Must have handguns

[stubshaft]

If you could only own 5 handguns what would they be?

My choices are:

S&W Mdl 41

Thompson Center Contender Super 14 in 30/30

Freedom Arms Mdl 83 454 Casull

Colt 1911 or similar style clone 45ACP

Ruger Old Army 7 1/2" w/Adj sights

[NickSS]

My personal favorites would be a 1911 45 auto, 357 4" Ruger GP100, Uberti SA 45 Colt, Baby Desert eagle compact in 9mm and a S&W model 41 22RF.

[ebner glocken]

Does my contender with all the barrels I want count as one?

Ebner

[stubshaft]

Does my contender with all the barrels I want count as one?

Ebner


I don't think so. I have 5 frames and 15 barrels from 6" - 21". You could pick out 5 barrels and that would count!

[Heavy lead]

Ruger Mark II Government Target model.

Smith and Wesson 642 .38 Special

Smith and Wesson Model 14 .38 Special

Smith and Wesson 625 Mountain Gun 45 Colt

Ruger SBH Bisley Hunter .45 Colt Scoped w/2x Leupold

I have the first four, the last is a comprimise, assuming the reason I would have only 5 is being economics, so the .475 Linebaugh was eliminated, also the choices were made to streamline moulds, dies, brass to just two handloaded cartridges. It's painful to think of only having 5, I must be spoiled.
As long as I'm at it, Unique would do me fine in everything above, or 2400 as far as that goes.
The two moulds, 358429 with one cavity a hollow point, and a RCBS 270SAA.

[winelover]

Already own my 5:

Ruger Mark II, 6-7/8" Target 22

Browning High Power 9mm

Colt 6" Royal Blue Python 357 Mag

Ruger 7-1/2" SS Redhawk 44Mag

Ruger 7-1/2" Blackhawk 45 LC

Winelover:Fire:

[Bret4207]

Smith Kit gun in 22 LR or Ruger 22 LR Auto, Smith M-19, Charter BD 44, Smith or Ruger in 44 mag or 45 Colt. That's 4, my 5th would be a 32 Long or Mag, preferably in a J Frame Smith with 4-5" barrel and adjustable sights. If I couldn't have one of those then a Smith 38 Bodyguard Airweight.

[fivegunner]

I could not even get below 25. :lovebooli

[jhrosier]

Ruger SBH Hunter .44 Mag

Colt 1911 .45 ACP

S&W M686 6"

Ruger Single-Six Hunter

Ruger MKII Target 6-7/8"

I can't imagine having only five handguns though.
For each one on the above list, I could list at least three alternates.

Jack

[BD]

an accurate .22 auto, (mines a 22/45)
.38 snubby, (M37)
.357, (DW M15)
.44 mag, (DW 744)
1911, (more than one)

[hoosierlogger]

Super Red Hawk .44 Mag
Taurus Judge
Ruger MKIII .22
1911
Thompson Contender with 45/70 bbl

[mellonhead]

FA 475 Linebaugh
FA 454 Casull
Ruger 3 screw flattop 357
Ruger custom Paradox revolver
FA 252

[Trey45]

Ruger SBH Bisley Hunter 44 mag.
45 Blackhawk convertible 45
1911
Browning Hi power
SW K22

I don't own a hi power or a k22, yet, but I will.

[dubber123]

I can't do it. I tried....

[healey55]

Dan Wesson 44 mag SS

1911 Kimber or wilson

Freedom or Ruger single action in 44 mag

K22 smith

340 pd .357

Bout covers what I use handguns for

[Lloyd Smale]

500 linebaugh
475 linebaugh
22 ruger either a 22/45 or a single six
4 inch 629
4 inch 625 acp
1911
sorry for six but i couldnt find a way to eliminate one of these.

[ktw]

Ruger MkI Bull Barrel, 22lr
S&W Model 15, 38 Special
Ruger SSS, 32 H&R Mag
Freedom Arms Model 97, 45 Colt
USFA SAA 45 Colt

I also have a hankering for a Uberti 1860 clone, but I don't consider that one an essential.

-ktw

[Artful]

Just 5 - I would have to go for these on hand

Ruger Mk2 SS 5 1/2 22 LR railed for use with scope & red dot and threaded barrel

SIG 225 9mm with threaded barrel

Dan Wesson 15-2 with 4 & 6 barrels

S&W Model 29 44 mag

Colt 1911A1 Series 70 45 ACP but with 22LR conversion.

[405]

but with threat of hot needle in the eye

Glock
Colt SAA
Colt 1911
S&W 14,15 or 19
Rem 58 NMA

[chaos]

Browning Buckmark
Ruger SBH Hunter with plow handle 44
Springfield Loaded 1911 45


Dont really need anything else

[exile]

1. Glock 17 (home defense)

2. Ruger Mark II (fun)

3. NAA Guardian (concealed carry)

4. S & W 629 Mountain Gun (deer and other chores)

5. either my Ruger Blackhawk in .41 magnum or my S & W 686, (I can't choose, don't make me do it.)

exile

[BruceB]

Y'know, rather than being brand- and model-specific, "the list", to my thinking, should be one of TYPES...what generic types should make up the battery of handguns??

With that in mind, for the AVERAGE shooter, meaning without the competition-specific guns:

-a good .22 revolver, since these are preferable for easier handling in the field compared to autoloaders. My choice would be something with the size of a 4" K-frame S&W, of which there are several on the market. (J-frame-size .22s are a breed I simply can't shoot worth a plugged nickel.)

-a 1911-type in .45ACP, a deathless classic without which a shooter is simply incomplete. Works for both fun and for "serious purposes".

-a .357 revolver, a fine choice for almost any handgunning except large-game hunting.

- a medium-length .44 Magnum, which covers every handgunning activity NOT covered by the list above.

So....why do I have so danged many other handguns???? Because I'm NOT average, I suppose.
Hmmm...quite a few revolvers in my list, n'est-ce pas? Rest assured that there are plenty of autos at the ol' homestead, too.

[missionary5155]

Good afternoon Mine would be
#1 Dan Wesson 414 Supermag 8"
#2 Remington Rand 45 ACP
#3 Ruger 45 Colt 7.5 "
#4 Flintlock .62 Smoothbore
#5 Ruger Mk2 Target .22

[August]

For use as tools:
1. Smith 629 for bear country.
2. Rooger Mk II Government model for trigger practice.
3. Smith Chief for unobtrusive CCW.
4. Glock for times when the situation seems dangerous (along the border).
5. Three braces of Cowboy Shooters for competition.

[alg3205]

My list of 5:

1. S&W 41 .22 rf
2. S&W 28 . 357
3. CZ75 9mm
4. S&W 14 38 special
5. M1911A1 NM .45 acp

I would like to have at least another 5, this fist list is just too short.

[MT Gianni]

Y'know, rather than being brand- and model-specific, "the list", to my thinking, should be one of TYPES...what generic types should make up the battery of handguns??

With that in mind, for the AVERAGE shooter, meaning without the competition-specific guns:

-a good .22 revolver, since these are preferable for easier handling in the field compared to autoloaders. My choice would be something with the size of a 4" K-frame S&W, of which there are several on the market. (J-frame-size .22s are a breed I simply can't shoot worth a plugged nickel.)

-a 1911-type in .45ACP, a deathless classic without which a shooter is simply incomplete. Works for both fun and for "serious purposes".

-a .357 revolver, a fine choice for almost any handgunning except large-game hunting.

- a medium-length .44 Magnum, which covers every handgunning activity NOT covered by the list above.

.

To Bruces' list i would add a 2"-3" belly gun whether 380, 9mm, 38 or 357. I would amend his 22 to include autos with an adequate # of magazines.

[hickstick_10]

ruger blackhawk in 357 or 45
freedom arms, 475 linabuagh
1911
ruger single six
ruger old army

[targetshootr]

Since they're all 40 cal or bigger, I'd keep the most accurate with the best triggers. And then hide ten others that look good.

[GP100man]

Ruger Single Six 22LR
GP100 3" SS
sp101 2.25 SS
GP100 6" SS
Redhawk 7.5" with scope rings

That`s my list
A general plinker & dispatcher , fun gun.
A concealable
A backup concealable
A general range , huntin backup
A pure hunter.

[Edubya]

How about a S&W 617, XD-9, S&W 629, S&W 625 and a Les Baer Custom 1911.:)
EW

[Mk42gunner]

1. Colt Woodsman Sport- 2nd or 3rd model with six inch barrel.

2. S&W K-22.

3. Ruger GP-100.

4. A good 1911.

5. Ruger SSM .32 H&R Magnum.

Lists like this are hard because there is always just one or two more that would make the choices so much easier.


Robert

[hedgehorn]

1. S&W Model 41
2. Kimber 1911 Grand Raptor
3. Ruger Redhawk 44 mag
4. CZ75
5. Kimber compact custom

[Jumbopanda]

Damn you guys are old school! I think I only saw four people mention a gun with a double stack mag (two CZ75s and two Glocks).

Having said that, I currently only own a Smith and Wesson 1911 and a Ruger Super Redhawk in .454. I'd like to get a medium sized .357 revolver and a double stack 9mm.

[oldhickory]

Hmmm,

1. Colt Police Positive 4" .22lr. Fixed sights are fine by me.

2. Colt Official Police 4" .38spl.

3. S&W 629-3 4"

4. Late 60s, early 70s Colt Combat Commander, satin nickle.

5. 1st. generation Colt SAA, .44spl. 7 1/2" Somewhere around 1910 vintage ought to do it.


Uh, can I have a .22 conversion unit for the Combat Commander?..It's not really a gun, just an accessory!:bigsmyl2:

[BOOM BOOM]

HI,
I am limited to 3 because of finances.
a 22
a 357
a 44
boy I would love a 45--Acp Or LC.

[Marvin S]

22LR, High Standard Victor or one of the Supermatics
Belgium Browning High Power
Mod 27 Smith 6"
Mod 629 Classic Smith 6"
STI Texican 45 Colt

[Wayne R. Scott]

Ruger MKII .22 Auto
1911 .45ACP
Ruger Flat Top 5 1/2" .44 Special (times 2 actually)
Ruger Blackhawk 7 1/2" .45 Colt
Ruger Blackhawk 5 1/2" .45Colt/.45ACP Convertible

Them there is my five that I have. I ain't old school, I'm just old.

Wayne

[muzzleblast]

I am with dubber123 and fivegunner on this... I tried and I can't come up with just five. I've been staring at this post for half an hour and keep coming up with a different top five every time I start to type them.

But, I can narrow it down to "only one" and that would be the first one I bought on my 21st birthday many years ago, Browning High Power (yep, Made in Belgium.)

[Crash_Corrigan]

357/9MM Ruger Old Model Blackhawk w 4 5/8 bbl
.44 Special Charter Arms Bulldog Pug 2 1/2 bbl
Browning Hi Power 9 MM
Taurus 1911 .45 ACP
.45 Colt Ruger Old Model Blackhawk w 4 5/8 bbl

[Piedmont]

I could do it with just four, but I wouldn't like it.
1) 2" .38 J frame
2) .22 understudy of above
3) Browning 9mm Hi Power
4) .22 understudy of #3

[oldhickory]

HI,
I am limited to 3 because of finances.
a 22
a 357
a 44
boy I would love a 45--Acp Or LC.


This is just for fun, BOOM BOOM. Go ahead and add what you would want.:mrgreen:

[Sagebrush Burns]

1 - A pair of Colt SAAs 7 1/2" 45 Colt
3 - Colt SAA New Frontier 5 1/2" 45 Colt
4 - 1911 45 ACP
5 - Ruger Single Six 5 1/2" 22

[haven't got a clue]

Browning Buckmark
Smith & Wesson model 17
Linebaugh 45 colt

I know it's only three, after 30 years of handgun hunting this is what I carry. I have dozens of others in just about every caliber living my safe and every once in a while I'll take one out for a walk in the woods.

[Tazman1602]

(2) 1911 Kimber .45ACP
.357 Mag Ruger BH or Vaquero
.44 Mag Super Redhawk
.380 Walther PPK

OK now ONLY five just ain't FAIR...........................

[SPRINGFIELDM141972]

My list is:
.22 - Colt Woodsman
.38 Special - S&W Mod. 10
.45 ACP - 1911
.45 Colt - S&W Mod. 25-5
.454 - Ruger Redhawk

No I'm not original, I'm practical. :wink:

Regards,
Everett

[Catshooter]

No .22s for me!

1. Smith & Wesson Shorty .45

2. ADC Derringer in either .45 ACP/AR or .45 Colt/.410

3. Smith & Wesson 1917 in .45 ACP/AR & .45 Colt

4. Three screw Ruger in .45 ACP and Colt.

5. Smith & Wesson model 60 .38 special

Boy, that'll make ya break out into a sweat.


Cat

[stubshaft]

It's interesting that there is such a diversity of different guns chosen but almost everyone has chosen at least one .22 and 45 LC.

[Doc_Stihl]

1. Ruger Mark * 22
2. 1911
3. S&W 586 8 3/8"
4. Ruger Redhawk .44
5. Encore 500SW

That's a tough list. Toss up between the blackhawk 41 or 44 and the redhawk 44. Also hard to decide between the 45/410 - 500SW encore, and the 7mm TCU contender.

I don't like to think about life without a ruger mark i-ii-iii pistol.

[H-Marlin]

Any .22 revolver

A GP100 in .357 Mag for my truck

Another one for my other truck

Freedom Arms 44 mag so you know what a revolver should be built like

And now for something completely different: A Remington XP100 in 7BR to find out what amazing things you can do with a long-range handgun.

[Curly James]

1911 45 ACP (S&W 1911 is my preference)

4 inch 357 magnum revolver (S&W L frame 686)

44 magnum single action revolver (Ruger Super Blackhawk)

22 cal revolver (Ruger Single Six 5 1/2 inch barrel)

high cap semi auto (Glock 17)

a small pocket gun (Ruger LCP)

Those are the must haves in my book and my choices to fill the category. I still refuse to dispose of the other 30 or so handguns that I own despite the question.

[wonderwolf]

Tough choices...I won't sleep at night now knowing all the others are not going to feel loved

S&W k22 or 17 (pre lock being a must)
S&W 625 45acp 5" bbl
S&W 500 John Ross custom
S&W 65 4" bbl
Beretta 96 DAO

[Jeff Davis]

Ruger Mark III 22/45 stainless 5.5"
Kimber SIS Pro 45acp 4" 1911
Glock 17L 9mm 6"
S&W M10 38 Special 3"
Kel-Tec P32 32 acp 2"

[Cowboy T]

1.) Ruger Security-Six in .357 Magnum
2.) Ruger Super Redhawk in 454 Casull
3.) S&W Model 629, pre-lock
4.) Taurus Judge (all-steel version, not the Ultra-Lite)
5.) Ruger LCR

Unfortunately, I do not yet own all of these...but I will. :-)

[TDC]

I've already got all my "must haves.." Always lookin' for for new ones...

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u269/tdcorp/CurrentShooters-boolits.jpg

[BarryinIN]

1911
Browning HiPower
S&W 442
S&W M29 Mtn Gun
Contender with about 50 barrels, stocks, grips, etc.

[Three44s]

629 Mountain Gun

K22 Smith

Ruger Redhawk 7.5" in .44 mag

Model 48 Smith (.22 mag)

Dan Wesson blued in .41 mag.


Now I'm in a cold sweat over the ones I had to leave out!!!!


Three 44s

[kelbro]

Ruger Mark I bull barrel
S&W K22 Masterpiece
S&W 6" no dash 586
Ruger SBH Hunter Bisley 44 Mag
H&K USP Full size

[lonewelder]

Well you got to have a .22 ,357,.44,45 cal so this is my list.
ruger mk1
s&w k38
s&w m27 5''
ruger sbk 44
1911


fun gun ,target gun ,carry gun
hope I never have to choose,now rifles we might have to fight

[Groo]

Groo here
1911 in 45acp
Glock 22 with 9mm,357sig, and 40 S&W barrels and mags
44mag Trail Boss 3in
Contender with 22lr,30-30, and 45-70 barrels.
S&W TR-R8 357mag 5 in

[Shooter6br]

S&W 657 (41 mag
Ruger 22RF gov model
Ruger Super six 22RF/22mag
Ruger SP101 32 mag
45 acp 1911(Amt)
H&R 32 S&W long 4in(just kidding but I like it)

[kingstrider]

As a minimum I could make do with a .45 1911, 5-shot J-frame, .22 autoloader and a .44 revolver. Thank God there's more in the safe than that though!

[healey55]

kingstrider... I think that you have a pretty good selection there.

I just might substitute a nice K22 masterpiece for the 22 autoloader but.. I really like High Standards and old colt woodsmans.

[45-70 Chevroner]

S&W Nickle Plated Mod 29 44 Mag. 6" 4 screw.
S&W Highway Patrol 357 Mag 4" 5 screw.
S&W Mod 19 357 mag. 6"
Ruger Vaquaro 45 Colt 5.5"
Ruger Mark II Tappered 7" Target Mod.
Darn I already have those, what else is there?

But if I had to run away I would only take my
Ruger MarkII 22 and My TC with the 30-30 bbl.
and the 44 bbl. and the 223 bbl. all 14". This
would cover all my hunting survival needs. I will probably
need a 20' utility trailer for all the other survival needs.
Never go lite.

[smkummer]

22 Match Target Woodsman 6 in.
38 Detective Special 2 in. unshrouded barrel (classy iconic profile)
357 Python 6 in. Royal Blue
.45 Single Action Army either 5 1/2 or 7 1/2 (with a extra ACP cylinder)
.45 Gold Cup National match series 70 with 22 conversion

I of course already own these. Whats more american than 22, 38 and 45? The woodsman, python and gold cup have all shot at one time a 5 shot group under a inch at 25 yards.

I don't like the fact that I have had to exlude the officers models of both 22 and 38, official police 38, anaconda 45, all three series of troopers, 1851, 1860 and 3rd dragoon, cobras, agents, police positive and diamondback etc. Hopefully in heaven, there is no restriction or I am not going!

[delt167502]

t/c in 45/410
t/c in 30 30
9mm auto
1911 in 45acp
22 rf auto

[excavman]

Browning Buckmark varmint model, 10 in. bull barrel, Bushnell 2 x 6.
Rossi Mod. 720 44spl.
Cimmaron 1872 Open Top 44spl.
Ruger P94DC 40S&W
Ruger Super Blackhawk 44Mag

[newrugersafan]

Ruger Single Six Flat Gate
Ruger OM Flat Top 44 Mag
Ruger OM Flat Top 357 Mag
1911 Government
CCW Semi Auto in my case a Sig 239 in 40 S&W
If I can have one more ... An OM 357 Flat Top converted to 44 Special

I guess it shows that I like Rugers

Mike

[JIMinPHX]

1911, 1911, 1911, 1911 & 1911.

Oh wait, were they supposed to be 5 DIFFERENT guns?:veryconfu

[Artful]

1911, 1911, 1911, 1911 & 1911.

Oh wait, were they supposed to be 5 DIFFERENT guns?:veryconfu

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/2788/closedbreech4ay.jpg
:mrgreen:

[johnlaw484]

What only five?

#1 Kimber 1911 TLE
#2 Colt Government 1911a1
#3 Remington Rand 1911a1
#4 Colt Gold Cup 1911
#5 Taurus PT1911

I think you get the idea. :kidding:

[Percival]

A quality 1911
S&W 17-6
S&W 63-3
S&W 58
S&W 29-2

[That'll Do]

My Top 5:

1911 in 45 ACP
Browning Hi-Power
S&W 686
S&W 629 or 29
S&W 41

I have the 1911 and 686.

[Longrange]

I can't do it.

Don't make me choose. They might get jealous and not let me take them out for a walk around town any more if I have to choose.

[smilie=s:

[stubshaft]

I can't do it.

Don't make me choose. They might get jealous and not let me take them out for a walk around town any more if I have to choose.

[smilie=s:

Threaten them with being "Safe Queens":bigsmyl2:

[O9Tacoma4x4]

Springfield XD Tactical- .45
Colt Delta Elite- .10mm
Ruger Mark III bull- .22LR
Ruger GP100 6in SS- .357Mag
And even thou I vowed to never buy a post 2000 Smith, a 460XVR. If you've ever seen Jurassic Park you'll understand that with todays scientific advances, nothings ever actually extinct. This would be my terradactyl gun.

Also I did not read pages 2 and 3, did anyone put "Hi point"?

[FN in MT]

I could not even get below 25. :lovebooli

Amen!! Fivegunner!

A mere FIVE... how boring. Or worse yet...imagine being able to grab ONE and the rest were lost...What a nightmare!

Though getting down to FIVE I could sell the other 70 and tour Europe for a few months.

FN in MT

[pmeisel]

Python; Model 19; Ruger Mark II;

Blackhawk in 357 or 41; and a 38 snubby..

I have the first three and need the other two.

[yarro]

Looking at this for the most versitle combination from what I have.
1) CZ-75 9mm with cadet conversion for use as a .22 (Mine is very accurate)
Can use it for defense and quick swap of the slide as a plinker/ low cost trainer.
2) Charter Arms Bulldog
.44 Special makes a for a decent payload of snake shot and .44SPC makes for a decent defense round.
3) Ruger Super Redhawk .44 mag 7 1/2" with 4x Leupold.
It will kill hogs and deer out to 75 yards with me behind the scope. I could hit the vitals at 100 but never had anything beyond 75 at he was the odd man out.
4) Ruger GP-100 6" full lug .357Mag
Cause my dad gave it to me plus it is robust and accurate. From experience, it will kill deer and hogs with proper bullet selection and shot placement.
5) Springfield 1911A1 .45ACP
Cause it was the first handgun that I bought myself and I got my dad the next serial number. Plus it would fufill a defense roll well.

Giving up my S&Ws and Glocks would make me cry though.

[rb dave]

mod27s&w 357
ruger srh 7.5srh 44 mag
ruger 22-45
sw mp45
sw 642 snubbie 38sp

[Forester]

Ruger Mk II
-cheap to shoot, good for small game, and even a little larger game if shot placement is precise. Good for teaching others to shoot.

S&W 629 Mountain Gun .44Mag
-accurate enough to hunt with out to maybe 100 yards for me, capable of taking any animal I am ever remotely likely to hunt or face.

A well built 1911, put together to my specs.
-nothing fits my hand better, its a nightstand gun, a carry gun, a competition gun, accurate as can be, easy to work on, and a reasonably capable round for deer sized game.

.38/.357 airweight snubnose
-livable 25 yard accuracy, and its so easy to carry there is no excuse for leaving it home

The above 4 I have...the next I don't

Something like a S&W M&P in 9mm or .40S&W
-capable enough rounds for light hunting and defense. Easy to shoot and reliable. Best of all the gun can be handed off to a less experienced shooter if need be and with little training they can proficient. Also cheap and ugly enough that I won't care too much what might happen to it.

[joeb4065]

Kimber 45 full size
S&W K-38
Ruger Blackhawk 4-5/8" 41 Mag
Ruger Bisley Linebaugh tight 45 Colt 5-1/2"
Ruger 50th Anniversary single six

[BOOM BOOM]

HI,
A 22- S&W K-22
A 357 rUGER REDHAWK
A 44 RUGER REDHAWK:groner:

[DLCTEX]

1911 45 ACP, Mk I 22, 38 Special 4" revolver, 480 Ruger revolver, 22 Hornet revolver, +.

[Bullshop]

What I have and like are,
Ruger old model single six 22 CCM
Ruger old model single six 32 H&R
Ruger Bisley 357 mag
Ruger SBH 44 mag 10"
Ruger BH 45/45
The 22 ccm is my full time carry gun. I carry open where ever I go. It has rather become my trade mark.
BIC/BS

[ph4570]

ruger redhawk 44 mag
SW 1006 10mm auto
ruger MK II
Sig P226 9mm
ruger blackhawk 357

[.357]

something in
.22 lr for sure
any .357 (i do love a 4 inch)
S&W 642
1911 (because it's according to my dad what god carries)
the .44 single action i don't own yet

[ga41]

Ruger scoped MK, can't even remember the designation, SS with slab sides
6" 686 SW adj frt sights
657 SW PC Hunter
Ruger Redhawk 7.5R in 41 mag
Blackhawk 4 5/8 barrel 45/45
1911 Kimber Elite Carry 45acp
Ruger SBH in 45 Colt
TC 12" 45-70 or 22RF

If forced to give up 3 to get to 5..... the 657, the SBH...and the TC...ARRGGHHHHH

[waco]

Colt 22 target pistol
Kimber 1911
Smith K-38
Ruger super Blackhawk
1873 SAA

[garym1a2]

Ruger mark2, good 1911, glock19, glock21sf, Glock22 or 35.

[bobthenailer]

HMM only 5

Hi Standard target 22 pistol
1911 5 inch with all the bells & wistles in 45acp
S&W 6 inch 686
S&W 6 1/2 inch 629
FA 83 6 inch 454 casull

can i add some with red dot sights !

[Springfield]

Colt 1911 from 1915
AMT 1911 in stainless
S&W mod 66 4"
Tanfoglio cz-75 clone in 41 AE/9mmAE
Ruger mk1 .22

[jumbeaux]

Tough choices.....

Colt Series 70 1911 45 ACP
Colt SAA 45 Colt 5 1/2"
S&W Model 17 22 LR 6"
S&W Model 28 357 Magnum 4"
Sig P229 Non-rail 9 MM

rick

[rockrat]

Lets see,
Browning Buckmark or Ruger Auto variant
1911 45acp
S&W 686 or 27/28
Super blackhawk
1911 9mm

[migtek02]

Easy. .45 9mm .357 .40 and .22.
Glock,S&W,Ruger etc...

[swenner64]

My choice is a 1911
Ruger 10/22
Mossberg 500
94 Winchester
K31 swiss

[Angus]

1) S&W Model 60, 5" .357
2) H&R 676 22lr
3) S&W Model 19 6"
4) Ruger Single Six 22lr
5) S&W Model 60, 2 1/8" .357

[Awsar]

1-my colt combat commander .45
2-my hi-standard supermatic trophy .22
3-my S&W mod 442 airweight .38
4-id like to have an old colt python .357 because when you tune them they r slick as hot butter.
5- id like a Glock 19 9mm these guns just keep going.

and the list could keep going but it said 5 :)

[jp99]

High Standard-Victor .22lr
H&K P7
S&W J-frame .38 special
S&W model 57 .41 magnum
S&W 686+ .357 magnum

Regards,

JP99

[TheGrimReaper]

Glock 19
Glock 29
Glock 39
S&W Model 58
S&W 442

[Andyd]

SIG P210, I have a P210-4 but would then prefer a 210-6.
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z159/Andyd173/SIGP210mags.jpg

My rimfire Korth.
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z159/Andyd173/DSCF4403.jpg

Hämmerli 212
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z159/Andyd173/DSCF4503.jpg

S&W 686
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z159/Andyd173/DSCI0039.jpg

Either my Colt Customs 1911 or any of my Lugers...
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z159/Andyd173/DSCI0047.jpg

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z159/Andyd173/DSCF7087.jpg

[tinsnips]

STI 1911
S&W Model 27
S&W Model 5906
S&W Model 686
Colt Python SS

[shotstring]

SIG P210, I have a P210-4 but would then prefer a 210-6.
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z159/Andyd173/SIGP210mags.jpg

My rimfire Korth.
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z159/Andyd173/DSCF4403.jpg

Hämmerli 212
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z159/Andyd173/DSCF4503.jpg

S&W 686
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z159/Andyd173/DSCI0039.jpg

Either my Colt Customs 1911 or any of my Lugers...
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z159/Andyd173/DSCI0047.jpg

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z159/Andyd173/DSCF7087.jpg

There!!! That's what I'm talkin' about! This thread was going in the direction of "If you could have any 2 dishes for dinner, what would they be? - answer: half a hamburger and some carrots

Nice firearms. Almost had a sig 210 in 1985 but it was whisked away at the last second

[Andyd]

There!!! That's what I'm talkin' about! This thread was going in the direction of "If you could have any 2 dishes for dinner, what would they be? - answer: half a hamburger and some carrots

Nice firearms. Almost had a sig 210 in 1985 but it was whisked away at the last second

Thanks for the kind words. I am a confessing gun nut. Best part is, my youngest son is coming right after me and the oldest got a C&R license and is also an avid shooter.

There are also many other nice firearms mentioned here by other members, the Freedom Arms revolvers among the very desireable.

[bcr]

This is a valuable exercise, I just realized. I will make top 10 lists for handguns and rifles, and then see which ones I still need to get.

Ruger SP-101 4", SS, adj sights .22 LR
Ruger GP-100 4", SS, adj sights .357 Mag.
Ruger BH, SS .44 Special
Ruger SS Bisley .45 Colt
Fusion 1911 Bobtail Commander

It appears I like stainless steel Rugers, but other than that you can see I am very unprejudiced. :drinks:

[Green Frog]

Good to see this list come back... I will assume that ammo and/or reloading components are not a problem, and here goes...

1) I have to have a good 22. This would be limited in my case to either a K-22 revolver or a target sighted semi-auto like one of my High Standards... probably my custom-upgraded Sport King Military. For the sake of argument, you could do just as well with Browning, S&W or Ruger for the the semi-auto, but this is my list.

2) A top quality center fire DA revolver... in my case, a Model 66 or 19, but since I shoot so little 357, I'd feel OK with my 67 or my old K-38. People with large hands might like to go with a larger frame like a Model 27 or 28, and I would be alright with that. I would certainly accept substitution of a Ruger or Colt in somebody else's armory here.

3) A good 1911-based 45 comes next. I have a custom-built Gold Cup that would be my choice, and I could cheat a little here by adding the Ace conversion, since that's what left the factory on this frame, and if I got away with that, I'd probably add a 9 mm conversion as well since it might be desirable to have shooting that ammo as an option. If I get to go this way, I could drop the semi-auto 22 above and keep the K-22.

4) A concealed carry piece comes next. Since I want it to be as dependable as it is concealable, it should be a revolver, and in my arsenal it would be a S&W Chief Special in blue (Model 36) or preferably stainless (Model 60.) Currently, I carry a little pre-J-frame 32 Hand Ejector snub, but I've got a Baby Chief that I would use instead if I were paring things down.

5) My previous choices were so broadly useful, that for my final choice, I would have to look at what I would be doing for the foreseeable future. If I wanted to plan on Serious Hunting, I would need either a big center fire in a Contender or a 6" Model 29 S&W (44 Mag & Special.) If more urban situations were on tap, a larger carry piece like a Colt Commander tricked out for street use. In a distant (6th) place would be a high capacity semi-auto like my Para-Ord double stack 45 or one of the high-capacity "Wonder Nines." Honorable mention goes to a large caliber single action like a Ruger Blackhawk in 44 Mag or 45 Colt.

I wrote an article 20 years ago that I never submitted taking the same challenge with just 3 guns (I chose the High Standard, the Gold Cup and the Model 66 w/ 4" bbl if you're curious) so having 5 guns to choose from made it easier but a little more challenging to reevaluate what covered my perceived needs and wants. Back to just 3? I'd stick by my old choices! ;)

Fun Challenge!
Froggie

[FergusonTO35]

In order of importance, my top five would be:

Snub nose .32 H&R Magnum or.38 Special revolver, preferably six shot

Ruger Single Six

Kel-Tec P32

K-frame size .38 Special revolver

Compact 9mm such as my Ruger SR9c

[45sixgun]

I feel like an odd duck saying this, but I own four single actions and if I could have any five (four), it would be the ones I currently have.....22 Single Six, .357 BH, .44 Special BH, and .45 Colt BH Convertible. I tried 1911's, poly frames, double actions, but it was the SA's that really lit my fire. Possibly I'd add an SP101 for a more concealable weapon, and that would make five....actually I'd rather have a little Sheriff's Birdshead .45. And being all Rugers they'll easily last long enough to pass on to my kids.

Now with all of this political nonsense going on, I'm even happier with my SA's. They'll be the very last to go....if our worst nightmares actually happen.

[mihaun]

If money is of no object my list would look like this:

1. XDm 9mm 4.5" - for: in case
2. XDm 45ACP 4.5" - for: in case (could live without this one)
3. FA M83 5.5" 500WE with spare 50AE cylinder: for hunting
4. FA M83 5.5" 45 Colt 5.5" with spare 45ACP cylinder: for hunting
5. FA M97 5.5" 357 Magnum with spare 9mm cylinder: for to cover the quota of only 5 :drinks:

[Casper29]

I have a Ruger GP100, Ruger p85 9mm, Uberti 45 Long Colt, S&W 380 Body Gaurd, Glock 4th Gen 27 40 cal, I wold keep the 9mm, the 357 and the 45 long colt, I would add a 45 acp, and a 44 mag.

[makicjf]

basicly what I have. Would not surreder my:
Ruger BlackHawk 7 1/2 45 colt/45 acp
Ruger Blackhawk 4 5/8 45 colt/45 acp
Ruger Vaquero Montado Birdshead 45 acp
1911 full size ( the officers model is nice,too)
I gave my son my single six- I need to buy another.
I would like to get, eventually a 1917 45 acp and a 1909 in 45 colt. Fear of a Ruger load finding its way into the 1909 may force me into a Redhawk in 45 colt. I'd survive without the 1911's, but the Rugers are a part of me. A nice .454 in a slick single action would be nice, but I have not researched enough to know what I would want.
Jason

[Olevern]

When I can only own five handguns I am taking up residence in my bunker (with all my guns). They'll have to call in Janet Napolitano and her goons to come and get them. Note: I'm kinda partial to daisies.

[High Desert Hunter]

FA Model 83 454 6"
1911
Ruger FT 45/45 5 1/2"
Ruger FT 357 4 5/8"
Ruger SS Bisley 45 5 1/2"

[2ndAmendmentNut]

1) S&W Model 34 in 22lr with 4" barrel

2) S&W Model 649 in 357mag with 2" barrel

3) S&W Model 60 in 357mag with 3" barrel

4) S&W Model 27 in 357mag with 8-3/8" barrel

5) SIG Model P220 in 45auto

[white eagle]

mine would be a
1.S&W 357 66-1
2.S&W 629-6 2.5"Backpacker 44 mag
3.Sig Sauer 1911 45 acp
4.Ruger Bisley flat top 44 Special
5.Custom Ruger Blackhawk w/10.5" barrel /with a ultra dot red dot in 44 mag for hunting

[NVScouter]

Ruger Blackhawk 45LC 6-7 3/4 barrel.
Ruger Blackhaw 4" barrel 44 special
S&W Bodyguard 380
Glock 22 40 S&W
Ruger MKI government 22LR

[Para82]

Ruger 22/45
Ruger SP 101 357 Mag
Ruger Lipsey's SBH 44Mag
Browning HP 9MM / Glock26
Springfield 1911 Compact 45acp
Since I already own these they would cover all my bases but would hate to be restricted to just these since I carry my G26 and S&W J frame a lot also.Hope it never comes to only 5.Wife would probably like me being restricted to 5 though!
Para82

[dougader]

This is more of a wish list I guess...

1 - Ruger 22/45 Lite w/ suppressor
2 - Custom Alan Harton 32 mag Ruger Single Six (little brother to #4 below)
3 - Glock 21sf in 45 Auto or a G19 Gen4 in 9mm (depending on ammo availabilty)
4 - Custom Alan Harton Ruger Montado in 45 Colt
5 - Ruger SRH Alaskan in 480 Ruger customized by Hamilton Bowen with a 5" Barrel

Now, what about the 5 rifles and 5 shotguns we get to add to our list???

[SGTM9]

My choices would be...
1. Ruger security six
2. Taurus Judge
3. 1911 in 45
4. Berretta 92
5. Ruger single six convertible 22-22mag
A good all around collection that should cover most easily found ammo.

[John Allen]

My choices
Smith and Wesson 629 44 mag
Ruger GP100 357
1911 Full size
Smith 22 Revolver
Thompson Center Contender in 45/70

[birch]

Some people collect a certain type of pistol or rifle. My top five list is mostly historic game changers.

My top five:
Pre-war FN HI-Power (tangent sight and slotted)
Colt Single Action Army (.45colt/.45acp convertible)
1918 DWM Imperial Luger 9mm
1943 Remington-Rand 1911
Colt Woodsman

[psychicrhino]

Browning Buckmark 22
Kel Tec 32 Auto
Smith 38 special snubby
1911 45 auto
short barrel winchester 94 30-30 in a holster (that counts right?) :)

[j_dude77]

Ruger Bisley 45Colt/45 acp convertible
Ruger GP 100 357 Mag
Ruger Redhawk 45 Colt
Colt Python
Colt Anaconda

[1bluehorse]

I could get along just fine for the rest of my days with just ONE....Ruger Redhawk in 45 colt..4in or 5 1/2in...wouldn't matter....

[MajorDude]

I need more information to do this. Are we in a survival situation? Am I concerned about resale value? Am I limited by government authorities?

No matter what, my last one is three more wishes!

[finstr]

OK I just GOTTA have one of these;
66547

and this;
66548

and maybe this; :)
66549

[hornady308]

TC Contender with 358JDJ barrel
S&W 5906 - 9mm
Ruger GP-100 357mag with 6" barrel
CZ-75 in .45 ACP
S&W 629 44mag with 6" barrel

Yes, two Smiths. Everyone should be so lucky.

[bigboredad]

OK I just GOTTA have one of these;
66547

and this;
66548

and maybe this; :)
66549

Definitley need to get one of these where can you buy them I did not know they were legal for sale in the USA:lol:

[Jeff.L]

Thomson Contender 12" scoped 22 LR
Sig P-226 9mm
Kimber 45 ACP
S&W 586 357mag
S&W 657 41mag

[km101]

Smith 629 6" .44 mag
Smith 60 2" ,38 spl
Smith 19 4" .357 mag
Browning Buckmark .22 lr
Wilson 1911 .45acp

I would like to add more, but you said only 5! :Fire:

[Bullet Caster]

My 5 choices include:

CZ-52 to defeat type III body armour,
M1 Garand .30-06 for the long range stuff,
Remington Apachee Nylon 77 .22rf for plinkin',
1911 .45 acp for the heavy stuff, and
Pedersoli .50 flintlock just because it's a hoot to shoot.
BC

[M&PManiac]

Sig TACOPS 1911
Ruger 22/45 with Tactical Solutions top half with threaded barrel
M&P 45c
Ruger GP-100 3inch
Ruger Redhawk 44 Mag 4 inch

[got_lead?]

It's interesting that many of the guns mentioned are vintage, and are no longer in current production. Maybe the sexy high capacity military style pistol's charm is only skin deep, while the classic's charm lasts forever.

Well, here's my list:
1. Ruger security six or gp100
2. Ruger Blackhawk
3. Smith N frame
4. 1911
5. Ruger mark 1,2 or 3 .22lr

[Petrol & Powder]

These hypothetical - if you had to "pick only ____?" questions always provide interesting views.
The thinking shows the large number of variables that go into the decision. The question doesn't place limits on the circumstances, such as: Are spare parts available? Is ammunition available? Would I be allowed to replace a gun?
Got Lead? mentioned that the lists are heavy on classic designs and I think that is proof that the market is a good filter for what qualifies as a "classic".

So here's my list:
1. Ruger Mark II, stainless
2. Ruger GP-100, stainless 3"
3. Sig P210
4. Some S&W J-frame with an internal hammer (442, 640, etc.)
5. Glock 19

If the question was changed to only 5 guns instead of 5 HANDGUNS; my list would include only two handguns.

[Poohgyrr]

:popcorn:

Today's list will be:
2" S&W M640
2 1/2" M66
3 1/2" S&W 357 Magnum
4" S&W M21 44 Special
5" Colt 1991 GM


This list can change without notice.....................

actually, it just did... :veryconfu

[superbee]

Colt 1911 Government Model - 38 Super
Colt SAA 4.75" - 44-40
Colt Woodsman - 22 LR
Browning Hi Power - 9mm
Colt Detective Special 2" - 38 Special

I like old classics!

[Chilmonty]

Colt Target Woodsman .22
S&W 686 6" in .357
Colt single action New Frontier 45Colt Blue with Ivory Grips (as the Lord intended)
Ruger LC9 9mm (for carry)
Colt Gold Cup NM 45acp (also as the Lord intended)

[gmsharps]

If I could only grab 5 out of the safe they would be

Ruger MKI 5.5in bull barrel 22lr
Kimber Elite Carry 45 ACP
Freedom Arms 454 Cassull
S&W 586 4in bbl 357
Colt SAA 5.5in bbl 45 colt

[Petrol & Powder]

In a quick un-official glance of the responses I noticed several guns that seem to appear on multiple lists: A good quality .22 rimfire, a 1911, a mid-bore double action revolver(38/357), a big bore revolver(44+), a concealable handgun, a 9mm pistol and a hunting type handgun. I wonder what the actual breakdown by type is?

[mallardhunter]

I would take
Browning Buck Mark camper
S&W 586 6"
Ruger P91 40 s&w
Ruger red hawk in 44 mag
Ruger sp101 3" 357 mag

[birch]

Here they are

Colt SAA .45 colt
Colt Python
Colt Woodsman Match Target
Belgian Pre-war Tangent Hi-Power
460 Smith and Wesson X frame

[starmac]

Looked through all 7 pages, and it appears ruger has won hands down.
1 A ruger single six 22, unless I talked bullshop out of that ccm. lol
2 A sbh 44 mag 7 1/2
3 a bfr 45/70 10 in.
4 a bh 357 4 in up to 7 1/2
5 a hammerless 357 to carry, haven't made up my mind yet.
If it ever come down to it the 44 would be the very last to go. lol

[Forrest r]

1911 nm 45acp with a marvel unit 1 conversion
tc contender with extra bbl's
s&w 10 with ppc setup
s&w 629 classic 6"bbl
charter arms bulldog 44spl

[Bucking the Tiger]

Smith&Wesson K22 22lr from late 40's, target stocks.
Smith&Wesson Model 629 .44 Magnum barrel cut to 5", Weigland front sight base, SDM red fiber optic sight, double ball detents on cylinder crane,Millet white outline adjustable rear sight, trigger job, Hogue monogrip; goncalo alves and checkered.
Colt Gold Cup 1911 .45 ACP, Stainless with checkered wood grips
Smith&Wesson Model 25, .45 Colt. The classic reissue with smaller target grips, 6 1/2" thin barrel and patridge front sight.
Smith&Wesson Model 586 .357 Magnum 6" Classic ( the only one I don't own yet, but working on it.)

[daniel lawecki]

I,ve been thinking about this for a month now. I told nephew last night I just don,t know what to buy. The safe is full there are doubles in the same caliber. Heck I let him take a couple guns home with him. So the next gun will be a impulse buy it,ll just catcth my eye and come home with me.

[Quigley]

Ruger mark II .22
Dan Wesson 6" .357
Browning HP 9mm
TC w/ 10mm & 357 herret barrels

The .22 would be on the "one gun" list