The perfect handgun.

[kip595]

Heretical as it may be to say on this forum, and to anyone who loves modern firearms (which I've got nothing against, as evidenced by the plethora of them in my safe), but if we're disregarding caliber/intended purpose etc etc...the one handgun that I find it nearly impossible to miss with is the old Colt 1908 - .380 Pocket Auto. Is it for the wilds of Alaska and bears? No. Some will even object to the .380 as a defensive caliber. But it is the one model of handgun the I can use in almost any grip configuration, from the old single-handed cavalry stance to Weaver or even point shooting, and hit my intended POA every time out to 20-25 yards. No idea why, and I love my plinker .22s and big magnums, but they got this one just right for me.

Happy shooting folks!

In image .380 on left, .32 on right.

 

[Czechvar]

Sig P229 SAS in either 9mm or 357Sig...

 

[Ribwizzard]

Funny that so many mentioned the 1911, I never found them to be all that pleasant to shoot.
I have done some dremel work to my gen 4 g19 and it now fits my hands very well. Just doesn't have the feel of a steel gun.
Some revolvers bother my 2nd finger. The way the grips are and the weight of the gun pivots right on top of the 2nd finger. Might just be me with an old injury to that finger though. I think that's why I like the 3" 686, not as heavy out front

 

[Capn]

Would have to say for a revolver it's my 3" 686+. It's cut for moon clips by TK Customs, and has the factory master revolver action package. It's as good as I could ever want in a wheel gun.

For a semi-auto it's currently a VP9SK with Heinie straight 8 night sights.
The combo just fits my hand and eye perfectly. Small enough to carry daily without much effort if I didn't have the little Kahrs - pocket carry works very well for me.

I've tried to like the 1911 several times over the years, but they are not for me. Can't deal with the grip angle and ergonomics, beautiful though.

 

[HandgunMan]

I was watching Forgotten Weapons Q&A and he was asked …...If you could only have one handgun to shoot for the rest of your life what would it be? He said "Right now the Hudson H9." IF, and that is a big IF they work out the problems with the magazine ejecting while firing, and the light strike issues then I would very much like to shoot and maybe purchase it one day. Until then I am going to go with the Springfield TRP Operator. It is the production version of the FBI model and the ONLY gun to pass the FBI's demanding test.

 

[S&W629]

I have a modest collection of eight S&W....five with P&R TT, TH, TS...three later models.....but when it comes down to saving my life in a dark situation...my Browning HP....points to where my minds eye want the bullets to go...the sights are redundant..

followed by my 686 no dash

 

[crazyphil]

Once upon a time I only had one. God forbid, should that time come again,
it would probably be the same one. S&W 19-4 with Herrett's Jordan
Trooper stocks and a gold bead McGivern up front.

2nd from left is a Lawrence 34B FBI "Extra Quick Draw" holster,
that I rescued recently, on Ranger belt by David Keith, with a
Sharps knife.

3rd from left with a Barranti Brill look alike.

4th in a Berns-Martin Universal Speed Scabbard.

5th is a T3P style with "dog ear" by Oliver Ball, on a Sparks
gunbelt.

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[OLDSTER]

I would have to say, the one gun I have that meets the qualifications of the thread (except the concealed carry req. ) would be my old MKII shooter

 

[CH4]

Auto - 1911
Revolver - 2.5" 66/19

 

[coachray]

It was my S&W Shield 9mm, but it's now become the Sig Sauer P365.

 

[Capt. F.]

A few years ago I did an article for the perfect handgun for the one gun person here in Maine.
Took all the criteria, threw it out on the table and came up with with my Model 66-2 2 1/2". I did change out the stocks for a pair of Mr. Grashorn's pre-war magnas, making a better fit for my small hands. For me, this fills the bill as most comfortable, concealable, accurate within reasonable distances, all around gun.

 

[Muss Muggins]

At the moment, it is my firm opinion that the Glock 19X is the perfect daily carry defensive handgun, if you don't need to conceal it . . .

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".

 

[Ziggy2525]

At the moment, it is my firm opinion that the Glock 19X is the perfect daily carry defensive handgun, if you don't need to conceal it . . .

The coyote brown color sorta sucks too.

 

[Muss Muggins]

The coyote brown color sorta sucks too.

It's growing on me. It goes well with my assortment of 5.11 pants and shirts (see 5.11 thread )

 

[SuperMan]

Semi-auto...1911..best for me is a Commander size in .38 Super

DA revolver S&W N-frame 4"...57/657

SA...Freedom Arms 97...any caliber

 

[Iggy]

1911 CCO in 10mm.

 

[BAM-BAM]

1911 CCO in 10mm.

CCO's are the best concealed carry 1911 going IMO.........much more reliable than the early Officer's Model................

took almost 40 years to get the Commander and another 30some for the CCO

Edit: with Wilson Combat magazines.... still 7+1 ......w/ 8 round spares.

 

[Protected One]

Easy. Browning High Power

 

[nachogrande]

FOUND MANY I'VE LIKED...

No unicorns or pot of gold yet. A 1947 Browning pre sweet 16 that shot where I looked was about as close as I've come.

 

[RobertJ.]

Easy. Browning High Power

Same here, with my K38 (pre-15) being a close second.

 

[Hunter8282]

Right now, it's my M&P Shield 9 1.0. LOVE the gun!

Got a 3.6" 2.0 Compact 9mm on the way so we'll see if it lasts...

 

[dave1918a2]

Kinda partial to My 1911. It carries fine IWB.

 

[Engieman]

Browning High Power, nuff said.....

 

[sdb321]

Before last Monday, my answer would have been the 686 SSR. That revolver is "super sweet"!!! Then last Tuesday I picked up a new Colt Gold Cup National Match. I'm still getting use to it and trying different loads etc but it sure feels good!!! Jury is still out, verdict will announced at a later date. LOL.

 

[jakebrake]

I had (and, kick myself for selling, but, money was far past tight.) one.

extra mags were a bit of a pain to find, but...


4506

 

[DevilDog72]

I have more than I need and fewer than I want.... that said my EDC fits the bill, a well worn 19-4 snub......still searching for perfect.

 

[DevilDog72]

I really like the 19/66 snubs for personal defense and I am considering finding a 66-5 and copy the Yost 66 for my new EDC. The 19-4 is getting pretty long in the tooth...………..

 

[31FordA]

The best all around handgun for me would be the Ruger SP-101 3". My dad always insisted it was the perfect gun, and I've come to agree with him. It will do everything you need a handgun to do.

If the SP-101 isn't available then I'll take my other favorite, the 3" Model 65. Again, a gun that is capable of anything you need done.

I must really like those two revolvers, I have three of each at the moment.

 

[Mister X]

Gen 3 Glock 17 for home/hotel defense.
S&W centennial J-frame(currently a 642) for carry.

I wouldn't consider either perfect or ideal, but they are still a pretty good fit for me and my preferred weapons out of what is currently available.

 

[That One Guy]

For me, it's my 4" m&p9 2.0. It's dead reliable, the ergos are perfect for me and it hits whatever I aim at. After that, it's a toss up between my 58 and 581.