[jgo296]

say the situation arose where you need to shoot a bg at close range with a handgun you own
which handgun in your arsenal would you most trust? (concealability isnt a factor)
for me it would be my s&w 296 snubnose 44spec

[Coyote3855]

Ruger Vaquero .45 Colt.

[bikerdoc]

Cz 75

[CountGlockula]

My Glock 35, because that's the one I trained with.

[jad0110]

S&W 686 Plus 357 Magnum. Super reliable, pointable and scary accurate. The only handgun that I can shoot as well is my S&W K-22. It just works for me. 'Course, I'd rather have my 12 ga.

Doesn't hurt that it looks cool too :cool: .


http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q139/jad0110/Smith%20and%20Wesson%20Model%20686%20Plus%20357%20Magnum/IMG_1579.jpg

[Cosmoline]

Ruger Speed Six.

[Mastiff]

My Norinco 213, a RussianTokarev TT-33 clone manufactured in China in 9x19mm. It is the most reliable and most accurate handgun I own. I've put a spare barrel modified to 9x23 on it. I shoot CorBon Pow'rball in 9x23 Winchester which is one heck of a self defense round.

[zxcvbob]

Ruger Bisley-Blackhawk, .45 Colt +P.

(Second choice is probably S&W Model 15-4.)

[wnycollector]

S&W 28-2...the big N frame is rock solid!

[The Lone Haranguer]

Glock 19. I've had it the longest and it has had the fewest malfunctions. Despite some other guns which are better in some ways coming along since then, it is still the one I go back to.

[SimpleIsGood229]

My SIG-Sauer P229R 9mm, loaded with Cor-Bon 125 +P and a SureFire X300 on the rail. Sights are Trijicon front, standard contrast rear.

[makarovnik]

At close range it would be my Russian Makarov. It has never hiccuped. For longer range I would trust my Ruger P95DC. For even longer range I would trust my Tokarev. It has jammed only once in five years. The other have never jammed.

If ammo availability was an issue I would stick with my P95DC.

[Claude Clay]

a carry gun is either trusted or not. 'most trusted' is akin to 'most unique'. i have difficulty assigning levels of trust in this situation. that said, i will stipulate that i 'trust' my Sig p239-40 'most' on days ending in y.

[searcher451]

Walther P99C. It's 100 percent reliable 100 percent of the time.

[The Bushmaster]

S&W factory nickel Mod 19 2 1/2" Combat magnum...Works for me...

[41magsnub]

My Security six has never had a malf of any kind, after 20 years. I'd have to go with that out of my stable.

[WayaX]

GLOCK 20 if concealability isn't a factor. I'd have the same faith in all my guns though, if I didnt, I wouldn't own them.

[Car Knocker]

I trust them all - unreliable guns are of no interest to me.

[Eyesac]

Believe it or not, my G23 & 27 are the only pistols I have that have never malfunctioned ever, and everything else I have has for one reason or another hicuped...

[igpoobah]

Glock 22: 10 years, thousands of rounds and zero failures.

[hrgrisso]

I've got a few sigs :D and depending on the time of the year it depends for me. Usually I've got the 226 by the bed but occasionally I swap in the 220 or the 2340 for it.

[springmom]

My Kimber Ultra Carry II. It is my concealed handgun, it is the one I train with most, it is the one I can work in the dark. It's the one that feels most like a part of me, so it's the one I trust most.

Springmom

[Vern Humphrey]

An M1911. My current carry gun is a Kimber Classic, MKI.

[Fat Boy]

Maybe a part of the question should be "which gun can I do without" after shooting a BG, in that Law Enforcement will likely take your gun for a while, maybe a long while...not to hijack the thread, but what about inexpensive, reliable guns that wouldn't leave a big hole in your gun collection?

[GuyC]

My Glock 27. It is extremely reliable.

[Markbo]

Each and every handgun that I own that is not a rimfire. I trust each and every one implicitly so the answer would be 'the one closest to me'.

[Hoppy590]

close range.single BG, conceal ability not important. a revolver. Smith and Wesson or Colt.

[glockman19]

Glock 19

[Guitargod1985]

HK USP compact .40 S&W.

I don't have that one anymore, so it would have to be either my Ruger P90 (.45 ACP) or my P2000 SK (9mm). Neither has had a failure of any kind.

[Ala Dan]

West German .45 caliber SIG-SAUER P220A~! ;)

[woad_yurt]

Makarov, S&W Model 67, Norinco 213 or the chrome monster, my CZ 52. Reliability-wise, they're all about the same: excellent. The Norinco (9MM) and the CZ pack more of a wallop than the other two, though. If had to choose one shot, it'd be the CZ with Wolf hollowpoints, the most wallop of all.

[WayaX]

Maybe a part of the question should be "which gun can I do without" after shooting a BG, in that Law Enforcement will likely take your gun for a while, maybe a long while...not to hijack the thread, but what about inexpensive, reliable guns that wouldn't leave a big hole in your gun collection?

I don't carry a handgun based on what one I could afford to lose. If I ever have to use my gun, that thought will be the last thing on my mind.

[Hunter0924]

Colt 1991A1 in .45 Automatic.

[jdc1244]

All of my CZs and Colt 1911s.

[guntotinguy]

My XD 4".45 OR my S&W 1911 PD

[SlamFire1]

Not an easy choice.

357 Magnum M66-2

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v479/SlamFire/Smith%20and%20Wesson%20Pistols/reducedM66-2leftsideDSCN5035.jpg

[Archer1945]

Which ever of my hanguns is closest as they are all loaded with ammo that will go boom if I have to pull the trigger.

[XnaV80]

For me, my Browning HI-power practical 9mm. Double taps are quick and easy.

[nj.piney]

the gun i have with me, some may take more shots than others.

[mavracer]

close range.single BG, conceal ability not important.and since we're in fantasy land (cause I I know its going down and have time to chose any of my weapons, I'm calling in sick) I'll take my Delta Elite Compgun with 135 noslers over 12.5 grns of longshot there only going 1550ish FPS

[modifiedbrowning]

Walther P99.

[Revolver Ocelot]

s&w 500, I don't even need to shoot it, the sight of it alone would cause someone to die of fear

[Glockman17366]

Which ever one is closest at hand...all handguns I keep out have proven themselves to be reliable.
None of those are collectables (tools vs. pride and joy)

[ShelbyV8]

S&w 4506

[JesseL]

Toss up between the old S&W M&P .38 and the Ruger Blackhawk .41 Mag.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m5/J_M_Lambert/Guns/100_2567.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m5/J_M_Lambert/Guns/100_2089.jpg

[Shadan7]

Yeah, I'm with those who say "whatever is closest" - given your scenario, most any of my non-rimfire pistols would be fine with me (other than the little junk .25 Raven I keep as a paperweight...)

Seriously, I'd trust any of the "real" guns to do their job at that range.

[Shadow1198]

My Sig P220. The gun just won't stop. It just keeps going and going and never malfunctions except for when I've done something stupid like putting untested aftermarket parts in it (converting back to stock fixed that). I love them and have grown to be most comfortable with them.

I'd also take a G19 any day of the week. I like Glocks. They are simple, reliable, and just plain work which is all anyone really needs. Yeah the grip angle takes a bit more effort because I tend to point high, but I don't mind overlooking that compared to the other benefits their guns have.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-5/733581/tn_100_0949.jpg

[NorthCounty]

My HK USP40 has never let me down!

[weisse52]

Any of my 1911's.

[usmccpl]

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb186/usmccpl_photos/S4020653.jpg

This one. Lots of punch. And I dont miss with it.

[james_bond]

well as of now the only one I got is my XD-45acp tactical, many rounds and NOT a single problem

[Deputy25]

Glock 19.

[steelyblue]

I won't keep a gun I don't trust. That's what pawn shops are for. I only have four guns, but they all go bang when the trigger is pulled.

[possum]

my xd service model .40 it is what i shoot best and most comfortble with and it has never let me down.

[Mortech]

The one I pull out of my holster at that time , I do NOT carry a nonreliable pistol . So a BG could end up looking down the barrel of a pistol chambered in anything from 38Spec up to 10MM .

[Cron]

Nearly a 500 rounds of 158gr magnums with nary a hiccup. Great trigger is SA or DA. Smith 60-14.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/RonJ_2006/SWs010.jpg

I also trust my CZ83 for reliability but I'd still go to the Smith in a life or death situation.

[Gator]

Colt 1911A1 :)

[medmo]

My Kel-Tec PLR-16. Is that cheating?

[dagger dog]

Colt Officers Model wheel gun .38 Special

[stevereno1]

Glock 17. 'nuff said.

[greenjeans]

Ruger GP100, but I don't have any that I don't trust.

[1911 guy]

I've got a pair of handguns that have gone several thousand rounds between malfs and I trust them. One is a Charles Daly, the other a Springfield custom build. Whichever one comes into hand first.

[sm]

Any gun I use I trust , so it does not matter which one I use.

[tbtrout]

Sig P220 or CZ 75

[MarcusWendt]

Any P series Sig I can get my hands on.

[Flash!]

If reliability is the deciding factor it is my Sig 226....its never failed to fire and never jammed....if stopping power is the deciding factor I would go with my SW 686 or Glock 30.

[19-3Ben]

My Gemini Customs Ruger SP101. Beyond compare with any other handgun (IMHO).

[altez]

I love my g17 .. but I think it's lonely so I might add the g19 :>

[TAB]

http://serbu.com/top/super_shorty_870.jpg

:neener:

[easyg]

Well over 1000 rounds and never a single problem.....

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n165/allenXdog/Glock2008/HPIM3779.jpg

[Pilot]

CZ-75D PCR
Browning Hi Power
Sig P228
Springfield 1911A1 Milspec

I could list more, because I agree, all mine are reliable, these are just a representation.

[aguyindallas]

My Glock 17. Of all the guns I have, I have put more rounds through it than anything else. Therefore...I trust it the most.

[S&W620]

HK USP in .40 S&W.

[sfhogman]

My Smith 620. 7 rounds of Speer Gold Dot goodness.

[VARifleman]

Les Baer TRS. Most reliable and trustworthy handgun I own. I'd still rather have a rifle.

[Lonestar49]

...

From the first shot, out of the NIB, until 2000, 3000, 1200, rounds later without ANY failures and all are otm (on the money) accurate, easy to disassemble, inspect, clean, and reassemble are, without any doubts, my..

Sigs

P229's
P220


Ls

[lee n. field]

say the situation arose where you need to shoot a bg at close range with a handgun you own
which handgun in your arsenal would you most trust? (concealability isnt a factor)

Trust for what?

Trust to function properly -- feed, fire, extract and eject, sure as clockwork? Makarov.

or

Trust to stop the troll? Ruger .45 or XD .40.

[glock56534]

Difficult to choose, easy to answer....I have 3 Glocks, with more than 10,000 rounds through each of them, all with zero malfunctions. Glock 19, 22, and 33. All pistols that a baboon couldn't jam if it tried.

My HK USP SK .40 cal has about 15,000 rounds through it, and has zero malfunctions.

I trust every one of these firearms with my life, and I don't think anyone would disagree with me when I say that, amongst others, you cannot go wrong by carrying these firearms.

You should never trust your life with something that "might" malfunction, because it will do just that when you need it most.

[Silvanus]

All my handguns have been reliable so far. I would feel comfortable with either my Glock 17, Browning HP or S&W 66/19.

[jaholder1971]

All of 'em. It's a question of ammo availability.

[P97]

Ruger P90DC.

[Gun Slinger]

Glock 17.

[mpmarty]

Close in, one single bad guy? Either of my three 10MMs or one of my six 45ACPs the choice is between 135 gr doing 1600fps or 185gr at 1100fps both Nosler JHPs.

[MCgunner]

TC Contender in .30-30 Winchester. Bang flop, just like last year's deer. :D 2100 fps for a 150 grain Nosler BT. With a good rest, I'll take him out at 200 yards, too! :D

That deer was hit high in the lungs at 90 yards and went down so fast, I thought I'd screwed up and put the thing on phaser kill or something. The bullet passed about 4" below the spine and shut out the lights. If ya'd rather have yer rifle, well, hear ya go! :D

[MSgtUSMC]

Charter Arms Bulldog, .44 Spl, Win. silver tip HP.

[razzle]

S&W 4506
As long as I don't have to try to conceal that big SOB (swell old boy) in the south Alabama summers, I love it. Not pretty, but dead on reliable, rock solid and it goes BANG every time.

[arflattop]

Colt 1911 Series 70

[PhrankKastle]

Either my Sig P239 9mm or my P226 9mm. The 239 is with me 100% of the time and thge 226 about 70% but both are 100% reliable and dead on accurate.

[Black Majik]

SIG P226. I have others that been flawless too.. but this one has gone the most rounds without any failure.

[moooose102]

taurus 24/7 45 acp. arguably THE best people STOPPING round in a handgun I can afford!

[ADKWOODSMAN]

S&W 624 6" or
S&W 629 4" or
S&W 57 Mountain Gun 4" or
S&W 28 6"

[TheGrimReaper]

That is easy...anything made by Glock!!! That is why I use them and have them!!!

[RVSinOK]

Top choice would be my S&W 686+ with 7 rounds of .357 Magnum. I would not hesitate to trust my Makarov in any situation - the 686 just has some more power! ;)

[Confederate]

Just about any of these calibers would do. If you put me in a ring with a 250-pound heavyweight boxer who wanted to rip my face off, and I had a gun with only one round, it would definately be a .357 mag with a 125-gr JHP.

[Srigs]

ANY S&W K-frame!

[spyderdude]

My Glock 19

[aquapong]

I don't keep guns I don't trust. So I suppose any of them will do.

[flyby]

another for Glock 19

[MS .45]

I would, without hesitation, trust any of my pistols to work when I need it. This is a result of good research, purchasing quality products and good maintenance. However, I would probably pick up my Glock 17 before anything else.

[jungleroy]

For me trust is something that is earned and recognized between animate beings.
I don't put trust in my tools.

Any reliable functioning firearm should do it's job if you do your by placing your shots properly.

[wristtwister]

So many choices... Makarov, S&W Mod. 28, Mod. 4006, and especially my Model 39 Smith... For "high volume", Ruger SR-9

Different strokes for the same old folks... I like all my guns, and trust any one of them... decisions, decisions :banghead:

WT

[snubfan]

Any of many except for the one that gets wiped down and stuck in his other hand!:evil:

[JohnnyGrey]

CZ75, hands down

[notenoughtime3]

HK USP 45 tac.

[serrano]

Sig P225 - it's my most trusted firearm - I'd go to it before my Marlin rifles.

[Jackal]

Surely my S&W 586 is my most trusted handgun. Its never failed and never will.

[ashtxsniper]

Sig 226 357 sig or glock 20 10mm.

[MacDuff]

Smith K-frame .357Mag. 3-inch model-65. 125gr HP.

[publiuss]

S&W M58. 185 gr. of .41 Mag. should do the trick.

[johnmerry]

My Ruger Vaquero in 45 Long Colt. This is the gun i carry the most I can draw cock point and hit a man size target at 25 yards with fluidity I am no Bob Munden but I am confident in my capability . Also with a 260 gr WFN at 950 fps I cannot think of many men that could stand up against that kind of punch at 30 feet

[VHinch]

As much as I love my 1911's, I have transitioned to a Sig 220 for EDC, and that's what I would reach for.

[Glockman30]

G 30

[CWL]

It must be my custom M1911 since it's at my side right now.

[DarkSoldier]

Any of my guns would do but if I have to choose, I'll go with what I carry the most. A 45 1911 or Smith & Wesson Model 29 4 or 6 inch. Ussually I carry one of each so the choice would really come down to which one to draw.

[Dallee]

A reliable old friend.

S&W M57 with 175 gr. Win.SilverTips.

[Bstack67]

i like my glocks , Own A 23 , 27 and 19 carry my 27 as my 1 st choice

[Eastex]

My Baby Eagle 9mm. Has never FTF no matter what ammo I load it up with. Every other pistol I own has failed at one time or another.

[v-max29]

id prefer to use my 870 12ga but for a handgun, ill go with the glock 17.

[Fishman777]

4" Stainless GP100 with "Ruger" hogue grips and a orange millet steel front sight.

This gun feels so familiar and comfortable in my hand. The trigger is very smooth. The gun is extremely reliable, and very accurate. This is easily my most trusted gun.

I'd like to add a reliable autoloader in the next few years. If I were to add an autoloader to the safe today, the next gun would probably be a G17, and XD9, or a Sig p250. I also like the Ruger SR9, but I just bought another Revolver from Ruger that has very bad fit and finish. I'm not going to buy any more Rugers until I see how Ruger handles my complaint. If they fix my new gun without charging me, I'll buy more guns from them (sp101 in .327 magnum, a second GP100, and maybe an SR9). If they give me a hard time about my complaint, I will never buy another gun from them ever again. I will also rip them every chance I get. Ruger's revolver designs are tops in my book, but their QC is piss poor right now. My trust in Ruger firearms are at an all-time low. This coming from a person that probably has posted over 100 posts on this forum about how great Ruger Revolvers are. Ruger Revolvers are great when they are built correctly.

[Kurt]

A Ruger D/A revolver, with the nod going to a Speed-six. There hasn't been a more reliable handgun in my book and it has some proven power levels going with it.

I've read with interest some of the other replies and made some mental, historical notes from personal experiences. I will add that for me - it's all about reliability first.

As for the Sigs, back-in-the-day they were my very first choice in a defensive pistol "for all seasons and for all reasons". Then I had a Sig P-series get some type of crud in the firing pin channel / safety mechanism that affected the firing sequence ... and it's nowhere near a normal cleaning breakdown to fix that problem. I keep my guns clean and this problem wasn't obvious for me until too late. It stands as my biggest surprise in the hobby ... bar none.

While I dearly love Smith and Wesson revolvers, I've had multiple and memorable issues over the years with too many K and N-frame models to ever call them dead-reliable in such a serious situation. The J-frames are in a class by themselves and if other real-world factors were requested here - they'd be my first choice (five-for-sure).

I've been in proximity to more than one CZ 75-ish pistol problem at ranges over the years to ever want to put such confidence in that one, but a proven Browning Hi-Power or Series 70 1911 Colt would make the grade in the semi-auto class for me.

It seems like any particular makers design has to be around for awhile to properly work-out all the possible bugs that might, some day, prevent it from going bang in the most serious situation the O/P outlined here. IMO, once they make a change (like a Series 80 or internal lock) ... it's right back to ground-zero for a very long while.

:)

[Hokkmike]

Walther P99C. It's 100 percent reliable 100 percent of the time.


So far, anyway - that's true of all semis.

[Eightball]

My Smith 620. 7 shots, if the first shot has a problem, it doesn't really matter. Plus, it's the only real non-.22 handgun I own, so that kinda narrows it down a bit.

[abrink]

If concealability isn't a factor then i'd go for my mossberg 500 12 gauge shotgun...lol. OK if you're speaking about handgun i would definatly go for my HK Mark 23. It was awful expensive and is also awfully big but i love it. Not a single jam.

2nd choice would be my ruger P95. A bit smaller than the HK and just as many jams (0) :neener:

[Northalius]

Glock 20 with DoubleTap ammunition inside. :)

[BOXRULES]

Glock 20 !! It's What My Life Depends On Most Every Day. Glock 29 On Those Other Days. Loaded With Full House Buffalo Bore Hp (Artillery Shells).

[AKpacker]

Daily Carry:

Kimber Pro Carry II .45

Also have:

XD .45 and Dan Wesson .357 revolver


Oh, and I'm new here!

[IronSightRot671]

First off..AKpacker, Welcome to THR! ok, I would have to say My Daily carry. I only have one pistol at this time. Sig P226 9mm.

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh239/IronSightRot671/DSCF0392.jpg

[Blue .45]

Ruger P97DC. I've never experienced a malfunction of any kind with it. It's also the one I shoot the most.

[Luis Leon]

All three of my CZs, 75b, 75bd, or P01. Bang, bang, bang with any of the three.

regards,

Luis Leon

[Gun Slinger]

Glock 17. No other.

[19-3Ben]

My Ruger SP101 3". No question.

Edit to add: Oops. I forgot that I already answered in post#67. oh well.

[Warner]

Probably one of my 1911's that has already proven itself.

But a sturdy revolver sure is calling to me too.

Tough call.

W

[XD-40 Shooter]

My XD-40 4", its been 100% through 3000 rounds.

[USMCDK]

76072

Nuff said for my SD:neener:

BTW this is the one on the internet at hk-usa.com. Mine is the .45acp model. I would post pics of mine but I keep forgeting to upload them. oh well it looks axactly like that one though.

[Northalius]

BOXRULES, have you checked out DoubleTap ammunition yet? Their 10mm were fired out of a Glock 20 with a shorter (4.6) barrel, yet still got 1350 fps with the 180 gr Controlled expansion JHP, and 1300 fps with the 200 gr. Beartooth FMJ (for hunting / woods defense)! Check it out!

www.doubletapammo.com

I saw Buffalo Bore using a 5" barrel to fire their 10mm 180 gr. and got 1350; 200 FMJ got 1200.

I'm assuming with a 5" barrel shooting DoubleTap ammo, you can roughly get 1390 to 1400 fps with the 180 gr. Controlled expansion JHP rounds, and 1340-1350 fps shooting the 200 gr. Beartooth!

DoubleTap seems to also have a bigger variety of 10mm rounds to pick from! From 135 gr. to 230 gr.

[tblt]

I would choose my P95 over my GP100 only because of 16 rounds verses 6.

[Starter52]

S&W Model 28-2 6" with pachmayrs and a 125 gr. JHP .357 magnum load.

[mrokern]

My EDC is my P3AT. Say what you will, but it has NEVER malfunctioned on me. Granted, I feed it very nice ammo. :)

At home or when I don't mind carrying larger, I'll grab my 92FS.

-Mark

[CAS700850]

My Smith 586, 6" barrel. My most accurate handgun (in my hands), and with full magnum loads, plenty of power.

[CalebJns]

Like has been said many times before...I don't own any, I don't trust. My standard carry is my Baby Eagle .45. If 8 shots will not stop the BG, it is heavy enough to beat him off of you.

But in reality anything I own, from my 22's on up to .357mags...depends on what he want to be shot by I guess...

[Dismantler]

Any of my S&W .38's...but if all I had was my Ruger MK II loaded with Stingers I wouldn't feel too awful bad for myself!

That said...I generally carry a Beretta .22 LR on my person with a snubby in the glove box.

[jimmyraythomason]

Ruger P90 in .45acp

[Hawk72]

Well, until I read post 121, I had some nice Sigs all ready to go.

:eek: :confused: :(

My toughest revolver to date has been a Colt King Cobra, so .....

Or maybe even the CCO with its 7 shots.

[Warner]

That jogged my memory. I'll go with my Gunsite CCO. It's been 100% reliable from the start and it's a Series 70 system.

I'd add a few do-dads for fit, and exchange some parts for forged/machined ones. I'd then add some night sights and a more durable final finish.

My idea of best, for sure.

W

[10-Ring]

OOOO, I'll play. I put my trust in my HK USP 45 or 9, either of my 1911s and either of my 92fs' :D -- oh, and my my wheelguns, my S&W mod 19 or my Colt Python :cool;

[HogManMagnum]

S&W Sigma 40VE with a 180gr Hornady TAP in the pipe

feel free to laugh but then please proceed to stand in front of it and tell me how that feels.

what u have and what it costs mean nothing if it is not reliable. and reliability means maintenance and alot of practice, not to mention testing different ammo. i will shoot a gun untill i am sure it will always go bang, even if it means doing some shadetree gunsmithing. if it still refuses to consistantly go bang then i get rid of it because a gun u cant trust is a gun u dont need.

with that said, its all about whats in reach. if all i have is my 9x18 FEG then thats what i use. i know it will go bang and thats all that counts... well that and hitting the target of course

now, in a perfect world in that instance i'd rather have a 12 ga... the distant 2nd would be a 4" .357 with 125gr JHP but i dont own those yet

btw, anyone who would, even for a second, base their decision on which gun they would cry about less when the cops seize it after a shooting has bigger and deeper problems than any armed attacker could ever pose...

my 2 pennies

[Snapping Twig]

If I had no choice and was up against the wall, no where to evade...

Hmmm...

If it absolutely, positively has to get done, then make mine a 1911.

I can control it, double tap it, and drill the BG with accurate, sustained volleys of 230g mortar balls. To me, this spells relief.

In WW II, 9mm Axis bullets would connect with our GI's, they would return fire with .45acp and kill their attackers. Numerous accounts of this by both Allied and Axis combatants. I'm not saying the 9mm Axis rounds weren't sometimes fatal, just that ours were more consistently so and more immediate in effect.

[papajohn]

Since unreliable guns aren't allowed at my house, it'd be a 6-shot 38, a six-shot 357, a five shot 44 Special or an 8-shot 45ACP, depending on what room I was in. If I had time to pick one, I'd grab the 13-shot EAA Witness in 40, just in case capacity became a factor. I practice with them all, so it wouldn't matter much!

PJ

[nwilliams]

Don't you hate it when you come across an older thread and have to check to see if you responded to it already:rolleyes:

I don't think I've hit this one yet so here's my pic (picks).....

Ruger Service Six, if I were in a survival situation and had to trust one gun to not fail its difficult not to pick a revolver. My Service Six is simple, reliable, accurate, tough, no frills, no feed concerns, just pull the trigger and I'm certain it will go bang.

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb264/nwilliams27/RugerServiceSix6.jpg

If I had to pick an auto and a revolver I would definitely say that I would trust my Sig 229 above any other auto. Its still a new gun to me I've only had it a short while but so far its been flawless and its quickly becoming my favorite auto of all time and I've owned a lot!

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[ARTiger]

Ruger GP 100

[loudsixstring]

Glock 19 without question

[RNB65]

Glock 17

[mr.trooper]

That is easy...anything made by Glock!!! That is why I use them and have them!!!

reading these types of comments get lame. My Glock 30 jammed with FMJ ammo one time. Iv seen other glocks jam once or twice as well. Glocks are a Reliable design and everything, but the hype is ridiculously over the top. They are NOT any more reliable than a Sig or a CZ, or an XD, or whatever.

I got the Glock because it was a good deal, and I thought I would carry it. Its a great gun, but to be honest, It never gets any trigger time: the P-22 and CZ-75 get all the attention. As for carry, Thinner profile, more compact pistols see all the action there as well. I honestly don't know why I still have it....

[MP5SD]

For me it would be my friend's Walther P99 with his modifeid sights.

The only dangerous gun is the one you don't have.

[BlackJackal]

My Glock 30 jammed with FMJ ammo one time. Iv seen other glocks jam once or twice as well. my first time shooting a glock 22 it jamed 4 times, all FTF.. but any way.. as long as i pull the trigger and it goes bang thats all i need.. one shot one kill :)

[Rob62]

Really a toss up. I trust all of my handguns in a life or death situation or I would not have them long.

But to try and narrow it down to speciffics It would probably be a Glock G17 - just because its the handiest go get too.

Runners up are SIG P229 and a 1980's vintage Ruger Security Six.

Regards,
Rob

[PCFlorida]

My Glock 21 sleeps on the nightstand...it'll do to get me to one of the AR's :)

[ScottG1911]

Never had a failure with my FNP40

[Beelzebufo]

One of the two in my nightstand: Glock 30 or Ruger SP-101.

[pyle]

Well, the three guns I hold the most near and dear to my heart are:

Glock 21
S&W 629 Classic .44 mag.
Glock 27

I can shoot slightly more accurately with the Glock 21 at close range (25 yards and less).

The S&W with it's 8 3/8 " barrel might be a bit too much gun (size wise).

Why use the Glock 27 when I can shoot better with the Glock 21?

I say the Glock 21. I've shot many rounds through it without a single failure.

But I'm not one of those guys that believes Glock is superior to everything else out there. I just happen to like them and they like me.

I say you should use the gun you know will work for you - whatever it happens to be. The gun you know won't fail you and the gun you know you can shoot best.

[un_lucky]

As long as i don't have to carry it. I'd pick my S&W 610 or 625

[jbrown50]

My Glock 33.

All of my guns are reliable but, being my CCW gun, it's the one i'll most likely have available.

Point shoots instinctively at close combat range and does head shots effortlessly out to 25+ yards.

[SG1]

My trusty Gaucho in .357

[TimboKhan]

Based purely on caliber, my S&W 66-1. I like the .357. Based on issues of trust, hands down my Ruger P90. That gun has proven several times over to be the most reliable gun I own, and I trust it above all of my other guns. I can shoot my 1911 better, but that P90 has actually earned my trust.

[jlh26oo]

Sig p220 for me.

[chriske]

Any of my S&W -centerfire- revolvers (.38 spl, .357 Mag, .44 Spl.)

If absolutely restricted to semi-auto's : only either my FN Hi Power or CZ 75B., as neither of them jammed, so far.

But preferably one of the revolvers

[McCall911]

My nightstand gun: S&W 5906.

[jorb]

Most trusted would almost have to be a good wheel gun.

[Jeff F]

Any of my revolvers in a caliber greater then .22.

[spyderdude]

My Glock 19

[kamagong]

My Les Baer Concept II. Reliable and accurate, don't need anything more.

[FredZiffle]

G19


fred

[rdoggsilva]

My Rossi 462. That way after the shooting, and LEO takes it, I am not out a large expense. Until I get it back.

[coyotehitman]

Every handgun I own. If it isn't reliable, I get rid of it.

[md7]

Glock 23 and Sig 226 have both earned my respect. The Glock goes with me, and the Sig is the main HD piece.

I really want a CZ 75 and GP 100 too. very good experiences with both.

[Dstoerm]

My S&W 686 .357 magnum revolver.

[W.E.G.]

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd7/rkba2da/pistol%20pics/Glock/kool_aidGlock.jpg

[woad_yurt]

I have a few, all Commie pistols. My Bularian Makarov, and two Norinco TT33 clones, a 7.62X25 Model 54 and a 9MM Model 213. The 54, with Wolf hollowpoints, will do the job and then some. I'd trust any of these three above everything else I own.

I always carry my P3AT, though, because of its size. It's not jammed on me yet.

[baker437]

Ruger GP-100. Have had for 6 years and 1000s of rds and never had a FTF.

[M14/11B]

Colt python 4" .357.

[Warty]

A wheel gun, any of the 35 I own would be the "most trusted" and those tend to be on the night stand.

I also trust my H&K USP Compact and Ruger P345 or I wouldn't carry them.

[astocks2622]

Ruger Gp-100 4" .357

[Fishman777]

It is my favorite handgun, and my most trusted. This is the one gun that I'd never sell.

[klane]

My IBA 1911 or one of my Night Hawk Custom 1911's.

[ChCx2744]

CZ 75 SP-01 Tactical or Beretta 92G

Why? Because those are the only 2 pistols I've shot that I actually have more than 1000 hours of range time and training with put together. All the other handguns I've fired are either my friends' weapons or things that the range worker let me shoot for fun.

[zx12rider]

I have owned a ton of handguns and with the exception of one or two I have never had issues with any of them. (Kimel Ap9 jamming and repeatedly dropping the mag of a Colt Pony). That being said I would grab either my USP 40 or my S&W 4013TSW of my current collection.


By the way I hold glocks in high respect, just don't own one currently.

[FLA2760]

My Smith model 60 snub. A close second is my Glock27 that has had failure to feed 3 times.

[Sniper X]

Well since I carry a 1911 commander that would be it. Sometimes I carry a Tururs 605 which is also totally reliable as a rock. BTW the carry piece is this one.


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[North of 49th]

Glock 17

[Huddog]

kimber .45 230 grn jhp

[Mike J]

My XD-40 as that is what I carry & shoot the most. I would trust my Ruger P-94 in .40 equally, I just don't shoot it as much so I'd be better with the XD

[KINGMAX]

+ 1 for jade0101

My choices are; for a revolver, S&W 686-1 w/ 4 in bbl. In a semi-auto; GLOCK 21 in 45acp.

I have yet to encounter a malfunction w/ either one. The 686-1 I have had for a long time, I really can't remeber how long ago I bought it. The GLOCK for at least 5 years. No problems w/ either one.

[[FH]K96]

S&W 4566. Honorable mention S&W 457 and 908.

[Excalibur]

Wilson CQB Compact with Crimson Trace laser.

[167]

The one I carry, G19.

[djamel]

I trust my Glock 23. I carry it everywhere I go as long as I have the firearm license with me.

[Bill_G]

i would say my Ruger Security Six revolver.

if that wasn't available....my Glock 30 in 45ACP

[357sigRog]

My Glock G33, has never had a malfunction and has plenty of knock down power when it hits something. :)

[MikeKeyW]

#1, my 3" Colt Python most of the time
#2, Street custom Combat Commander in a Miami Special in the winter months

[jhco]

glock 23

[hwp]

My most trusted (reliable) handgun is a glock 17.

[searcher451]

The answer is easy: Whatever Walther I have in my hand at the moment. The P5? Perfect choice. The P88? Even better? The P99? Hard to beat. The PPK/S? Carry it daily ...

[ChCx2744]

I'd say either the Beretta 92's, Glock 26/27, CZ 75's, and Browning High Powers.

[10-41Trooper]

My Sig P229 DAK loaded with CCI Spear Ammo

[ezypikns]

4" heavy barrel. Always goes bang. Most accurate handgun I've shot.

[Geezer59]

The one handgun I simply won't part with is my Colt Series 70 Mk. 4 in .45acp. The old gun is just smoooth! :D

[anythingshiny]

the reality is it BETTER be the gun i have with me right now! huh?

in which case it is my G19 or the HKUSPc 45..thats what i carry cuz thats what i train with.

[FoMoGo]

My S&W Model 21.


Jim

[Chilean]

Glock 17

[RX-178]

The handgun that finds its way into my hand when SHTF.


But I would hope that it happened to be my USP45 Tactical.

[nitestocker]

glock 29

[sig87]

My Sig Sauer 225 9mm

[DMZ]

Hands down, GP-100.

[copper4262]

HK P2000 (.40)/ LEM trigger

[tn-dave]

another vote for the GP-100 but if the P-90 .45 was in my hand I wouldn't mind

[ZeBool]

Even though I am a semi-auto guy through and through, after having seen my own quality semi's fail to work properly on occasion, I would have to say a revolver. My NAA gaurdian jams like crazy, but it is not the same as the USPc which jammed once (Due to a bad mag). However, that one FTF will always be in the back of my mind

[texaspunk]

Yup. Revolver. S&W 638. Wait, does this have to be a pistol we already own? If not...that cannon from the Gonzales flag gets my vote...oh, I see it says "Handgun"... Nevermind. The 638 is fine...it always goes POP.

[RonAMOK]

Sig 220 45 acp, SST or Carry

[riceboy72]

As much as I love my Kimbers, Sigs, and H&Ks, I'd have to give the nod to my Glock 19. As The Lone Haranguer said early on in this thread, it's one of the guns I've had the longest and it's been ever faithful to me since day one. True, there are better performers out there, but when it comes down to it, I still grab the Glock 19 everyday when I head out the door. It points naturally for me, is lightweight and accurate, has the same trigger pull from the start to the finish, and is easy to carry. I keep coming back to it after all these years.

[jackstinson]

I have a lot of hand guns in the rack to choose from, most are pretty reliable. But the two I know will always go bang and cycle 100% are my S&W 6946 and my little Beretta 950B.
Not the most glamorous of guns, but mine are utterly reliable.

[KINGMAX]

GLOCK 21 is my choice of semi-auto, S&W 686-1 for my revolver.

[jaholder1971]

Whichever one I can get my hands on at the time...

[Deputy25]

Colt 1911.

[wep45]

the "go to" gun...........my S&W 686-4pp, with 6 rounds of .357 magnum 158 gr. jhp:fire:

[coop923]

Never had a problem with my .44 Anaconda, and I shoot it a lot... not exactly stealth though. I most often carry a Colt Cobra and I'd like to think that six .38s up close would get me through a tight spot. I'd feel fairly comfortable with my wife's P-90 too, although I've primarily been a revolver guy up to now. I'm in the autoloader market though.

[JZ06]

it's nice to see such a variety of preferences! that's what makes this hobby/obsession great! we all like something different.:cool:

i have three i'd trust in a "situation"

1. is my glock 19c. over 5250 rounds(it is nearly seven months old) ZERO failures and it begs for more action each time i take it to the range. NEVER have I owned a handgun like this! i love it and will N E V E R sell it!

2. my russian makarov. much like the glock, the thing works! ball, hp, whatever. forget to clean it? no problem, load up the mags and have at it!

3. my fn five-seven. great gun, very modern. and how can you not giggle a little loading what looks like mini .223 in to a pistol! :)

[mrnuke7571]

ANY Glock pistol. :D

[yongxingfreesty]

any glock

[Pilot]

Any of them. All my guns perform reliably or they get fixed or sold.

[Loggerlee]

SP101,.357mag.

[bannockburn]

My most trusted handgun: my Colt Custom Gun Shop Combat Commander .45 ACP, along with Winchester 185 gr. Silvertip ammuntion. A superb combination that I shall continue to depend on for many years to come.

[mgregg85]

XD45(and thats the ACP model, not the gap:barf:)

[contactcole]

Glock 19.

[H2O MAN]

most trusted handgun

I would choose one of my Glock 21s - they are ultra reliable.

[Bw2k2000]

My Kimber Custom II because it is the largest caliber that I own and I know I can fire it accuratly

[laquila57]

i always carry 2 hand guns,and one knife,,my Sig.p228 has never failed and my S&W 340pd

[texaspunk]

If I don't trust a pistol it gets removed from the collection, but of the handguns I might carry out, the S&W 638 is the least likely to have any problems.

[Borch]

My Glock 23 or my S&W 3913. Neither one has ever failed me.

[tnieto2004]

Glock 17

[archigos]

Given just one bg at close range, my S&W 637 revolver. Made well, and I like the idea that I can just pull the trigger again if I am unfortunate enough to hear "click".
On the other hand, my bedside gun is my Beretta Px4 Storm - it makes me happy because of its reliability and larger capacity should it ever be needed.

[KINGMAX]

GLOCK 21 semi auto, or a S&W 686-1 for a revolver.

[DarkSoldier]

All my handguns are reliable (so far) so I wouldn't wet my pants if I found myself in that situation with any of them. I generally carry two since, in my experience, all machinery will at some point fail no matter how well designed or maintained.

But to pick from the litter...

In revolvers I'd take my S&W M-29 six inch loaded with Speer Short Barrel 200 grain JHP .44 magnum ammo (good mid range load).

In an autoloader, it would be my.45 ACP 1911 Springer TRP loaded with Hornady TAP 230 grain .45 +P JHPs.

Just my thoughts.

Respectfully,

DarkSoldier

[DarkSoldier]

All my handguns are reliable (so far) so I wouldn't wet my pants if I found myself in that situation with any of them. I generally carry two since, in my experience, all machinery will at some point fail no matter how well designed or maintained.

But to pick from the litter...

In revolvers I'd take my S&W M-29-3 six inch loaded with Speer Short Barrel 200 grain JHP .44 magnum ammo (good mid range load).

In an autoloader, it would be my.45 ACP 1911 Springer TRP loaded with Hornady TAP 230 grain .45 +P JHPs.

Just my thoughts.

Respectfully,

DarkSoldier

[TomcatPC]

I'm not sure if I have the right to answer on this topic, seeing as the only time I "carry" a Pistol or Revolver is when I'm outside city limits and shooting at a friends farm, or range, etc. Also I only own two revolvers at this time, both I would trust in a worst case senerio (hopefully never happens). One is aCommercial made Post-WWII Webley & Scott Ltd. Mk. IV .380" Revolver, the other is a 1966-1967 era S&W Model 10-5 .38 Special Revolver with a standard 4" barrel.

If I had to choose which to trust a bad situation, it would be the S&W Model 10. The Webley is a great revolver, really enjoy shooting it, but I'd rather have a .38 Special than having a .380" (aka .38 S&W) in a crisis. Other than hearing some people not like the .38 Special Cartridge, I have not heard much bad said about the actual S&W Model 10 (or many other K-frame S&Ws) Revolver.
Thanks
Mark

[nitetrane98]

Since I care enough to send the very best, I would deliver DoubleTap 165gr Gold Dots with my Delta Gold Cup. IT"S NEVER MALFUNCTIONED!!!
Yeah right.
So many of these gun owners here are truly blessed to have such marvelous weapons that have NEVER so much as hiccuped or had a bad round chamber up. Never limp wristed a shot. Never dropped a mag and bent the lips a little. Keep shooting lads, your time is coming.

[groundhog34]

I'll second the Glock 27

[Deputy25]

Any of my Glocks (19, 20, 27, 31, 33). If it has to be a round gun, either of my 629s (4" and 6").

[armoredman]

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b13/armoredman/czimplythebest.jpg

[single action]

Ruger sp101 .357mag

[Isher]

Armoredman -

Right on.

Two P01's, one VZ58, and a Winchester 1200 are my grab and go items

WTSHTF

Which I hope it never, ever does.

salskov