If you were limited to ONE handgun, what will you chose?

[rxspeed88]

glock 21sf. I own 4 other 45's, all 1911's, and if the shtf I feel 1000% comfortable with the 21. It took a few mods on each 1911 (springers and one taurus) to get them to 100%. The glock was already there out of the box.

 

[el Godfather]

I have never understood the shtf* scenario. It's like preparing for WWIII.

 

[lawboy]

Les Baer 5-inch 1911 in .45ACP ...
With two top ends in 22lr -- one with iron sight, one with red dot sight ...
That gun would cover carry, competition, plinking, teaching, training, hunting.
I know, I have that set up now and could live with it and nothing else. Hope it never comes to that though.

 

[SabbathWolf]

I have never understood the shtf* scenario. It's like preparing for WWIII.

A SHTF situation can come in many different forms really.
It's not necessarily all about total war.
I think of it more along the lines of just being able to defend yourself, feed yourself, clothe yourself and protect your loved ones in the wake of an unexpected event.

I mean, smaller examples could be stuff like the Rodney King riots, the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, looting and pillaging after a tornado hits a town, etc.....
It may not affect the rest of the world, but if "you" are directly involved in it, it can have horrible consequences if you are not prepared at all.

 

[funnelcake]

Colt '69 Mk III Officers Model, barrel trimmed to 4", fiber-optic front sight, & an extra, fitted cylinder in .357.

Funnel

 

[Prorock]

This might sound strange but I would go with my Sig P238 just for the fact I can (and do) take it almost everywhere. As a bonus it is fun to shoot.

 

[788Ham]

My feelings "right now" would be my SP 101 3" .357, might change later to my 629 6", but for close in work, the 101 !

 

[Ian Johnson]

sig 226 9mm

 

[Desert Duck]

Glock 21SF was my first Glock. Owned several. Took it with me to Front Sight. It is #1with with me.

Never had an FTE with it. Eats up everything. Reloads, fodder and all junk i throw at it. Over 1,500 rounds and maintained with Ballistol. Glockmeister installed everything for it including better nights and a 3.5 trigger job.
Reliability, simplicity, durability, economical and practical home defense.

 

[Desert Duck]

I also have a Glock 23 that is same size as the 19. Seen several here give high compliments to 19 for size and all around best characteristics.

What I like about the G23 is that I have a Lone Wolf Conversion Barrel, called a 40 to 9 barrel. allows me to shoot 9mm with the 40 to 9 barrel and 40 S&W with the factory Glock barrel. two guns in one when you have conversion barrel.

the Glock 23 is in second place to my Glock 21SF.... but barely.

 

[carbuncle]

Glock 23: simple, reliable and readily-available parts.

 

[The-Reaver]

Colt SAA in 45 LC

 

[evan price]

.41 caliber Volcanic pistol.

 

[pockets]

In that good ol' imaginary, video-game-inspired, SHTF scenario (pick one of the many).....
I would use whatever handgun (or big stick, pipe, bat, wrench, etc) was readily available to give me the quickest access to a RIFLE.


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[fatcat4620]

Glock 23 because it can do almost anything you need a gun to do.

 

[Rexster]

Ruger GP100

A magnum revolver can reach farther than most handguns.

With selected JHP ammo, the .357 Magnum is proven effective against humans, and with selected controlled-expansion and hardcast ammo, also perform decently against larger animals.

The GP100's original factory grip fits me like it was designed by my long-lost twin, from whom I was separated at birth.

The GP100's trigger is just about the perfect shape for the way I like my finger to engage and stroke a DA trigger.

I have one particular GP100 with which I fired the one decisive shot that ended an encounter that was in the gravest extreme, with no second place winner. This one is a keeper. ("In the gravest extreme" quoted Mas Ayoob, from his
book's title, and "no second place winner" quoted Bill Jordan, from his book's
title. These are excellent books!)

My employer, a PD, requires me to use one of several specified DA .40 auto pistols as primary, and we must buy our own, but as this poll and thread is merely a hypothetical exercise, I figured I could factor-out my job requirements. There is NO way I would want my only handgun to be a .40 auto.

 

[AABEN]

I would keep my S&W 41mag Or my Dan Wesson 375

 

[contender]

s&w model 60 with 3" barrel and adj sights....357/38spl.

concealed carry is first priority therefore a "j" frame.
ammo flexability is a priority so the 357/38spl
field usage bringing up the rear therefore the 3" barrel adj sights.

i hate compromises........

 

[Bristol Mt.Man]

I own many fine handguns including several mentioned as other peoples favorites. If it came down to only having one, I would, without hesitation, choose my 4" 629. I reload, so I can shoot everything from #9 bird shot to 300gr bear droppers. Any questions?

 

[el Godfather]

Whats the facination with .41 as many have shown?

 

[SabbathWolf]

Whats the facination with .41 as many have show?

I don't know either. Good question.
It's an odd-ball cartridge hard to come by compared to standard loads available all over the place.

I've shot two different 41 revolvers and admit I "do" like the cartridge...but...not enough to place those kinds of limits on myself.
I actually like the 36 cal black powder revolvers too, but I'd still consider that as a hobby load....not a primary weapon load.

 

[sgtstryker]

Glock 17 with plenty ammo, of course..

 

[Cactus Jack Arizona]

Geez, this is like taking your kids into a candy shop and telling them that they can only have a single jelly bean.

 

[Cactus Jack Arizona]

Geez, this is like taking your kids into a candy shop and telling them that they can only have a single jelly bean. How Cruel!

 

[Mike_B]

Ok- nobody laugh.....If I could only keep 1 gun, it would be my LCP. I would keep it because I can take it anywhere.

I can even carry it AIWB wearing nothing but my boxers! Add a tshirt and you can't see it either. Try that with a 1911!

Ok now- you can laugh now. Just remember: He who laughs last laughs loudest.....