If You only had 1 pistol and 1 revolver to keep what would they be? - Page 2

UncleEd · September 16, 2013, 07:49 AM

Quality 1911 in .45 ACP

Ruger GP 100 3-inch barrel

Revoltella · September 16, 2013, 07:53 AM

Pistol would be my Glock 26. Revolver....I guess my Python over my .45 Colt Vaquero.

railroadman · September 16, 2013, 07:59 AM

1911AI (charles Daly 45acp S&W mod 28 357mag.

**Mike Irwin** · September 16, 2013, 08:19 AM

Smith & Wesson Model 19 and a Browning High Power.

Dondor · September 16, 2013, 10:09 AM

Sig Trailside (.22 auto) accurate, fun for plinking and small game.

Ruger Redhawk 7.5 (.44 mag) bedside, can handgun hunt with it.

Glenn E. Meyer · September 16, 2013, 10:10 AM

Another SW 19 and a Glock 19.

**44 AMP** · September 16, 2013, 10:49 AM

But, I'll play....

1 pistol and 1 revolver to "keep" for home defense and personal defense?

Ok, first, "keep" means something from the collection I currently own. AND, "keep" also implies that I would be getting rid of the rest of my collection (NOT a happy thought)

Second, where do you make the distinction between "home" and "personal" defense?

Third, "keep for defense", to me, means not doing any other kind of shooting (other than practice).

That being said (and assuming I am understanding your question correctly), what I would keep is
Pistol: My father's Colt Govt model .45ACP (inherited in 2003)
Revolver: Colt Agent .38spl

While I would prefer to keep my Browning BDA .45 over a 1911 for "social" work (it carries better), I choose to keep the gun with family history over the rest.

As to the Agent, its nice, small, light, pocket gun (and the only revolver I have in that class), since you specified "defense". Now, if the question was which revolver I would keep, for ALL uses, if I could only keep one, then my choice would be different. And it would be a tough choice, between 4 guns, two DA and two SA. Rimfire (allowing a centerfire pistol for defense) I would have to choose between a S&W model 17 and a Ruger Super Single Six. After a bit of reflection, I would keep the Ruger, as the S&W is worth more to someone else.

Centerfire, it would be a tossup between a S&W Model 28, and a Ruger Blackhawk (convertible) in .45 caliber (.45 Colt cylinder in the gun). The Smith, because it will handle full .357 Mag loads, my Father had one (and while I don't have his gun, I have one just like his, and because I love N frames when concealed/defensive carry is off the table.

The Blackhawk? Because its fun, accurate, capable of shooting loads matching the .44 Magnum, and in a real pinch, can shoot the same ammo as the Govt model which I'm "keeping" for defense.

It would be a tough call, for me. Which is the main reason I hate the which one to keep questions. Now, which one I would choose for ...is a different question, one which lets me keep my other guns, for when I choose differently.

Mystro · September 16, 2013, 11:06 AM

This is very tough.....For my needs in and out of the woods, I would keep my 1911 in its Super Carry Pro (commander size). A S&W 6" 629 44 mag. Both guns would work for all purposes. The 1911 makes a good trail gun and the 629 will take anything in North America hunting and could be pressed into a CCW or trail gun with 44 special. Both ammo and reloading componets are plentiful. Both are proven over the years as being a excellent caliber. Both are very portable and I can carry both on the hip or in a shoulder rig and bandoleer holster.

gunloony · September 16, 2013, 01:00 PM

A Colt Government Model and a Smith & Wesson Model 25.

I would really try to sneak my Browning .22 auto in there too, thouugh

sf46 · September 16, 2013, 01:17 PM

Only one semi auto pistol and one revolver? I would keep a Glock 22 .40 cal and a S&W Model 19 .357. Just my thoughts.

nocturnal · September 16, 2013, 01:53 PM

Browning Hi Power

Smith and Wesson Model 19-4 with 6 inch barrel

RickB · September 16, 2013, 01:53 PM

Colt 1911, Smith M22.

dgludwig · September 16, 2013, 02:27 PM

Two? Say it isn't so. But, if so, I'd keep my SIG 1911 auto chambered in .45 ACP and my Ruger Super Single Six sa revolver (having the auxilary .22 Magnum cylinder along with the .22 LR cylinder).

Joe_Pike · September 16, 2013, 02:53 PM

642 to carry and G19 to keep around the house.

lamarw · September 16, 2013, 04:46 PM

it is a tough decision, but possibly these two. The second picture is the runner-ups.

The revolver is a S&W Model 25 Mountain Gun in .45 Colt. The pistol is a Sig Sauer P220 in .45ACP.

The runner-up revolver is a S&W 686 in 357 Magnum. The runner-up is a Sig P22O ST also in .45ACP.

Did I make the right choice?

Mystro · September 16, 2013, 05:17 PM

Lamarw, I agree with your choice. I think we have the same mind set. Reliable guns with easy and flexible ammo selections.

huskybiker · September 16, 2013, 05:49 PM

Of the guns I currently own, my M&P9C and my Taurus 650CIA

BigD_in_FL · September 16, 2013, 06:37 PM

Quote:

The 642 and the Glock 17.....or.....

Works for me....or going the opposite direction, a Kahr CM9 and a S&W 66

larryh1108 · September 16, 2013, 08:35 PM

S&W M19 4" .357 and my Kimber .45ACP 1911.

NWPilgrim · September 16, 2013, 09:00 PM

I would keep my Glock 23 and S&W M29 4" Mountain Gun. But I don't plan to let it ever get to that point.

pete2 · September 16, 2013, 09:56 PM

S&W model 19, 6" and a good 1911 in .45ACP. I thought everybody knew this already.

Bozz10mm · September 16, 2013, 10:05 PM

Blackhawk 45 convertible and XDm 45 compact.

CCCLVII · September 16, 2013, 11:12 PM

Some thing in 357 magnum and some thing in 45acp.

Locoweed · September 16, 2013, 11:36 PM

A Glock 30 and a S&W 625 for commonality of ammo.

ripnbst · September 16, 2013, 11:50 PM

M&P 9c and S&W J Frame .38 SPL. Depending on reason I have to make this choice my semi auto might change to the M&P 9 Pro 5". If concealability no longer matters ill take that sight radius and velocity improvement any day.

September 16, 2013, 07:59 AM	#28
railroadman Member Join Date: September 15, 2012 Posts: 22	JUST 2 !!!!!!!!!!!! 1911AI (charles Daly 45acp S&W mod 28 357mag.

September 16, 2013, 08:19 AM	#29
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,389	Smith & Wesson Model 19 and a Browning High Power. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

September 16, 2013, 10:10 AM	#31
Glenn E. Meyer Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 20,064	Another SW 19 and a Glock 19. __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. - Aux Armes, Citoyens

September 16, 2013, 10:49 AM	#32
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,833	I generally hate these kinds of questions..... But, I'll play.... 1 pistol and 1 revolver to "keep" for home defense and personal defense? Ok, first, "keep" means something from the collection I currently own. AND, "keep" also implies that I would be getting rid of the rest of my collection (NOT a happy thought) Second, where do you make the distinction between "home" and "personal" defense? Third, "keep for defense", to me, means not doing any other kind of shooting (other than practice). That being said (and assuming I am understanding your question correctly), what I would keep is Pistol: My father's Colt Govt model .45ACP (inherited in 2003) Revolver: Colt Agent .38spl While I would prefer to keep my Browning BDA .45 over a 1911 for "social" work (it carries better), I choose to keep the gun with family history over the rest. As to the Agent, its nice, small, light, pocket gun (and the only revolver I have in that class), since you specified "defense". Now, if the question was which revolver I would keep, for ALL uses, if I could only keep one, then my choice would be different. And it would be a tough choice, between 4 guns, two DA and two SA. Rimfire (allowing a centerfire pistol for defense) I would have to choose between a S&W model 17 and a Ruger Super Single Six. After a bit of reflection, I would keep the Ruger, as the S&W is worth more to someone else. Centerfire, it would be a tossup between a S&W Model 28, and a Ruger Blackhawk (convertible) in .45 caliber (.45 Colt cylinder in the gun). The Smith, because it will handle full .357 Mag loads, my Father had one (and while I don't have his gun, I have one just like his, and because I love N frames when concealed/defensive carry is off the table. The Blackhawk? Because its fun, accurate, capable of shooting loads matching the .44 Magnum, and in a real pinch, can shoot the same ammo as the Govt model which I'm "keeping" for defense. It would be a tough call, for me. Which is the main reason I hate the which one to keep questions. Now, which one I would choose for ...is a different question, one which lets me keep my other guns, for when I choose differently. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

September 16, 2013, 11:06 AM	#33
Mystro Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2004 Location: Central Pa. Posts: 1,528	This is very tough.....For my needs in and out of the woods, I would keep my 1911 in its Super Carry Pro (commander size). A S&W 6" 629 44 mag. Both guns would work for all purposes. The 1911 makes a good trail gun and the 629 will take anything in North America hunting and could be pressed into a CCW or trail gun with 44 special. Both ammo and reloading componets are plentiful. Both are proven over the years as being a excellent caliber. Both are very portable and I can carry both on the hip or in a shoulder rig and bandoleer holster. __________________ "I'm a good guy with a gun" What do I care if I give up some freedom or rights?....The Goverment will take care of me. This kind of thinking is now in the majority and it should concern you. "Ask not what you can do for your country, but what free entitlements you can bleed from your country" Last edited by Mystro; September 16, 2013 at 02:10 PM.

September 16, 2013, 07:49 AM	#26
UncleEd Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2013 Location: N. Georgia Posts: 1,150	Quality 1911 in .45 ACP Ruger GP 100 3-inch barrel

September 16, 2013, 07:53 AM	#27
Revoltella Junior member Join Date: August 7, 2013 Posts: 198	Pistol would be my Glock 26. Revolver....I guess my Python over my .45 Colt Vaquero.

September 16, 2013, 10:09 AM	#30
Dondor Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2006 Posts: 226	Sig Trailside (.22 auto) accurate, fun for plinking and small game. Ruger Redhawk 7.5 (.44 mag) bedside, can handgun hunt with it.

September 16, 2013, 01:00 PM	#34
gunloony Member Join Date: April 6, 2012 Posts: 97	A Colt Government Model and a Smith & Wesson Model 25. I would really try to sneak my Browning .22 auto in there too, thouugh

September 16, 2013, 01:17 PM	#35
sf46 Junior Member Join Date: October 13, 2001 Location: Louisiana Posts: 14	Only one semi auto pistol and one revolver? I would keep a Glock 22 .40 cal and a S&W Model 19 .357. Just my thoughts.

September 16, 2013, 01:53 PM	#36
nocturnal Member Join Date: October 24, 2011 Posts: 50	Browning Hi Power Smith and Wesson Model 19-4 with 6 inch barrel

September 16, 2013, 01:53 PM	#37
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,518	Colt 1911, Smith M22.

September 16, 2013, 02:27 PM	#38
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	Two? Say it isn't so. But, if so, I'd keep my SIG 1911 auto chambered in .45 ACP and my Ruger Super Single Six sa revolver (having the auxilary .22 Magnum cylinder along with the .22 LR cylinder). __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

September 16, 2013, 02:53 PM	#39
Joe_Pike Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2010 Posts: 1,581	642 to carry and G19 to keep around the house. __________________ Stay Groovy

September 16, 2013, 05:17 PM	#41
Mystro Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2004 Location: Central Pa. Posts: 1,528	Lamarw, I agree with your choice. I think we have the same mind set. Reliable guns with easy and flexible ammo selections. __________________ "I'm a good guy with a gun" What do I care if I give up some freedom or rights?....The Goverment will take care of me. This kind of thinking is now in the majority and it should concern you. "Ask not what you can do for your country, but what free entitlements you can bleed from your country"

September 16, 2013, 05:49 PM	#42
huskybiker Member Join Date: March 10, 2013 Posts: 97	Of the guns I currently own, my M&P9C and my Taurus 650CIA

September 16, 2013, 08:35 PM	#44
larryh1108 Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2008 Location: NC Posts: 813	S&W M19 4" .357 and my Kimber .45ACP 1911. __________________ Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.

September 16, 2013, 09:00 PM	#45
NWPilgrim Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,346	If You only had 1 pistol and 1 revolver to keep what would they be? I would keep my Glock 23 and S&W M29 4" Mountain Gun. But I don't plan to let it ever get to that point.

September 16, 2013, 09:56 PM	#46
pete2 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 2,566	S&W model 19, 6" and a good 1911 in .45ACP. I thought everybody knew this already.

September 16, 2013, 10:05 PM	#47
Bozz10mm Senior Member Join Date: June 28, 2013 Location: Central Texas Posts: 287	Blackhawk 45 convertible and XDm 45 compact.

September 16, 2013, 11:12 PM	#48
CCCLVII Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 432	Some thing in 357 magnum and some thing in 45acp. __________________ Always looking for a good hunt!

September 16, 2013, 11:36 PM	#49
Locoweed Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 661	A Glock 30 and a S&W 625 for commonality of ammo.

September 16, 2013, 11:50 PM	#50
ripnbst Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,552	If You only had 1 pistol and 1 revolver to keep what would they be? M&P 9c and S&W J Frame .38 SPL. Depending on reason I have to make this choice my semi auto might change to the M&P 9 Pro 5". If concealability no longer matters ill take that sight radius and velocity improvement any day.