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Tough choice but probably this: ![[Linked Image]](http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r295/BeNBadRacing/Ed_Brown_Special_Forces_Commande-1_zpsgx206xqy.jpg) Never seen one of those that shoots shot shells..... 
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Though I have "better" for certain applications, if I were to choose one it would be easy........the same worn, scratched old 229 that I've carried for years now. I would throw the .357 barrel back in 'er, though.
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The G19 sized G30S .45 ACP is impressing me more and more. If this had been introduced 20 years earlier (prior to the rise of the .40 and 9mm in LE circles), I think it would have been one of the top sellers in the law enforcement and concealed carry markets. It conceals like a G19, but you have 10+1 230 grain pills on board , with a standard G21 mag as a spare (13 rounds). This makes for a great outdoorsman's handgun. For a guy who wants one gun to cover home defense, animal defense, as well as concealed carry, this is a pretty fair choice. It is not perfect, but it does a lot of things well, in a package that fits in many G19 sized holsters. That is hard not to like. ![[Linked Image]](http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/IV_Troop/Handguns/FullSizeRender201_zpsvaenjzub.jpg) I wholeheartedly agree with you. As much as I love my 19 and carry it all over, if I had to go with rural and urban I would chose the 30S. Now, if the oft mentioned apocalypse/meltdown were to happen, I'd probably revert to the 19 because I think 9mm would be easier to find/scrounge... Mac, I'm with you on the G19. I've been carrying it for a month or so in a Kirkpatrick OWB Texas Stong Side, much like a Milt Sparks 55BN, Askins Avenger or Bianchi equivalent. Next carry gun/next Glock will be the 30S for reasons you guys have already covered. And, as Hi Vel mentioned, I just wish the grip length were a tad longer. Have handled several , but have not yet had opportunity to handle with a 13 rd mag.
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David, You gotta really have strong hands to get them shells in the mag. 
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Beretta .25 auto. It goes where I go and I'm often in gym shorts.
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Hunting my 4 inch 629 , protection Glock 19
A Doe walks out of the woods today and says, that is the last time I'm going to do that for Two Bucks.
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A lot of votes for the Glock 19, maybe I'd better add one to my arsenal
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A lot of votes for the Glock 19, maybe I'd better add one to my arsenal Shoot and carry the 17 first. You'll find you shoot it a little better, and that it carries about as well. Not to mention two extra rounds. PS I have both, and the 19 stays in the safe.
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1911 or SA .44 Mag....not in any particular order.
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I would have to go with my Glock 20 SF.
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XDS 45 converted to a rowland .460. 45 for light work and .460 for dangerous work.
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As Mackay indicated, it all depends where you are and what you need to do with the gun.
Where I am in New England the Commander in .38 Super works just fine. When I was visiting Mackay in Idaho I carried nothing but a 4" S&W N-frame in .41 Magnum for over two months...
That said if I needed to combine the two I would look at a 1911 5" GM size gun in 10mm...something like the Kimber Stainless Target II. A 180 grain bullet at 1300 fps far out does a 9mm or .45 ACP...
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I prefer classic.
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The G19 sized G30S .45 ACP is impressing me more and more. If this had been introduced 20 years earlier (prior to the rise of the .40 and 9mm in LE circles), I think it would have been one of the top sellers in the law enforcement and concealed carry markets. It conceals like a G19, but you have 10+1 230 grain pills on board , with a standard G21 mag as a spare (13 rounds). This makes for a great outdoorsman's handgun. For a guy who wants one gun to cover home defense, animal defense, as well as concealed carry, this is a pretty fair choice. It is not perfect, but it does a lot of things well, in a package that fits in many G19 sized holsters. That is hard not to like. I wholeheartedly agree with you. As much as I love my 19 and carry it all over, if I had to go with rural and urban I would chose the 30S. Now, if the oft mentioned apocalypse/meltdown were to happen, I'd probably revert to the 19 because I think 9mm would be easier to find/scrounge... Mac, I'm with you on the G19. I've been carrying it for a month or so in a Kirkpatrick OWB Texas Stong Side, much like a Milt Sparks 55BN, Askins Avenger or Bianchi equivalent. Next carry gun/next Glock will be the 30S for reasons you guys have already covered. And, as Hi Vel mentioned, I just wish the grip length were a tad longer. Have handled several , but have not yet had opportunity to handle with a 13 rd mag. In regards to wishing the grip was a tad longer, take a close look at the pic of my G30S. I relieved the underside rear of the trigger guard. This allows a higher grip. I also slightly knocked down the finger grooves. These small things made a difference.
THE CHAIR IS AGAINST THE WALL. The Tikka T3 in .308 Winchester is the Glock 19 of the rifle world. The website is up and running!www.lostriverammocompany.com
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Mac, I'll take a closer look at that. Thanks.
Switching the mag release over to LH tonight.
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I am down to just carrying one--an XDS in .45 Auto. Tried a Glock 43 and loved the trigger, but just could not warm up to the 9x19. However, the .357 Sig does intrigue me...
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Is the Glock 43 rated for +p+?
If so, then that's the same as a 357 SIG almost.
Of course, there's no flies on modern 9mm Bullets when it comes to killin'
That's why the 40 S&W is on the decline, it just doesn't do the killin' part better than a good 9mm round.
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Not sure my Security Six wouldn't be the answer to "all day, everyday, everywhere" The argument could be made 
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The G19 sized G30S .45 ACP is impressing me more and more. If this had been introduced 20 years earlier (prior to the rise of the .40 and 9mm in LE circles), I think it would have been one of the top sellers in the law enforcement and concealed carry markets. It conceals like a G19, but you have 10+1 230 grain pills on board , with a standard G21 mag as a spare (13 rounds). This makes for a great outdoorsman's handgun. For a guy who wants one gun to cover home defense, animal defense, as well as concealed carry, this is a pretty fair choice. It is not perfect, but it does a lot of things well, in a package that fits in many G19 sized holsters. That is hard not to like. ...with a "KNIFE!!" like that what do you need a gun for.... 
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It would be the 38 Airweight since it's the one gets carried. 5 rounds and bad language will have to do.
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