The Mauser Broomhandle! Lots of style, Winnie had one, it was a presentation piece in the Red Army, and at a pinch it had the mass to drive stakes in vampire hearts! Another thing going for it it has 100% votes! One vote only but 100% is 100% __________________ "Tell me again, son, who lost the frigging war?"

01-01-2007, 11:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hawkeye90 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 242	Im not an expert but the Colt 1911 has an admirable service record. __________________ -Patrick

02-01-2007, 02:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
CROONAERT Vejovis Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 789	Was trained on the L9A1 Browning HP, but also had a "pet" Tok.TT33 (1968 dated ex-NVA) which could punch holes in body armour for fun! My alltime favourites aren't listed however - the .455 Webley "Wog Stoppers", especially the Mk.V and Mk.VI (which saw limited service in WW2). Can't beat a revolver that can have a shoulder stock and bayonet attachment and is heavy enough (and weighted and studded well enough) to be used as a club when the ammunition runs out! Out of pure sentimentality, I'll have to vote for the Tokarev in this one, I think.(Though I think the Berretta 34 is the best looking) Dave __________________ In memory of 1440313 Gnr.Michael O'Mara, 155th Bty, 52nd (East Lancs) L.A.A.Regt (TA) R.A. - severely wounded near Arras in May 1940 and who took nearly 21 years to eventually die of his injuries. website: http://pathsofglory.co.uk

01-01-2007, 10:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kitty Guest Posts: n/a	No idea, but always fancied a try at a Luger.

01-01-2007, 10:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Owen Top Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 9,304	Only full bore pistol I ever shot was our Browning 9mm, [same as Fn High power Pistole 640(b) ???] Anyway I thought it was cr*p, or was that my aim. Not voting for it anyway. I vote Luger P08, simply cos of it's value to Allied soldiers looking for souvenirs.

02-01-2007, 03:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Shörner Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 77	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. __________________ We no longer demand anything, we want war. - Germany's foreign minister, August 1939. Today we rule Germany, tomorrow, the world. - Adolf Hitler The gallantry and aggressive fighting spirit of the Russian soldiers command the American army's admiration. - George C. Marshall, Chief of Staff, U.S. Army

02-01-2007, 04:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ron Goldstein WW2 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: London, England Posts: 813	http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/3840/2079/1600/271093/1945-026%20Guard%20Room%2C%20Ferndorf%2C%20Austria%20%2 8BBC%29.jpg In 1945 standard issue to Tank Crew was the old Webley Mark IV and the photo shows me on guard at Ferndorf in Austria.

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