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

 

[ArmySon]

1911 .45 ACP

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"The tree of liberty will grow only when watered by the blood of tyrants."

 

[Allen_Raiford]

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

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"Pathfinders Light the Way!"

 

[loknload]

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

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We preserve our freedoms by using four boxes: soap,ballot,jury, and cartridge.
Anonymous

 

[9x19]

I'll take my Glock 34!

And load it with 124 JHPs, please.

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Make mine lean, mean, and 9x19!

[This message has been edited by 9x19 (edited July 17, 2000).]

 

[Brasso]

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

 

[ArmySon]

.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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Beware the man with the S&W .357 Mag.
Chances are he knows how to use it.

 

[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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Jim Fox

 

[OTISZ]

Glock 30 .45ACP.

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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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"All my ammo is factory ammo"