The perfect handgun.

[Ribwizzard]

Have you found a model and configuration that just fits you like a glove, hits what you aim at, and you regard the most perfect handgun in the world?
If so, what model is it?
If not, what is your major complaint with current designs?

Me, I like my 686+, 3".

 

[Chromedhearts]

I sorta feel that way about my 13-3 3"


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[Highhawk1948]

Ruger Blackhawk

 

[junglefighter]

Semi-Auto pistol=HK VP9. Revolver=I am still looking,probably either a S&W 69(2 3/4 in. bbl. or S&W 629(3 in.bbl.).I only own one revolver,S&W 617-6 and I want a 44SPL./44Mag.

 

[Laketime]

1911 or 1911A1 fits my hand the best of any gun I have owned.

 

[dscampbell]

Toss up between my 3" model 10-5 and my 3" model 65-5. A three inch barreled k frame is wonderful


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[bronco45]

Revo 3" HB 38 K frame, or a 1911 45 all steel 4" barrel. Having sold my last 65 3" I am forced to carry this old retired duty gun.

 

[grinner]

Have you found a model and configuration that just fits you like a glove, hits what you aim at, and you regard the most perfect handgun in the world?
If so, what model is it?
If not, what is your major complaint with current designs?

Me, I like my 686+, 3".

Used to think it was my 686+, 6". Then I got a 327 PC TRR8 and decided it was better and THE gun. Sold the 686 to help pay for it. Should have stopped there, but I finally shot a 1911 and had to get one. My SIG 1911 feels just as good in my hand as the TRR8 and I'm already more accurate with it.

I think I've drunk the Kool-Aid, because if I could have only one gun, it would be a 1911. Thank God we can have more than one!

 

[grinner]

... A three inch barreled k frame is wonderful

Have to try one. I like longer barrels, but bought a model 60 pro with a 3" barrel because it was on sale. It's okay, but I don't love it.

 

[dscampbell]

Have to try one. I like longer barrels, but bought a model 60 pro with a 3" barrel because it was on sale. It's okay, but I don't love it.

Your model 60 is a j frame and therein lies the difference. Try a k frame they just balance so well and the normal stocks with a grip adapter are so comfortable.


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[jwk]

There is no 1 handgun perfect for everything. You would need a small carry gun my pick is a Centennial. You need a 22 target / plinker
Your choice as to a revolver or a semi. You need at least 1 big pistol or revolver. I would figure on 2 handguns. I go w a 1911 and either a S&W 625 Mountain Gun in 45 Colt or 44 Mag or a Ruger Bisley in either 45 Colt or 44 Mag. It would suck to be so limited but if only 1 take the Mountain Gun. I love 1911s but a 45 Colt or 44 Mag is more versatile. Much as I love my custom M 28 or my 627-0, a 357 isn't a 44 or a 45. If you don't do outdoors stuff like hunt or hike where you might run into an animal that bites a 357 would do.

My 45 Colt Bisley seems to shoot where I point it. While it is a great field gun it wouldn't be my choice for defense and forget concealed carry.

I love 1911s and if I had to fight w a pistol or deal w bumps in the night it's one of my first choices. I have carried one while hunting but a big revolver is better.

Now if you really made me just have 1 handgun I'd take my custom 686 4 inch. Barrel has been reshaped to mimic a M66 barrel profile. More durable than a 66 and the extra weight tames down a 357 some. Harder to conceal than a J frame but doable. Plink w 38s use 38+P for home defense to save your ears and 357s for carry. 125 grainers in town and 158s or 180s in the field.

As far as how they fit make them fit w the right grips. Of the 45 to 60 handguns I own exactly 3 handguns that still wear factory stocks. Actually all of the 1911s could but don't. I have 1 set of N square butt combats (out of 3 sets) that really work for me. Factory but not for that 629. My 439 has factory stocks. My Ruger MK II wears factory slabs. My S&W revolvers except 1 either wear Hogue wood no finger groove grips or Pachmyer Compac round butt rubber grips. Both my Ruger Bisleys have thicker than factory custom slabs. My Glock 19 has been to Robar for reshaping and stlippling. I forgot all the Sig 250s (5) are box stock. I have all 3 different frame 9mms plus a 2nd midsize and a 22 for cheap practice when I don't want to pick up brass.

 

[Smoke]

Glock 19 the generic plastic people popper

 

[ExRanger714]

While I own waaaay too many handguns from various manufacturers in a variety of calibers I am most fond of my K frame 4 inchers. 66x2, 18x1, M&P .38.

 

[elm_creek_smith]

I'm thinking just about any K-frame S&W.

Dressed up, but still need a fighting gun? Model 13-3, 3 inch heavy barrel, round butt with Bianchi Lightning grips.

Tradition your thing? Model 10-5, 4 inch tapered barrel, square butt with Tyler T-Grip adapter.

Too tired or too loaded down with other gear? Model 12-2, 2 inch tapered barrel, round butt with Tyler T-Grip adapter.

Open carry, don't care what anyone else thinks? Model 65-1, 4 inch heavy barrel, square butt with Pachmayr Grippers.

Ready to rumble? Pick two or three from the list above! Gotta have plenty of holsters!

Nope. I'd be good with just the two:

 

[joeintexas]

Nope, haven't found the perfect gun yet, still looking. At least that's what I tell the Mrs., the next one is sure to be it, or maybe the next one after that. All things being equal I suppose my 1911s fit the bill more than anything. Sig 245 is close though.

 

[HandgunMan]

Shield 45, it is awesome!!! Compact, reliable, hard hitting, affordable, comfortable, and has a manual safety. Everything I want in a carry gun. Give me a version that has a threaded barrel(NOT PORTED), elevated sights that are also night sights, and offer it with a 10mm conversion barrel and magazine. Forgetaboutit……...

 

[BAM-BAM]

3913/3913NL/3914 in a concealed carry auto.................................

three inch model 66 in a revolver..........................

4" round butt 686 in a all purpose/utility/duty carry .357 revolver.

 

[Kanewpadle]

Alternate between a Glock 19 and a Dan Wesson 1911. Neither are perfect but I'm as close as I'm going to get.

 

[Badgerboy1]

Nobody will like my answer, but honestly, any of my Canik TP9xx family come closest...my HK VP9, SW M&P9 and Beretta APX are great, but the Caniks win by a nose.

 

[gonerydin]

Nobody will like my answer, but honestly, any of my Canik TP9xx family come closest...my HK VP9, SW M&P9 and Beretta APX are great, but the Caniks win by a nose.

I feel the same about my 2 Caniks. Compared to our M&P 9, Shield 9, 4006, XD Mod 2, SR9, SR 1911, FN509, I prefer shooting the Caniks. All are nice weapons in their own right.


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