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9ballbilly · May 18, 2012, 01:35 PM

I think most long time gun owners go through a normal evolutionary process as their needs and wants change over time. For me it started with (aside from the obligatory .22) heavy caliber revolvers as my main focus was big game hunting. After that I mostly gave up hunting and also served as a LEO. At this point the long barreled revolvers left in favor of mid-caliber 9mm, .40 S&W double action autoloaders. Finally, thirty years later, I use handguns for SD in the great outdoors and informal target shooting. The four that I currently own will, I think, remain with me for the rest of my life without any change. They are: 1. Ruger mkIII .22lr
2. S&W bodyguard .38spl+P
3. RIA 1911A1 match .45acp
4. Ruger Blackhawk .45 colt

May 18, 2012, 01:35 PM	#35
9ballbilly Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2008 Location: northeast Florida Posts: 611	I think most long time gun owners go through a normal evolutionary process as their needs and wants change over time. For me it started with (aside from the obligatory .22) heavy caliber revolvers as my main focus was big game hunting. After that I mostly gave up hunting and also served as a LEO. At this point the long barreled revolvers left in favor of mid-caliber 9mm, .40 S&W double action autoloaders. Finally, thirty years later, I use handguns for SD in the great outdoors and informal target shooting. The four that I currently own will, I think, remain with me for the rest of my life without any change. They are: 1. Ruger mkIII .22lr 2. S&W bodyguard .38spl+P 3. RIA 1911A1 match .45acp 4. Ruger Blackhawk .45 colt