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What is the best combat/tactical pistol?

I'm looking for a .45 that functions like an AK-47 in terms of durability, ruggedness & reliability. Basically, something the special forces would use that functions in sand, dirt, mud, snow, & rain. Something that I could depend on.

Preferably a pistol with a large magazine capacity, high accuracy and easy to obtain "toys" like suppressors & lasers.

My top choice is the H&K USP Tactical because it meets all my requirements. Many US Special Forces also use this weapon.

Can you convince me that a 1911 would be better? If so, which one? What about the Sig Sauer P220 .45 Combat? Any other choices?

I'm pretty set on the HK, except for the price. I only want the highest quality, the best of the best. So I'm willing to spend a couple grand. But I also want to make a wise "investment."

There is no best.

That being said the HK Tactical makes an oustanding platform to mount a suppressor too. The sights are already extra tall to accomodate the supressor. It is from the start an offensive handgun and with mutiple modes of carry, one of them should fit your shooting style. The suppressor makes shooting a breeze, the recoil impulse is slowed down and it feels almost like some kind of big bore .22, fairly quiet, still a lot of movement but none of the harshness when in recoil, and a 230gn .45 acp bowling to it's target. Great fun.

Now what do you want? Home defense gun? Good choice, the suppressor will keep your ears in tact, a good light laser combo will help to ID the threat and intimidate it. Concealed carry? Not hardly, unless you are a very large man and fairly out of shape...

Any of the major brand names make quality pistols. I for one would recommend the Glock 21SF. You get capacity, but will have to buy a threaded barrel and extended sights.

The ole 1911? Yeah it works, but reliabililty issues and the need for tuning hold it back. The guns that Marine Force Recon guys use are highly tuned, use very expensive parts, and require talented armorers to put together.

Honestly though any of the major brand names make pistols good enough for use. The HK will take the least additional work to mount a fully useable suppressor too.