If you could only have one semi auto hand gun?

[10-Ring]

Only one....hmmm...probably either the USP 45

 

[PO2Hammer]

I would have to go with my Sig P226 Navy.
Wide availability of ammo, accurate and always reliable. It handles better that anything, well maybe a 1911 would be an exception!

 

[RNB65]

SIG 228

 

[mljdeckard]

Two Kimber Custom IIs. One straight tactical, the other with a Ciener Arms .22 conversion kit and a .400 Corbon barrel.

 

[usp9]

Does this one count as a pistol?

 

[bluto]

Sig P220. Without hesitation. Second choice would be a P228 or P226.

 

[steveracer]

It's funny...

I have lots of 1911s, and HiPowers, and a couple of CZ-75s, and currently NO Sigs.
I'd pick the Sig P220 in zero seconds flat if I could only have one auto pistol. Never met a Sig out of the box that didn't at the very least shoot straight. The 220 is a little big for a single stack, but light enough to compensate for its size, and reliable enough to be the ONE pistol in this case.
Maybe I should buy one again. I haven't had a Sig for years.

 

[Black Majik]

USP .45

Normally I'd say a 1911, but I feel the USP has a much higher tolerance of getting beat around. Double stack .45 is also pretty nice. The option to carry C1 is also available, which is a big plus.

 

[modifiedbrowning]

Walther P88 Compact.

 

[Black_Talon]

Les Baer 5" 1911 Thunder Ranch Special. A nice used one would be fine if the retail price is over $1500.

 

[possum]

xd any frame size and any caliber!

 

[MMMike]

+1 for the BHP

 

[grimjaw]

Provided I could still have as many long guns as I want. I'd keep the one I have: Glock 19.

jm

 

[GaryP]

HK USP .45F or Sig P220. I can not make up my mine which one to give up so I'll hold on this one until I'm forced to make a decision! I'll hide the rest of my stash somewhere!!

 

[3rdpig]

As much as I love guns like the 1911 and the High Power, if I'm only going to have one pistol I need one that can do it all. For me that gun is the Glock 20, 10mm auto. Stock barrel for self defense against two legged critters, a 6" barrel for hunting or self defense against 4 legged critters and maybe a .40 barrel to take advantage of cheap and plentiful WWB .40 ammo. Since the gun is under $600 and the barrels about $150 each, I'd have more than enough left over for a 22 rimfire conversion for plinking or small game. And still enough left over for half a dozen 10mm magazines and a couple of boxes of Doubletap 10mm ammo.

It's hard to beat the versatility of the Glock 20.

 

[Ilovemyglock]

Glock model 22 .40 cal. w/ Cor-Bon 135 grain Pow'r ball for the winter,because of the thick clothing issue . And 180 grain Gold-Dot for the summer.

 

[TexAg]

Glock 17
utterly reliable, cheap and easy to shoot.

 

[Prince Yamato]

Actually, USP9, that counts as an AOW. A "pistol" cannot have a vertical grip.

 

[BrennanKG]

A factory 1911 with the balance spent on gunsmithing services for some light customization.
DW RZ-10
SA Loaded
Sig GRS
Something like that.

Although I must say my Kimber custom shop Gold Combat stainless was close to that when I bought it and it's been perfect with nothing added.

On the other hand, BlackMajik brings up a good point about the USP45.


B.

 

[Redhat]

Colt's MkIV Series 70 Government Model

 

[clt46910]

Mine would be a 1911...

I have been very impressed with the S&W Commander sized 1911Sc with a Crimson Trace grip on it. I think I may have to pick it over my Kimber Pro or my Custom Caspian if I had to pick only one of them.

 

[wildburp]

A little of the subject, but I would get at least two of my favorites, probably 1911s.

wb

 

[SAG0282]

Probably GLOCK 19, but oh how I love my first love, the SIG P226. Tough choice.

 

[TX_Shooter]

Wow, allot of Sig recommendations for sure.


hey, how about the Magnum Research Baby Eagle 9mm by Magnum Research?

Love the looks.



or

 

[hmp32]

.45 with a 4" or 5" barrel. So, a qualty 1911, Springfield XD45, or Sig 220.