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Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11157239 05/01/16
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4ager Campfire Ranger Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 23,453	Depends upon what the necessity was. If it's truly a "one-gun for everything situation", and that includes SD, hunting, etc., then it gets interesting. The G19 just flat works for most things, but it ain't a hunting gun. If I could get away with the size (i.e., carry/clothing compliments in the area permit), a G20 or G21 covers all bases and well. Sentimentality wise, there's a certain Colt 1911 that would get the nod right now if I could only really have one, and I'd get another barrel and spring set up to run .45Super in it for field carry. If a revolver, the 4" K-frame in .357 (19, 65/66) does just about all that could be asked of a revolver for "doing it all". A 4" GP100 would be another consideration. Originally Posted by Mannlicher America needs to understand that our troops are not 'disposable'. Each represents a family; Fathers, Mothers, Sons, Daughters, Cousins, Uncles, Aunts... Our Citizens are our most valuable treasure; we waste far too many.

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Re: If you could only carry one gun 4ager #11157350 05/01/16
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RoninPhx Campfire Ranger R Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 16,000 arizona	Originally Posted by 4ager Depends upon what the necessity was. If it's truly a "one-gun for everything situation", and that includes SD, hunting, etc., then it gets interesting. The G19 just flat works for most things, but it ain't a hunting gun. If I could get away with the size (i.e., carry/clothing compliments in the area permit), a G20 or G21 covers all bases and well. Sentimentality wise, there's a certain Colt 1911 that would get the nod right now if I could only really have one, and I'd get another barrel and spring set up to run .45Super in it for field carry. If a revolver, the 4" K-frame in .357 (19, 65/66) does just about all that could be asked of a revolver for "doing it all". A 4" GP100 would be another consideration. After packing around all day saturday a model 28 in a shoulder holster it became evidently clear while the model 19 was developed. THE BIRTH PLACE OF GERONIMO

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11157861 05/02/16
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Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11157937 05/02/16
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Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11157963 05/02/16
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Re: If you could only carry one gun GunGeek #11157979 05/02/16
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The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,556 USA	Originally Posted by GunGeek Chrome Raven .25 Fur hat, too?

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11158049 05/02/16
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RGK Campfire Regular R Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas	This 649 goes everywhere with me and has for the last 30+ years. It's still DAO (converted by the LAPD Armory in 1984) and loaded with Gold Dot 135 grain stuff. Bob

Re: If you could only carry one gun RGK #11158109 05/02/16
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The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,556 USA	Originally Posted by RGK This 649 goes everywhere with me and has for the last 30+ years. It's still DAO (converted by the LAPD Armory in 1984) and loaded with Gold Dot 135 grain stuff. Bob Do I see six holes on that target?

Re: If you could only carry one gun The_Real_Hawkeye #11158489 05/02/16
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RGK Campfire Regular R Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas	No. Bob

Re: If you could only carry one gun RGK #11158670 05/02/16
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The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,556 USA	Originally Posted by RGK No. Bob I think I do.

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Re: If you could only carry one gun The_Real_Hawkeye #11158818 05/02/16
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RGK Campfire Regular R Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas	Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye Originally Posted by RGK No. Bob I think I do. There's only 15 in this one. I'm sure you could find a couple more if you look hard enough, Perfessor. Bob Last edited by RGK; 05/02/16.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11158899 05/02/16
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RGK Campfire Regular R Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas	Even though I'm totally attached to a few handguns of mine (especially the above 649), I'd consider this BHP if I was allowed only one handgun for carry, practice, etc. I guess my competitive shooting days would be over though, with only one handgun to pack and shoot. This '67 Browning is unmodified except for opening up the rear sight and removing the mag safety. I like it a lot. For awhile when I was at FT Bragg on my last tour it was my only handgun. Bob It carries well in this Israeli-designed IWB holster Last edited by RGK; 05/02/16.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11159071 05/02/16
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Re: If you could only carry one gun haverluk #11159489 05/02/16
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PWN Campfire Regular P Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 947 USA	S&W 329 loaded with hot specials for 2 legged critters and good 240 cast loads for hunting. Light enough to carry all day. Good sights, and not too large to hide if needed. I used it to kill a pronghorn doe at a long distance with open sights a few years ago. Perry

Re: If you could only carry one gun PWN #11159635 05/03/16
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Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11159762 05/03/16
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Re: If you could only carry one gun RGK #11159787 05/03/16
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FreeMe Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,248 ___ is what America was	Originally Posted by RGK Even though I'm totally attached to a few handguns of mine (especially the above 649), I'd consider this BHP if I was allowed only one handgun for carry, practice, etc. I guess my competitive shooting days would be over though, with only one handgun to pack and shoot. This '67 Browning is unmodified except for opening up the rear sight and removing the mag safety. I like it a lot. For awhile when I was at FT Bragg on my last tour it was my only handgun. Bob It carries well in this Israeli-designed IWB holster Nice. I still think you should put a C&S safety on it though. Okay....I'll play...I guess. I'd have a hard time choosing between the HiPower and the K9. Both very accurate and easy to shoot. Both never give me any reason to doubt them (and that includes every example of either I have ever owned or shot). The choice would probably come down to where and how I was living at the time, but I would lean towards the HP. Lunatic fringe....we all know you're out there.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11159942 05/03/16
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pacecars Campfire Tracker P Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,999 Tallahassee, FL USA	The one I carry now does nicely. Dave Clements 10mm Ruger GP-100 Guns don't kill people, it's mostly the bullets

Re: If you could only carry one gun The_Real_Hawkeye #11164984 05/05/16
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GunGeek Campfire Ranger Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 24,661 NW Nevada	Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye Originally Posted by GunGeek Chrome Raven .25 Fur hat, too? Hellz-yeah. Platform shoes, fur coat, and a pimped out Caddy.

Re: If you could only carry one gun RGK #11164987 05/05/16
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GunGeek Campfire Ranger Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 24,661 NW Nevada	Originally Posted by RGK Even though I'm totally attached to a few handguns of mine (especially the above 649), I'd consider this BHP if I was allowed only one handgun for carry, practice, etc. I guess my competitive shooting days would be over though, with only one handgun to pack and shoot. This '67 Browning is unmodified except for opening up the rear sight and removing the mag safety. I like it a lot. For awhile when I was at FT Bragg on my last tour it was my only handgun. Bob It carries well in this Israeli-designed IWB holster Well I guess if you're going to slum it, that's not a bad way to go.

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