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If you could only carry one gun #11154311 04/30/16 Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 88 Lobo80 OP Campfire Greenhorn OP Lobo80 Campfire Greenhorn Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 88 This question has probably been ask before on this forum but for the sake of those that didn't see it let's ask again. Glocks and 1911's are probably the most popular so which would it be

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11154322 04/30/16 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 69,173 TX chlinstructor Campfire Kahuna chlinstructor Campfire Kahuna Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 69,173 TX My Glock 32. It's the same size as a Glock 19, but in the .357 Sig Caliber. One of my 1911 Lightweight Commanders in 45 acp would be my second choice. "Allways speak the truth and you will never have to remember what you said before..." Sam Houston Texans, "We say Grace, We Say Mam, If You Don't Like it, We Don't Give a Damn!" ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11154323 04/30/16 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 69,173 TX chlinstructor Campfire Kahuna chlinstructor Campfire Kahuna Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 69,173 TX Double post deleted Last edited by chlinstructor; 04/30/16. "Allways speak the truth and you will never have to remember what you said before..." Sam Houston Texans, "We say Grace, We Say Mam, If You Don't Like it, We Don't Give a Damn!" ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11154334 04/30/16 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 18,300 Mobile J jimmyp Campfire Ranger jimmyp Campfire Ranger J Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 18,300 Mobile I got a 1911, but if I had to pick one gun it would be a G19. It's like a 1911 but works more frequently and under most any conditions.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11154345 04/30/16 Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,519 MO SargeMO Campfire Tracker SargeMO Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,519 MO Sig 229 .40 Cal Direct Impingement is the Fart Joke of military rifle operating systems. ⓒ

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11154442 04/30/16 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 145 Southeast Michigan GoexWhiteHots Campfire Member GoexWhiteHots Campfire Member Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 145 Southeast Michigan Probably a Glock 43. It must go inside a pocket on occasions and if I carry it unholstered, it fits fine. I don;t care if it prints a little. That's no big deal to me.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11154454 04/30/16 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,556 USA T The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,556 USA Glock 17.

Re: If you could only carry one gun The_Real_Hawkeye #11154458 04/30/16 Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 7,866 HTTP 404 MojoHand Campfire Outfitter MojoHand Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 7,866 HTTP 404 Carry one gun for what? Self defense? Survival? Fun? Hunting? All of the above? It ain't what you don't know that makes you an idiot...it's what you know for certain, that just ain't so... Most people don't want to believe the truth~they want the truth to be what they believe. Stupidity has no average...

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11154460 04/30/16 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 7,920 Rochester, N.H. USA R RJM Campfire Outfitter RJM Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 7,920 Rochester, N.H. USA Colt Commander .38 Super...carried one from 1980 to 2007...then just switched to another that has a hard chrome finish and night sights...just took it off an hour ago... If you can not deal with reality, reality will deal with you....

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11154464 04/30/16 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 7,437 Tennessee T TNrifleman Campfire Tracker TNrifleman Campfire Tracker T Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 7,437 Tennessee A Springfield XD40 works for me. μολὼν λαβέ

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11154479 04/30/16 Joined: May 2007 Posts: 14,653 Texas Bluedreaux Campfire Outfitter Bluedreaux Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2007 Posts: 14,653 Texas A Glock or M&P or plastic Sig in a full size or mid size .40 or 9. I'm not picky. Originally Posted by SBTCO your flippant remarks which you so adeptly sling

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11154490 04/30/16 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 S Steelhead Campfire Oracle Steelhead Campfire Oracle S Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 "Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11154553 04/30/16 Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,839 Craigmont, Idaho M mart Campfire Tracker mart Campfire Tracker M Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,839 Craigmont, Idaho I wear a Glock 22 for my personal carry gun and would be fine with that if limited to one gun for personal defense. If we are talking an everyday, hunting, shooting, weapon of opportunity for every purpose, it would be a Ruger Bisley, blued, cut to 5 1/2", .100 Patridge front sight with two gold or silver lines, Bowen target rear sight, free spin pawl, Belt Mountain #5 base pin and ivory micarta grips. The cartridge is the hard choice, it could be the 357 Mag, 41 Mag, 44 Special, 44 Mag, or 45 Colt. If push came to shove and I was forced to chose one, it would most likely be the Bisley flattop 44 Special. Chronographs, bore scopes and pattern boards have broke a lot of hearts.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11154600 04/30/16 Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 39,301 Oregon City, OR S Scott F Campfire 'Bwana Scott F Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 39,301 Oregon City, OR I only carry one gun and it is a 1911. I have no desire to replace it with anything else. The first time I shot myself in the head... Meniere's Sucks Big Time!!!

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11154620 04/30/16 Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 17,694 Michigan, In , Boon S saddlering Campfire Ranger saddlering Campfire Ranger S Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 17,694 Michigan, In , Boon My Detonics 45! Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!

Re: If you could only carry one gun saddlering #11154672 04/30/16 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,383 Middle TN J jds44 Campfire Tracker jds44 Campfire Tracker J Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,383 Middle TN My 3 gun carry rotation is a G19, G43, and a S&W 642. I vary them depending on dress and situation. If limited to 1, it would probably be the G43. It shoots almost as we'll as the G19 and hides almost as well as the 642.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11154712 04/30/16 Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,165 Georgia Mathsr Campfire Tracker Mathsr Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,165 Georgia Kimber 1911. Harry

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11154734 04/30/16 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 73,096 Punta Gorda, FL T LEE Campfire Kahuna T LEE Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 73,096 Punta Gorda, FL G19 George Orwell was a Prophet, not a novelist. Read 1984 and then look around you! Old cat turd! "Some men just need killing." ~ Clay Allison. I am too old to fight but I can still pull a trigger. ~ Me

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11154904 04/30/16 Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 7,132 TC1 Campfire Tracker TC1 Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 7,132 Probably my G19. There are other pistols in my collection I like better. Some shoot better, ssome fit my hand better, some carry better, some (most)look better but the G19 is without a doubt the best compromise of all of them.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11155722 05/01/16 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 808 South East Georgia 3 348srfun Campfire Regular 348srfun Campfire Regular 3 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 808 South East Georgia Sig 1911

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11157239 05/01/16 Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 23,453 4ager Campfire Ranger 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.

Re: If you could only carry one gun 4ager #11157350 05/01/16 Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 16,000 arizona R RoninPhx Campfire Ranger 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 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,308 Wyoming F frogman43 Campfire Outfitter frogman43 Campfire Outfitter F Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,308 Wyoming S&W 625-6 Mountain Gun in .45 Colt!!! ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11157937 05/02/16 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 24,660 NW Nevada GunGeek Campfire Ranger GunGeek Campfire Ranger Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 24,660 NW Nevada Chrome Raven .25

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11157963 05/02/16 Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 927 A alukban Campfire Regular alukban Campfire Regular A Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 927 These days it's a Glock 43

Re: If you could only carry one gun GunGeek #11157979 05/02/16 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,556 USA T The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage 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 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas R RGK Campfire Regular 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 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,556 USA T The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage 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 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas R RGK Campfire Regular 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 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,556 USA T The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,556 USA Originally Posted by RGK No. Bob I think I do.

Re: If you could only carry one gun The_Real_Hawkeye #11158818 05/02/16 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas R RGK Campfire Regular 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 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,697 Texas R RGK Campfire Regular 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 Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,451 Stuck in Folsom Prison H haverluk Campfire Regular haverluk Campfire Regular H Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,451 Stuck in Folsom Prison Dan Wesson Guardian in 45ACP Semper Fi

Re: If you could only carry one gun haverluk #11159489 05/02/16 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 947 USA P PWN Campfire Regular 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 Joined: May 2004 Posts: 2,040 Valparaiso, IN A ar15a292f Campfire Regular ar15a292f Campfire Regular A Joined: May 2004 Posts: 2,040 Valparaiso, IN Beretta 92F

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11159762 05/03/16 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 46,244 Oklahoma G gunner500 Campfire 'Bwana gunner500 Campfire 'Bwana G Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 46,244 Oklahoma Strayer-Voigt or STI 1911 double stack 10mm or 38 Super. Trump Won!

Re: If you could only carry one gun RGK #11159787 05/03/16 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,248 ___ is what America was FreeMe Campfire Outfitter 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 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,999 Tallahassee, FL USA P pacecars Campfire Tracker 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 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 24,660 NW Nevada GunGeek Campfire Ranger GunGeek Campfire Ranger Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 24,660 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 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 24,660 NW Nevada GunGeek Campfire Ranger GunGeek Campfire Ranger Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 24,660 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.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11165570 05/05/16 Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 20,683 cold & forbidden 2legit2quit Campfire Ranger 2legit2quit Campfire Ranger Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 20,683 cold & forbidden hmmm tough one I'd have to say a Glock 29 I'm pretty certain when we sing our anthem and mention the land of the free, the original intent didn't mean cell phones, food stamps and birth control.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11165733 05/05/16 Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 88 Lobo80 OP Campfire Greenhorn OP Lobo80 Campfire Greenhorn Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 88 I love all of my guns... it would be hard to choose Probably for it's punch and ease of carry either in the pocket or I or O WB my mod 60 .357 would be the one.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11166044 05/05/16 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 18,300 Mobile J jimmyp Campfire Ranger jimmyp Campfire Ranger J Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 18,300 Mobile G19.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11170678 05/07/16 Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,339 Huntingnut Campfire Regular Huntingnut Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,339 I'd hate to be in the position of only one, but if forced to pick it'd be a G19.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11171149 05/07/16 Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 456 Arizona D Dobegrant Campfire Member Dobegrant Campfire Member D Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 456 Arizona Glock 19 (LAV) in a Simply Rugged Cuda holster is normal EDC. However many double action revolvers are carried Benefactor Life Member NRA, Arizona Hunter Education Instructor

Re: If you could only carry one gun Dobegrant #11171162 05/07/16 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,266 W WoodsStalker Campfire Regular WoodsStalker Campfire Regular W Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,266 It is hard to beat the XDS .45. The foundation for old age is good memories.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11171198 05/07/16 Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 10,593 Wyoming Cheyenne Campfire Outfitter Cheyenne Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 10,593 Wyoming I can get it down to 3 very easily, but getting down to 1 costs too many brain cells to consider. It could depend on what my wife picks for hers. "Don't believe everything you see on the Internet" - Abraham Lincoln

Re: If you could only carry one gun WoodsStalker #11172584 05/08/16 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,807 Arizona F firstcoueswas80 Campfire Outfitter firstcoueswas80 Campfire Outfitter F Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,807 Arizona Originally Posted by WoodsStalker It is hard to beat the XDS .45. Before I shot the XDS 9mm, I would have agreed with this. However, since doing so, I have never left the house with out my XDS9. For strictly concealed carry, the XDS 9, for outdooor use, hiking, unting etc Iwould carry my XD40 and not think twice about it. i have had mine for about 13 years, and it has been refinished twice. I flat out do not go hunting/hiking/fishing with out it. This past weekend while turkey hunting, my buddy and I came across bear schit that was so fresh we likely interrupted the bear in his bathroom I was very glad to reach down and feel my XD 40 instead of something else.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11172620 05/08/16 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 606 Montana P paul105 Campfire Regular paul105 Campfire Regular P Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 606 Montana Don't live in a high crime/multiple assailant area, but large predators/ungulates could be a problem. S&W M69 - 5 shot L Frame .44 Mag. If I could have only one handgun it would be either of the following, in the order shown: Reasons: Fun shooting with light loads, and reasonable power if needed. S&W M69 5 shot .44 mag Freedom Arms M97 .45 Colt 4 1/4" Can shoot all day with light loads and dispatch most problems in L48 with proper botique/handloads Paul

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11172631 05/08/16 Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,519 MO SargeMO Campfire Tracker SargeMO Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,519 MO In a past life I put down quite a few injured deer, etc and some not so injured ones as well as 100+ pound attack dogs that were sic'ed on the bad old policeman by their owners. Excepting Brown or Grizzly country, I am comfortable in the woods with a good 40 S&W. Direct Impingement is the Fart Joke of military rifle operating systems. ⓒ

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11172675 05/08/16 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 23,626 MontanaMan Campfire Ranger MontanaMan Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 23,626 Originally Posted by Lobo80 If you could only carry one gun I like to walk softly & carry a big stick, so I'll take an M60 SAW MM

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11173886 05/09/16 Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,407 NE South Dakota Bugger Campfire Outfitter Bugger Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,407 NE South Dakota While I own a 1911, I don't carry it. I'll never own a Glock. I carry either a Model 19 or a 629 - I carry them due to coyotes, wolves, mountain lions. The 1911 is for shooting paper, not a very good pistol for my needs. But I really liked the M60, much better than the M16. Last edited by Bugger; 05/09/16. I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11173940 05/09/16 Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,863 Albuquerque, NM, USA H hunting1 Campfire Tracker hunting1 Campfire Tracker H Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,863 Albuquerque, NM, USA I have a few hand guns to include a 1911, but for every day carry I love my XDS 45 and Glock 43. They go bang every time I pull the trigger and never fail to feed. Good Shooting!

Re: If you could only carry one gun hunting1 #11174240 05/09/16 Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 South Florida deflave Campfire Sage deflave Campfire Sage Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 South Florida G23. Maybe a 696. Travis Originally Posted by Geno67 Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Originally Posted by Judman Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. Originally Posted by KSMITH My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house

Re: If you could only carry one gun deflave #11174611 05/09/16 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 23,626 MontanaMan Campfire Ranger MontanaMan Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 23,626 Originally Posted by deflave G23. Maybe a 696. Travis Fer Chrissake, make up your mind, man. Ya can only have one. MM

Re: If you could only carry one gun MontanaMan #11176367 05/10/16 Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 South Florida deflave Campfire Sage deflave Campfire Sage Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 South Florida It'd have to be the G23. Dave Originally Posted by Geno67 Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Originally Posted by Judman Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. Originally Posted by KSMITH My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11176472 05/10/16 Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,542 T thumbcocker Campfire Regular thumbcocker Campfire Regular T Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,542 G36

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11176607 05/10/16 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,816 M Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,816 The issue with answering this question is what I am carrying for. For carrying for self protection against other people, I very much prefer a Glock 9mm. A G19/17/34. For when I am in the high desert/ mountains where the issue could be people, or wolves, mountain lions, or bears, then I tend to carry either a 5" N Frame .44 or a newer Glock G30S Compact .45. Frankly, I could narrow it down to a 5 gun battery, (And we did a thread about that a while back, which I think we should resurrect) but only "One" sounds like zero fun to me. That said, the G19 sized .45 ACP G30s has a lot going for it, if a person spends a fair amount of time in the mountains, and needs a dual purpose sidearm for animals/people defense. 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

Re: If you could only carry one gun Mackay_Sagebrush #11176702 05/10/16 Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 South Florida deflave Campfire Sage deflave Campfire Sage Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 South Florida Mackay cheated. Travis Originally Posted by Geno67 Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Originally Posted by Judman Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. Originally Posted by KSMITH My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11176710 05/10/16 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,894 AL/GA line himmelrr Campfire Tracker himmelrr Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,894 AL/GA line For urban carry, I chose my Kahr PM40. RH

Re: If you could only carry one gun deflave #11176742 05/10/16 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,816 M Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,816 Originally Posted by deflave Mackay cheated. Travis If Ya ain't cheatin' ya ain't tryin'. 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

Re: If you could only carry one gun Mackay_Sagebrush #11176789 05/10/16 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 15,593 Turkey River Iowa johnw Campfire Ranger johnw Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2002 Posts: 15,593 Turkey River Iowa Originally Posted by Mackay_Sagebrush Originally Posted by deflave Mackay cheated. Travis If Ya ain't cheatin' ya ain't tryin'. Ya don't cheat, ya don't eat... "Chances Will Be Taken"

Re: If you could only carry one gun johnw #11176844 05/10/16 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,851 Back home in Dixie W Wildcatter264 Campfire Tracker Wildcatter264 Campfire Tracker W Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,851 Back home in Dixie Limited to only one, if I could continue to produce my own ammo, I'd choose a 1911 10mm GM. If I had to use what ammo was available, then a 45 ACP 1911, probably a Colt LWT Commander or CCO. Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty of give me death! P. Henry Deus vult! Rhodesians all now

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11176868 05/10/16 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,816 M Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,816 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. 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

Re: If you could only carry one gun Mackay_Sagebrush #11176938 05/10/16 Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 7,866 HTTP 404 MojoHand Campfire Outfitter MojoHand Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 7,866 HTTP 404 Originally Posted by Mackay_Sagebrush 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... It ain't what you don't know that makes you an idiot...it's what you know for certain, that just ain't so... Most people don't want to believe the truth~they want the truth to be what they believe. Stupidity has no average...

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11176960 05/10/16 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,816 M Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,816 Yep, It really is hard to beat your basic G19/17. 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

Re: If you could only carry one gun Mackay_Sagebrush #11177006 05/10/16 Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 889 Paradise Lost H Hi_Vel Campfire Regular Hi_Vel Campfire Regular H Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 889 Paradise Lost Originally Posted by Mackay_Sagebrush 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. Mac's earlier comment, "The issue with answering this question is what I am carrying for." ...is the absolute crux of the matter. if the many variables above are all tossed into the hopper--the Glock 30s would be a great choice. 230 grain pills are good medicine--"broad spectrum" dosage is just what the doctor ordered... the only thing i dislike about the 30s is the handle/grip length. i'm an advocate of short barrels and slides--with full length, or near full length handles. if the grip were 1/2 to 5/8 inch longer, i would surely like it much more than i already do. in addition, this would offer one--maybe two more rounds in the magazine. as it is, the 10 round magazine is tough sledding when trying to get that last round in there--you just about have to stand on the thing to make it happen. using a 13 round mag helps me with respect to grip length--giving me more control in rapid fire strings--something i consider very essential... all learning is like a funnel: however, contrary to popular thought, one begins with the the narrow end. the more you progress, the more it expands into greater discovery--and the less of an audience you will have...

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11177174 05/10/16 Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 203 BigChief870 Campfire Member BigChief870 Campfire Member Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 203 I carry a G17 on duty and G26 as a BUG, I could get by with a G19. Keep your eye on the fruit........

Re: If you could only carry one gun jds44 #11177228 05/10/16 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 17,390 David_Walter Campfire Ranger David_Walter Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 17,390 Originally Posted by jds44 My 3 gun carry rotation is a G19, G43, and a S&W 642. I vary them depending on dress and situation. If limited to 1, it would probably be the G43. It shoots almost as we'll as the G19 and hides almost as well as the 642. Exactly my choices, the same guns for the same reasons. “Live free or die. Death is not the worst of evils.” - General John Stark.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Mackay_Sagebrush #11177517 05/10/16 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,556 USA T The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,556 USA Originally Posted by Mackay_Sagebrush 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. The perfect concealed carry gun for New York and California. They only allow ten anyway, so might as well make them .45 ACP.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11177775 05/10/16 Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 456 Arizona D Dobegrant Campfire Member Dobegrant Campfire Member D Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 456 Arizona Glock 19 Benefactor Life Member NRA, Arizona Hunter Education Instructor

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11179158 05/11/16 Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 10,776 Good Life Esox357 Campfire Outfitter Esox357 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 10,776 Good Life Glock 23

Re: If you could only carry one gun Mackay_Sagebrush #11181453 05/12/16 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 18,300 Mobile J jimmyp Campfire Ranger jimmyp Campfire Ranger J Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 18,300 Mobile I agree with you regards 230 grains, just not sure you could get off 2-3 aimed shots as fast with the 30, the 19 with 147s seems pretty easy for me to manage

Re: If you could only carry one gun jimmyp #11181558 05/12/16 Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 889 Paradise Lost H Hi_Vel Campfire Regular Hi_Vel Campfire Regular H Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 889 Paradise Lost Originally Posted by jimmyp I agree with you regards 230 grains, just not sure you could get off 2-3 aimed shots as fast with the 30, the 19 with 147s seems pretty easy for me to manage Wife fired these with a Glock 30s. Federal 230 gr FMJ aluminum case full power factory rounds. 5 shots fired while retreating from 1 to 5 yards. From low ready, at the beep: first shot at .96; second at 1.41; third at 1.88; fourth at 2.34; fifth at 2.83--controlling full power rounds while on the move--from a smaller/lightweight rig, with reasonable accuracy. The times won't set the shooting world on fire, but I think this is fairly decent, considering that she is 5 foot 3, 140 lbs, and prefers the 9mm. In some of the country we hike and climb in, I consider this rig/cartridge to be on the "smaller" side when it comes to grizz terrains though... all learning is like a funnel: however, contrary to popular thought, one begins with the the narrow end. the more you progress, the more it expands into greater discovery--and the less of an audience you will have...

Re: If you could only carry one gun paul105 #11181567 05/12/16 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,575 AZ T Talus_in_Arizona Campfire Tracker Talus_in_Arizona Campfire Tracker T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,575 AZ Originally Posted by paul105 Don't live in a high crime/multiple assailant area, but large predators/ungulates could be a problem. S&W M69 - 5 shot L Frame .44 Mag. If I could have only one handgun it would be either of the following, in the order shown: Reasons: Fun shooting with light loads, and reasonable power if needed. S&W M69 5 shot .44 mag Freedom Arms M97 .45 Colt 4 1/4" Can shoot all day with light loads and dispatch most problems in L48 with proper botique/handloads Paul 44 Mag = 'fun' shooting and 'reasonable' power? You must be in Montana. I do not entertain hypotheticals. The world itself is vexing enough. -- Col. Stonehill

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11181579 05/12/16 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,575 AZ T Talus_in_Arizona Campfire Tracker Talus_in_Arizona Campfire Tracker T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,575 AZ Hi Vel -- If my wife shot like that I'd let her carry whatever the hell gun she wanted! Nice. I do not entertain hypotheticals. The world itself is vexing enough. -- Col. Stonehill

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11181623 05/12/16 Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 9,031 show me mo R rockchucker Campfire Outfitter rockchucker Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 9,031 show me mo g19 FJB

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11181688 05/12/16 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,567 WY & FL oldman1942 Campfire Tracker oldman1942 Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,567 WY & FL "One gun" for what ? -walking thru the ghetto ? -hunting ? -concealed carry ? -hiking in bear country ? Large caliber, ammo flexibility, reasonable weight, I'd stick with my S&W 329 44 magnum. If you can't get it done with a 26 oz 44 magnum equipped with laser grips, you're to blame.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11181764 05/12/16 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 53,303 Southeastern AZ crossfireoops Campfire Kahuna crossfireoops Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 53,303 Southeastern AZ Go away, Douche Lady,.... Save your chit for the Key West gay bars,....and your IP ex-spurts. GTC Member, Clan of the Border Rats -- “Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it.”- Mark Twain

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11182970 05/13/16 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North... 1Nut Campfire Regular 1Nut Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North... Tough choice but probably this: Nut Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny. Thomas Jefferson

Re: If you could only carry one gun 1Nut #11183139 05/13/16 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 17,390 David_Walter Campfire Ranger David_Walter Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 17,390 Originally Posted by 1Nut Tough choice but probably this: Never seen one of those that shoots shot shells..... “Live free or die. Death is not the worst of evils.” - General John Stark.

Re: If you could only carry one gun David_Walter #11183378 05/13/16 Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 10,787 New Hampshire N NH K9 Campfire Outfitter NH K9 Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 10,787 New Hampshire 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. George �Out of every one hundred men, ten shouldn't even be there, eighty are just targets, nine are the real fighters, and we are lucky to have them, for they make the battle. Ah, but the one, one is a warrior, and he will bring the others back.�

Re: If you could only carry one gun MojoHand #11183559 05/13/16 Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,200 south of south local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,200 south of south Originally Posted by MojoHand Originally Posted by Mackay_Sagebrush 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. Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want. Rehabilitation is way overrated. Orwell wasn't wrong. GOA member disappointed NRA member 24HCF SEARCH

Re: If you could only carry one gun David_Walter #11184501 05/13/16 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North... 1Nut Campfire Regular 1Nut Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North... David, You gotta really have strong hands to get them shells in the mag. Nut Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny. Thomas Jefferson

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11184532 05/13/16 Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,921 PA moosemike Campfire Outfitter moosemike Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,921 PA Beretta .25 auto. It goes where I go and I'm often in gym shorts.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11184546 05/13/16 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,044 Kpt.,TN , Montgomery, Co, VA bea175 Campfire 'Bwana bea175 Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,044 Kpt.,TN , Montgomery, Co, VA 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.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11184609 05/14/16 Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 88 Lobo80 OP Campfire Greenhorn OP Lobo80 Campfire Greenhorn Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 88 A lot of votes for the Glock 19, maybe I'd better add one to my arsenal

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11184979 05/14/16 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,556 USA T The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,556 USA Originally Posted by Lobo80 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.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11185388 05/14/16 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 603 Sun City AZ Desertrat Campfire Regular Desertrat Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 603 Sun City AZ 1911 or SA .44 Mag....not in any particular order. "It's sad that governments are chiefed by the double tongues." Ten Bears NRA Benefactor LIfe Member USCG Veteran

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11185626 05/14/16 Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 17,107 MonDak V viking Campfire Ranger viking Campfire Ranger V Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 17,107 MonDak I would have to go with my Glock 20 SF.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11185880 05/14/16 Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 27,091 Colorado Rocky Mountains mtnsnake Campfire Ranger mtnsnake Campfire Ranger Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 27,091 Colorado Rocky Mountains XDS 45 converted to a rowland .460. 45 for light work and .460 for dangerous work.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11185904 05/14/16 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 7,920 Rochester, N.H. USA R RJM Campfire Outfitter RJM Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 7,920 Rochester, N.H. USA 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... Bob If you can not deal with reality, reality will deal with you....

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11188754 05/16/16 Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,407 NE South Dakota Bugger Campfire Outfitter Bugger Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,407 NE South Dakota S&W 629 I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally

Re: If you could only carry one gun local_dirt #11188911 05/16/16 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,816 M Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,816 Originally Posted by local_dirt Originally Posted by MojoHand Originally Posted by Mackay_Sagebrush 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

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11189704 05/16/16 Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,200 south of south local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,200 south of south Mac, I'll take a closer look at that. Thanks. Switching the mag release over to LH tonight. Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want. Rehabilitation is way overrated. Orwell wasn't wrong. GOA member disappointed NRA member 24HCF SEARCH

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11189730 05/16/16 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 14,104 Boot Heel of New Mexico mudhen Campfire Outfitter mudhen Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2005 Posts: 14,104 Boot Heel of New Mexico 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... Ben Some days it takes most of the day for me to do practically nothing...

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11189834 05/16/16 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 17,390 David_Walter Campfire Ranger David_Walter Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 17,390 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. Last edited by David_Walter; 05/16/16. “Live free or die. Death is not the worst of evils.” - General John Stark.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11191647 05/17/16 Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 16,379 Las Vegas NM M mark shubert Campfire Ranger mark shubert Campfire Ranger M Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 16,379 Las Vegas NM Not sure my Security Six wouldn't be the answer to "all day, everyday, everywhere" The argument could be made I've always been a curmudgeon - now I'm an old curmudgeon. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: If you could only carry one gun Mackay_Sagebrush #11192243 05/17/16 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 7,920 Rochester, N.H. USA R RJM Campfire Outfitter RJM Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 7,920 Rochester, N.H. USA Originally Posted by Mackay_Sagebrush 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.... If you can not deal with reality, reality will deal with you....

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11192582 05/18/16 Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2,436 5thShock Campfire Regular 5thShock Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2,436 It would be the 38 Airweight since it's the one gets carried. 5 rounds and bad language will have to do.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11193561 05/18/16 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,999 Tallahassee, FL USA P pacecars Campfire Tracker pacecars Campfire Tracker P Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,999 Tallahassee, FL USA M9n clips are where its at Guns don't kill people, it's mostly the bullets

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11198177 05/20/16 Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 573 Michigan Longhunter_1 Campfire Regular Longhunter_1 Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 573 Michigan Quote A lot of votes for the Glock 19, maybe I'd better add one to my arsenal Picked up a G19 Gen4 the other day, I got to put a few rounds through it before I bought it and I must say I'm impressed

Re: If you could only carry one gun David_Walter #11198218 05/20/16 Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,760 The Backcountry Mountains GaryVA Campfire Regular GaryVA Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,760 The Backcountry Mountains Originally Posted by David_Walter 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. +1 Yes, they are +P rated, but, the best heavy 9mm loads are designed for duty length barrels. Not as highly rated, but not too far behind, the lighter weight short barrel loads have proven better for short barrels, and those are +P. Years back, I'd say 45acp 1911 6 days a week and twice on Sunday, but with today's pistols and expanding loads, 9mm Glock, if only one handgun allowed. Even if it had to be 45acp, and was only shooting ball, it would be a Glock pistol. �I've never met a genius. A genius to me is someone who does well at something he hates. Anybody can do well at something he loves -- it's just a question of finding the subject.� - Clint Eastwood

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11203536 05/23/16 Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,491 R RinB Campfire Tracker RinB Campfire Tracker R Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,491 I am not much of a handgun guy...I prefer rifles. That said my Glock 19 is within reach. Since I got it I have not felt the desire for anything else. “Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away”. Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Posted by Brad.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11203578 05/23/16 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,260 Chassohowitzka, FL M Muffin Campfire Outfitter Muffin Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,260 Chassohowitzka, FL If it was one and only one, and this is the HG forum, guess it would have to be one of these..... Last edited by muffin; 05/23/16. "...A man's rights rest in three boxes: the ballot box, the jury box and the cartridge box..." Frederick Douglass, 1867 ( . Y . )

Re: If you could only carry one gun Muffin #11203597 05/23/16 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 18,300 Mobile J jimmyp Campfire Ranger jimmyp Campfire Ranger J Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 18,300 Mobile if dispatching a snake under conditions where you cannot leisurely put on your ear pro a .45ACP with 230 grain ball will not ring your ears quite as bad as a 9mm. I have one remaining 1911 I carry while hunting for such occasions.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11203601 05/23/16 Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 17,107 MonDak V viking Campfire Ranger viking Campfire Ranger V Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 17,107 MonDak Oh you enablers with your Colt and Springfields, I feel a tug. Classic designs for sure.

Re: If you could only carry one gun RJM #11204221 05/24/16 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,816 M Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,816 Originally Posted by RJM Originally Posted by Mackay_Sagebrush 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.... Well my friend since you gave it to me, I have been packing it pretty steady. The dang thing is so thin and light for a "big" knife, that I find myself carrying it about everywhere. The evening Kimber shot her cow elk last December, I gutted it using the Bushman before it got dark. Great knife. 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

Re: If you could only carry one gun Muffin #11204307 05/24/16 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North... 1Nut Campfire Regular 1Nut Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North... It's nice to have choices! I own a bunch of handguns, but it would be tough not to have a 1911. I stick to my original comment that it would have to be this one: Nut Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny. Thomas Jefferson

Re: If you could only carry one gun Mackay_Sagebrush #11205563 05/24/16 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 18,300 Mobile J jimmyp Campfire Ranger jimmyp Campfire Ranger J Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 18,300 Mobile Mac, I have been thinking of getting another G19 but the G30 is a bit intriguing, how fast can you make COM hits with it compared to the G19? I am sure its a bit heavier than a 19 when fully loaded, which is another factor. Most everyone seems to be moving to the 9mm these days for some reason.

Re: If you could only carry one gun jimmyp #11205715 05/24/16 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,556 USA T The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,556 USA Originally Posted by jimmyp Mac, I have been thinking of getting another G19 but the G30 is a bit intriguing, how fast can you make COM hits with it compared to the G19? I am sure its a bit heavier than a 19 when fully loaded, which is another factor. Most everyone seems to be moving to the 9mm these days for some reason. Because, with modern SD loads, it does the job just about as good as the .40, with less recoil and higher capacity. Also, fewer kabooms.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11205734 05/24/16 Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,407 NE South Dakota Bugger Campfire Outfitter Bugger Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,407 NE South Dakota I wouldn't carry either one, though I like the 1911. I've been shooting my new 629 with 4" barrel and fully loaded with 240 grain hollow points. I've really liked a lot of other pistols, that revolver with that load can do it all for me. It is my carry revolver. I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally

Re: If you could only carry one gun jimmyp #11205743 05/24/16 Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 10,593 Wyoming Cheyenne Campfire Outfitter Cheyenne Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 10,593 Wyoming Originally Posted by jimmyp Mac, I have been thinking of getting another G19 but the G30 is a bit intriguing, how fast can you make COM hits with it compared to the G19? I am sure its a bit heavier than a 19 when fully loaded, which is another factor. Most everyone seems to be moving to the 9mm these days for some reason. I’m not Mac, but I definitely have slower split times with the 30SF (slightly clunkier and heavier than the 30S) than with the 19 when both are loaded with standard-for-caliber ammo. It doesn’t make a difference for something with least common denominator par time limits like a CCW/LEO type qualification, but it makes a difference, at least to me, when trying to shave precious bits and pieces of seconds in timed or man-on-man events, especially if both are required to compete in the same division. "Don't believe everything you see on the Internet" - Abraham Lincoln

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11205900 05/24/16 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 17,390 David_Walter Campfire Ranger David_Walter Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 17,390 Only hits count, any you can't miss me fast enough with the 45ACP to kill me while I'm hitting you with my 9mm. “Live free or die. Death is not the worst of evils.” - General John Stark.

Re: If you could only carry one gun David_Walter #11205913 05/24/16 Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 10,593 Wyoming Cheyenne Campfire Outfitter Cheyenne Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 10,593 Wyoming Gunfights are open division man-on-man events. "Don't believe everything you see on the Internet" - Abraham Lincoln

Re: If you could only carry one gun Cheyenne #11206085 05/25/16 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 17,390 David_Walter Campfire Ranger David_Walter Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 17,390 Originally Posted by Cheyenne Gunfights are open division man-on-man events. Where recovery time between shots matters more than bullet mass, especially when I'm shooting premium 9mm ammo, and my Glock 43 is way easier to hide/carry/shoot than my 1911 ever was. “Live free or die. Death is not the worst of evils.” - General John Stark.

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11206214 05/25/16 Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,760 The Backcountry Mountains GaryVA Campfire Regular GaryVA Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,760 The Backcountry Mountains These newer 9mm expanding loads have greatly closed the terminal performance gap, if not completely eliminating the previous advantages enjoyed by rounds such as from the 45acp. Gains from the newer rounds in the 45acp, have shown to offer no additional advantage. In addition, regardless of skill level, most would tend to see greater performance effectiveness when managing the reduced recoil of the 9mm, especially if it can be packaged in a handier pistol. So if you need to shoot accurate enough to hit vitals, while doing so at the quickest pace, without throwing shots....you will likely improve a marked degree, if running the 9mm, vs something like a 45acp, especially if under stress. �I've never met a genius. A genius to me is someone who does well at something he hates. Anybody can do well at something he loves -- it's just a question of finding the subject.� - Clint Eastwood

Re: If you could only carry one gun GaryVA #11207058 05/25/16 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 18,300 Mobile J jimmyp Campfire Ranger jimmyp Campfire Ranger J Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 18,300 Mobile you guys have talked me out of a new Gen 4 model 30.

Re: If you could only carry one gun jimmyp #11207148 05/25/16 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 15,593 Turkey River Iowa johnw Campfire Ranger johnw Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2002 Posts: 15,593 Turkey River Iowa I'd really like something lighter, but I'd be lost without a 5" 1911... "Chances Will Be Taken"

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11207194 05/25/16 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,058 Heart of Tennessee, Plateau of... ColdCase1984 Campfire Tracker ColdCase1984 Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,058 Heart of Tennessee, Plateau of... Originally Posted by Lobo80 This question has probably been ask before on this forum but for the sake of those that didn't see it let's ask again. Glocks and 1911's are probably the most popular so which would it be Who TF is going to tell me I can only carry one gun? My first step would be declaring war on those who demand such! But, I could get a lot done with a Roland Special... �When in doubt, I whip it out.� Uncle Ted

Re: If you could only carry one gun Longhunter_1 #11207439 05/25/16 Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,200 south of south local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,200 south of south Originally Posted by Longhunter_1 Quote A lot of votes for the Glock 19, maybe I'd better add one to my arsenal Picked up a G19 Gen4 the other day, I got to put a few rounds through it before I bought it and I must say I'm impressed The little bastids do kinda grow on you that way, don't they? Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want. Rehabilitation is way overrated. Orwell wasn't wrong. GOA member disappointed NRA member 24HCF SEARCH

Re: If you could only carry one gun Lobo80 #11207469 05/25/16 Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,519 MO SargeMO Campfire Tracker SargeMO Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,519 MO I have to throw something in here... I have dissected a couple dozen gunsmoke picnics and even attended a couple. 'Split Times' never mattered a whit in any of them. The first good solid hits decide them. Hesitation, poor marksmanship, complacency, going to rifle/shotgun fights with handguns, ricochets and plain old bad luck are what have gotten good men killed or crippled. Last edited by SargeMO; 05/25/16. Direct Impingement is the Fart Joke of military rifle operating systems. ⓒ