if you could only have one handgun

[leghog]

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Non-generic Bearcat pic.

A better option would be the Ruger Single six. Two cylinders. .22LR and .22 Mag. Longer barrel and sight radius.

 

[Modoc ED]

Maybe so but I picked a .22 LR handgun I actually have as shown in this picture.

I only carry it when I'm out and about on our property or in the nearby national forest. It shoots dead center and about 1/4" right out to 20-25 yards and as I said, it makes for a good rabbit squirrel gun in a pinch.

Nice looking Bearcat with the brass trigger guard. I had one years ago - maybe 1970 or so -. Bought it at a gun store out by Warrenton, Va -Clark Brothers Gun Store I think.

Anyway, they make for a nice, easy, carry gun.

 

[STAINLESS90]

Shield your eyes peasants from the ultimate all around gun.

Just kidding, a friend gave it to me a few years ago and I keep forgetting to drop it off at the police department to have it destroyed.

For self defense alone I would say the Glock 17, does everything anyone could ever need, for an all around gun I would say a full size high capacity 45 ACP. It's still able to be half assedly concealed, large enough to hunt a decent variety of game with, and isn't terribly expensive to shoot with a wide availability of ammo. One or the old German Sig P220's can be had for around $500 but if I remember correctly it's only an eight round mag so your not getting any benefits over a 1911 with a plus one mag other than the decocking lever.

 

[sodak]

I would go with either a Ruger GP 100 357 4 inch, or a Glock 23 .40. Both good general purpose calibers that will work well for self defense.

 

[SevenOfNine]

I would go with either a Ruger GP 100 357 4 inch, or a Glock 43 .40. Both good general purpose calibers that will work well for self defense.

I like the Glock 27 [compact .40] all the self defense benefits of that caliber in a great size for my hands & for conceal carry

 

[SevenOfNine]

Only other fav I like better is the Springfield XD in .40.

I'm a lefty so the ambi-button mag release & such really drew me to it over the G27, which I had EDC'd for several years up until the XD's came around

 

[k5MOW]

Glock 17.

 

[glockman99]

Shield your eyes peasants from the ultimate all around gun.

Just kidding, a friend gave it to me a few years ago and I keep forgetting to drop it off at the police department to have it destroyed.

I take it that it's a Hi-Point...If you want to destroy it, just drop it onto a hard floor...The pot-metal will shatter like glass...lol...

 

[STAINLESS90]

I take it that it's a Hi-Point...If you want to destroy it, just drop it onto a hard floor...The pot-metal will shatter like glass...lol...

Lorcin 380, actually had a Hi-Point for a minute. I hate to say it but it never gave me any troubles function wise. Complete POS but it always went bang.

 

[glockman99]

My only handgun is my kustomized Glock 21-2...I find it to be perfect for me.

 

[colubrid]

To consider one handgun I don't want to be carrying a heavy brick and neither something too small to be effective in a gunfight.

My choice is a Colt 1911 with commander slide and aluminum officers frame.

 

[Freedom Pullo]

I pack a .44 vaquero in the woods but think if I had to pick one if SHTF it would my Glock 41

 

[Mongo]

To consider one handgun I don't want to be carrying a heavy brick and neither something too small to be effective in a gunfight.

My choice is a Colt 1911 with commander slide and aluminum officers frame.

Mine too. For me, it's called the CCO. It is my CCW.

 

[colubrid]

Mine too. For me, it's called the CCO. It is my CCW.

Yes! Best configuration ever.

 

[Judge Luco]

Glock 19 without a second thought

Same here!

 

[kamagong]

That one's easy. Make mine a 1911. Good for fighting, and I enjoy shooting it, so it's good for the range as well. Luckily I already have it.

 

[00ChevyScott]

My FNX 45 T

 

[tjswarbrick]

Since I don't have a 4", I'd stick with my 6" GP100. I've run everything from soft .38 wadcutters through 1300fps 200gr solids through it. Accurate, easy to shoot, and dead-nuts reliable.

Good to know the XD45 wouldn't be too shabby a substitute, though.

 

[BigDeeeeeeee]

That one's easy. Make mine a 1911. Good for fighting, and I enjoy shooting it, so it's good for the range as well. Luckily I already have it.

Wow, those grips are amazing.

This one would be my pick. Guncrafter No Name.

 

[fishiker]

Not as glamorous as others previously posted but this one has served me well
for many years. I know I can count on it to provide wild game and if necessary
would trust my life to it.