One and only handgun

[Vern Humphrey]

I'd go with my Kimber Custom Classic, add the Colt Service Ace conversion kit, and put in the 28-lb Wolff spring when I wanted to shoot .45 Super. That would cover the full spectrum of handgun use -- from .22 plinking to self defense, to hunting.

 

[Dr.Rob]

Only one? I think not.

Different jobs require different tools. Still, a good .357 revolver is pretty flexible.

I'd be hard pressed to give up a 1911, though.

 

[magsnubby]

One of the most versitle guns ever made, a 4" K frame sized .357.

 

[ddj8052]

I would go with a 1911. I would have to have a .22 conversion kit and a 10mm barrel and slide. That would cover most everything I think

 

[JohnKSa]

A 4"bbl adjustable sights .357 revolver. (GP100)

Hmmm--maybe GP stands for General Purpose...

If you think you might ever hunt with a handgun, you probably want to go with a .357 or a 10mm.

 

[El Guero]

I don't know much about handguns, but I guess a vanilla .357 is about as general purpose as you'd want.

If I was a troublemaker though, I'd want a USP Tactical 45, but only if it came with those 12 rd mags. I see that as like the ultimate combat type pistol, as long as it wasn't going to be bear combat But like I said I don't know much about handguns.

 

[RCL]

S&W Model 629 .44 Mag, 4" barrel.

 

[tavo94]

Mine will be a 1911 model, preferally a Springfield Armory "loaded".

 

[jercamp45]

Mine would be a 1911 .45 ACP!

If I was living in an urban setting in that sad time, I'd have to pick my Colt CCO and hope I can keep my .22 conversion unit.
If I was lucky enough to be in a rural setting, then my Government model gets the nod with the hopeful addition of a .460 Rowland conversion barrel and Marvel .22 conversion too.
No conversion unit's? Still a 1911 .45 ACP and a Dillion Square B.
Jercamp45

 

[charby]

one handgun only?

I guess my one handgun if somehow I was only allowed to have one would probably be the one I am going to purchase next, a .357 mag revolver with a 4" barrel. Hard to beat the good old .357 mag for most situations.


Charby

 

[Bravo11]

Sig 220

 

[RON in PA]

One gun to do it all: range, house gun and CCW, a three inch .357. My first choice would be a Smith M65 or its blued equivilent, the M13. A 3" Ruger GP100 would do also.

 

[jdege]

Sorry. I'll never have one and only one handgun.

Case in point - my usual carry gun is a Kahr PM9, and Kahr has issued a safety recall.

So the barrel of my Kahr has been shipped off for rework, and I'm carrying something else.

"One and only one" is a really stupid idea. Always have spare.

 

[Omaha-BeenGlockin]

Limited to one????? hhhhhhmmmm

I guess I'd have to go with a .44 mag-----generally loaded with .44 Specials----but having the ability for magnum power if needed.

Currently have a 629 Classic with 5in tube-----probably would go shorter if it was all I could have.

 

[Jiml3]

My Sig P229 in 40 S&W.

 

[Gus Dddysgrl]

I like my Ruger SP101 in .357. I will keep that as long as I live. I love it. It does all I need it to do. I would love more than one, but since the requirements are one and only one. I like my Ruger.

Gus

 

[Ultraman]

Only One? I guess this would be it for me...
My S&W Model 60-4
A. Small enough to carry.
B. Adequate for home defense with .38 Special +P+.
C. Fairly inexpensive to shoot.
D. Adjustable sights for target shooting.
E. Very well made. It will out live me!

 

[mack69]

RE:

My GP100 4inch SS .357....If I missplace my hammer I can use it to drive nails too!!! mack

 

[Marshall]

S&W Mountain Gun in .44 Mag or .45 Colt

 

[Black Majik]

Colt Special Combat Government.

I saw one in Arizona. Absolutely beautiful. Too bad I cant have it in California.

 

[jrpeterman]

If I could only have one, it would be a 4 in. S & W 686. It would be the most verstile for a variety of roles.