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Which hand gun would you choose if you could have just one?
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 6:18 pm
by bmwrdr
Maybe this question was asked before on this board but I could not find a related topic.
I would keep my H&K P30 in 9 mm.
Easy to conceal, popular round. 15+1 capacity, no aftermarket support needed, solid quality.
Re: Which hand gun would you choose if could have just one?
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 6:32 pm
by puma guy
If I was forever limited to choosing just one handgun it would be a L or N frame Smith and Wesson or Colt Python in 357 Mag.
Re: Which hand gun would you choose if could have just one?
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 7:08 pm
by patterson
If I could only have one it would be a 1911
Re: Which hand gun would you choose if could have just one?
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 8:29 pm
by sookandy
GP100 .357 because if I'm limited to one I don't have to worry about mags.
Re: Which hand gun would you choose if could have just one?
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 8:33 pm
by jimlongley
patterson wrote:If I could only have one it would be a 1911
But choosing which of mine to keep would be more of a chore, the .45, or the .45, or . . .
Re: Which hand gun would you choose if could have just one?
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 8:35 pm
by mr1337
Glock 19.
Good concealibility. Abundant ammo. 15+1 capacity. Lots of aftermarket support. Durable and dependable.
Re: Which hand gun would you choose if could have just one?
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:01 pm
by knotquiteawake
mr1337 wrote:Glock 19.
Good concealibility. Abundant ammo. 15+1 capacity. Lots of aftermarket support. Durable and dependable.
Glock 19 for the exact same reasons. Its also a great balance of sub compact and full size. Right in the middle. The porridge that's just right.
Re: Which hand gun would you choose if could have just one?
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:18 pm
by teraph
I'm partial to my M&P9 4.25" Pro because it's 17+1, reliable, and feels a lot better in my hand than a Block. Not to mention its the perfect size for me to conceal or open carry (living in WA, right now) in the city or the woods. Not to mention it shoots better than I do
Re: Which hand gun would you choose if could have just one?
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:47 pm
by Pawpaw
The one in my avatar.
Re: Which hand gun would you choose if could have just one?
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:59 pm
by JSThane
While I -like- my semi-autos, I'd have to go with a revolver.
Specifically, my grand-Pap's S&W 27-2 that he left me. It's about as sweet a package as can be hoped for: plenty of power for most "routine" purposes, with a 6" barrel, not too long for self-defense, not too short for hunting, and not big for carry (although a bit large for concealing), along with a superb trigger, grips that fit me better than any glove, that deep bluing you can't get any more, and more family history and sentimental value than you can shake a stick at.
Re: Which hand gun would you choose if could have just one?
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 11:07 pm
by tomtexan
My M&P 9 Pro Series 5 inch. The very first two rounds I fired from it after I got it hit the bullseye.
As teraph stated:
teraph wrote:Not to mention it shoots better than I do
Re: Which hand gun would you choose if could have just one?
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 8:45 am
by anygunanywhere
patterson wrote:If I could only have one it would be a 1911
This.
Re: Which hand gun would you choose if could have just one?
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 8:47 am
by RPBrown
jimlongley wrote:patterson wrote:If I could only have one it would be a 1911
But choosing which of mine to keep would be more of a chore, the .45, or the .45, or . . .
Re: Which hand gun would you choose if could have just one?
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 11:15 am
by LDB415
Logic suggests either a Glock 19 for absolute reliability and simplicity or a 4" Python or Smith model 27 for simplicity and ammunition variety. Aesthetics suggest adding the Browning HP to the suspect list as the best looking gun available in arguably an equally reliable package.