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If you could Only have 2 handguns, one 22 and one centerfire ??? #8642957 03/03/14
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 16,512 Louisiana 65BR OP Campfire Ranger
OP 65BR Campfire Ranger Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 16,512 Louisiana	Suppose you had to pick your favorite ALL around two handguns. Figure one .22 for practice, plinking, and small game.... and one larger gun, primarily for self-defense...... what would they be?

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Re: If you could Only have 2 handguns, one 22 and one centerfire ??? 65BR #8642971 03/03/14
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Re: If you could Only have 2 handguns, one 22 and one centerfire ??? mjbgalt #8643020 03/03/14
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Re: If you could Only have 2 handguns, one 22 and one centerfire ??? 65BR #8643094 03/03/14
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johnw Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2002 Posts: 15,631 Likes: 4 Turkey River Iowa	For me, the rimfire needs to be a revolver, so that I can use different kinds of ammunition. Even in these days of uncertain supply, I have picked up enough ammo in .22 short to keep my hand in with my airweight S&W .22. I still carry it with CCI Mini mags while walking, but, for months, have used nothing but shorts through it in practice at the dirtpile. My only centerfire would likely be a Dan Wesson 1911... "Chances Will Be Taken"

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TGriff Campfire Greenhorn Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 35 FL	#1. S&W 617 for the .22 #2. S&W 686 (38 Spec & 357 mag) for the centerfire. Tom

Re: If you could Only have 2 handguns, one 22 and one centerfire ??? TGriff #8643277 03/03/14
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Blacktailer Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 4,020 Likes: 1 Cave Creek, AZ	Plinker a Ruger MkII. For center fire, something for CC probably a 38 or 357 Airweight like my S&W 642. I am continually astounded at how quickly people make up their minds on little evidence or none at all. Jack O'Connor

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Re: If you could Only have 2 handguns, one 22 and one centerfire ??? Ol` Joe #8643529 03/03/14
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Re: If you could Only have 2 handguns, one 22 and one centerfire ??? 65BR #8644008 03/03/14
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Re: If you could Only have 2 handguns, one 22 and one centerfire ??? rost495 #8644454 03/04/14
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BlackHunter Campfire Regular B Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,417 Georgia	The center fire would be a 357 or 9 mm because of ammo availability. SCI Life Member DAV Life Member NRA Life Member North American Hunt Club Life Member Your true character shows in your conduct You cannot solve a problem at the same level of awareness that created it - Einstein

Re: If you could Only have 2 handguns, one 22 and one centerfire ??? 65BR #8644525 03/04/14
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EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,823 Likes: 16 Either Texas or Idaho	As much as I like my 5" N-frames, Ruger Bisley's and Smith M41 it would be this M63 I bought new as an underaged pup when they came out, and this P&R'd M629 I stumbled upon in a pawn shop when I moved to the Texas Hill Country. Conduct is the best proof of character.

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dawaba Campfire Regular D Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,046 Texas	Originally Posted by 65BR Suppose you had to pick your favorite ALL around two handguns. Figure one .22 for practice, plinking, and small game.... and one larger gun, primarily for self-defense...... what would they be? That's easy. I'd keep the .22 (Ruger Single Six SS) and sell the centerfire and use the funds to buy another bolt rifle. I was hoarding when hoarding wasn't cool.

Re: If you could Only have 2 handguns, one 22 and one centerfire ??? EdM #8644572 03/04/14
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bangeye Campfire Tracker B Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,891 Edge of nowhere	Originally Posted by EdM As much as I like my 5" N-frames, Ruger Bisley's and Smith M41 it would be this M63 I bought new as an underaged pup when they came out, and this P&R'd M629 I stumbled upon in a pawn shop when I moved to the Texas Hill Country. EdM what kind of grips are on your M63? Thanks EdM what kind of grips are those on you M43 . Thanks Last edited by bangeye; 03/04/14.

Re: If you could Only have 2 handguns, one 22 and one centerfire ??? bangeye #8644648 03/04/14
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Re: If you could Only have 2 handguns, one 22 and one centerfire ??? ar15a292f #8645167 03/04/14
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