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If i could only have one pistol it would be my second series 4 inch Colt Woodsman


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Ah the Estwing, I took my thumb nail off with a waffle headed framer once. 😡😰😁

The hammers are great, but I've heard them criticized for the handle being too narrow and sharp. Supposedly they will get your finger if you're not careful.

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Originally Posted by Bearcat74

I carry a Glock 43, I have a Glock 22 with weapons light for around the house and I've been toting my Glock 20 to the woods. Sometimes I sub out the 20 for a 5.5" Redhawk.


I need a Glock 19 I think.

Make sure to shoot and conceal carry a Glock 17 before opting for the 19. You will likely not notice a difference in concealed carry characteristics, but many notice that they shoot the 17 significantly better than the 19. That's been my experience. My 19 stays in the safe. The 17 gets the nod for concealed carry 99% of the time. When it doesn't, it's because I've opted for the 43.

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Originally Posted by EthanEdwards
Originally Posted by viking
Ah the Estwing, I took my thumb nail off with a waffle headed framer once. 😡😰😁

The hammers are great, but I've heard them criticized for the handle being too narrow and sharp. Supposedly they will get your finger if you're not careful.


Estwing makes a great tool and their hammers have their place but from a guy that drove 50 pounds of 16 penny nails every day for a decade or more until they invented the nail gun....trust me....the last thing you want for that kind of duty is a metal or fiberglass handle.
I did keep one around for concrete form work though. They're tough as hell and the handles don't break.


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Estwing makes several other useful tools. I've had that old Estwing hunting knife for over 50 years. Good ol 1095 steel.
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Originally Posted by FieldGrade
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Originally Posted by viking
Ah the Estwing, I took my thumb nail off with a waffle headed framer once. 😡😰😁

The hammers are great, but I've heard them criticized for the handle being too narrow and sharp. Supposedly they will get your finger if you're not careful.


Estwing makes a great tool and their hammers have their place but from a guy that drove 50 pounds of 16 penny nails every day for a decade or more until they invented the nail gun....trust me....the last thing you want for that kind of duty is a metal or fiberglass handle.
I did keep one around for concrete form work though. They're tough as hell and the handles don't break.


Now....back on topic...

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Nice battery, FG.

Plenty of flesh off my right hand went missing back in the day via a 22 or 28 oz Estwing.


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Nice blades guys.

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I don't really think in terms of a Handgun battery, I just like handguns. I'd have a tough time narrowing it down by much, but what ever I did would include:
Ruger Six Series
Ruger Redhawk 4.2" 44 Mag
Super Blackhawk 44 mag
S&W M&P 9 and 45
Ruger Single Six combo
Ruger SP101 3" 357 mag


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K-22, j m.60 .357, 4'" .357 & a .44 mag ..

Have a couple gglocks & 1911's I keep in my vehicle..


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Don't really understand the urban vs rural stuff, but I'll play. These 3 would work for me, though I'd miss the others I have. A 6" .357 M27-2 S&W and an older Browning High Power for a total of 5 would make me very happy.
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These two (A K22 and a Colt NM .45) would be OK, since I don't hunt much with handguns.
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My 642 has travelled more miles with me than any other firearm I own..........don't leave home without it.


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Originally Posted by RGK
Don't really understand the urban vs rural stuff, but I'll play. These 3 would work for me, though I'd miss the others I have. A 6" .357 M27-2 S&W and an older Browning High Power for a total of 5 would make me very happy.
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These two (A K22 and a Colt NM .45) would be OK, since I don't hunt much with handguns.
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When I was on the farm, I had 2. A MK II, and a Super BlackHawk. For a short time I had a 459.

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Originally Posted by viking
When I was on the farm, I had 2. A MK II, and a Super BlackHawk. For a short time I had a 459.


That would work.
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OK Kevin,

Your glock .22 conversion is useless with any kind of .22 short, CB cap, shotshell or non standard .22 cartridge. For that reason my basic battery .22 is a revolver.

And your choice of .22s is the most important item in the equation.

Pick a C.F. handgun(s) of your choice to round things out.
As of today, and for myself, I want an LCP II, a 4" model 66 (or 65), a sig p320, and the obligatory 1911 .45.


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My basic handgun battery would include
1. .22lr Ruger MK IV or Smith 617
2. Carry gun .357 Mag Ruger LCR
3. Home Defense .357 Mag Smith 627 Pro
4. Hunting gun .44 Mag Smith 629 5"
I could also make a case for a Glock Model 20 for a camping/Hiking gun..........Hb

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Basic battery? A couple .22 autos, long barrel and short; couple.22 revolvers, ditto, couple 1911's, some 44's and 41's, .357 snubbie, 9mm for plinking....yeah, basic battery.

With that resolved, who here would give a schitt about a "basic battery "? Okay, just for the sake of discussion, I get it.


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For those who keep weapons in your vehicle, do you also park a large surly dog in the vehicle to keep thieves and ne'er-do-wells out?

I frequently park in a lot that is fenced, gated, patrolled and under 100% 24/7 video surveillance. Thieves frequently hit this parking lot and get away successfully.

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Originally Posted by Gibby
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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:

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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.


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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.

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Originally Posted by johnw
OK Kevin,

Your glock .22 conversion is useless with any kind of .22 short, CB cap, shotshell or non standard .22 cartridge. For that reason my basic battery .22 is a revolver.

And your choice of .22s is the most important item in the equation.

Pick a C.F. handgun(s) of your choice to round things out.
As of today, and for myself, I want an LCP II, a 4" model 66 (or 65), a sig p320, and the obligatory 1911 .45.


I disagree that .22 choice is the most important; but perhaps it is to you. With the price and availability of .22's these days, the .22 has lost a LOT of it's appeal IMO.

Most people don't use non-standard .22 ammunition which is why I put the conversion unit in my list.

All that said, I actually agree with you on a personal level. My favorite .22 by far is my S&W 617.

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