if you could only have 1

[gglass]

My SA custom 1911

 

[Deer_Slayer_90]

Id say my Marlin 39 century limited, I could hunt small game, use it for home defense, and it has a nice round capacity, and it has been passed down from my grampa, my dad, and I, and will continue down the line!

 

[E5RANGER375]

a 16" AR-15 with a fixed carry handle. can hunt and deffend with it at close quarters or long distances. parts and ammo would be redily availible for many years to come during and after a SHTF scenario. Easy to maintain and very durable. reliable in many environments.

 

[SSGSAD]

Only 1, no prob., a 12 ga pump.....

 

[indyartisan]

1952 Browning Auto 5 that I have custody of until I pass it on. I first remember seeing it when I was about 7yrs old. I guess there would be a more appropriate choice but I figure I have a duty to keep it in the family.

 

[LotsofGlocks]

G23

 

[WestSider]

M&P 9c

 

[mkelsey]

My Springfield TRP.

 

[baldmax]

If it is only one, my XD45 compact. The sons would keep their ARs.

 

[tom1025]

Glock 22

 

[trnsplntfrmohio]

I'd like to keep the FNP 45, but I think common sense says keep the 10/22

 

[musclecarr]

Colt Double Eagle 10mm

 

[U.S. Patriot]

My limited edition Coast Guard 92FS, that my Dad bought for me when I was serving. There is no amount of money in the world, that could replace it.

 

[OutaAmmo]

Tough question. Mine would have to be my S & W model 28 .357 with 6 in barrel. Good home defense gun and it has taken 6 deer. It would be a bit much for small game if SHTF.

 

[Joe Williams]

Tough question. Mine would have to be my S & W model 28 .357 with 6 in barrel. Good home defense gun and it has taken 6 deer. It would be a bit much for small game if SHTF.

.38 wadcutters, or a handloaded light .38 round, does a fine job on small game.

 

[E5RANGER375]

a 16" AR-15 with a fixed carry handle. can hunt and deffend with it at close quarters or long distances. parts and ammo would be redily availible for many years to come during and after a SHTF scenario. Easy to maintain and very durable. reliable in many environments.

oh sorry i just realzed this was under the handgun section so you were probly wanting a handgun, my bad i was tired when i wrote it.

i would choose a 1911. .45 ammo would be redily availible (although expenssive even to barter for) also parts would be EVERYWHERE, even if i had to dig them up and blast off the rust and recondition it. very reliable pistol and very acurate. large enough caliber to hunt large game with (small game can be trapped easily) and a great personal deffense weapon. if i lost my hammer it would work for that too

 

[Robert Richardson]

My 1911

 

[khangoc]

I would say some shotty. With the different amount of rounds you could use, it only makes sense as the ultimate home defense weapon. Granted we cant sling these and carry them around anymore like we used to.

 

[ckmil]

Doesn't matter, but the caliber has to start with a "4".

 

[GlockRock]

Glock 32 in 357 sig.