David E
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What is a practical well rounded handgun battery to YOU ?
(by "practical," I mean within reason, as it's not helpful to say, "buy 'em all!" as very few among us can do that. Further, I mean what guns and calibers would be enough to fill most practical, realistic uses for you.)
Please state cailbers and guns to go with.
For me, the calibers that make up a practical "well rounded battery" has .22 LR, .38 spl, .357, 9mm, .40, .45 acp and .44 magnum. Any of the guns listed should suffice nicely for the caliber for the uses _I_ envision for myself.
.22 LR - Ruger auto, Buckmark, Walther P-22, S&W Model 34/63, Single action Colt or Ruger.
.38 spl - S&W J frame, S&W Model 12 2" RB, or Colt Detective Special/Agent
.357 - S&W Model 686 4", Ruger GP-100
9mm - Glock 17/19/34, S&W M&P 9/Pro, XD/XD-m 4"-5", Browning Hi Power, Sig 226/229, Beretta 92
.40 - Glock 22/35, M&P40, XD/XD-m 4"-5". Sig 226/229, STI 2011
.45 acp - Colt/Kimber/Para/Springfield 1911 Govt.
.44 Magnum - S&W Model 29/629 w/ 6" barrel, Ruger Redhawk 4" to 7.5" barrel.
I'd call this a good start !
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(by "practical," I mean within reason, as it's not helpful to say, "buy 'em all!" as very few among us can do that. Further, I mean what guns and calibers would be enough to fill most practical, realistic uses for you.)
Please state cailbers and guns to go with.
For me, the calibers that make up a practical "well rounded battery" has .22 LR, .38 spl, .357, 9mm, .40, .45 acp and .44 magnum. Any of the guns listed should suffice nicely for the caliber for the uses _I_ envision for myself.
.22 LR - Ruger auto, Buckmark, Walther P-22, S&W Model 34/63, Single action Colt or Ruger.
.38 spl - S&W J frame, S&W Model 12 2" RB, or Colt Detective Special/Agent
.357 - S&W Model 686 4", Ruger GP-100
9mm - Glock 17/19/34, S&W M&P 9/Pro, XD/XD-m 4"-5", Browning Hi Power, Sig 226/229, Beretta 92
.40 - Glock 22/35, M&P40, XD/XD-m 4"-5". Sig 226/229, STI 2011
.45 acp - Colt/Kimber/Para/Springfield 1911 Govt.
.44 Magnum - S&W Model 29/629 w/ 6" barrel, Ruger Redhawk 4" to 7.5" barrel.
I'd call this a good start !
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