What's your favorite handgun?

[SlingLow]

If you need more than 7+1 you need more time at the range

Assuming a close range encounter with one, or maybe two assailants. But you can't assume that. The level to which you prepare cannot be changed during an engagement. Choose wisely.

 

[JackR]

My favorite to shoot is my S&W .357 686. The semi auto is a 9mm. Have a small ruger 9 that I carry as I work in a real bad area of Phoenix.

 

[RR Fan Dan]

I prefer not to let my FBI handler know. Let’s just say it was a terrible boating accident.

 

[SteveSS]

I'm heavy in 9mm guns. I have a reloader and a brass tumbler. I haven't used it in a long time. Will my gun powder be unstable?

 

[Sahara]

I’ve got about fifteen or so so, fortunately we don’t need to carry them so I just play with them. But I do shoot, a lot. For fun it’s hard to beat a 22 semi. I was lucky to get one of the ex Israeli Mossad Beretta guns when they came on the surplus market a few decades ago. Tons of fun, great history, cheap to shoot. If this thing could talk…
If I did have to carry one for defence I really like my Charter Arms Bulldog in 44 special. A whole lot of pain in a package not much larger than a starter pistol.
I also enjoy my Para Ordinance high capacity 1911. The wider grip makes it more comfortable for me to hold with my large hands. I was also lucky to pick up a crate each of Chinese surplus and Russian Tula ammo before prices went crazy.
Also enjoy my Thompson Center Contenders in 30 and 357 Herrett and 7 TCU.

 

[Sahara]

I'm heavy in 9mm guns. I have a reloader and a brass tumbler. I haven't used it in a long time. Will my gun powder be unstable?

Gunpowder is fine if kept correctly. Some of mine is fifty years old. Humidity and heat kills it. Our cool, dry climate is perfect.

 

[jimbosride]

Smith & Wesson Model 36 (also known as the Chiefs Special) I

introduced at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) convention in 1950, and was favorably received. A vote was held to name the new revolver, and the name "Chiefs Special" won

 

[terrywalker]

For a long gun, my 12 gauge Remington 870 Pump Shotgun with #4 buckshot for coyote or smaller, 00 buckshot for cougar and rifled slug for bear and larger at the cabin.
Terry W.

 

[WS23U1]

Colorado is about to ban the sale of all semi-automatics so it's now or never.

I guess I should ask about long guns too. I bought an AR last year and have never fired it. It's a Windham Weaponry. That guy that made Bushmaster sold the company then Bushmasters went downhill hard. After the noncompete clause expired he started making Windhams as a much better quality product. I think I paid about $500 on sale.

I'm buying a Stainless Taurus 92. 17+1. I have to have the mag pinned at 15 per Colorado law. You probably know the story. Beretta left the tooling in Brazil I think. Taurus took it over and made exact copies of the much more expensive 92 model. I always thought they were a cool looking pistol.

What? When/why?

 

[not so famous bob]

My son bought a Glock 17.
existing:
Browning Hi Power
Browning Buckmark
Ruger Mark 4
Colt 1917 Army 45 revolver
Sig something. 9mm
Walther 38 military
Taurus 40. I forget the mod.
Ruger 380 compact
High Point 45 I know it's clunky but my daughter can shoot it without hurting her hand.
And it's guaranteed for life.
That's all I can think of.

you going to tell us where their hidden too ??

 

[turbine68rt]

S&W 629 Classic DX 44 Mag.
Basically a production target revolver.
Only the smallest percentage that achieved the tightest groups at 50 yds received the DX designation. Still have the hand signed factory target.

 

[Mackman]

I have a good all around revolver. It's a S&W 357 Magnum model 19 Police revolver. Revolvers don't leave shell casings. Lol

I have always thought the .357 revolvers were the best all around handgun. I’ve taken white-tail deer with one, great self- defense round. S&W 586 and 686.