Pistols - the most popular models
Pistols are used in hunting, like revolvers, primarily for the finishing shot in trap hunting and tracking. However, they are also very popular among sport shooters and authorities. Here are the most sought-after models on Gunfinder:
Glock 17
The Glock 17 is one of the most popular pistols among hunters and sport shooters. The reasons for this are the affordable price, reliability, and the lightweight nature of the weapon, which is largely made of plastic. This makes the weapon, which is also very popular with authorities and special units worldwide, very modular and allows it to be customized with many accessories to meet individual needs.
Glock 17
Sig Sauer P226
A popular and reliable pistol, also in the hunting and tactical fields. Compared to the Glock 17, the weapon is somewhat heavier, but according to many shooters, it is also more precise.
CZ 75
The CZ 75 has been manufactured since 1975 and is a true classic. The pistol, which is almost entirely made of steel, is somewhat heavy for its size. Many hunters and sport shooters appreciate the external hammer because the weapon is not cocked via the trigger and can also be decocked while loaded.
CZ (Česká zbrojovka a.s) 75
Colt 1911 Series
The Colt 1911 pistol is essentially the mother of all pistols. From 1911 to 1985, the weapon was the standard issue weapon of the American armed forces - for 74 years! The weapon is popular not so much for its precision but for its reliability. Since it usually comes in the very powerful pistol caliber .45 ACP (11.43 × 23 mm), it is excellent for hunters as a finishing shot weapon.
Colt 1911
Beretta 92
The Beretta 92 is appreciated by many shooters worldwide - the weapon is also manufactured under license by Taurus. However, the all-steel weapon is somewhat large and heavy.
Beretta 92
Walther PKK
The Walther PKK is one of the most popular and sought-after pistols on the used weapons market, not only because of its use in the James Bond franchise. The handy, reliably constructed weapon was produced in calibers .22 lfb, 6.35 Browning, 7.65 mm Browning, and 9 mm short, but not in the currently dominant caliber 9x19. Although it is a real classic, the weapon is only conditionally suitable as a finishing shot weapon because it has a low stopping power.
Walther PPK
Desert Eagle
Equally iconic as the Walther PKK is the Desert Eagle, which is often used in films and video games due to its bulkiness and size. Unloaded, the Desert Eagle weighs about 2 kg depending on the model and impresses with its substantial dimensions: (Length: 273 mm, Height: 159 mm, Width: 32 mm). The barrel length can vary between 152 mm - 254 mm depending on the model. For hunting and sporting use, the gas-operated pistol is rather unsuitable due to these specifications, at best as a finishing shot weapon for large game due to the powerful calibers in which it is offered (.357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .50 AE), the pistol has advantages over other pistols. However, the large calibers result in a low magazine capacity of 7-9. Among fans of the Desert Eagle, those manufactured in Israel are particularly sought after, as their polygonal barrels are considered more precise.
Magnum Research Desert Eagle
Heckler & Koch HK45
The large-caliber pistol specifically developed for the US Army combines precision, modularity, reliability, and wear resistance. The HK45 and HK45 Compact models manufactured in Germany are based on the USP .45 and offer innovative features such as a barrel O-ring and a patented buffer system for improved precision and durability. Interchangeable backstraps, ambidextrous controls, and multiple safety features ensure ergonomics and safety.
Heckler & Koch HK45
Find the best deal for your pistol on eGun, the weapon market of the VDB, Autronia, or with all online retailers:
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More exciting reports
Exciting, interesting, and informative reports on the topic of driven hunting can also be found with our premium partner, the hunting magazine Jagdzeit., for example in the article “FINISHING SHOT WEAPON – … and it does turn!”
