What kind of hand gun would you get and why?

Answer 1

I think there are as many opinions on this issue as there is guns and people to answer.

I carry a Kimber Ultra Carry II .45 ACP. Small, easy to carry, reliable and powerful.

I also have, and my wife carries a S&W Model 3914 9mm. Again, small, easy to handle. A little less powerful than the .45

Before you carry a weapon make sure that you have the proper training and understand the very serious responsiblilities that come with carrying a concealled firearm.

Answer 2

First off you have to decide if you want a revolver or a semi automatic. Revolvers are more reliable and easier to use as they rarely, if ever, malfunction. Many women choose revolvers as they keep their guns in their purse. If you have to shoot from your purse or something like a pocket, you want a revolver because an automatic wont cycle and you will only get one shot and probably a malfunction. Then you have to be very good at clearing malfunctions quickly. I myself have a Smith and Wesson hammerless, featherlight .38 revolver as well as 2 autos. As far as semi-autos you have to decide how good of care are you going to take of it and how strong your wrist is. If you are a weak wristed person, the gun will fire off one round and then will fail to extract. Also, If you are going to own the gun and just leave it alone, never clean it, never oil it and just have it there just in case, the Glock is an excellent weapon. Though not the most accurate or smoothest shooting it is amazingly durable and reliable. It was tested in extremely harsh conditions and just kept on shooting. The malfunctions tend to be simple and caused by the shooter as opposed to being a break or malfunction due to the weapon. Also a glock is just squeeze the trigger and go. There is no de-cocker (to drop the trigger back into place) nor a outside safety to worry about (safety in the trigger). If you are going to take good care of your gun, Im a big fan of the H&K, followed by a Sig. I would recommend a .40 or above as though a 9mm will knock a man down it may take a person longer to go down (dont forget, when a person is shot unless its to the head or brain, rarely does the person immediately go down. Thats on TV) Both the Sig and H&K shoot smoothly and accurately and have few malfunctions if taken care of. They are more expensive but worth it. Some of the other notables are Smith and Wesson, Walther and Springfield. Be careful of the cheaper guns as you get what you pay for.

Answer 3

depends on what the purpose is...

For a relatively inexpensive small, concealed carry type of weapon, I'd recommend the Bersa Thunder .380. Nice smooth action, good trigger, good price.

If you have more money, then go with the Walther or Sig Sauer.

If you want more stopping power, then go up to a .45 model 1911...or if you want more bullets, then almost any 9mm will do.

For fun, any revolver is good...or if you're into 'plinking' with an inexpensive .22, I'd suggest a Ruger Mark II.

Answer 4

For personal defense/carry, theres only two choices,

a Sig Sauer P220, or a Smith and Wesson .357 snubby. If you can, get an old beat up Sig 220, I'm not so sure about the newer ones with the exposed extractor.

Answer 5

I would get a .357 Desert Eagle for two reasons stopping power and ease of maintenance, few parts. I also like the size. I have big hands and am more comfortable with bulkier guns.

BTW: why is it some moron keeps answering police/military questions with the word "PEACE" when it has no bearing on the question?

Answer 6

I carry a Colt .45 model 1911 single action.

If you talk to the most ELITE police SWAT teams like LA, Dallas, Miami, you will find that most of them carry single action pistols like Colt, Kimber, Les Bear and Springfield because they are the most accurate and reliable.

My motto is, if I have to get into a gunfight, I will use my pistol to fight my way back to my .223 rifle.

Remember, the Colt handgun has been around longer than Glock, Walther, S&W, SIG and Ruger. The 1911 is the most reliable and most carried handgun of the US military beginning with WWI. WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.

Carry a little bit of history bro, carry it ****** and locked, Carry a Colt 1911.

Answer 7

To miss quote christian slater in Cuffs " give me one that carries alot of bullets".
Duty carry is a .40 Glock. used to be a .357 Smith.
I own and LEGALLY carry (one at a time) a .45 colt 1911. .45 LC derringer, .38 airweight smith, .45 colt commander, .357 Ruger security six and a .44 mag desert Eagle.
some for hunting, camping or just for personal defense.

Best advice is decide what you want it for than borrow/ rent some at a firing range and decide for yourself.
every body has their fav's and hate's in this subject. find your own.

Answer 8

I Carrie a colt Tactical lightweight commander in .45 cal raced out by colt customizations, and when in the field hunting I Carrie a S&W 629 61/2 in barrel in 44 mag. and I also own a glock in .45 and a ruger Mark II in .22 and I love them all for their own reasons!!

Answer 9

For work, S&W 457S .45 cal ACP.
Personal carry....I prefer 2.
A very old Smith & Wesson Model 19 .357, and An old Colt Python .357

Answer 10

I've used a Sig Sauer P226, .357

It has a nice action to it, and the grip fits my hands nicely.

I carry a Glock model 23 when I'm off duty.