Which handgun to get rid of

[Marshall_Tx]

Hi yall,
This is my first time posting on THR. I hope it proves very useful. I've tried looking on all sorts of forums to help justify my answer but have had no luck so far. The problem I am facing is that I have too many firearms, in my opinion, in different calibers so it make it difficult to stock up on the several different types of ammo because the cost adds up really fast. Here's what I have and how I've justified keeping each one:

Glock 17 EXO Finish (9mm) <---Ammo is Cheap, surplus of ammo incase SHTF
Glock 23 (.40S&W) <---My 1st handgun, jack of all trades in my opinion
HK 45C (.45ACP) <---I like the HK45C platform, nice ergo's, but ammo is expens.
Glock 20 SF (10MM) <---Not allot people have, nice hot round (with right brand)
S&W 686 with 2 1/2" barrel (.357MAG) <--- Just purchased, always wanted
S&W 629 with 6" barrel (.44MAG) <---My beast, takes down anything

Please, please help me with this stalemate I am in. I was thinking about wither selling the HK45C or the Glock 20 but to me each one has a positive and negative. The Glock 20 to me has the upperhand because if I purchase doubletap it becomes one hell of a handgun but then again the .45ACP is easier to find the ammo even though the prices are still somewhat expensive. I think the .45's price doesn't justify itself, because although the .44MAG is expensive, you know when you pull that trigger and that 300gr bullet is launched, nothing can withstand it. So in yall's opinion which of my handguns should I sell?

Thank's Big Time

 

[WvHiker]

Do you carry any of these guns? Hunt? This is a tough question without knowing what you do with your guns.

 

[GregGry]

Out of that line up I would keep the glock 17, glock 20, and the 629.

The glock 20 can be shot with watered down ammo that equals the 40, and it can be shot with full house loads that will match that shorty barreled 686. 1 gun that does the work of two other guns.

The hk is a nice gun but if your trying to limit your calibers your better off getting rid of it. You would still have the 9for cheaper target practice, the 10mm for mild to powerful, and the 44mag for a smile on the face. Take the money gained, save most, and buy a 22lr pistol and a bunch of ammo.

 

[bob barker]

Never sale a handgun!! Your askin the wrong bunch..

 

[Tomcat47]

Glock 20 ...... bye bye!

If you cannot settle on that:

Glock 23 ...... bye bye!

But that is just my opinion.

I like a .45 over a 10mm for obvious reasons and dislike the .40 completely!
A .40 is an imperfect 10mm....my opinion again!

I would just as soon have a 9mm than a .40...and If I wanted more than 9mm I would simply just pick up my proven .45!

 

[357 Terms]

Never sale a handgun!! Your askin the wrong bunch..

LOL...I think thats gonna be the concensus around here, and I agree.

That is a good diverse collection.

You just need a rimfire and a single action revolver now!

 

[Manson]

If I were you I would dump that expensive H&K. Just PM me for my address and send it to me.

 

[[email protected]]

Never get rid of the G23 since it was your first handgun.

 

[guyfromohio]

A hypocrite at heart, I've never sold a gun that I haven't regretted later. But I don't learn my lessons easily and will sell again, I'm sure. Personally, I'd lose the 10mm. How often do you really shoot it?

 

[jackpinesavages]

G23 and HK can go.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

You won't get what you paid for any of them and it doesn't cost a dime to keep them

 

[Rodentman]

I've bought a lot of guns over the years and sold a few. I regret selling my 1972 28-2, but I do not regret selling my Taurus M94 and an SKS. In the late 70's I traded a Service Six but my wife insisted that I get it back. I did, and I have it to this day. And still all the bills got paid somehow! I now have most major calibers between .22 and 500 Smith, and I am happy.

 

[leadcounsel]

Tough call. I'd keep 'em all. But I was in a similar place recently and got rid of the G20.

 

[ritepath]

Let the 9mm go get a 9 barrel for the 23.


This sounds like shtf/teotwawki driven type question. Put that out of your decision process if so....keep everything you have.

 

[sting75ray]

There is no such thing as TOO MANY FIREARMS. There is such a problem as NOT ENOUGH ROOM IN THE SAFES THOUGH. I am looking at getting another safe.

 

[orionengnr]

I went through this exercise several years back. the rounds that did not make the cut for me were .40 and .44. That included a G23 and several S&W revolvers.

Glock 23 (.40S&W) <---My 1st handgun, jack of all trades in my opinion
Glock 20 SF (10MM) <---Not allot (sic) people have, nice hot round (with right brand)

If you have a 9mm and a .45, the .40 is redundant IMHO.
The 10mm is a great round, but if you do not handload, it is impractical/expensive (as is the .44Mag).

HK 45C (.45ACP) <---I like the HK45C platform, nice ergo's, but ammo is expens.

If you want to keep the G20 or G23, I would ditch the .45.

 

[Onmilo]

Sell the ones you no longer shoot regularly or just plain don't like.
Always worked for me.

 

[Oceanbob]

If I could only have one handgun it would be the GLOCK 20.

Plenty of power, 15+1 is serious firepower, .40, .357 SIG or 9X25 conversion barrels with the same magazine...nothing better really.

Drop kick the HK and the 629. Ammo is too expensive and the G20 will handle any zombies that pop up.

 

[BigShep85]

S&W 686 with 2 1/2" barrel (.357MAG)

^^^^^^This one for sure......now PM me with the price.

 

[Inebriated]

I would say the 686. Short barrel, less-than-ideal velocity for .357 Magnum... Just seems useless, if you don't need it for CCW.

 

[Nullcone]

How to cut your handgun battery in half:

Do you just love Glock(s) and feel only having to keep up to date on one platform is a plus? If so, ditch...

Glock 17 EXO Finish (9mm) <---Ammo is Cheap, surplus of ammo incase SHTF
HK 45C (.45ACP) <---I like the HK45C platform, nice ergo's, but ammo is expens.

and start reloading (only one bullet diameter to stock for the remaining two semi-autos). Get a 9mm barrel for the 23. Why ditch the HK? Because we suck and they hate us.

Not completely sold on Glock? Ditch...

Glock 17 EXO Finish (9mm) <---Ammo is Cheap, surplus of ammo incase SHTF
Glock 20 SF (10MM) <---Not allot people have, nice hot round (with right brand)

and get a 9mm barrel for the 23. Start reloading anyhow. Why keep the HK? Because it's actually a pretty nice pistol. But keep in mind we still suck and they still hate us.

Lastly ditch...

S&W 686 with 2 1/2" barrel (.357MAG) <--- Just purchased, always wanted

because I don't care for snubbies. If you really want one, get a 3" K frame not a 2.5" L. Keep the .44, with it you can launch everything from 200 grain button wadcutters that shoot like a .22 to 300+ grain Rhino slayers.

 

[David E]

Six handguns is too many?

Most of us would call six handguns a good start....

As far as stocking enough ammo for each, you need to decide on a couple of things: 1) what is "enough" and 2), which guns are more important for defense, etc?

If you got the G-20 strictly for a woods gun, then 200-300 rds is sufficient. Same with the .44.

The guns intended for defense, 1000 rds each is a good minimum.

Reloading can easily increase the ammo supply.

You need to define your parameters and priorities.

 

[Old krow]

You need to define your parameters and priorities.

I agree. Without knowing more details it's difficult to say.

The 686 would be what I let go first followed by the G17. I've never cared all that much for a 9mm that I couldn't carry. I'd go with a longer barrel on the 686 unless you intend on carrying it.

If you're not going to reload I'd ditch either 629 or the G20. It would depend on what I going to utilize the gun for the most. I like both, but, assuming that you don't reload, and depending on where you live, you should be able to get by with one of those.

The Glock 20 to me has the upperhand because if I purchase doubletap it becomes one hell of a handgun but then again the .45ACP is easier to find the ammo even though the prices are still somewhat expensive.

I wouldn't compare the 10mm and the .45. Your assessment is correct, but the 10mm and 45 are really in two different classes. The 10mm is a magnum that falls somewhere between the .357 and .41.

 

[Certaindeaf]

Sometimes one must make a simple decision perhaps. Never know.

 

[EVIL]

I am going through the same exercise. I decided to keep 'em all - but not stock .40S&W in any quantity (4 boxes only). I reload for .45 ACP & .357 (.38 SPL) & stock .22LR and 9MM. I think 3 center fire pistol chamberings & rimfire is enough. If I was a bigger fan of .44 MAG than .357 MAG - I would go that way as it is a good caliber for re-loaders, but I love the versitility of .38/.357.

I just don't care for .40S&W anymore, but I don't want to loose the capability to shoot it as it was all there was available locally during the ammo shortage. Plus the G27 is a nice carry piece. Now that I am set up to reload .45 - that is the way to go & almost every type of auto I could conceivably buy in the future will be chambered in it.

I would lose the 10mm - they are cool for sure - but I don't venture into grizzly country often - depends if you do or not. Even if you are a re-loader finding affordable cases in the form of factory ammo is a problem where I live.