One Gun per Caliber: What Are They?

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For this scenario, a new FEDERAL law states you're allowed 6 handguns, but only one per cartridge. No duplicates. Conversion kits not allowed. Spare parts must be bought with the gun. No spare parts after that. Reloading not allowed. Serial number designated to specific cartridge. IE; a .357 better not be found with .38's in it.

Calibers to choose from:

.22

.32

.380

9x19 mm

.38 Special

.357 Magnum

.40

10mm

.41 Magnum

.44 Special

.44 Magnum

.45 acp

.45 Colt

I see some folks are choosing a gun for each caliber, but not restricting it to 6 total. I don't know what my choices are yet, so this is quite interesting.

I wanted this to be different from similar threads that get sidetracked with words like "sexy" and "classic."

Also I tried to address the "why" of the question, since that certainly dictates my answers in these types of threads. (Just starting out, from what I already own, etc.) also, to eliminate the "I'd get a 1911 and shoot 27 cartridges with assorted top ends" response.

If it's not worth your time, then please don't post a response.
 
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Wow, some are easy but some are very hard!
I will give it a try but I reserve the right to edit my choices later on... lol

Calibers to choose from:

.22 - Ruger Single-Six

.32 - CZ-27

.380 - Sig P-238

9x19 mm - Browning Hi Power

.38 Special - S&W M15

.357 Magnum - S&W M686

.40 - Sig P-229

10mm - Colt Delta Elite

.41 Magnum - S&W M57

.44 Special - Colt SAA

.44 Magnum - Ruger Super Blackhawk

.45 ACP - 1911

45 Colt - Ruger Bisley Vaquero (I added one)
 
here's my six:

22 - ruger mark III 5 inch bull barrel

9x19 - browning hi power

357 - s&w 686 no dash six inch barrel

45 long colt - blackhawk 4.625" barrel

45 acp - kimber super carry custom

38 spl - combat masterpiece four inch barrel

left out a lot of good guns.

murf
 
The six I would choose:

.380 ACP - SIG P238 Blackwood
9mm Luger - Springfield EMP
.38 Special - S&W 642
.357 Magnum - S&W 627 (5")
.44 Magnum - S&W 329PD
.45 ACP - Colt XSE Commander

Heck, I was just having fun at first, but I'm starting to realize if someone told me to pick the only six handguns I'd ever want, this would be that list. Or darn close.
 
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.22-Ruger Mk.II Model 512
.380-SIG P238
9mm.-Browning Hi-Power
.357-S&W Model 686
.44 Special-Ruger Blackhawk
.45 ACP-Colt Combat Commander
 
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.22 Ruger Mk.ll
.380 Bersa Combat
.38 Ruger sp101
.357 Ruger gp 100 Wiley Clapp edition SS
.40 G23
.44 spc. Ruger blackhawk 5" barrel
throw in my long guns too just in case
Savage M99 .30-30
Mossberg 500 Defender 12ga.
 
Here would be the list they know I have

.22 Walther P22

.32 Smith And Wesson 431PD

.380 Bersa model 86

9x19 mm Sig p239

.38 Special Ruger LCR

.357 Magnum Smith and Wesson 686

.40 Sig P229

10mm Colt Delta Elite

.41 Magnum Smith and Wesson 357PD

.44 Special Smith and Wesson M24.

.44 Magnum Smith and Wesson M629.

.45 acp Night Hawk Customs Talon 2 bobtail.

And those would be the only ones they ever find.
 
9mm Browning High Power
.38 Special S&W M38 Bodyguard
.357 Magnum Ruger Security-Six
.44 Special S&W M624
.45 Colt Ruger Redhawk
.45 ACP Colt Series 70 Combat Commander
 
I'd move to another state.




.22 ---- can't possibly chose. I like my Contender and my Mk 2 for hunting, but they don't fit in my pocket like my SR22. And, I like my Rossi revolver.

.32 ---Worthless, don't own one.

.380 ---Next to worthless, own an old Grendel P12 I never carry

9x19 mm ---Kel Tec P11

.38 Special --- Taurus 85SSUL, but I ain't sellin' my Smith M10! Just toss me in jail.

.357 Magnum --- I guess, if I had to chose, I'd go with my 4" Taurus nickel 66. BUT, I ain't sellin' my Blackhawk or my 3" 66.

.40 ---don't own one, probably choose a Taurus M405 revolver

10mm -- don't own one or care to

.41 Magnum -- Probably would get a Blackhawk, maybe a Taurus Tracker

.44 Special --- No interest.

.44 Magnum --- No interest. Prefer my Blackhawk in .45 Colt. Have thought about the new Rossi 3", but after looking it over, decided I didn't care that much for it.

.45 acp --- Ruger KP90DC
 
I'll add some commentary as to why I'm making the choice. The main reason I'd pick the below is their reliability and low chance of needing parts replacement. I'll put an asterisk by the ones I actually own currently.

9mm - Glock 26 Gen 3* (conceals easily, takes small mags for carry or big mags for reloads)
.38 Special - Ruger LCR* (super light weight & fantastic DA trigger)
.45 ACP - Springfield 1911 Milspec (heavy duty with good trigger, fairly easy to conceal)
.22LR - Ruger Single Six (accurate, not picky on brand like an autoloader)
.40 - Glock 22 Gen 4 (feels good, durable and holds lots of ammo)
.357 - Ruger GP100 4" (massively strong and reliable)
 
Here's my list:

.22 - Browning Buckmark. Mag safety removed, trigger job.

9mm - Browning Hi-Power or CZ-75B. Mag safety removed at purchase, trigger job.

.45 ACP - Colt Combat Commander. Beavertail, checkered front strap and gold bead front sight/Novak rear installed at purchase.

.357 Mag - S&W Model 27 (preferably a -2 or older)

.44 Special - Colt SAA

.44 Mag - S&W 329PD
 
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David E said:
For this scenario, a new law states you're allowed 6 handguns, but only one per cartridge. No duplicates.
Click to expand...

Calibers to choose from:
.22LR = Ruger 22/45 LITE
.380ACP = Ruger LCP
9x19mm = Glock 19 Gen 3
.40S&W = Glock 23 Gen 4
10x25mm = Glock 20 Gen 4
.45ACP = Glock 41
 
.22 - Ruger 22/45 Mk3 (buy Volquartsen parts at purchase for upgrades)
.380 - Ruger LCP
9x19 mm - S&W M&P 9L
.38 Special - S&W Model 67
.40 - Glock 22
.45 acp - STI Trojan
 
Unfortunately, I only have one

Calibers to choose from:

.22: Ruger Mark III

9x19 mm: CZ 75BD, (I actually have this one)

.38 Special: Ruger LCR

.357 Magnum: Smith and Wesson Model 586

.357 SIG: SIG Sauer P226

.40 S&W: Glock 22

.44 Magnum: Smith and Wesson Model 29

.45 ACP: Glock 21
 
Just to play along.
Ruger 22/45 lite with Volquartsen Trigger, mag safety delete, holographic red dot and a linear compensator.
Ruger LCR 38 with XS sight and Crimson trace.
Browning Hi Power 9mm
Ruger Redhawk 44 mag custom 4" round butt with Weigand front sight
Les Baer Concept III 45 acp
Colt SAA 45 Colt
 
.22 - Beretta 71

.32- Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless

.380 - Walther PPK/S

9x19 mm - HK USP (w Jet funnel for 19 round mags)

.38 Special - Stainless Rossi 851

.357 Magnum - Ruger 3-screw Vaquero Flat Top

.40 - i have no use for this caliber

.44 Special /
.44 Magnum - Ruger Alaskan REdhawk

.45 acp - Springfield 1911

.45 Colt -Uberti 1875 Schofield
 
I said the other day that I thought we had a reading comprehension problem on this forum. Many of the responses in this thread support that statement.

LIMIT OF 6 PEOPLE!

9x19: Glock 26

45 ACP: Glock 30 or 30S

.38 spl: S&W 642

.357 mag: Ruger GP100 4" stainless

10mm: Glock 29

.380: Not sure yet. Would pick a small semi auto that is reliable and easy to conceal without being too-small. Perhaps a Walther?
 
All revolver:

22: S&W K18
38: S&W Model 14
357: S&W Model 27
44 Special: S&W Model 624
44 Magnum: S&W Model 629
45 ACP: S&W Model 625

All Semi-Auto:

22: Ruger MK III
380: SIG P238
9mm: Glock 26
40: SIG P229
10mm: Glock 20
45 ACP: SIG P220

Mix:

22: Ruger MK III
9mm: Glock 26
45 ACP: Glock 21 Gen4
357 Magnum: S&W Model 27
44 Special: S&W Model 624
44 Magnum: S&W Model 629
 
.32 - Kel-Tec P32
9x19mm - Walther PPQ
.45 ACP - Springfield XDm
.40 S&W - S&W M&P40C
.38 Spl - Ruger LCR
.357 Magnum - Ruger GP100
 
.22 - Taurus 94 9-shot revolver, 4"

.32 - No

.380 - No

9x19 mm - CZ 85 Combat

.38 Special - No

.357 Magnum - No

.40 - No

10mm - Tanfoglio Witness 6" Hunter

.41 Magnum - No

.44 Special - No

.44 Magnum - No

.45 acp - FNH FX45 Tactical (or a 1911)

.45 Colt - Ruger Redhawk 4.2"

For my sixth gun, I'll take a 2nd 9x19: SW M&P Shield.
 
I'll play, better than the average poll:



.22 - High Standard Victor (mint)

9mm - Browning HP / FNX-9 / Kel-Tec PF-9 (3-way tie, cannot decide)

.38 - Smith 642

.41 Mag - Smith 57

.45 ACP - Colt 1911

.40 - Smith M&P
 
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