You can have one handgun. VOTING ENDS TODAY 2/2/10 AT 6:00 P.M. EST!!!!!

[ridewv]

Of the models you have to choose from....SIG SAUER P228 9MM.

 

[sumo61]

From your list Glock 19 with 147 grain JHP.

 

[Pop's2]

model 66 4"

 

[feralmerril]

You wanted the best. I am not picking the best. The best would be a 44 or 45. The best would have a longer barrel. I wouldnt want to carry the best all day every day concealed.
I would pick the model 60 .38 special because I did. Its light enough to actualy carry, but not too light to handel. Stainless to stay rust free in your pocket. .38 aint the best caliber, but probley good enough in close quarters. Still, your more apt to have it really on you than a larger caliber, better gun at home.
I would also buy a regular model 36 hammer, have it bobbed, the top checkered to where it is possible to carefully cock single action. Put the original hammer away to sell with gun if the day comes. Add grips that suite you if need be. Bobbing the hammer is the most important thing as it wont snag your pocket.
Here is the one I carried for many years before it got stolen. I replaced it with a old model 40 that is effectively as good, but it aint rust resistant, and you didnt give me that choice.

 

[PALADIN85020]

One gun can't possibly be best for everything, but the best compromise gun for both concealed carry and bedside use would have to be the 2.5" inch Smith Model 66.

I rule out semiautos for magazine compression problems leading to malfunctions, and scattering brass all over the scene of the incident. If the revolver has to be concealable and powerful and reliable, and simple to use, and not be easy for an opponent to grab, then the S&W Model 66 2.5" is the logical choice.

 

[Snowbandit]

Within the criteria set, concealed carry and bedside gun,and picking from the listed guns I would choose the 2 inch 640 with Speer Gold Dot +P .38 ammo.

 

[3daman!]

S&W 66 4" .357MAG
nuff said

 

[slowburninsteve]

Place mark.

 

[slowburninsteve]

Pal, love that photo! Added it to my screensaver photos!
Steve

One gun can't possibly be best for everything, but the best compromise gun for both concealed carry and bedside use would have to be the 2.5" inch Smith Model 66.

I rule out semiautos for magazine compression problems leading to malfunctions, and scattering brass all over the scene of the incident. If the revolver has to be concealable and powerful and reliable, and simple to use, and not be easy for an opponent to grab, then the S&W Model 66 2.5" is the logical choice.

 

[Kuglespritz]

Of those listed, Glock 19

 

[tlbuser]

From your list Sig 228 w/ Fiocchio JHP

From my list, 229 for carry and this for the bedside
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[tripledipper]

Own two on the list, 4" 18 & 66. Not the easiest to conceal, but the 4" 66 is the most accurate SD revolver I have so thats my pick with 158gr .38sp+p LSWCHP ammo.

 

[bgdv1]

sig 228 loaded with corbon +p hollow points.

 

[Hofstet]

SIG 228 loaded with 115 gr +P DPX Corbon

 

[gjamison]

SMITH & WESSON MODEL 18 4 INCH .22 LR, good walking around gun for a day in the woods

 

[CR00258]

SIG SAUER P228 9MM

 

[USAF385]

I'd slap whoever was telling me I could only have one and keep them all.

Oh, and I'll play your game... my vote: other.

 

[Wheelgunner840]

You left out the Springfield XD-45, so I would go with the Springfield 1911 Mil-Spec .45. 230gr JHPs (any premium ammo maker)



WG840

 

[rags]

I'll have to go with the "Ugly".....Glk 19!

rags

 

[dmar]

Just one...! Ok, this is not as hard as I thought it would be; Colt 1911 Government.