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talking about the "mid-frame" guns like the Colt SAA, its replicas, custom Ruger Old Model Blackhawks and the new flat-tops & New Vaqueros chambered in the cartridge. These guns are all smaller, lighter and handier than the large frame, .44Mag-based sixguns. These guns are the perfect vessel for...

If you're comparing reloads, you might as well just compare the .45 to the .44Mag. With good brass, you can make hot .44 Special loads, or just use .44 Mag cases instead. When you reload I can't see any difference between these two cartridges, in practical terms, since you can reload them each...

+1 on the snubby being easier to conceal than the G30. Not to muddy the waters here, but have you considered the G26 or G27? Both excellent hideout guns, if you take the time to get the right holster and get used to their slightly bulkier size than the snubby. I like the idea of the 9mm...

I always feel bad when I contribute to this type of post where somebody wants advice on which gun to get and he has already reduced the candidates to two pistols, and then we all suggest a zillion other options! LOL. We're all gun kooks and love them all! I have a G20 and they are great...

Greetings Frank: Marine or Navy? There are those who swear the Corsair was an angel, heavily armed of course, for what it did for the Marines in the Pacific.... Back to revolvers: Smiths are getting real expensive and I don't like it. Like an idiot I sold off my early model 686 and got a...

Greetings: Why not choose a Glock 26? Truly there are great 9mm selections out there which are the same size or slightly larger than these .380s discussed. 9mm ammo is the same or cheaper than .380 and a more effective stopper. If you are set on a .380, don't discount the Beretta Cheetah...

Greetings All: Just joined in here and appreciate the answers to the OP's question. A special thanks to SM for his very helpful summary of effective armed defensive training. Your brief posting is excellent, and I will pass it on to those folks I run into seeking information on real-world...

For me as simple and flexible as possible: .357 revolver and a 12 gauge pump. Revolver can shoot light .38 for my wife. Shotgun can double as HD and with slugs for dropping game. Alternatively a Glock would make the best choice in a semi-auto because of it's utter simplicity in breakdown and...

Good Expensive .45 Duplicate post-- sorry folks Steve A

My experience would suggest a Ruger P90. It has been around since 1990-1991 and has proven to be a reliable, durable and inexpensive .45 ACP. For a bit more money, I would suggest the standard model SIG 220. Lately SIG has caught "Smith & Wesson-itis" and been throwing out more and more...

I have had bad luck with Taurus products. I think they have some spectacular design features and offer options other manufacturers don't. For innovation, I give them an "A." For quality control I give them a "C." I agree with others that it would be best to keep the manual of arms the...

If you really, really want a reliable .45 auto, may I suggest you look at the Ruger P90? She is an ugly thing: You may not want your friends to see you with it, but mine has been the most relible auto I own. I didn't want it to be that way. I have or have had nearly every other type of .45...