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As much as I like the one on the right (25-9), the one in the middle would have to be my pick (G21SF RTF2)... ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/IYocwZ2.jpg) Armoring it is easier and I have spare parts handy. That said, I have a 657MG at the Performance Center now getting "tuned up", so I may change my mind once that one comes back home.
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G23.
Don't own one,
So I'll use my 19. So, no one else want a little more horsepower than a 9mm for brown bears or Antifa thugs on crystal meth?
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My Sig P226 in 357 Sig....
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A big consideration for me is I want something I can find ammo for just about anywhere if needed. That means 9mm.
Same reason I'd want a 5.56 rifle.
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Until a month or so ago I’d have said my 4” 586. But now I’d say my M&P 2.0 in .40.
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For me it would be a G30s or G21
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As much as I like the one on the right (25-9), the one in the middle would have to be my pick (G21SF RTF2)... Armoring it is easier and I have spare parts handy. That said, I have a 657MG at the Performance Center now getting "tuned up", so I may change my mind once that one comes back home. Nice group! Especially the revolvers. The pistol seems to disturb a little bit in my opinion. The Ruger NMBH is a 45 I suppose. But the hammer seems to be a Super Blackhawk hammer. What about the M25-9. What load do you shoot? Factory or handloads? I read about some issues with the M 25-X in 45 Colt that these guns shoot a little bit to hight due to the fact that S&W used standard 44 Magnum-M29-barrels with the front sight the same hight M29s have. I found several M25 in 45 Colt for sale with front sights which had been changed by guns smiths.
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Where I would be sitting during those times the AR10 and M1A would be my choice. If they got past all that. The 1911's would be handy. .45, 38 Super. The Browning Hi Power would be on the other hip. The S&W500 would be in a shoulder rig. Might have to stop a Buick or two.
If the $h!t hit the fan, I'd stay where I'm at. Joined by friends. A bit of thought has been put into this.
Just one handgun, not an option.
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One more vote for the Glock 19
If I could have a 22LR to go with it, it would be a Glock 44
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Ruger convertable Blackhawks in 357 or 45 offer some versatility, especially the 357/38 special/9mm one. Having the cyl. cut for moon clips might allow it to shoot .380's.
A 10mm 1911. With a 9mm & 22LR conversion.
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With the inclusion of grizzly bears and visiogoths it would e anything but a 9mm and not a block for sure.
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Colt 1911 .45 with a .22 conversion kit. While not the sharpest knife in the accuracy drawer, the conversion kit would suffice for small game killing. The choice of .45 ACP speaks for itself for all the rest.
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Academic question:
If you could have only one handgun that you would rely on for everything from target practice to the apocalypse, what would it be?
You would carry it in urban areas concealed; use if to defend against grizzly bears, Indians, rioters, and Visigoths; you would use it to hunt for food when out in the wild; you don’t want it to be too heavy when hauling it around long distances with a heavy pack; you don’t want it to be too big to conceal easily; you want it to be reliable enough for years to come; repeatability would be a plus, and fast reloading; etc. …
What would it be?
I think I would grab my G29. It’s only a bit bigger than a Walther PPK; holds 11 rounds; weighs just a half ounce over 2 lbs loaded; doesn’t recoil a ton; and can spit out 155gr bullets at over 1,400 fps (700 ft-lbs) or 200gr HC bullets at over 1,100 fps.
TEOTWAWKI "One Gun" threads are always good for a laugh. Homey don't need to play this game, but it's fun to watch.
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I carry a 1911A1 or SIGP-220. I guess why change? Be Well, RZ. i was looking aat mags for a 220 yesterday, 50bucks a piece.
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I'm a bit surprised how many model 57/657's are being listed. G29 if I had to grab and go today. i think you have to own a 57 or 657 to understand. you can run really light loads or: I shot an elk few years ago in the head with one. pretty much drt. smoke was coming out of his nose, and eyes were bulged out. all by grandson could say was S.O.B.
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My S&W 28-2 probably. But I have carried and shot my S&W 29-2 more. If it was a charging big bear situation, which will never happen, I would trust prayers to God before either.
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