One Gun per Caliber: What Are They?

[stevek]

Ah, my bad. Editing my response now...

 

[murf]

time for you to "step up to the plate" david e.

what are your six?

murf

 

[Kuyong_Chuin]

For this scenario, a new FEDERAL law states you're allowed 6 handguns, but only one per cartridge. No duplicates. Conversion kits not allowed. Spare parts must be bought with the gun. No spare parts after that. Reloading not allowed. Serial number designated to specific cartridge. IE; a .357 better not be found with .38's in it.

Calibers to choose from:

.22

.32

.380

9x19 mm

.38 Special

.357 Magnum

.40

10mm

.41 Magnum

.44 Special

.44 Magnum

.45 acp

.45 Colt

I see some folks are choosing a gun for each caliber, but not restricting it to 6 total. I don't know what my choices are yet, so this is quite interesting.

I wanted this to be different from similar threads that get sidetracked with words like "sexy" and "classic."

Also I tried to address the "why" of the question, since that certainly dictates my answers in these types of threads. (Just starting out, from what I already own, etc.) also, to eliminate the "I'd get a 1911 and shoot 27 cartridges with assorted top ends" response.

If it's not worth your time, then please don't post a response.

Since you put the spare parts thing on there that in itself to me is going to limit my semi automatic choices to a minimum. Also with the designated cartridge per gun it removes guns like the judge and the governor or the S&W 610 from my choices, other wise I would most certainly add the S&W Governor and the 610 to my list since the Governor can fire three different rounds out of the same gun and the 610 two. So on to my list and since this is pretend, I'll pretend that money is no object.

1. Taurus Tracker 992 Revolver in 22LR even though it comes with a 22 Mag cylinder also. This would be used for small game in a survival situation since in most states you can not use centerfire ammo on small game.

2. Magnum Research Desert Eagle Mark XIX Semi Automatic Pistol .50 AE 6" Barrel with at least two spare mags minimum. I chose this round because it is a big and powerful enough round to take out any big game on this continent with good shot placement without having the recoil of the 500 S&W.

3. This will probably be my last semi on this list even though I prefer them to revolvers. Ruger P944 40 cal. S&W. I chose this because I love this gun. It is accurate and built like a tank so it will hold up better for the long term over a polymer framed gun. This is also my carry gun at this time till I can afford a smaller pistol. I already have two spare mags for it though I really want to get some new grips for it soon.

4. Ruger GP100 Double-Action Revolver .357 Magnum 4.20" Barrel 6 Rounds Rubber Grips Blued Finish. This would be my backup home defense gun that would stay in arms reach at night.

5.Taurus 905 Revolver 9mm Luger 2" Barrel with some aftermarket grips and a lifetime supply of moon clips. This would be my backup carry gun. Why? Easy to get ammo in a small enough package to be a CCW gun without having to worry about to many extra parts.

6.Ruger Super Redhawk Double-Action Revolver .44 Remington Magnum 7-1/2" Barrel 6 Rounds Hogue Rubber Monogrips Satin Stainless Steel Finish. This would be the backup for the 50AE if it ever happened down for some reason. I'd have at least two speed loaders for all the revolvers that used them. I would have chosen the .454 in this gun since it would be closer to but more powerful than the 50AE than the 44 Rem Mag is, but finding ammo for it would be even harder to find than the 50AE is nice I do see the 50AE on the shelves at the LGS now and then along with the 44 Rem Mags, but never do I see .454 on the shelves.

Just a note but if money was no object and this actually did happen I would have me an self sufficient island built in international waters and start my own firearms and component manufacturing business on the island and invite allot of you guys and gal to move there.

 

[9mmforMe]

.22 LR Taurus 94
.380ACP: Keltec 3AT
9mm: S&W SD9VE
38 special: S&W Model 10
44 special: Rossi 721
.45 ACP: Milspec Springfield

I decided on these as they are guns I either currently own or have owned and have experience with. In addition I wish I had them all right now.

What? No .22 magnums?

 

[Kuyong_Chuin]

.22 LR Taurus 94
.380ACP: Keltec 3AT
9mm: S&W SD9VE
38 special: S&W Model 10
44 special: Rossi 721
.45 ACP: Milspec Springfield

I decided on these as they are guns I either currently own or have owned and have experience with. In addition I wish I had them all right now.

What? No .22 magnums?

The first gun on my list is a convertible with a second cylinder for 22 Mag, but staying with the rules I thought having the cylinder would make it count as two guns. I don't need a 22 Mag for small game and they cost more and are harder to find than 22LR for me.

 

[jeff-10]

9x19 mm - Sig P226 (best of the wondernines)

.357 Magnum - S&W 686+ (my nightstand gun, 2.5 inch)

.40 - Glock 23 (owned lots of .40's. This is the best one)

10mm - S&W 1076 (10mm fan here. My favorite.)

.41 Magnum - Ruger Blackhawk (never owned a 41 magnum but if I did...)

.44 Magnum - S&W 29 ( I have a old 29-3 and the fit, finish, trigger and accuracy are amazing)

Mine choices are based on experience, utility and shoot-ability. Not what is most expensive.

 

[Agsalaska]

I will play

.22- Smith & Wesson 34-1

.380- Walther PPK

9x19- H&K P30L

.357 Magnum- Colt Python

.45 acp- Colt 1911 pick a model

.45 Colt- Smith & Wesson model 25


I could stop right there and be happy forever.

 

[marb4]

These are my choices based entirely on function/use :

22 - Browning Buckmark

32 - KelTec P32

380 - Ruger LCP

38 Special - Ruger SP101 4 inch

357 Mag - Ruger GP100 6 inch

9mm - Glock 19

40 - Springfield XD 4 inch Service Model

45 - Glock 21

45 Colt - OK, I'll say it - Taurus Judge.

 

[qwert65]

.22- ruger single six
.380-ruger lcp
.38-smith and wesson model 10 4in
.45acp- 1911
.45lc- ruger blackhawk
That's what I have now plus duplicate 38s and 45acp since that's not possible I guess I'd go with 5 handguns

 

[40-82]

25ACP-Raven or Jennings
22 LR--RG
32 S&W--Lemon Squeezer
38 S&W--Lemon Squeezer
38 Special--Rossi
.455 Eley--Webley top break

I'd buy all new to make the list. The good ones would be hidden. Nobody in the government would believe my choices, and that would be all the proof they needed to lock me away. If the 2nd Amendment can be suspended, so can the concept of innocent until proven guilty. The government wouldn't see that it had much choice but to put me in jail.

 

[JeeperCreeper]

So many choices, so little time

1). .22 - Ruger Mk3 Hunter

2). .32 - Colt 1903

3). 9x19 mm - SIG p226

4). .357 Magnum - Ruger GP100

5). .44 Magnum - Ruger Blackhawk

6). .45 acp - IWI Baby Eagle .45

I like games like this!!!