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If you could only have one handgun, you would select the…?

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March 19, 2017, 10:36 AM
SSAreGreat
If you could only have one handgun, you would select the…?
If one had to be limited to one handgun and one caliber for EDC, Home Defense, Zombie Apocalypse, and Allie and Invasion which handgun in which caliber would you choose? I realize it is hard to make such a "one gun fits all" choice since most of us have multiple handguns for different purposes. Such an exercise, however, helps to focus one's thinking on the reasons why we choose particular brands, models, and calibers.

For myself, I would have to go with my SIG Sauer 226 MK25 9 Mm handgun with many many magazines. This outstanding pistol works best for me since it is highly reliable, accurate, and low recoil. I have multiple handguns and am planning to buy more this year but the 226 would be the single one that I would choose.

Happy shooting


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March 19, 2017, 10:39 AM
Steve Collins
It would have to be my CZ97B .45
March 19, 2017, 11:02 AM
sig77
226R is my favorite, but if I had to only have one to do everything including CCW, I would have to go wth the Glock 19.


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March 19, 2017, 11:15 AM
henryarnaud
Probably a Glock 19.


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March 19, 2017, 11:16 AM
MNSIG
Glock 19. Not my absolute favorite, but ubiquitous parts supply.
March 19, 2017, 11:19 AM
AUTiger89
P228, any day and twice on Sunday.



Phone's ringing, Dude.
March 19, 2017, 11:25 AM
Rob Decker
Right now, my Legion.

If I ever get the manual safety P320, it'd be that.

9mm for both.


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March 19, 2017, 11:26 AM
Lord Vaalic
Glock 31



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March 19, 2017, 11:43 AM
lontai
Toss-up - either a Glock 19 with spare G17 mags or a Glock 17. In fact, the former is my current EDC, and the latter is my former EDC and my current nightstand pistol.
March 19, 2017, 11:44 AM
hudr
Can I have conversion barrels?
If so, my G23 with 9mm & 357 SIG barrels.
And appropriate mags as well.
And my Octane 45HD.
March 19, 2017, 11:44 AM
RHINOWSO
G19
March 19, 2017, 11:48 AM
jwk226
Sig 226 in 9mm is the one I would choose all day long!
March 19, 2017, 11:50 AM
mhughes
Are grip modules cheating? P320 compact with both carry and sub compact grip frames Smile
March 19, 2017, 11:52 AM
Nipper
I own Sig classic P-series (DA/SA), P320's, Glocks (G19, G34) and revolvers.

If forced to pick one, it would be the P320C 9mm. Technically, I only own ONE P320. However, the FS .40 X-change kit gives my a big gun and the no-rail SC grip frame gives me a little gun. Also, if necessary, other caliber options in the future.


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March 19, 2017, 12:08 PM
Billy346
I would have to say my M11-A1. It's fairly compact, high capacity, and reliable.


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March 19, 2017, 12:12 PM
Fla. Jim
Glock 26. Easy to carry,all Glock mags fit from 10 to 33. More accurate than I am. + I already own it and plenty of 9mm ammo.
March 19, 2017, 12:13 PM
AZnine
Glock 19
March 19, 2017, 12:17 PM
cslinger
HK P2000 9mm or a Glock 19

Either can play many roles very well.


Take Care, Shoot Safe,
Chris
March 19, 2017, 12:24 PM
Fuego220
quote:
Originally posted by SSAreGreat:
If one had to be limited to one handgun and one caliber for EDC, Home Defense, Zombie Apocalypse, and Allie and Invasion which handgun in which caliber would you choose? I realize it is hard to make such a "one gun fits all" choice since most of us have multiple handguns for different purposes. Such an exercise, however, helps to focus one's thinking on the reasons why we choose particular brands, models, and calibers.

For myself, I would have to go with my SIG Sauer 226 MK25 9 Mm handgun with many many magazines. This outstanding pistol works best for me since it is highly reliable, accurate, and low recoil. I have multiple handguns and am planning to buy more this year but the 226 would be the single one that I would choose.

Happy shooting


Before 1990.......45acp. After 1990......40S&W. After 2010.....9mm.

As for size, I would pick something in the G19/P229/P30 sized platform.
March 19, 2017, 12:32 PM
low8option
1911 in 45.


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