Only One Handgun

SwedeSteve · 10-26-2009, 02:23 AM

If you could only keep one of your lovelies, what would it be ?? Think long and hard. Not just a CCW, but maybe a gamegetter, or a dual purpose handgun.

ArkansasHunter · 10-26-2009, 02:29 AM

Well I don't have to think long and hard LOL...I don't have but one lovely which is a CZ 82
I'm sure it would take game and be a dual purpose role.

Midas · 10-26-2009, 02:34 AM

For me, it would be my Ruger Blackhawk in .45 Colt, it can be easily harvest deer and hogs with the right loads, as well as serve a role as a self defense firearm.

Ballbearing · 10-26-2009, 02:39 AM

It's a difficult choice, but it would have to be my Ruger New Vaquero in .45 Colt. Nicknamed "Dixie Belle". I flipping love that gun, even though she is made of stainless, which I don't particularly like, she works perfectly, cleans easily and shoots straight.

KW Gary M · 10-26-2009, 08:39 AM

GP 100. Small enough that it can work for CCW if hidden right, powerful enough to be a man stopper no matter who the man may be and should be able to take on most game with the right loads.

neophyte · 10-26-2009, 08:42 AM

Gp-100 .357 4"

Cyrano · 10-26-2009, 09:48 AM

Heretical as this may sound, my customized S&W Model 10-5. Yes, it's a .38 Special revolver; but I can shoot better with it than any other pistol I own, and ultimately that's what counts.

HK770 · 10-26-2009, 10:19 AM

My S&W 500 while not ccw, can take bout anything even through walls !

Deep13 · 10-26-2009, 10:26 AM

SW 686+ in .357 mag. Seven shots, dead-nutz accurate, 4" barrel with Hi-Viz sight.

Huey Rider · 10-26-2009, 10:32 AM

My Ruger P-90.It' s bulky for CCW but I can drop it in the mud,run over it with a truck then throw it out a 3 story window,Pick it up and fire it.Makes a good combat handgun.

DocAitch · 10-26-2009, 10:47 AM

+1 for the S&W 686+ with 4" barrel.
DocAitch

Deep13 · 10-26-2009, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huey Rider

My Ruger P-90.It' s bulky for CCW but I can drop it in the mud,run over it with a truck then throw it out a 3 story window,Pick it up and fire it.Makes a good combat handgun.

I had one of those once. Not pretty, but reliable and nearly indestructible.

srt 10 jimbo · 10-26-2009, 10:57 AM

As much as I like my PT 709 Slim, I'll keep the PT 1911

Palladin8 · 10-26-2009, 11:15 AM

Swede you're not making it easy on us who have many favorites. If I had to only have one(I hope it never comes to that) and it has to be one I currently own then I would have to pick my Kimber Stainless Target II in 10MM. As much as I love my Bisley 5.5" 45 colt it's a little big to try and conceal. The 10mm will take game and yet can be concealed.

Deersniper · 10-26-2009, 11:47 AM

My one and only .45 SA SS Loaded Champ. I put one Berry's 185 HBRN inside another one yesterday at the hunting camp. Dug it out of a stump.

DaTeacha · 10-26-2009, 12:24 PM

I think I would go with my .357 DW with 3 different barrels. I can carry it concealed with a short barrel, open with an intermediate one, and hunt with a long one with scope if need be. It's plenty strong for loading heavy if I want. Besides, it's a nice looking gun.

TXplt · 10-26-2009, 01:21 PM

Ruger Single-Six 22 WMR convertible.

Excellent survival pistol with LOTS of ammo.

chesterwin · 10-26-2009, 04:23 PM

Smith & Wesson 686 .357 magnum 4".

wcassidy · 10-26-2009, 05:45 PM

I just can't decide but i'm gonna have to back Palladin with his logic or you guys with the S&W 686

lowercase · 10-26-2009, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neophyte

Gp-100 .357 4"

I'd take my GP100 as well.

Mine is .357, with a 4 inch barrel, adjustable sights, blued finish, and old style grips.

It's just a great gun that looks great and works like a champ.

10-26-2009, 02:23 AM	#1
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 23,549 Images: 1	Only One Handgun If you could only keep one of your lovelies, what would it be ?? Think long and hard. Not just a CCW, but maybe a gamegetter, or a dual purpose handgun. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

10-26-2009, 02:29 AM	#2
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas. Posts: 17,210	Well I don't have to think long and hard LOL...I don't have but one lovely which is a CZ 82 I'm sure it would take game and be a dual purpose role. __________________ IN GOD WE TRUST NRA MEMBER Last edited by ArkansasHunter; 10-26-2009 at 02:38 AM.

10-26-2009, 02:34 AM	#3
Midas Chief Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 3,571 Images: 2 Blog Entries: 6	For me, it would be my Ruger Blackhawk in .45 Colt, it can be easily harvest deer and hogs with the right loads, as well as serve a role as a self defense firearm. __________________ The Second Amendment: America's Original Homeland Security. NRA Life Member

10-26-2009, 08:39 AM	#5
KW Gary M Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Key West Florida Posts: 4,604 Blog Entries: 1	GP 100. Small enough that it can work for CCW if hidden right, powerful enough to be a man stopper no matter who the man may be and should be able to take on most game with the right loads. __________________ To Say Guns Kill People Is To Say Automobiles Drive Drunk and Matches Commit Arson.

10-26-2009, 08:42 AM	#6
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 8,822 Blog Entries: 2	Gp-100 .357 4" __________________ Craig May the Lord's face radiate with joy because of you. Numbers 6:24

10-26-2009, 02:39 AM	#4
Ballbearing Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Boondocks Posts: 519	It's a difficult choice, but it would have to be my Ruger New Vaquero in .45 Colt. Nicknamed "Dixie Belle". I flipping love that gun, even though she is made of stainless, which I don't particularly like, she works perfectly, cleans easily and shoots straight.

10-26-2009, 09:48 AM	#7
Cyrano Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York Posts: 6,917	Heretical as this may sound, my customized S&W Model 10-5. Yes, it's a .38 Special revolver; but I can shoot better with it than any other pistol I own, and ultimately that's what counts.

10-26-2009, 10:19 AM	#8
HK770 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Riverview, Fl Posts: 269	My S&W 500 while not ccw, can take bout anything even through walls !

10-26-2009, 10:26 AM	#9
Deep13 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 594	SW 686+ in .357 mag. Seven shots, dead-nutz accurate, 4" barrel with Hi-Viz sight. __________________ That which can be asserted without evidence may be dismissed without evidence.

10-26-2009, 10:32 AM	#10
Huey Rider Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Great Lakes Region Posts: 77	My Ruger P-90.It' s bulky for CCW but I can drop it in the mud,run over it with a truck then throw it out a 3 story window,Pick it up and fire it.Makes a good combat handgun.

10-26-2009, 10:47 AM	#11
DocAitch Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North of Baltimore Posts: 262	One Gun +1 for the S&W 686+ with 4" barrel. DocAitch

10-26-2009, 10:57 AM	#13
srt 10 jimbo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 295	As much as I like my PT 709 Slim, I'll keep the PT 1911 __________________

10-26-2009, 11:15 AM	#14
Palladin8 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,451	Swede you're not making it easy on us who have many favorites. If I had to only have one(I hope it never comes to that) and it has to be one I currently own then I would have to pick my Kimber Stainless Target II in 10MM. As much as I love my Bisley 5.5" 45 colt it's a little big to try and conceal. The 10mm will take game and yet can be concealed.

10-26-2009, 11:47 AM	#15
Deersniper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,608	My one and only .45 SA SS Loaded Champ. I put one Berry's 185 HBRN inside another one yesterday at the hunting camp. Dug it out of a stump.

10-26-2009, 12:24 PM	#16
DaTeacha Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: near Funk, Ohio Posts: 2,913	I think I would go with my .357 DW with 3 different barrels. I can carry it concealed with a short barrel, open with an intermediate one, and hunt with a long one with scope if need be. It's plenty strong for loading heavy if I want. Besides, it's a nice looking gun. __________________ Teach NRA -- If you're reading this, you should be a member. United, We Stand.

10-26-2009, 01:21 PM	#17
TXplt Traveling Libertarian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 4,722 Images: 4 Blog Entries: 2	Ruger Single-Six 22 WMR convertible. Excellent survival pistol with LOTS of ammo. __________________ Old fighter pilots never die.....They just wind up in Texas

10-26-2009, 04:23 PM	#18
chesterwin Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 515	Smith & Wesson 686 .357 magnum 4".

10-26-2009, 05:45 PM	#19
wcassidy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 283	I just can't decide but i'm gonna have to back Palladin with his logic or you guys with the S&W 686