5 Bucket List/Wish List Handguns That Would Cover Your Needs?

[WisBorn]

We have been down path of: if you could only have 5 handguns or one handgun to do it all. This question doesn't have a budget, that most of us have to justify. Have fun with this!

1) pocket carry = M&P 340 no lock 357 with night sights
2) going to Wal-Mart carry = Staccato CS 9mm (this is a carry size 2011)
3) woods carry = Korth Classic Revolver with 4" barrel in 44mag
4) BBQ carry = Springfield Custom 1911 in 45acp
5) relaxing at the range = Colt Single Action Army with a 7 1/2" barrel in 45lc
(6) Honorable mention SHF we are being attacked by a hundred ninjas = Tarun Tactical JW4 Pit Viper (John Wick couldn't have been wrong )

Ok I couldn't keep it to 5

 

[Armored farmer]

1) glock 20 with Streamlight and rmr.
HD and outdoorsman gun.

2) Ruger Single Six with both cylinders
Plinker and small game

3) glock 43x custom
CCW

4) Ruger Blackhawk 45colt/45acp
Deer gun

5) Ruger MKIV tactical rds and WL
Small game/nocturnal varmint

 

[Pat Riot]

I pretty much have 5 guns that cover my needs…mostly.
Here are my 5 guns that I would like to have to joyfully supplement my needs.

1. Nighthawk Skyhawk 9mm revolver. I have wanted one of these for 7 or 8 years.
2. Chiappa Rhino 40DS or 50DS 9mm OD Green just ‘cause.
3. Henry BB Birdshead revolver .357 Magnum
4. Taurus 450Ti .45 Colt revolver
5. S&W Heavy Duty .357 Magnum

There. I think that covers it.

 

[qwert65]

Main ccw- XDs 45
Deep ccw - ruger LCP
Woods gun- Blackhawk 45LC/acp
Plinking- Bearcat
HD, sometimes ccw, range- ed brown 1911

 

[bangswitch]

5 handguns that would cover my needs? For what? Plinking, hunting, self defense, concealed carry or...?
1-1911
2-1911
3-1911
4-1911
5-1911

I don't have a wish list or bucket list, but I have 1911's.

 

[JTHunter]

WisBorn - the handguns I have suit me just fine, although two aren't really "desirable" caliber-wise. Those are a Colt Jr. in .25 ACP that, although very accurate (was NIB until I inherited it), it's too "puny". The other is Colt Hammerless of 1903 in .32 ACP. Its barrel is worn and, despite being able to get a new one, it wouldn't be "original".
The rest are an SP-101 in .38 Sp., a GP-100 in .357, a Ruger Single Six in .22LR & Magnum, and the PMR-30 in .22 Mag.
And all have corresponding rifles.

 

[WestKentucky]

Ooooooh I love these threads because I get to think about all the wierd stuff I love but could never think about affording.

#1 Webley Fosberry
#2 Kriss vector 10mm
#3 an 8” smolt. Smith frame, 8” python barrel
#4 Freedom Arms bisley custom in 357 Herrett.
#5 rear gripped xp100 7-08 14” on a lightweight tripod

And since that’s 5 but I can’t do a 6th I’m gonna say that I live in a free country that doesn’t believe that true antiques are modern firearms which gives me just enough leeway to find a savage navy and a volcanic repeater.

I also really want a Bufferless 10mm AR but that’s gonna be on the SBR list since it’s gonna be equipped with it’s side folder.

 

[MosinT53Hunter]

1.) Luger P08 in 9mm
2.) Luger P08 in 30 Luger
3.) Luger P08 in 45. ACP
4.) Luger P08 in 45. ACP
5.) Luger P08 in 9mm

6.) A-180 Blaster (Star Wars Luger P08 hand cannon)

 

[WisBorn]

Ooooooh I love these threads because I get to think about all the wierd stuff I love but could never think about affording.

#1 Webley Fosberry
#2 Kriss vector 10mm
#3 an 8” smolt. Smith frame, 8” python barrel
#4 Freedom Arms bisley custom in 357 Herrett.
#5 rear gripped xp100 7-08 14” on a lightweight tripod

And since that’s 5 but I can’t do a 6th I’m gonna say that I live in a free country that doesn’t believe that true antiques are modern firearms which gives me just enough leeway to find a savage navy and a volcanic repeater.

I also really want a Bufferless 10mm AR but that’s gonna be on the SBR list since it’s gonna be equipped with it’s side folder.

I had to look up the 357 Herrett. The Google search said it is a good choice for deer hunting!

 

[WestKentucky]

I had to look up the 357 Herrett. The Google search said it is a good choice for deer hunting!

It’s a slick round that never really took off. 3030 case trimmed and tailored for pistol length barrels… it’s a meat getter that would be fun in a FA or BFR and it’s not entirely out of the realm of possibilities since the already have 357 barrels and 3030 cylinders. Wouldn’t take much to short chamber Nd the. Run a Herrett reamer.

 

[Anchorite]

We have been down path of: if you could only have 5 handguns or one handgun to do it all. This question doesn't have a budget, that most of us have to justify. Have fun with this!

1) pocket carry = M&P 340 no lock 357 with night sights
2) going to Wal-Mart carry = Staccato CS 9mm (this is a carry size 2011)
3) woods carry = Korth Classic Revolver with 4" barrel in 44mag
4) BBQ carry = Springfield Custom 1911 in 45acp
5) relaxing at the range = Colt Single Action Army with a 7 1/2" barrel in 45lc
(6) Honorable mention SHF we are being attacked by a hundred ninjas = Tarun Tactical JW4 Pit Viper (John Wick couldn't have been wrong )

Ok I couldn't keep it to 5

I could handle #1-3 on your list with a 4” .357 revolver.
Honestly, I don’t understand why it’s called a “”BBQ carry,” but I get it.
It could be a 4” Colt Python. Blued, original, not CZ era. Pluheeezzze….
#5 could still be the same Python.
#6? Pass me a Glock 19 and I can rock on ……


Sure, there are plenty of other choices/options, but if I were to really keep things to a minimum, I can get ‘er done with the Snake and Glock and a lot of ammo.
Happy Easter, fellas.

 

[bannockburn]

1) Vintage S&W Model 27 with a 5" barrel. Just cause I always wanted one.
2) Vintage Colt Gold Cup National Match.
3) Vintage HK P7. Had one once; like to give it another try.
4) Vintage Luger P08
5) Vintage SIG P210

 

[Mr. Mosin]

Mmm.

No. 1- Colt 1908 Vest Pocket (.25 ACP)
Deep concealment

No. 2- Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless (.32 ACP)- belt carry under a coat

No. 3- Colt SAA (4-3/4”, .357 Magnum)
Woods gun, plinker

No. 4- S&W New Departure (.38 S&W)
Recreate Col. Applegate’s mdl for novelty and occasional carry

No. 4- Ruger SP101 (.357 Mag, half lug, fixed sights) for defensive and woods carry usage.

 

[Mosin77]

All guns I’d like to own but thus far haven’t been able to justify actually spending the money on. Ie the wish list!

1. Carry: Sig P365 w/red dot
2. Time afield: a stainless S&W K-frame in .32 mag (not sure such a thing exists but I bet a smith could make me one for enough of the green stuff…)
3. Range fun: CZ Shadow 2 Orange or CZ Custom A01-LD
4. Home defense: SilencerCo Maxim 9 (integrally suppressed S&W M&P 9 essentially)
5. Just because it’s cool: Broomhandle C96 (I’ve shot one and handled extensively but never owned.)

 

[InTheSwamp]

1. Preferred Carry: Glock 43X or Glock 19.4
2. EDC: Glock 43
3. HD: Glock 17.5
4. Woods Carry: CZ P-09 (Soon to be replaced by a 5.7)
5. SHTF: Glock 17.5

Too many honorable mentions to bother listing them.

 

[.38 Special]

1: 340pd

2: 340pd

3: Keith #5

4: Keith #5

5: Keith #5

 

[Pudge]

S&W 65 in .357
FA 83 in .44
Manurhin 73 in .357
HK P7
Ruger Mk? .22

 

[lightman]

Want list, not in any particular order;
S&W M-27 w/3-1/2 inch barrel
S&W M-52
Colt Gold Cup --- Blue
Belgium Browning Hi-Power
Night Hawk 1911

 

[Bazoo]

Let's see,

1. Ruger Single Six with both 22 LR/22 WMR 4 5/8" barrel
2. Ruger Blackhawk 44 Special (flattop) 4 5/8" barrel
3. Ruger GP 100 357 Magnum
4. 1911, 45 acp, probably a Springfield Armory, Stainless Mil-Spec with Cenier Conversion slide.
5. Ruger Blackhawk 45 Colt

No. 5 was the hardest. Choices ranged from a J frame 38 special (642), a Smith 15, an NAA Mini 22 LR, Redhawk in 45 Colt, Blackhawk in 41 Magnum.

 

[cfullgraf]

S&W 65 in .357
FA 83 in .44
Manurhin 73 in .357
HK P7
Ruger Mk? .22

Yes, the Manurhin 73 is a nice revolver.

 

[cfullgraf]

My list would be...
1911 chambered in 45 ACP or 38 Super.
A 357 magnum revolver, most probably a S&W L-frame.
A Colt Mustang (380 ACP)
An S&W K-frame 22 LR revolver.
An S&W 45 Colt revolver although a Ruger Redhawk would be an adequate substitute,.

 

[WisBorn]

Let's see,

1. Ruger Single Six with both 22 LR/22 WMR 4 5/8" barrel
2. Ruger Blackhawk 44 Special (flattop) 4 5/8" barrel
3. Ruger GP 100 357 Magnum
4. 1911, 45 acp, probably a Springfield Armory, Stainless Mil-Spec with Cenier Conversion slide.
5. Ruger Blackhawk 45 Colt

No. 5 was the hardest. Choices ranged from a J frame 38 special (642), a Smith 15, an NAA Mini 22 LR, Redhawk in 45 Colt, Blackhawk in 41 Magnum.

Just a few honorable mentions

 

[tubeshooter]

My tastes run too pedestrian and basic for these wish list lists...

My original list from the earlier "5 handguns" thread still stands.

 

[bannockburn]

Bazoo

No. 5 was the hardest. Choices ranged from a J frame 38 special (642), a Smith 15, an NAA Mini 22 LR, Redhawk in 45 Colt, Blackhawk in 41 Magnum.

That would be a tough choice between those two. On one hand I had a S&W Model 57 and a Model 58 and was set up to reload .41 Magnum. On the other hand I have 5 revolvers and one lever action carbine, all for the same cartridge, so I'm well stocked up on .45 Colt.

Yes I know...decisions, decisions!!

 

[P5 Guy]

Ms. Katz has a fine collection of S&W revolvers.