If you have to consolidate your handgun collection to just 3 - Page 2

jetinteriorguy · March 27, 2025, 06:31 AM

My Ruger Mk II, CZ75B SA, and my 4” Model 57.

CajunBass · April 11, 2025, 12:17 PM

My list of three are three that I've purchased to replace guns I sold/traded in the past.

(1) A 2024, 4" Blue Colt Python, replacing a 1964 blue Python I sold some years ago.

(2) A 1964 Smith and Wesson Model 18-2, replacing a 1955 22 Combat Masterpiece.

(3) A Smith and Wesson Shield 2.0, 9mm, with a green laser. Had one like it a few years back, sold/traded it when some other bright shiny thing caught my eye. Actually I can't prove it, but I believe the replacement might be that very gun. There are some marks on it that look familiar.

This time, I'm keeping them.

glider · April 12, 2025, 08:03 AM

Well, 2 of the 3 would be revolvers, a 6 inch Colt Python and a Colt Officers Model Match in 22LR. The third I would need to purchase, a Wilson Commander in 45ACP, I don't own a Wilson but I do have 10 1911s that I would hate to part with! Actually, this is a ridiculous question, I don't want to play!!!!!! I may get the Wilson though!

Blue Duck · April 28, 2025, 05:04 PM

Alright then! I will play the game. I got to have an air weight J-frame Smith and Wesson 38 special, and my Colt Lightweight Commander 1911 45acp. My third gun, would be a Smith and Wesson 629 Classic with a 5 inch barrel in 44 mag. But I wouldn't be very happy about it. But I could cover about everything with these three for CCW to Handgun hunting.

chemcal · April 29, 2025, 05:23 PM

Favorites:

no rail p229
365
1911 loaded(9mm)

The Happy kaboomer · April 30, 2025, 11:55 PM

Not gonna happen.........Why 3?........Why not 8 or 10 or 17?..........Not gonna happen.

BourbonCowboy · May 1, 2025, 12:06 AM

I'd keep my HK VP9 with an extra VP40 slide. (9mm/40S&W)
I'd keep my Colt Python. (38 Special/357 Magnum)
I'd keep my Kel Tec P-17.

With 3 pistols, I'd be able to shoot 5 calibers.

Duct Tape · May 1, 2025, 11:49 AM

HK USP45
.500 JRH BFR
Colt .45 SAA from grandad

(Recognizing this is the semi-auto forum

orionengnr · May 2, 2025, 08:36 PM

Since it has already been mentioned several times, I won't re-state the fact that the thread title is completely different from the question asked in the OP (oh, guess I just did...sorry).
I will say that this question (or a derivative thereof) comes up again and again, with predictable results.

All that said, I cannot answer the first, and fortunately do not have to.
Answering the second is almost equally as difficult, and until I have to make that choice, I probably won't. And neither will most others.

April 11, 2025, 12:17 PM	#27
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 4,789	My list of three are three that I've purchased to replace guns I sold/traded in the past. (1) A 2024, 4" Blue Colt Python, replacing a 1964 blue Python I sold some years ago. (2) A 1964 Smith and Wesson Model 18-2, replacing a 1955 22 Combat Masterpiece. (3) A Smith and Wesson Shield 2.0, 9mm, with a green laser. Had one like it a few years back, sold/traded it when some other bright shiny thing caught my eye. Actually I can't prove it, but I believe the replacement might be that very gun. There are some marks on it that look familiar. This time, I'm keeping them. __________________ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV)

March 27, 2025, 06:31 AM	#26
jetinteriorguy Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2013 Posts: 3,453	My Ruger Mk II, CZ75B SA, and my 4” Model 57.

April 12, 2025, 08:03 AM	#28
glider Member Join Date: March 16, 2025 Posts: 47	Well, 2 of the 3 would be revolvers, a 6 inch Colt Python and a Colt Officers Model Match in 22LR. The third I would need to purchase, a Wilson Commander in 45ACP, I don't own a Wilson but I do have 10 1911s that I would hate to part with! Actually, this is a ridiculous question, I don't want to play!!!!!! I may get the Wilson though!

April 28, 2025, 05:04 PM	#29
Blue Duck Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 2006 Posts: 411	Alright then! I will play the game. I got to have an air weight J-frame Smith and Wesson 38 special, and my Colt Lightweight Commander 1911 45acp. My third gun, would be a Smith and Wesson 629 Classic with a 5 inch barrel in 44 mag. But I wouldn't be very happy about it. But I could cover about everything with these three for CCW to Handgun hunting.

April 29, 2025, 05:23 PM	#30
chemcal Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2014 Posts: 285	Favorites: no rail p229 365 1911 loaded(9mm)

April 30, 2025, 11:55 PM	#31
The Happy kaboomer Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2009 Posts: 286	Not gonna happen.........Why 3?........Why not 8 or 10 or 17?..........Not gonna happen.

May 1, 2025, 12:06 AM	#32
BourbonCowboy Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2019 Posts: 138	I'd keep my HK VP9 with an extra VP40 slide. (9mm/40S&W) I'd keep my Colt Python. (38 Special/357 Magnum) I'd keep my Kel Tec P-17. With 3 pistols, I'd be able to shoot 5 calibers.

May 1, 2025, 11:49 AM	#33
Duct Tape Junior Member Join Date: April 30, 2025 Posts: 3	HK USP45 .500 JRH BFR Colt .45 SAA from grandad (Recognizing this is the semi-auto forum

May 2, 2025, 08:36 PM	#34
orionengnr Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Posts: 5,201	Since it has already been mentioned several times, I won't re-state the fact that the thread title is completely different from the question asked in the OP (oh, guess I just did...sorry). I will say that this question (or a derivative thereof) comes up again and again, with predictable results. All that said, I cannot answer the first, and fortunately do not have to. Answering the second is almost equally as difficult, and until I have to make that choice, I probably won't. And neither will most others.