If you could only have one.....
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Pond James Pond
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Well, for me it can only be between a Redhawk .44 and a Glock 19. That is all I have, and so far all I've ever had!
Talk about chalk and cheese!!!
If pushed to choose, I'd have to say...
...actually I really don't know...
Talk about chalk and cheese!!!
If pushed to choose, I'd have to say...
...actually I really don't know...
RedWhiteBlackYellow
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@barrylee
Ahh ha! ....it's like the show 'top shot'.... only instead of one person good with any, it's one gun you can do it all with!
Ahh ha! ....it's like the show 'top shot'.... only instead of one person good with any, it's one gun you can do it all with!
I would pick My Uberti 1847 Walker 44 cal black powder cap and ball six shooter. its universal firearm load from 25 grains to 60 grains of balck powder and round balls can be casted yourself as well as making homemade black powder if the case arises. so with all this up in air about firearms and ammo I would say This is my prefer one. I can use to put food on table good for wild pigs, deer, and 2 legged crazies lol.
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TheGoldenState
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LOLSW M&P .40
RedWhiteBlackYellow
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I assumed that much, which is why i added my own twist to it. plus i didnt wonna take the time to look. I just asked it as soon as it came to me.
plus i didnt wonna take the time to look. I just asked it as soon as it came to me.RedWhiteBlackYellow
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Oh, and that 2 legged crazies comment was funny as hell. Nice one.
Assuming we are talking handguns, and speaking theoretically, I'd probably go with my S&W M&P45c.
The shorter grip is slightly easier to conceal than the grip on the full-size. The compact will accept the full-size magazines, so I can carry 8+1 with a flush-fitting magazine on strong-side, and carry 10rd spares in the mag holder weak-side. (For that matter, I have some 14rd mags, but those are more for the vault in my truck; kind of awkward for carry on the body.)
My M&Ps feed anything I've tried. No stoppages with either one to date. And while I have not yet started reloading, there is an abundance of data for loading .45acp, and people I know who do reload say it's a very forgiving round for a new reloader.
With the large backstrap equipped, the M&P is a perfect fit for my hand, and points ridiculously well. (I have long hands; most people I know use the medium grip.)
The M&P is highly modular, so for those who want the ability to install (or remove) a thumb safety, or magazine disconnect safety, it's a good choice. I like mine without either the thumb or mag safeties, so that's how they are configured.
I like that it's made in America, too, by an American company with a fantastic reputation for both quality control and customer service.
While the .45acp would not be my first choice for defense from 4-legged critters, there are loads that would make it at least a not-too-inadequate choice. Frankly, I am normally not concerned with boar and bear; in my neck of the woods, I suppose mountain lions are a remote possibility, but a .45 will work just fine on those (assuming one sees the kitty in time). My main concern is with 2-legged critters, and the .45acp has a pretty good track record with those.
It's also not a terribly expensive gun to replace, should it get damaged, etc. Even with the additions I've made (Apex kits, Heinie Straight-8 sights), the pistol would cost less to replace than would most SIGs.
There is good aftermarket support for the gun, too. Holsters and sights are plentiful.
Luckily for me, I don't have to limit myself to just one.
The shorter grip is slightly easier to conceal than the grip on the full-size. The compact will accept the full-size magazines, so I can carry 8+1 with a flush-fitting magazine on strong-side, and carry 10rd spares in the mag holder weak-side. (For that matter, I have some 14rd mags, but those are more for the vault in my truck; kind of awkward for carry on the body.)
My M&Ps feed anything I've tried. No stoppages with either one to date. And while I have not yet started reloading, there is an abundance of data for loading .45acp, and people I know who do reload say it's a very forgiving round for a new reloader.
With the large backstrap equipped, the M&P is a perfect fit for my hand, and points ridiculously well. (I have long hands; most people I know use the medium grip.)
The M&P is highly modular, so for those who want the ability to install (or remove) a thumb safety, or magazine disconnect safety, it's a good choice. I like mine without either the thumb or mag safeties, so that's how they are configured.
I like that it's made in America, too, by an American company with a fantastic reputation for both quality control and customer service.
While the .45acp would not be my first choice for defense from 4-legged critters, there are loads that would make it at least a not-too-inadequate choice. Frankly, I am normally not concerned with boar and bear; in my neck of the woods, I suppose mountain lions are a remote possibility, but a .45 will work just fine on those (assuming one sees the kitty in time). My main concern is with 2-legged critters, and the .45acp has a pretty good track record with those.
It's also not a terribly expensive gun to replace, should it get damaged, etc. Even with the additions I've made (Apex kits, Heinie Straight-8 sights), the pistol would cost less to replace than would most SIGs.
There is good aftermarket support for the gun, too. Holsters and sights are plentiful.
Luckily for me, I don't have to limit myself to just one.
Silly question but I will play. Not my favorite although shooting it is so much fun it should be illegal. My H&R 10 gauge shotgun. Goose to boogerman to grizzly bear to alligator to bison. Just how versatile can you get. A little hard on squirrels and rabbits but I can always use a snare to catch them.
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@mleake
Yes its just theoretically speaking, and no its about any gun.
Just has to be one you have owned or still do.
Yes its just theoretically speaking, and no its about any gun.
Just has to be one you have owned or still do.RedWhiteBlackYellow
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@old grump
It's not a silly question. just think of it this way; if you had to sell everything to raise money for something you have to have (could be for anything.... whatever you can think of.) which gun is the one you'd hide for yourself.
It's not a silly question.
just think of it this way; if you had to sell everything to raise money for something you have to have (could be for anything.... whatever you can think of.) which gun is the one you'd hide for yourself.Old Grump makes a good point about the shotgun. Not to mention, a rifle or shotgun are much better tools to have for a fight.
The reason I'd go with a handgun, if I could only have one, is that while long guns are more powerful, and shotguns are more versatile, they can't be carried in the majority of circumstances.
I'd rather have one I could have on my person most of the time, then one I'd have to go and fetch.
So I'm still happy we don't really have to choose one. I like having an AR, a 12ga, some other rifles, and a variety of handguns.
The reason I'd go with a handgun, if I could only have one, is that while long guns are more powerful, and shotguns are more versatile, they can't be carried in the majority of circumstances.
I'd rather have one I could have on my person most of the time, then one I'd have to go and fetch.
So I'm still happy we don't really have to choose one. I like having an AR, a 12ga, some other rifles, and a variety of handguns.
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@mleake
Im not asking what you would specificly need one for. Im asking what you would absolutly have to keep. And i dont mean favorite either.... For example, it could be something you think is extremely ugly but you love how it feels in your hand like it was made just for you. Dont think so deep into it! Its just a conversation.
no one is saying youre really going to have to give up all but one!
Im not asking what you would specificly need one for. Im asking what you would absolutly have to keep. And i dont mean favorite either.... For example, it could be something you think is extremely ugly but you love how it feels in your hand like it was made just for you. Dont think so deep into it! Its just a conversation.
no one is saying youre really going to have to give up all but one!RedWhiteBlackYellow
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@mleake
Yes that does make a good point.
Yes that does make a good point.
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@surveyor
No!!!! Theyl come in the middle of the night and rip you away from your family and take everything youve got if you disobey!!!
.....just kidding of course!
No!!!! Theyl come in the middle of the night and rip you away from your family and take everything youve got if you disobey!!!.....just kidding of course!
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@surveyor
Nice!
Nice!