Favourite Pulp Side Arm ?

[Johnno]

Can't stop the 1911. 2nd C96 Mauser, 3rd P-08 Luger
Other notables not mentioned:
Browning hi-power (U.S.)
Nambu (Japan)
Tokarev (Russia)
Walther PPK (Germany) can't believe this is not on the list.

Remington model 12 shotguns (trench guns), thompsons and BARS would be my tops for shotgun, SMG and rifle.

[moif]

I am also quite partial to the Mauser C96 'Broomhandle', though its the M712 fully automatic variant that tickles my fancy the most.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauser_C96#M1932_.2F_M712_Schnellfeuer

Other than the Mauser, I am also fond of the Bergman MP18/28
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP18

...the Lewis Gun (though it bugs me how many manufacturers rely on the Lewis gun unstead of some more obscure alternatives)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_gun

...and the incredibly sexy MG34!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MG34

But my favourite of all time (for looks), has to be the De Lisle silenced carbine with folding stock




http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Lisle_carbine

[ushistoryprof]

Colt 1911 and Tommy Gun, the best of both worlds-stopping power and fire power.  Plus you only need to carry on type of ammo.  For real room cleaning power though I would go with a 12 gauge trench gun, five rapid fire shots with double O buckshot will ruin anybodys day in  close quarters.

[WallShadow]

While the Mosin-Nagant rifle has gotten its day in the sun, no one has yet mentioned its hand-gun cousin, the 1895  7.62mm Nagant pistol.  Mine has the double-action trigger pull of a Soviet tank clutch.  Because of its unique cartridge (the bullet is seated completely within the casing) and action (the rebated cylinder moves forward to enclose the breech end of the barrel) , this makes for a very effective gas seal.  This the only revolver that has been successfully fitted with a silencer.

Best of all, it has _seven_ shots!

[DowVooVoo]

Colt .45 1911, no two Colt .45 1911 :-*s

[Johnno]

Colt 1911 and Tommy Gun, the best of both worlds-stopping power and fire power.  Plus you only need to carry on type of ammo.  For real room cleaning power though I would go with a 12 gauge trench gun, five rapid fire shots with double O buckshot will ruin anybodys day in  close quarters.

Exactly. .45ACP is all you need.

[/quote]

Colt .45 1911, no two Colt .45 1911 :-*s

I like your style

[leadfool]

Clyde, of Bonnie and.... used to carry a 1911 but in 38 super caliber.  Much better penatration of car doors then the .45.  He also carried, when he could, a BAR, usually with a shortened barrel.  Only a little heavier and alot more penatration, 30-06 vs 45acp.

.45 has been doing the job for a long time (since 1903), and 45 colt (my favorite rev caliber) for 30 years before that.  No argument they are great calibers, and a the best for putting holes in people, but sometimes the people are behind something and that is often a car door.

My current carry gun is a Glock model 22 in .40 S&W caliber for just that reason, penatration, (and it holds 15 rds.). 

In 1920 I would likely have carried a S&W revolver in 45 colt and a 1911 in 38 super. 

But had both a 12 guage and a BAR available. 

[Johnno]

.45 has been doing the job for a long time (since 1903), and 45 colt (my favorite rev caliber) for 30 years before that.  No argument they are great calibers, and a the best for putting holes in people, but sometimes the people are behind something and that is often a car door.

Car doors aren't cover. They are concealment. .45ACP should have no problems with that, as your .40 S&W (and mine) surely doesn't

[former user]

My current carry gun is a Glock model 22 in .40 S&W caliber for just that reason, penatration, (and it holds 15 rds.).  

what is Your job, car hunting? 

[Johnno]

 Yes, I am the Car Hunter
Watch for my new series on HBO. Lol

[leadfool]

Ammo now tends to be alot faster as weapons can handle greater pressures then before. 

I agree car doors are concealment not cover, that was just what Clyde Barrow is supposed to have indicated the 38 super was good for punching through.

Me, I shoot paper that is pretty easy to shoot through or when I cowboy shoot, it is heavy steel targets with soft lead bullets, for the "Clang" 

The weapon I carry every day I hope never to have to use.  Especially since that will mean someone is already shooting at me.

[Johnno]

Agreed.

[Cory_d]

I'm surprised none of the webley afficionados have suggested the Webley-Fosbery Automatic Revolver, either in .455 or the .38(8 shot!) versions

for the old school victorian hero the Lancaster Howdah pistol in .577 Eley is still a clear favourite

but for great pulp guns its hard to beat the inspiration of John Dillinger



his fully automatic .38 super pistol with Tommygun foregrip in the bottom third of the picture is a standout

but the sawn off, pistol gripped Browning Auto5 shotgun at the bottom is pure quality but the Winchester 1907 Rifle in the top right should really be a Colt Monitor(shortened BAR) for maximum coolness. Apart from that though these are all non fictional, someone really used them !

[leadfool]

The shortened semiauto shotguns, were often carried with a strap holding the weapon close under the arm.  They were then called a whippet.  As it you could whip it out.  5 Rounds of 12 guage out of a short barrel is very intimidating.
The single shot shotgun and the .22 target pistol look a little out of place, but the .22 is quiet, and might be usefull in his line of work.

[leadfool]

Re Dillingers "gang" how many members was that?  I count 15 pistols and revolvers as well as 2 short barreled shotguns.  That is 17 total.  If 5 members of the gang, then more then 3 each along with whatever long guns.