| Tango01 | 28 Jan 2021 10:39 p.m. PST |
"While military sidearms are generally associated with NCOs and officers, the use of handguns was much more widespread in the Second World War. Many soldiers carried handguns in addition to their main small arm, and this was especially true of paratroopers, military police, and generally any enlisted man who felt the need for a little extra firepower. And as with the other small arms of World War II, most handguns were distinctive and unique to each respective nation. As a result, the handguns of the era have become quite iconic and in some cases even a bit infamous. From the Colt M1911A1 to the German Lugar P08 the guns had the unique character of a bygone era. While certainly not comprehensive, here is a list of 14 of the most famous that deserve to be in the history books:…"
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| Murvihill | 29 Jan 2021 5:40 a.m. PST |
14 is an odd number to choose. |
 20thmaine  | 29 Jan 2021 5:46 a.m. PST |
What does "deserve to be in the history books" mean ? That they were old fashioned ? Doesn't make sense when several of the examples are "still in use today". |
 Mserafin | 29 Jan 2021 8:34 a.m. PST |
Aren't they already in the history books? If they weren't, how would this guy know about them? |
| mjkerner | 29 Jan 2021 8:45 a.m. PST |
My 1911 Colt (made in 1919 and "upgraded" in 1942 or ‘43) has been in my history book for a long time. |
| 42flanker | 29 Jan 2021 8:50 a.m. PST |
"What does "deserve to be in the history books" mean?"
"Aren't they already in the history books?" Just another list |
 Legion 4  | 29 Jan 2021 8:59 a.m. PST |
Frankly Revolvers are a bit old school, IMO. I have a .45 and still think it a viable weapon. I also have a PPK my Father brought back from WWII. I guess the German he took it from not longer needed it. Any IJFs infantry weapons should have been placed in museums the day after WWII ended. All that being said, a weapon is generally only as good as the trooper using it. E.g. I also have a Spanish Mauser 98K and Chicom SKS … I can still take out a target at about 100+m.  |
| oldjarhead | 29 Jan 2021 9:16 a.m. PST |
Still shoot my Webley, why the browning hi-power in history books? Many still in use today. |
 Editor in Chief Bill   | 29 Jan 2021 11:08 a.m. PST |
14 is an odd number to choose. Actually, 14 is an even number. |
| Inch High Guy | 29 Jan 2021 1:15 p.m. PST |
Now there's coffee on my keyboard! |
| rmaker | 29 Jan 2021 3:18 p.m. PST |
Thank you, Bill. Exactly what I was thinking. |
| dmebust | 29 Jan 2021 9:07 p.m. PST |
My 1903 Springfield operates just fine. |
| Tango01 | 30 Jan 2021 12:10 p.m. PST |
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| 79thPA | 05 Feb 2021 11:17 a.m. PST |
Looks like a fluff piece/space filler. |
| Murvihill | 05 Feb 2021 11:50 a.m. PST |
Rather than try to explain myself, I must admit it was a funny comment. |
