Originally Posted by Gibby
Originally Posted by GunGeek
What do you think is the basic handgun battery for urban and rural. The "urban" category is for someone who lives in the concrete jungle, isn't a hunter, and is really only arming for fun and self defense. The "rural" category is for someone who shoots for fun, defense, and possibly some handgun hunting, or perhaps some dangerous game backup.

Example:

URBAN

Glock 19
Tactical Solutions TSG-22 Conversion Unit
Glock 42

To me, that rounds out the basic "needs" of a handgun owner in an urban environment. Niow if a guy just didn't like Glock's, then he could substitute the S&W, XD, CZ, etc. My choices are more about size than model.


RURAL

Glock 19
Tactical Solutions TSG-22 Conversion Unit
S&W 6" 629
G42, Ruger LCP II, or S&W J frame


"One gun Rural solution"
Lightweight Commander
.22LR Conversion Unit
.460 Rowland Conversion

Either the S&W E-Series Scandium Commander for a .45/.460, or the Colt LW Commander for a 9mm/.460 (I would add a .38 Super barrel personally).



The .460 Rowland on a LW commander frame is not a good match. A 5" barreled slide with a forged steel frame is a better match if your going to shoot a lot. Even with all the tricks added. E-Series Sc----- maybe a little.
Certainly not optimal by any means, but it will work. The compensator on the .460's is very effective and it's less abusive than you would think. Still, it's something that would be reserved for very few rounds.