I'm wondering the same thing TallPaul. Frankly for me there is a greater difference between my ccw handgun and what I'd choose for bedside or a field carry gun. My CCW pistol is usually a little KelTec, but for a nightstand gun I prefer a 1911A1 or K frame.
You can have one handgun. VOTING ENDS TODAY 2/2/10 AT 6:00 P.M. EST!!!!!
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I'm wondering the same thing TallPaul. Frankly for me there is a greater difference between my ccw handgun and what I'd choose for bedside or a field carry gun. My CCW pistol is usually a little KelTec, but for a nightstand gun I prefer a 1911A1 or K frame.
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slowburninsteve
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Jesus Christ! It's just a thread to get folk's opinion. Leave it to someone to read more into it than intended. I know more about handguns than probably 80% of the people in this forum. If people cannot read the rules then they need not respond! Lighten up! This thread is for entertainment, not scientific discection.
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VAdoublegunner
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Normally it would be the 4" 629 for any "one gun" choice.
Load it with anything you want that it will chamber for the intended purpose. It is, afterall, a 44 Mag. With a good Win Silvertip 44 Special load would be easy for nearly anyone to shoot, not to mention effective, as a HD gun considering it's weight. A 4" Model 66 with full magnum loads may not be as easy to shoot for inexperienced people.
But the CC or nightstand option is a ringer. It may not be my first choice there, but would work. However, since the criteria is "one gun" then that would be the one gun.
Load it with anything you want that it will chamber for the intended purpose. It is, afterall, a 44 Mag. With a good Win Silvertip 44 Special load would be easy for nearly anyone to shoot, not to mention effective, as a HD gun considering it's weight. A 4" Model 66 with full magnum loads may not be as easy to shoot for inexperienced people.
But the CC or nightstand option is a ringer. It may not be my first choice there, but would work. However, since the criteria is "one gun" then that would be the one gun.
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CAJUNLAWYER
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686 4" .
That's what I thought you were up to. 
Give me the Commander, but I would prefer an earlier one.
If not, the Series 80 will do just fine. I'll take any 230 gr .45 ammo that feeds reliably and is accurate in the gun.
(Honorable mention: standard P228.)
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slowburninsteve
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I just did an early quick tabulation. To be honest, I was really surprised at the results! It will be interesting to see what the final count is at 6:00 p.m.! I will post the results then.
Steve
Steve
listen bub - as much as ya have the right to post/ask/whatever - we have the right to do the same.
Know more than 80 percent of us? hmmm I doubt that from yer attitude- more like a mall ninja wanna be
your "poll" was apparently worded incorrectly and the range of what ya wanted to do was somewhat odd and I am not the only one to think so... likely we comprised of the upper 20 percent that are above your knowledge
Know more than 80 percent of us? hmmm I doubt that from yer attitude- more like a mall ninja wanna be
your "poll" was apparently worded incorrectly and the range of what ya wanted to do was somewhat odd and I am not the only one to think so... likely we comprised of the upper 20 percent that are above your knowledge
badam0112
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BarbC
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For me it would be the 66 4" .357, because it's sturdy enough to get the job done, short enough barrel to carry but long enough for adequate aim, not too big and heavy, cheap enough to shoot often, controllable and comfortable to shoot, and effective enough to hunt with if necessary.
I'd probably use .38 +P Speer Gold Dot in it.
I'd probably use .38 +P Speer Gold Dot in it.
BlackSky
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COLT COMMANDER SERIES 80 .45 ACP
230 grain jacketed HP's
230 grain jacketed HP's
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slowburninsteve
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It's easy to talk big when not in person. Maybe Lee would like to explain to you about trying to stir up trouble on "his" forum? Eh????
Steve
Steve
listen bub - as much as ya have the right to post/ask/whatever - we have the right to do the same.
Know more than 80 percent of us? hmmm I doubt that from yer attitude- more like a mall ninja wanna be
your "poll" was apparently worded incorrectly and the range of what ya wanted to do was somewhat odd and I am not the only one to think so... likely we comprised of the upper 20 percent that are above your knowledge
doublesharp
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S&W 686+1 3". and then I'd try and trade it for a 681 7shot 3"
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slowburninsteve
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I've learned something. I did not know that there was a 7 shot 681 made! That would be a fine choice if it was one of the selections offered.
Steve
Steve
suda
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2" Model 60 as the best all around.
Ogandydancer
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I will have to go with the P6 but only because you didn't include my personel everyday go to gun which is the P229R in 40 cal.
oldRoger
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4566 TSW w/Winchester P45HST2, in fact that is my bedside pistol and load.
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