What would you carry IF....

[Brasso]

I know this particular topic has been done to death, but I wanted to narrow it down a bit further. Supposing you could only own one handgun for the rest of your life, AND..only one type of cartridge (i.e. same configuration, type, weight), what would it be?

I think that I would go for a "USED" S&W 625 .45long colt, 5" barrel, with 260gr SWC's, at about 1100 fps. Not the best for anything in particular, but good enough to do it all with satisfactory results.

[Dave Williams]

Brasso,

I would opt for a dehorned 1911 with a 4# trigger and big fixed sights and 230gr ball, which is in my mind a tremendous multi-function pistol.

Dave

[skeeter]

S&W 629 with 4" barrel for anything from bear when hiking to lesser threats using mid-range loads. Have concealed it with belly band in the past.

[Stephen A. Camp]

Hello. A 1911 in .45ACP. Best.

[C.R.Sam]

Short lug Smith mod 19, all the Ts with assortment of loads.

Sam

[Son Tao]

1911 .45 ACP

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[Allen_Raiford]

I can't see any reason why it would not be what I have now- a 1911.

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[loknload]

My S&W 629 8 3/8 barrel, A good gun for all
purposes :)

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[9x19]

I'll take my Glock 34! :D

And load it with 124 JHPs, please.

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[Brasso]

Great ideas, but everybody is forgetting about ammunition. Remember, only one type, weight, and velocity.

[Son Tao]

.45 ACP 230 grain Federal Hydroshok

[GeneS]

Glock 17
124 gr. JHP @ 1125 fps or more

[RWK]

Brasso,

This is a close call, but I guess I'd go with one of my Smith 627s, all stainless, "N" Frame, revolvers with a five-inch barrel and a full under-lug. I love my 1911A1s, but the "N" is near indestructible. My guess is it would keep going under adverse conditions even longer than an excellent 1911A1. Also (and I realize this fall outside your boundaries re one type of ammunition) you have a wide variety of either .357 magnum or .38 Special loads available.

[MrBlonde]

1911 .45ACP either Colt or SA

[Mike Irwin]

S&W Model 19, 4". No contest.

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[FUD]

This is a tough one as it forces one to make the split between home defense and concealed carry -- I like something compact for concealed carry and something full-size for home defense. Since I have to pick one, it would be a gun that wouldn't be my first choice for either one: a S&W4513 loaded with 230grn golden sabers.

[JimFox]

Ruger Standard Auto, short barrel and whatever it's preferred brand of ammo.

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[OTISZ]

Glock 30 .45ACP. :cool:

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[branrot]

Probably a Glock 19 or Walther P99. If I was paying for ammo, it'd be winchester hardball. Otherwise, probably 124 grain Hydrashoks (+p+, of course).

[WESHOOT2]

4" stainless GP100 firing 140g XTP-HP's at 1300fps.

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[Ala Dan]

Brasso, I guess for "general purpose" work it
would have to be my Smith & Wesson 629-5 with
the 5" fully lugged barrel, loaded with 240 grain Gold Dot's.

Regards,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

[Allen_Raiford]

230 grain Federal Hydrashok, .45acp, Colt Commander 1911.

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[Brasso]

I noticed that many of you chose a weapon based primarily on the need for concealed carry. What about hunting and taget shooting? If you only had one gun, could you really hunt with a 9mm loaded with hollowpoints?

[Russell92]

Glock 30 loaded with Pro Load 200gr+P Gold-Dot hollow points.

[makarov]

If I could only have one, I would still keep my Ruger MKII Slabside. It is great fun to shoot. With the 2x scope it could also be used for small game. I'm still sampling different kinds of bullets - it seems to feed just about everything. If I only could keep one, it would have to be a .22 they are just too fun and cheap to shoot!

[Jody Hudson]

My most accurate and dependable East German Makarov with Norinco FMJ!

Small enough to conceal. Powerful enough for me. It is my favorite target pistol. And I have hunted with it and will continue to (groundhogs and crows are the only legal pistol game here and they are both tasty!)

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[1911Ford]

He said only one handgun. So I can still use my shotguns and rifles for hunting. Which is the better choice.

One gun one round.

Wilson Protector with 230gr Federal Hydra-Shok



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[Raymond3]

hard choice, For me: Sig 220 with federal 230 gr. Hydrashocks.

For my wife, the S&W model 66 4".

[Dave T]

Much as I have loved the 1911 (carried them for 26 years) since you didn't say anything about having a gunsmith living in the spare bedroom guess I'd have to go with the damn Glock 21. they're ugly and the trigger sucks but they work and don't hardly break. When they do, parts plug in with no fitting.
HydraShoks would be the first choice, but if you said I had to use only milspec Ball I'd live with it.

Dave T
PCSD Ret

[maxinquaye]

My G27 with 155 grain hydra shok