Good morning all, it was a tough call with all the great choices but I ended up going with the CZ 75 B/D police.

G19 appears to be the top "if I could only have one handgun" winner.

 

I think the intended use needs to be considered.

 

Defense? G19 SHTF? G19 Target? 1911

I think the OP was asking "if the government only allowed you to own one handgun, what would you choose?"..   not necessarily for any specific use

Springfield TRP

I think the OP was asking "if the government only allowed you to own one handgun, what would you choose?"..   not necessarily for any specific use

 

But wouldn't that be a determining factor?

But wouldn't that be a determining factor?

 

If the government only allowed me one handgun, It would be an HK P30.

 

The next step would be to change that government and all the traitors that inhabit it.

But wouldn't that be a determining factor?

it would be the reason you could only have one..  think you're reading WAYYYY too much into the question..  lol

Glock 17

Glock 19. It isn't my favorite pistol but it is the best general purpose pistol in the world.

So, welcome to the CZ club. As stated before you won't regret it. What were the deciding factors for you?

 

Check out Cajun Gun Works site for cool stuff. The gun needs nothing to smooth it out but some rounds down the pipe, and down the road if you get the bug, his stuff is first rate.

 

My SP-01 is the only gun that has made every single trip to the range.

So, welcome to the CZ club. As stated before you won't regret it. What were the deciding factors for you?

 

Check out Cajun Gun Works site for cool stuff. The gun needs nothing to smooth it out but some rounds down the pipe, and down the road if you get the bug, his stuff is first rate.

 

My SP-01 is the only gun that has made every single trip to the range.

hi sof, this was going to be my last handgun purchase so I wanted it to be the correct one, I really wanted the sp01 but at the time no one was able to get it. I was going back and forth between the beretta 92 and the cz. A lot of the handguns that people were posting I already own, so I kind of knew that I wanted either the beretta or the cz. Then one day I was in heritage guild and a guy brought in a new 92 that he just purchased and there was a problem with the frame from when they cast it, and the salesman said it was the second one like that. So from that point I leaned towards the cz. I ended up purchasing it from Steve at monmouth arms, he is a really great guy. The only regret I have is that I didn't buy everything from him from the begining.

Glock 19.

Ruger Gp 100 for me... almost went with the Glock 19-but less is almost more with me...easy to clean, less parts to worry about malfunctioning.

Easy to take apart.

None of the dreaded FTF, FTE, Stove Pipe issues. At least, less FTF chances.

None of the magazine max round issues.

RELIABLE AS HELL.

I'm into the wheel guns lately, can ya tell?

Sig P229

Glock 19 G4 for me

Glock 19c which was my first purchase at 21 now I'm 36 and she's still my baby

Glock 23 ... no question about it.  I could go on and on why, but a few arguers would argue on and on.  But to me, it's pretty much the quintessential "one gun" and perfect defensive/general use/ carry-home defense-personal protection-fun at the range sometimes/ survival/ et. al pistol.

Glock 18

Sig P220 .45 with built in Lasermax

Too many options

1911A1

Sig 226

FN five seven

1911A1 due it capabilities

226 for versatility and was of used

FN Five Seven due to unique character ics

Given we can only have one.......1911 45ACP (commander size all steel) with as much extra parts as we are allowed......should last a lifetime and then some

Glock 22

Glock 22

amen

 

 

S&W 637 [] Sig 1911 .22lr [] Glock 22 Gen4 [] Mossberg 590 [] M&P 15 Sport

I'd choose my 1911. Sure it's only a Taurus but in close to 2,000 rounds it's only ever had one hiccup. I'd trust it with my life and I'm accurate with it

If the government only allowed me one handgun, It would be an HK P30.

 

The next step would be to change that government and all the traitors that inhabit it.

+1,000,000  That is a Great answer!

Any "only " gun should be a revolver. Ruger SP101, or a short-barreled GP100.

Any "only " gun should be a revolver.

Why?

 

That's a pretty bold declarative statement that goes past mere personal preference. What data/experience do you have to justify it?

Sig MK 25

Why?

 

That's a pretty bold declarative statement that goes past mere personal preference. What data/experience do you have to justify it?

No, it's just my opinion, my own personal preference. I'm rather inexperienced so maybe you should take what I have to say with a grain of salt.

 

My reasons are based on covering as many bases as possible. A properly maintained, quality revolver will never fail. No failures to feed or to eject. They're not fussy about what ammo you put into them. If a round doesn't go off squeeze the trigger again as they say. Revolvers serve many functions from self defense to home defense to recreational shooting. A .357 revolver also shoots .38 specials, a very different, lighter round.

 

Revolvers' only drawback is they are round-limited. So are many popular carry pistols, particularly pocket guns in .380 and 9mm. 

 

OP asked about only one gun, not "what's your favorite gun?" For me that would probably be one of my CZ pistols.