if you could only have one handgun, which one would it be?

[JimfromTrafalgar]

That's a tough one. I guess considering personal defense, possible meat on the table, plinking, and somewhat for conversational value, I'd have to go with my Colt New Service. It was made in 1918 and originally sent to the Brits chambered for .455 Eley. I've since converted it to .45 Colt, which to my mind is pretty versatile when it comes to reloading for differing purposes.
Jim

 

[dhw9am]

This One

One that works. They seem to be getting harder to find these days.

 

[bcannon]

One of my G34s

 

[cjacobs]

For me it would be an Ed Brown,

 

[Ejohnson]

For me, it would have to be my Ruger GP100 .357 stainless. Simple, easy to shoot and reliable. I also like the fact that I can shoot .38's in it all day long.

 

[R.G.Gray]

G19

 

[firehawk1]

Ok I guess I'll be the wuss here. The one I am most proficient with and for me has proven to be as reliable as an anvil, a Walther PK380.

 

[Kentuckypilgrim]

Choosing from the ones I have I'd say a s&w model 65 with 3 inch bbl.

 

[chadman]

Like some of the others, it would depend on what my situation was. I would choose different ones for different circumstances. Taking your question at face value though, if I had to keep only one, the one it would be would be my HK P7.

 

[Smokeeater]

S & W 686

 

[OAK]

My Double Star 1911

 

[Soside]

H&K USP 9 compact

 

[TiminMishawaka]

6 inch barrel .357 Ruger GP100

Followed very closely by a 4 inch barrel Smith and Wesson .44 magnum.

 

[.452browning]

Glock 17

 

[dreich]

Glock 26, small and light weight to conceal.

 

[diavic]

P226

 

[willie53]

If it wasn't a 1911, then I think the 357 in a wheel gun

 

[jgreiner]

if you could only have one handgun, which one would it be?

Tough question. I dearly love shooting my Ruger MK l, plus it's cheap. I dearly love my S&W 66, it was my favorite carry gun. I love my MP 9 MM, fun to target shoot, solid for home defense.

But i dearly love shooting and carrying my new S&W 1911SC e series bobtail. I need to get a good holster for it now.

 

[Jeremiah]

glock 20

 

[Jeremiah]

Choosing from the ones I have I'd say a s&w model 65 with 3 inch bbl.

that wouldn't be bad either. I love those things, and want one terribly.