Pick your one and only handgun!

[LaVistaBill]

One and only Handgun

If I had to make that choice it would be my Model 686 Plus Mountain Gun. Anywhere in the USA where I might have to "head for the hills", I should be able to find .38/.357 ammunition. I don't need magazines...whatever I can stuff into the 7-shot cylinder will function, from .38 wadcutters to the hottest .357 JHP; I can even use shot loads. The rear sight is adjustable, the stainless steel construction will resist corrosion and it's plenty accurate. I can use it on most 4 and 2-legged critters...the only thing I might do is take off the wood grips and re-install the Hogue rubber grips it came with, as they will be harder to damage and help in the recoil/muzzle-flip taming department.

 

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[Darkenfast]

Lots of good answers here! I'll take my Glock 17L.

 

[ikor]

Probably this one...



But for a bit more concealment, this one...



For sure, a .357Mag revolver.

 

[Cdog]

I own lots of "plastique" carry pistols now, but I'd still likely pickup my 4" GP100.

Any one of my 1911's would do just fine too.

The smaller lighter .38/.357 ammo advantage is the deciding factor for me.

 

[Donn]

Colt 1911, Series 70 Mk IV, 45acp.

 

[islamoradamark]

my 686 would make me feel comfy

 

[whitestang]

I would choose a Model 19-4 with a 4 inch barrel. Light enough to carry and with .357 rounds packs a mean bunch.

 

[walnutred]

For the last 35 years or so the few times I've been down to one handgun it has always been my old 1911a1 that survived the cut. Though a no dash 6" 686 or 657 might come close.

 

[usm1rifle]

Since the OP said you don't have to own it now, I would pick a select fire Glock 18. It uses 9mm which is everywhere and would be useful in CQB.

 

[Arik]

One "handgun"?

AK pistol with the Sig brace. 30 rounds of 30cal.

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[Stan O]

My choice would be a gun who's ammo would be more readily available.
Either my Les Baer 1911 or my model 28-2. Whichever is handier at the time.

 

[Cpo1944]

One of my .357`s, just because of ammo availability and basic versatility.

 

[Old TexMex]

And I'll be on a southbound freight.

 

[Iggy]

Skeeter Skelton wrote an article on this very question many years ago, before Glocks even existed. He settled on the 5" Model 27 and I would be hard pressed to argue with him. 'Cept I might argue for the 3 1/2" barrel for the slightly better portability.

I've got to go along with Wyo on this one. I have both, but the 31/2" will reach out and smack whatever I'm gonna see at reasonable handgun ranges and is easier to carry.

 

[Will Carry]

When all the ammo for my model 27 is used up this is what I want.


You can make your own black powder, find a piece of flint and melt down lead for bullets. Can you make a primer or brass casing?

 

[mg357]

S&W Model 617-6 4 inch barrel 10 shot cylinder.

 

[feralmerril]

Changed my mind. This morning I will go with my 25-5 .45 colt. Almost twin to the 24-3. Little heavier with the straight barrel etc.

 

[BearBio]

I will have to go with a 45 Ruger Blackhawk convertible. I really would like to say a Colt SAA but the Ruger is more durable. Mild or wild--take anything from squirrels to grizzly or moose!

If zombies are in the mix, my 1911 in 45 acp or a BHP.

However, this might change next week: Gary Reeder just called and my 5" Super Blackhawk in 454 Casull is ready. It'll be shipped as soon as I get some money transferred to the credit card. Designed it as the ultimate bear gun (for my purposes).

Here's a pic from Gary Reeder's site (my exact gun!)

 

[J. W.]

I'd probably go with my customized Springfield Mil-Spec. Gun has been superbly reliable to the tune of 12000+ rounds and is my best shooting handgun, even though it's not the prettiest.

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