10 Must Have Handguns?

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I have variations of everything I see on everybody's list(s). Amazing so many people on the same page...as someone once said,"...I have more than I need, not as many as I want."
 
hmmmm..I wanna play :p
Revolvers (in no order of preference)
1.S&W 38/44 Heavy Duty
2.Colt S.A.A. 44-40
3.Colt Python
4.S&W Model 17 (45acp)
5.Dan Wesson boxed kit, all barrel lengths
6.S&W K-22
7.S&W K-38
8.S&W Highway Patrolman
9.Colt OMM 38
10.Colt OMM 22

Auto's
1. Colt Woodsman
2. Artillery Carbine Luger
3. Broomhandle Mauser (Shoulder stock as well)
4. Luger Test gun #2 in 45acp (Used in US Gov trials when looking for 45 auto)
5. Colt ACE 22
6. HK Socom
7. WW2 GI Issue Colt 1911
8. Walther PPK in 32
9. S&W 5906
10.S&W Model 41


all are obtainable, except the Luger #2...:eek:
 
Have:
SW N frame.357 magnum (Model 27, 28)
Colt Python .357 magnum
SW K-frame .22 revolver with 4 to 6 in. barrel
SW J-frame .38 spl snubby
SW K-Frame .38 spl like Combat Masterpiece/Model 15
Colt 5 inch barreled 1911 .45 acp
Aluminum framed 1911 with 4.25 inch barrel from quality manufacturer (Colt, Dan Wesson, etc.)
Ruger Mark II .22
One polymer hi-cap semi-auto: like SW M&P 9mm
Light, mouse sized .380 like Ruger LCP or Keltec
 
The original list:

Ruger Single Six...Have one.
S&W 19,66, 10 etc...Have one.
Ruger GP100 ...Have one.
Glock 19, 17...Have one.
1911 45 ACP...Have one.
S&W 617 and it's predecessors ... 22? Have SS Ruger 10
Browning Buckmark or Ruger MKII...have both
Snub nose .38 ...Have one.
CZ 75...don't have but is common on many lists
Beretta 92 FS etc etc etc...Have one.

So there are only a few I would add to this list.
Sig either 226 or I'm getting new 227 .45!

And might pick up a new carry. Kel tek is current.
Sccy or Ruger 51?

Now just need more time to shoot all these top tens.
 
Hmm, 10 must haves? Some of mine will be categories and this will still be tough:

#1 (tie) 1911. Right now I only have a Commander sized S&W 1911SC (I sold my Charles Daly), but I would like to add a full-sized again shortly after I start buying handguns again.

#1 (tie) S&W K-frame .357mag (of your choice). Right now I only have a S&W 65LS in this category, but I'll add more (again- never should have sold some of those K-frames).

#3 SIG 250 or 320: I like the modular design for flexibility, your choice of caliber or size for the day, same gun...I like the compact and subcompact for carry. If you hate the modular design, I'd say any compact carry gun in a service caliber is a must have category (SIG P239, Glock 26/27, Taurus Millennium Pro, any number of compact or subcompact models of larger guns, etc).

#4 Small easily concealable micro 9mm. My votes in a specific gun would be Kahr PM9 or SIG P290RS (I voted P290RS with my own money, though I may add the Kahr later).

#5 Small framed snub revolver: If you are buying to use as a CCW gun, whichever of the major brands appeal to you should be a good choice (I have both S&W and Taurus, a Rossi, and will add a 3" SP101). If you are buying just to have an example of a classic carry gun but not necessarily to carry, it has to be a S&W or Colt.

#6 Single Action revolver. If you are a collector type, it kind of has to be a Colt SAA. For those of us on a budget (or who will shoot the snot out of it), any reputable brand will do.

#7 Blackpowder revolver replica. I love my Remington 1858 New Army and Colt 1860 Army replicas, they are so much fun to shoot.

#8 Classic full size 9mm. Mine is a CZ 75B, but I also need a BHP.

#9 Walther PPK in .380 or similar. For years it was the only real choice if you wanted a deep concealment gun in a decent caliber that wasn't a snub revolver. It is a classic. Funny though, while I consider the PPK a near necessity for a well rounded collection, I don't really want one, though I used to. The closest I'd actually buy is a Beretta 84 in nickel, a CZ 82 (though in 9x18) or a CZ 83 (preferably in nickel).

#10 A .22lr for cheap shooting. Right now I'm without a gun in this category. I never grew to love the Ruger MkII I had, I'll probably add a .22lr 1911, a .22 version of a service pistol I own or want to own (CZ Kadet kit or add the .22 and .40 version of a SIG P229 or .22 and .45 version of the P220), or a revolver (probably a SA).
 
Ruger MK II
Ruger LCP
Sig P227
Sig P226 9
M&P Shield 9
M&P 9
M&P 45
S&W 642 38
S&W 686 357
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This is the only list so far, where I haven't formerly or currently owned at least one on the list.

My list would be.

1. 1911
2. K frame S&W
3. Browning High Power
4. Single Action Army
5. Ruger Blackhawk/Super Blackhawk
6. Target Type Semi auto .22 (Colt Woodsman, Ruger MK I, II or III, Browning Buckmark etc.)
7. Target .22 Double action Revolver (K-22, Colt Officers Model etc)
8. Ruger Single Six
9. Beretta 92
10. Large Frame Big Bore Double Action Revolver (Colt New Service, Ruger Redhawk/Super Redhawk, Colt Anaconda, S&W 29, 25, 629, 625 etc.)

11. Honorable mention to the ubiquitous J frame snub.
 
1 - a .22 rimfire, either a revolver or a semiauto.
2 - a .25 semiauto
3 - a .32 "
4 - a 9mm
5 - a .38 Spl
6 - a .357 Magnum
7 - a .40 of some sort
8 - a .44 Magnum
9 - a .45 ACP (a 1911)
10 - a Thompson Contender.
Pete
PS - I have them all.
 
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I'm working on my collection of handguns and I have many on my list. The following is my essential 10 handguns. If it has a checkmark beside it then I own it.
1. Smith & Wesson 10 shot 617 with a 6" barrel.✔
2. Smith and Wesson 686+ with a 4" barrel.✔
3. Smith and Wesson 686+ with a 6" barrel.✔
4. Ruger Single Six, whatever barrel length cranks your tractor, mines a 9.5"✔
5. Ruger LCR or S&W J frame 38spl snubbie. That's my choice for concealed carry, mine's a Ruger LCR.✔
6. 1911, so many to choose from. Depends on your budget, I'm shopping now.
7. Colt Peacemaker or clone. A .357mag Ruger Vaquero is on my list.
8. S&W 22a.✔ You could also choose a S&W Model 41 or a Ruger Mark III.
9. Smith and Wesson Model 29 in stainless and 4" bbl. Gotta have a 44mag!
10. High cap. 9mm semi auto, most have Glocks, I have a Stoeger Cougar.✔

If I can acquire everything on my ten handguns list then I would feel like I have all the essentials covered for all contingencies. Even so, I wouldn't able to stop there! I love Smith and Wesson revolvers so I still would like to get my hands on another 617 but with a 4" barrel. I would also be in the market for a 4" barreled S&W 627 or the 5" R8 because, because...8 shots! I have also handled a Ruger SP101 and that would be a nice addition to my gun safe.
 
Browning HiPower
1911
Sig p-series pistol
Glock 17
Ruger revolver/gp100
S&W Revolver
Ruger mkII or MKIII
Walther P99/PPQ
Beretta 92
 
I'll take a stab

Colt SAA
Colt 1911
S&W Model 10/15
Colt Woodsman
S&W Hand ejector .44 spl(or .45 Colt)
Webley and Scott Mk IV, V, or VI
CZ-75
Colt Python
Glock(take your pick)
Freedom Arms 83
 
My top ten list of desirable and obtainable handguns. I own 5 of the guns on this list and hope to obtain the rest eventually.

Colt SAA
Colt 1911
Ruger Blackhawk 30 carbine
Ruger GP100
Ruger Redhawk
Ruger Sr22
S&W 686
CZ75
Tanfoglio 38 Super
Glock 20
 
Colt Python
Ruger Mark I, II, III, or 22/45
Thompson Center Contender
S&W revolver model 10
Glock 19
Glock 22
Browning Buckmark
Ruger LC9
S&W 686
Ruger SP101
 
Colt 1911 Government
Browning Hi-Power
Walther PPK
S&W Model 19
S&W Model 29
Glock 17
Beretta 92
Heckler & Koch P7
Russian Makarov
Colt or S&W 2" snub
 
My personal preference

In my opinion the top 10 a must should include but not limited to as follow:

1. Springfield XDs .45
2. Ruger LCR
3. Ruger LC9
4. Glock 19 / 26 / 27
5. Sig P229
6. Mossberg 590a1
7. Remington 870
8. Ruger SR45
9. Kel Tec P11 / PF9
10. 1911

I hope most of you will agree with me on this, I know there is a lot of Kimber and other kinds of the firearms, however for the price this is it.

Best!
 
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