Six handguns only - What would YOU pick?

[Smoke]

1 Colt/Kimber/Springfield/Para Full Size (Gov't)
2 Colt/Kimber/Springfield/Para 4" (Commander)
3 Colt/Kimber/Springfield/Para Compact (Officers or smaller)
4,5,& 6 - Copies of 1,2, & 3

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[Gunsnrovers]

This gets tricky. Its hard to get duplicates. Its hard to get two handguns in the same caliber

So you mean it would be difficult to get a authorization to have all six in 9mm even if they were different make and model?

That really does make things "interesting". :banghead:

 

[LoadedDrum]

Para P14-45 LTD Stainless
Springfield 1911A1 Loaded Stainless
S&W 627PC
Ruger MKIII
Glock32, with G23 and 9mm conversion barrels
CZ75B

 

[armoredman]

CZ 122, CZ75, Tanfoglio Force convertable with all top ends, 1911 45, Walther PPK, Smith Model 10. All common calibers, over here, don't know about over there...
Are there calibers you can't own? Can you reload? If you get a convertable, can you own all the top ends you want? Tanfoglio "large frame" pistols can convert to 22lr/9mm/40SW/38 Super/45ACp/10mm with conversion kits. The CZ75 also has the excellent Kadet conversion kit.

 

[The Viking]

So you mean it would be difficult to get a authorization to have all six in 9mm even if they were different make and model? That really does make things "interesting":banghead: .

Its not impossible, but it sure has to be two completly different kinds of pistols, like 1:st is just a "practical" (Plinking ), and the other is top of the line, singelshot, 3500$ to be used in Olympic competition.

Are there calibers you can't own?

No restrictions on calibers, atleast not for handguns.

Can you reload?

Yes. Brass and bullets are not controlled, gunpowder and primers are. Officialy that is, from what I heard, very few dealers ask for your license, since they figure the crooks aren't likely to start loading/reloading.

If you get a convertable, can you own all the top ends you want?

Possibly, barrels, and most vital parts are subject to licensing too. But I'm sure it possible, but then I don't know if they count it as one weapon, and that would restrict me from getting the other guns I want.

 

[Brian Williams]

1. Something accurate, it could be large or small, but excellent for range work
2. Something effecient, 45 auto, 357 mag, 9mm Hi-cap for when you need to use it.
3. Something fun, for when you want to just shoot, being accurate makes this one fun,
4. Something for hunting.
5. Something small and light for concealed carry
6. ???? variable left for grins

1. I have a S&W 35-1 22lr for accuracy.
2. I have a 1911in 45 ACP and a S&W 13 in 357 for when I need to use something handheld.
3. I have a Colt woodsman, just a hoot to shoot.
4. I have a S&W 65 with a 4" pencil barrel for backup while hunting and I can use my S&W 35 for small game. I am looking at a Ruger SBH Hunter in 45 Colt, to reach out and thump medium to large game.
5. I have a S&W 642

 

[The Viking]

1. Something accurate, it could be large or small, but excellent for range work 2. Something effecient, 45 auto, 357 mag, 9mm Hi-cap for when you need to use it. 3. Something fun, for when you want to just shoot, being accurate makes this one fun, 4. Something for hunting. 5. Something small and light for concealed carry 6. ???? variable left for grins

Hunting with handguns isn't allowed here, but that no reason not to get a large caliber revolver I believe there is a disciplin where you shoot big steel targets, and the goal is to get them down? Seems like a perfect reason to write down on the license application for a .44 magnum.
Carrying isn't legal either, but who knows, this may change, or there might be a time when nobody have time to care about it...

 

[Kramer Krazy]

My vote:

1) .22 autoloader
2) 38/357 snubbie
3) 38/357 4" or longer
4) 1911 varient
5) 9mm plastic autoloader
6) 44spl/44 mag 6" or longer

 

[Sean Smith]

If you are even remotely interested in competition shooting, check the rules of the shooting sports available in your area before you buy a gun.

With the number of guns you can get limited, I would slowly accumulate the best guns you can get.

A good .22 caliber target pistol seems like an obvious choice, they are fun, and the ammo is cheap.

In Europe, I'd probably skip the 1911 and .45 ACP guns, and go with a good service pistol in 9x19... a P226 (or even a P210), Glock 17, CZ-75, FN GP35, that sort of thing.

 

[EghtySx]

in no particular order

Colt SAA 4.75" .45lc
Colt Python 6" .357 magnum
Colt XSE lightweight commander .45acp
Colt Mustang pocketlight .380
Colt Delta Elite 10mm
Colt Special Combat Government .38 super

 

[cosmonick]

Since CCW isn't an option, I'd replace #4 on my list as follows:

1) Ruger MK II
2) 1911 of your choice in 45ACP
3) A high-cap polymer pistol - Glock, Springfield XD, ect - in 9mm or 40
4) A metal 9mm like a Sig P226, HK P7 or a Browning Hi-Power
5) Single Action Revolver in 357, 45 LC or 44 mag
6) Double Action Revolver - I prefer Smith & Wesson - in 357/38spc


Mo

 

[armoredman]

Ya know, you could emigrate over here and eliminate all this trouble, too. We have room for good gun people... LOTS of room in AZ....

 

[The Viking]

Ya know, you could emigrate over here and eliminate all this trouble, too. We have room for good gun people... LOTS of room in AZ....

Sounds like a good plan. Have to think about it. Just have to figure out what kind of education I want here before leaving. Gotta get as much as possible when its free of charge.

 

[lyricsdad]

Here is my list. I dont have alot of experience w/ handguns other than what my dad had and what I have owned.

1 a .22 "my" walther p22 not 'a' p22. w/ the laser sight of course
2 walther p99 in .40
3 walther p99 in 9mm
4 glock 17
5 a nice smith and wesson .38 snub
6 a desert eagle in 357 w/ the long barrel

and of course all the ammo as needed.

 

[SONICMASD]

1. Taurus 24/7 9mm
2. BHP
3. Taurus PT140
4. COLT 1911 45
5. Taurus 2" 38 special
6. Beretta 92FS

 

[Yooper]

1) S&W 500
2) S&W 629
3) Colt Python
4) Colt 1911
5) Ruger Blackhawk .45 LC
6) Ruger Single Six

 

[MikeJ]

Since you won't be carrying a gun I will make the assumption that your shooting will be strictly for recreaton or sport. In that case I'd recommend:

.22 pistol - Ruger or Browning

.357 - 4" Ruger GP100 or S&W 686

9mm - Browning Hi-Power

40 S&W - Sig 229

45 acp - Colt or Springfield or if you can afford it an Ed Brown with a 4" or longer barrel. I love my Colt Commander!

.44 magnum - 5 1/2" Ruger Redhawk or 6" S&W 629

This should give you a nice variety to keep you happy.

 

[Bergeron]

I think that Sean Smith made some good points.

If you're interested in competion shooting, go and check out what people are using already. Most folks who don't know what is or is not useful for a competion will almost always buy something less appropriate that if they had a good background knowledge of the sport and its equipment. Considering that you only get six choices (sorry to hear that!), you must pick well. Also, that you only get six behooves you to choose only the highest quality handguns. I think that saving up for the good stuff makes the most sense for your situation.

I'm gonna go along with everyone else in recomending a good 22. You may wish to get a one, and stop there for a little while. Ammunition will be LOT cheaper, allowing you to practice much more, and you will also build your opinions of what you like and don't like in your guns. In line with what I've said, I would recommend something like one of the new Mark III Ruger .22s from a custom shop like Volquartsen, a Smith 41, or a Sig Trailside, in about that order. The controls are similar to what you will exerience in a centerfire pistol, and the quality is top-notch. If you want to try out something kind of different, I've had a lot of experience with one of the Benelli "free pistol" style guns. Amazingly accurate and a truly wonderful trigger, but its operation is VERY different than anything else you would experience. If you can find someone to let you try different guns out, that would be my best recommendation.

Which sports are you interested in? If we know that, maybe we can help steer you in a good direction.

Best Luck!

 

[P-35/53]

A Commander sized 45 auto
A Browning Hi-Power
A Glock 19
A Ruger GP100 or a S&W 686
A 22 Auto - Ruger MKII or other
A Single action army in 44 Special or 44-40 or 45 colt

 

[Cosmoline]

Sig P225
Colt Official Police, target model
Ruger Super Blackhawk, old model
A good 1911
Ruger Mark II or Single Six

 

[BigSlick]

Delta Gold Cup in stainless
P226 in nickel
S&W 500
Lightweight Commander
Smith and Wesson 32 H&R Airlite
45 ACP Luger, serial number 2

BigSlick

 

[The Viking]

I think that Sean Smith made some good points.

So did I, sounds reasonable.

Most folks who don't know what is or is not useful for a competion will almost always buy something less appropriate

I can always change if I'm not happy with it.

Considering that you only get six choices (sorry to hear that!), you must pick well.

Six is what I can get without having to go in to lengthy explanations on why I need a seventh. The licensing system here is based on need. You can prove a need? You can get it, no matter what it is. But some politican with too much time on his/her hands figured that six was all that one needed.

Which sports are you interested in?

Well...that is hard to say, since I don't really have any experience with handguns. The only ones I really know about are the disciplin where the goal is to knock over steel targets, and combat shooting, or whatever it is called.But I have to go to the local range and see what they are up too.

 

[Soap]

2 - High End 5" 1911s such as a Brown
1- Bowen .44mag 1917 conversion
2- Colt .45LC SAA customized with stronger actions
1- Ruger Single Six .22LR/.22mag

 

[cslinger]

Ok so no handguns in the same caliber and six overall total.

SIG P220 .45 ACP
Glock 17/19 or CZ75 series 9x19mm (.22 conversion kits available)
Smith and Wesson .22LR revolver (take your pick here)
Ruger GP100 3inch .357 magnum (Shoots .38 also)
SIG P229 .40S&W (Can be switched to .357 SIG)
Ruger Super Redhawk or other Revo in .454 Casull (Can shoot .45LC)

Versatility would be the name of my game. With six guns I can effectively have 10 guns that range from home defense to target to carry to hunting. I also have a variety of actions and calibers to play with.

I would switch out the .22 revolver for some tricked out .22 competition pistol if that was one of my ultimate goals.

Chris

 

[brickboy240]

1) Some form of the Colt 1911 design in 5 inch trim (pick a maker)

2) an FN/Belguim made Browning Hi-Power (P-35 as you probably call it)

3) Sig Sauer P-220

4) Sig Sauer P-226

5) CZ-75

6) Springfield Armory XD-9 or XD-40 (known to you as the HS2000)

Those would be my choices.

Good luck!

-Brickboy240

PS: I own two Volvos...you guys make great automobiles!