only one gun

[cjohnson44546]

I'd keep my S&W M&P 9 Pro... though revolvers and larger calibers may be tempting, I still think 147 grain hollow point 9mm are some of the best handgun rounds available, coupled with the fact the gun holds 17+1.

 

[OC for ME]

No such thing as only one gun. I subscribe to the "if I lose my rifle, my pistol allows me to get another rifle" principle.

 

[MontanaResident]

A mid frame 357 mag revolver.

Powerful, accurate, reliable, and affordable.

 

[MAC702]

I guess the question for the OP would be: interested in a cal of round ?

want a 45 capable? A Judge can do that w/added 410 shotgun round capability ....

I'd rather have a gun that does one thing outstandingly well than one that does everything, but crappy. Again, the question posed says I can still have a real shotgun.

One can argue that the .45 revolver can use .22 case adapters, too. Try one.

 

[CrossFire]

If I could only have one handgun it would be Springfield armory XD, either 9 or 45 with at least a four inch barrel.

 

[davidmcbeth]

If I could only have one handgun it would be Springfield armory XD, either 9 or 45 with at least a four inch barrel.

Oh man, you said 9mm or .45 .... many folks have argued the difference ad infinitum ....

 

[CrossFire]

Oh man, you said 9mm or .45 .... many folks have argued the difference ad infinitum ....

I'm not one of those people that argue size. I believe more in shot placement.

 

[Firearms Iinstuctor]

I'm not one of those people that argue size. I believe more in shot placement.

A lot of arguments I believe have more to do with I like to talk guns then actual facts.

 

[CrossFire]

My father, may he rest in peace, always told me "A 22 hit hurts a lot more than a 45 miss". I could always see his point and never wanted to test the validity.

 

[exelci]

"Shot placement is king" as they say.. correct me if im wrong but modern 9mm HP ammunition expands to the size of a .45acp?? If i am correct then the argument between 9mm vs .45acp became irrational a long time ago?? No one can say less recoil and larger magazine capacity isn't better than the opposite. The 9mm's couple extra hundred fps help with the lack of penetration of the .45acp if anyone is concerned about "cover"

Jusy my $.05c

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