If you could have only one pistol/handgun?

[Irfan]

Hello Everyone! I don't know if this topic has ever been started on this forum, I apologize if it has, but probably most of us like to read and participate in such discussions. The question is: if you could only have only one handgun for the rest of your life, which gun would you choose? Personally, I would probably choose the G17, although I hesitate between it and one of the CZ-75 models precisely because of the steel/metal frame, which may still be better in the long run and when the gun may serve as an heirloom. Although I wouldn't mind if it was a 92, P226, or USP. What would you choose?

[Malamute]

Tough choice between a Smith K-22 and a Smith model 19 4".

Whos going to know if I cheat and keep the Colt Agent in my pocket?

Are black powder guns counted against the total? Cartridge conversions of black powder guns?

[GJM]

G5 Glock 19 MOS.

[blues]

Glock 26

[Squib308]

P30L V3

[BN]

Is this an Apocalypse type question or some other type limit?

I'm going for a S&W 43c or a 22LR LCR. Ammo will always be more available.

[CCT125US]

HK P2000Sk v1

[Dcowboyscr]

Beretta 92

[Malamute]

OK, I think i could do everything Id realistically need to with the K-22, 4" model 19, the Colt Agent, and a Colt SAA or quality copy in 44 spl or 45Colt caliber.

But why are we doing this?

[Moped]

Looking at this as if it were an apocalyptic situation, there are several ways I could go with this. One is a .22 revolver or semi- auto. Another would be a center fire revolver, but that could be either a double action or a single action. Lastly would be a center fire semi-auto. So I’ll just throw out my pick for each on.

22 LR
I would go with an all still Ruger Mk IV with a 5.5” bull barrel and plenty of mags.

Center Fire Revolver
Ruger GP100 in 357 with a 6” barrel. Honorable mention would be a Ruger New model Blackhawk convertible in .357/9mm.

Center Fire Semi-Auto
Glock 45 or 19X 9mm all day long.

If I had to pick one of those, I think it would be the Ruger Mk IV.