If you could only have one pistol??

[RussC]

Assuming you could only own one handgun it would need to be concealed because the government most likely would be in the process of making gun ownership completely illegal.

It would also need to be a caliber that ammo is readily available because I have been told the government in an attempt to impose gun control would try and control the ammo supply through buying up ammo. I know it would never happen. 22 and 9 mm will always be available and at reasonable prices but taking precautions would be wise.

One last requirement the weapon would need to come in a magazine capacity of 7 or less just in case the government imposed a magazine capacity limit. I know again crazy it would never happen and this is all hypothetical and this conversation is all for fun and will never be recorded and archived for future use.

Sincerely,

Russ Snowden

 

[vegasgunhand]

Interesting question! If I could one have one handgun, it would probably be a M&Pc. After over thirty three years as a law enforcement firearms instructor, I know that with a handgun, it's not the caliber as much as it is bullet placement.

And since I can only have one handgun, it's obviously a SHTF scenario. (Or the Obummer Adminstration gets it's way). In any event I want something that is concealable, and has a large magazine capacity. IMHO the M&P9c would handle that nicely.

 

[had2]

No brainer: CZ 75 P-01.

 

[JJEH]

1911 in .45ACP

 

[marsport]

My s&w model 66. very accurate, very versatile, cheap to reload, lasts forever.

 

[Sebago Son]

I thought that out many years ago and made a decision that has not changed. My model 58. The 41 Magnum M&P. In Armaloy finish mine should last for a millenium or so. Smooth as glass very accurate and capable of being loaded from very mild to kill anything that walks with relative ease.
Chip King

A good choice Hermano, but I like my 58 better... it's actually a .44, not a .41...



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[jrs70]

64-2 2 inch, this one is marked Detroit Police

 

[Henry O]

It would be my first handgun, a .38 stainless J-Frame model 60 which I purchased in the late 1970's. There have been many more since then but this revolver is a workhorse, a bit on the heavy side, but an all around great gun. Overall, probably the handgun I am most comfortable with in just about any situation.

 

[AirCommando]

I was just thinking of this subject right after I bought my last gun this last Saturday. A Model 27-2, 6". The store guy said "They don't build them like this anymore".

Think he's right.

 

[gunny4053]

Kinda situational I guess.

Here in the States and we're limited to one, my 4" model 28-2 wins. .38 spl and .357 ammo, under normal circumstances, can be found at any Mom and Pop road side inn, it's reasonably inexpensive to reload, and is capable of providing defense or taking game.

International apocalypse, 92FS. 9mm being very common world wide, reasonably inexpensive to reload, and again, is capable of providing defense and taking game.

HHhhmmmmm.... nah, lets' stick with the 28. No mags to loose, no mag or recoil springs to worry about, and a hammer nose could be made if needed.

 

[xodondum]

if only 1=glock 19

 

[vegasgunhand]

Up until five years ago, if you said I can only have one pistol, it would have been a Glock 17. But after my first M&P 9 fullsize came into my possession, I never looked at the Glock quite the same way.

I take the FS M&P over my Shield, only because it holds more rounds, and in a pinch isn't too hard to conceal.

 

[Pigirondan]

Thankfully, this is just an exercise. If I was to have only one it would be a Smith & Wesson M&P 40. Ironically, I don't even own one, but I have shot one several times and I've made that comment each time.

 

[George9]

I have not cared for the .40 round much.I have always like to be around it with a 9mm or .45... But I'm thinking of that cal. now because every place I go seem to have .40's in stock even if it's the only boxes in the case. Fact is around here it's available! George

 

[ISCS Yoda]

My original 2" Model 10, purchased in 1981. it shoots great, it's concealable if necessary, ammo will always be around for it, and I just like it!

***GRJ***

 

[Ed911]

Anything Glock with 14 plus rounds. 9mm or better.

 

[SmurfHunter]

I love my shield and many other guns too. But for me it's always been and always will be the 1911. I love them. I own 6 currently.

 

[11B Lifer]

In '74 my then girl friend paid off my M17 K22 that I'd had in layaway for over a year-As she was coming out of the store a guy backed into her-and she dropped the pistol-banged up the sights-She was devistated-180 bucks! and now junk-I sent in back to SW-and they fixed it for nothing but shipping! I still have that gun after having been married to her for 37 years-so if I can have only one-that's it.

 

[cb4017]

The Glock 22 I carried for most of my LEO career. At one time I was not a big Glock fan. I didn't care for how they fit my hand among other things. When my agency dictated we would carry Glocks I was one of the loudest complainers. After becoming a Glock armorer and firearms instructor and thousands of rounds downrange the Glock has earned my respect. It is very reliable, easy to maintain and accurate. The .40S&W is a good fighting caliber and normally not too hard to find in the U.S.

I have a nice selection of handguns in the safe but if I could only have one it would have to be this Glock.

 

[snowman.45]

My 681PC+; 7 shots .357 or .38, 3" barrel. Versatile with good power potential and capacity.

 

[Bozz10mm]

Although I am not a youngster, I would have to pick my Glock 17. It shoots straight, has low recoil, and holds 17 +1 rounds of fairly powerful ammo.

 

[GM4spd]

Colt 45ACP. Pete

 

[Engieman]

Only one pistol? Browning High-Power 9MM, hands down. The last gun John Browning designed, and representative of his years of experience and genius. Yes, I know another Belgium gunsmith had to finalize due to John's death....but this is pistol perfection in every sense of the word. Clearly the one you want on a desert island. I love my revolvers (629 and model 15 among my favorites ), 1911's and polymer guns (Walther P99 and PPS in particular); but the Browning is in a class by itself. Going strong since 1935, and still the choice of sidearm for many military's, police departments...and even Special Force units around the world.

 

[George9]

Engieman,
I know this is a little off topic here but I would like to ask being you mentioned Mr. John M. Browning.. I have a chance ot get a like new copy of the High-Power 9mm it's like new made by FEG only shot a few times it's 98% as New and about 15+ years old.. is it a good gun? Is it worth having? I didn't jump on it as a friend has it and is willing to wait till I decide.. Price is $200 bucks.. I'm a 1911 lover and that was the gun i picked earlier in this post if I could only have one gun but thinking this may make a nice companion piece to my Colt.. What do you think? George

 

[Rastoff]

The Browning Hi Power is second only to a 1911 in my book. I have one and it's fantastic. I can't speak to a copy. It might have some less than desirable differences. But, for $200 it's worth the chance.

 

[NZshooter]

Glock, probably a 26 but maybe a 19 or 21

 

[Engieman]

Engieman,
I know this is a little off topic here but I would like to ask being you mentioned Mr. John M. Browning.. I have a chance ot get a like new copy of the High-Power 9mm it's like new made by FEG only shot a few times it's 98% as New and about 15+ years old.. is it a good gun? Is it worth having? I didn't jump on it as a friend has it and is willing to wait till I decide.. Price is $200 bucks.. I'm a 1911 lover and that was the gun i picked earlier in this post if I could only have one gun but thinking this may make a nice companion piece to my Colt.. What do you think? George

Hi George - sorry, I can't speak to the quality FEG, but for $200.00 bucks and at 98%....sounds like a pretty good deal. The Browning HP has been copied many times over, and there are a lot of them out there. Not sure from a copyright perspective if these had to conform to standards or not (metallurgy, tolerances, variations, etc.) I do know that the Canadian Inglis copies are of good quality, and a bunch of used Israel surplus HP's are making there way into the country...which are understand are good as well. The FN's are Belgium, same manufacturer of the Browning. Mine is a Belgium Browning; however for some time now the 'newer' Brownings will be stamped 'Made in Belgium, Assembled in Portugal.' No worries in this regard, they're the real deal.

A couple of links specific to the HP that may help with your question:

Hi Powers and Handguns

Browning Hi-Power - 1911Forum

Browning

Just like S&W Revolvers, the Browning HP has quite a fan club. Have fun!

FYI - this is by no way an endorsement, but Saddam emerged from his hole in the ground with a Browning HP. His however, was gold plated.

 

[Beruisis]

Got to be my 27-2 5".
Beruisis

 

[George9]

Engieman,
Thank you for all the great info and links! I'll have to do some reading now! I'll post if I end up getting the gun and how it shoots! George

 

[bjb4242]

M&P 45 for me.