Have You Found Your Perfect Handgun?

[old bear]

I don’t believe there is any perfect anything, much less something as diverse a handgun. That being said, my most often C.C.H. is my model 640. For no other reason than it’s easy to take with me. My preferred C.C.H. is one of my 2 ½” M-19’s. As I’ve said, so many times, before it’s not to big or heavy to carry, yet it feels like a real gun in my hand unlike the assorted J frames.

 

[OLDSTER]

perfect handgun

Perfection defined

 

[Bullet Bob]

I've found my favorite handgun well over 50 times and counting.

 

[lawandorder]

Every day is a 649..............

............then there are other days when it needs company.

On duty days one of those nasty plastic things. (30sf)

Those other days, and not far away most any day are these two.

Mod 65LS & BHP, very comfortable with any of these even if one has no personality.

 

[Doug627]

"I still haven't found what I'm looking for." The closest I've come is a Browning Hi-Power, Smith 66-2 2.5" barrel and Smith 696-2. Walking around the farm gun? Smith 57 no dash 6", Smith 629 no dash P&R 6" and a Smith 27-2 8 3/8" barrel. Another fun gun: Smith 25-5 45 Colt 4".

 

[jeffsmith]

For Shooting M&P9c
For Carrying Shield 9mm

I am "Hobbit Sized"

 

[JamesArthur60]

Summer: Ruger LCP 380
Winter: S&W 3913 9mm
Competition: S&W M&P Pro 9mm

 

[Tom S.]

Have I found my perfect handgun? I hope not because then I'd have no reason to buy more.

 

[Rpg]

Most of the time, it's a Colt Commander 1911.

If weather or event dictates, it's a M 38

Out in the mountains, it's a Colt 1911 5"

When hunting, it's often a Colt Woodsman or, less frequently, a kit gun.

 

[arjay]

Either a colt or Springfield government model loaded with 250 gr rnfp over a hefty charge of Herco

 

[RSBH44]

I don't know about perfect , but dang close. I now carry, every day, my Kahr PM9 Diamond series. It conceals beautifully and is as comfortable as anything that I've carried in a long time. I've carried my 3913TSW and 4053TSW on and off over the years but I was never truly comfortable after a period of time. The Kahr just rides right ,tucks away nicely and after awhile, I can almost forget that it's there.

 

[growr]

For me.....the 3913 is still the King!

Randy

 

[Fred_G]

Commander slide, compact grip lightweight 1911. In 38 Super. It just feels right.

 

[Farmer17]

I thought I wold make a commitment to polymer guns since that is about the only thing you see nowadays so I got a M&P .40 and really like it, but it just really isn't for me. I had a EAA Witness .40 that I bought right after the round was invented and it was my "go to" defensive handgun for over 25 years. I have probably had over 50 defensive handguns in my life but it fit my hand perfectly, was all steel but not too heavy, and very accurate. The DA/SA trigger was excellent and I put thousands of rounds through the gun and never had a jam or a problem. For some strange reason I sold it to a friend about 8 years ago and I saw him the other day and we got to talking about guns and he said he had never even shot it and asked if I wanted to buy it back. I said yes and gave him what he paid for it, $290 dollars, and I just picked it up today. It was like seeing an old friend who I have really missed the last 8 years.

 

[oldiesradio1560]

I carry a 640-3 with a ClipDraw, Pacmar rubber 3 finger crisp I Love it. .357 magnum loads don't bother me a bit.

 

[shouldazagged]

For a number of well-thought-out reasons I've carried the same dashless 640 daily for seventeen years, so I guess it's been perfect for me so far. It's always loaded with the FBI load or its equivalent, also a researched and considered choice.

Recently I've considered acquiring a Ruger LCP, but haven't made the move

 

[S42N8]

Summer: Sig 938
Winter: Wilson XTAC

The PPK makes an appearance on formal occasions; hunting is open carry 6" M57 or 4" M629. On rare winter days, the 3" M629 gets carried. Gotta go shoot some Fed HST Micro in the 938; the Cor-Bon PowRBall is not for the faint of heart.

 

[swsig]

Since I received my license to carry 19 months ago, my primary carry handgun has been my M&P 40c. It carries easily in my pocket with a DeSantis Nemesis holster, or in my 5.11 holster shirt, or in my Galco IWB holster. Its 10+1 capacity is greater than most carry guns, and while it initially feels a bit heavy, it becomes quite tolerable after a couple of days. It is very accurate out to 15 yards and it has been totally reliable through 6500 rounds. Its only shortcomings are a trigger action that is a bit heavier than I would like (though that's not necessarily a bad thing with a carry gun), and the lack of a second-strike capability (though it's never failed to fire). It is also the perfect size for my nightstand.

I'm always open to the possibility of replacing it with a better carry gun, but so far, I haven't found one. Kudos to Smith & Wesson for a great design.

 

[Goldstar225]

Perfect? No, but often the right gun for the conditions. I carry my Ruger lightweight commander 1911 when I can (which has been most of the time this year) with a Kahr K40 and my 642 filling in as needed. My standard is to carry the most powerful and accurate gun that I can under the circumstances.

 

[SC_Mike]

Gen 4 Glock 19 about 75% of the time, usually a G 26 rides in the vehicle as back up as well. S&W 640 in pocket about 20%, and when Im deep in the woods a Gen 4 Glock 21.


But to answer your question, my "next" gun will be my perfect one.