You like handguns or rifles better?

You forgot shotguns

Not sure why you left them out, still a lead delivery system and a fair SD option. I have one rifle, 5 handguns and 5 shotguns.

That would be handguns to answer your question.
 
I have 4 handguns, 0 long guns.

My carry gun goes everywhere I go. A handgun saved my life, and I can shoot at indoor ranges any day of the year. They're fun and practical. Love 'em.
 
For right now, rifles. I have to, considering I can't own a handgun yet, nor would I want to with all the intrusiveness in NY.

But who knows? Once I get my hands on something like a .38 special revolver, or maybe a 1911 of sorts, I could possibly change my mind.
 
I used to like handguns more.

Then I bought my first rifle, which started the long gun addiction. I'm definitely a better rifle shooter so I prefer them over handguns.

The compromise is that I also own AR and AK Pistols :D
 
I am a revolver guy...:D

I own 2 rifles and can not hit anything with them. My dominant eye is my left eye but I am right handed. So this makes it almost impossible for me to use the sights on a rifle holding it in my right hand.
 
Handguns. The designs are more varied and interesting. Their construction is generally more precise than a rifle as well. I do like nice shotguns as well, but you don't get as much gun for your money with a nice shotgun as you do with a nice handgun.
 
I prefer rifles.

I view handguns as 100% utilitarian tools. I carry one around everyday to protect myself if the need ever arises. There is one in the nightstand for the bump in the night (but it is second choice to the shotgun anyway). While I can appreciate fine handguns, they just do not do anything for me beyond serving a SD purpose.

The reason I prefer rifles is that the elusive chase for one hole that is equal to the diameter of the bullet with five shots going through it is what really drives me. Just something about ultimate accuracy that motivates me.
 
I am fairly new to shooting, although I am an older fart. My 70-80 yard shooting setup is on the short side for rifles, and on the long side for pistols. When I go out for an hour of plinking I take either my 10/22 or my 17hmr AND I also take my 22/45 pistol.
After shooting up the targets with a mag or two with the rifle, I walk up to reset with the pistol and shoot a mag or two with that.

I have noticed a marked difference in my mental processes. The rifle shots take more time, refining my aim on the same target and I prefer my bolt action 17 to my semi auto 10/22. I tend to shoot mush faster with the pistol, moving from target to target rather than concentrating on one.

I enjoy the combination much more than I do any particular one.
 
I guess I'm a discriminating kind of guy.__ My wants in handgun are usually found to be in high end products only such as (H & Ks line.) Not that I'm a snob. More so because of it's importance to me and mine. My stringent requirements of absolute reliability and accuracy come first and foremost verses I can get by with something cheaper. {Thus I actually get what I pay for when it comes to a outside (shown) carry and CCW's.}__Rifles-Shotguns on the other hand I considered a simple tool occasionally used for my entertainment. So I'm happy with anything that grabs my attention. From a black powder Fowler to a Custom built center fire. Anything and everything is pleasing to my eye when it comes to hunting long guns. {Well almost. I really don't have much interest in today's tactical weapons or the ammo they use.}
So which do I like better.
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I guess I would say its long guns. As they interest me in a light heart'ed way. Where as pistols/revolvers are serious business and a subject I'm hesitant at times to engage in small talk about.


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handgun or rifle, rifle or handgun, well lets get the best of both a Colt buntline with detachable stock then we don't have to decide
 
I prefer handguns. Why? I do not know. I got into guns with rifles; but like another poster stated, I am right handed but left-eye dominant, so handgun shooting is more natural for me, whereas I have to close an eye to shoot rifles or shotguns. I can shoot a handgun in either hand passably though my performance is dramatically better two handed. I can manage a pretty quick snap shot with a rifle, but my follow through sucks because I have to choose between seeing my surroundings and keeping an eye in the scope, plus, that eye being weaker it takes me longer to focus in. I am a decent shot with a rifle, I can put up a 2-3 group from a semi supported position at 100 yards shooting five rounds quickly. Ok but not great.

Handguns are just more fun to shoot; it is faster paced but also less involved. I stay proficient with my rifle because I hunt with it and while I do enjoy shooting it the set up is always more of a chore, for example the 100 walk between groups. With a pistol I often set up several targets that I will double-tap one after the other, ending in one of those spinning metal targets. There are all kinds of "drills" and games I play with handguns that I wouldn't with a rifle. I would never ever give up my rifle, but I have more fun shooting handguns. In contrast to some others here I actually maintain rifle skills in a utilitarian way more than anything because I think a grown man ought to be able to shoot a rifle passably. With handguns it is more fun, it is a quick set up and the time between mags and new targets is much smaller.

I also love shooting clays.

Now, all that said, part of my problem with the rifle is that I only have access to a 100 yard range, so I don't feel at all challenged by it really. I sometimes shoot my target model Ruger MKII at 50 yards, and it is an interesting challenge. 100 yards with a Mauser though? It's too easy.

Overall, handguns, but I wouldn't ever let the long guns go.
 
It's according to the application.

I used a Hi-Standard .22 auto pistol when I coon hunted. It shot better than a rifle, for the purpose, and I didn't have to lug a rifle with me. I always hunted with a partner, who would hold the light on the game, while I used mine for the sights, and if I could see the bugger, no more than one to two shots, and the boar/sow hit the ground.
 
I enjoy shooting handguns best. I don't by proper definition consider any of my handguns weapons other than my concealed carry piece. The rest are range toys used for plinking, target and range competition sports. Hunting / varmit control I use a rifle.
 
Rifles. I might also be a "Quigley"; I shoot rifle far better than handgun.


Honestly, if I had a Hickock45 setup I might be more inclined to work on my handgunning but shooting paper from 7 to 25 yards is dullsville and so long as I am adequate with accuracy I don't have much impetus to shoot more.
 
In my younger days I was a handgun guy. I prided myself on the how fast I was from the holster(for work) and combat accuracy.

That said there is truth to the words that the sole reason for a pistol is to get back to your rifle in an emergency. A rifle is a much more versatile tool and there is a reason they are fielded by worlds major armies. Now I enjoy a good carbine for plinking.
 
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