ONE good all around pistol

[franzas]

Not with my luck. I'll keep an eye out in the obituaries for you though

 

[Iamntxhunter]

Guns are tools and there is no one tool that does everything well just as there are no guns that do everything well.

 

[Blayglock]

Glock 19

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[breakingcontact]

Glock 19

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I hate /thread

But...you added your own flair! Points for style.

 

[JohnnyLoco]

sp101 with 4" barrel, but revolvers are excluded.

Probably a p220. I think it would be easier to carry all the time compared to a G20 SF, which otherwise would be my first choice.

 

[dee]

1911 in 10mm or 38 Super Auto

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

Glock in 10mm w/ some drop in conversion barrels for plinking cheaper. Do a handle chop for concealment if needed.

In my mind that's the only one that meets your criteria easily with mainstream parts and ammo and won't cost a fortune.

If NFA were no issue, there's also a stock that fits into them to make them an SBR for hunting. You could make one yourself very easily though if it became necessary in an emergency.

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

Add an RMR on top and that helps all around as well.

 

[ed308]

For me, Sig P229 in .357 Sig.

 

[OIF2]

Besides the Browning Hi Power, this one would work OK. Kinda big to carry, though.
Bob

 

[franzas]

Besides the Browning Hi Power, this one would work OK. Kinda big to carry, though.
Bob

That's a damn fine 1911

 

[40Arpent]

That's a damn fine 1911

No kidding. Bob's collection of weapons seems to rival that of a gun museum.

 

[matefrio]

A bit ago I'd have said a Glock 19.

Now I think I'm changing that to the M&P Shield.

 

[MCA]

The one I carry ... Dan Wesson Guardian 45 ... an alloy framed bobtail commander 1911. Easy to carry as my Keltec PF-9 and considerably better shooting.

 

[Jakashh]

A CZ75 SP01 with a Cajun Gun Works do-over

If I absolutely have to be limited to one, I can make it conceal.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Since hunting is one of the prerequisites, I would go with a Glock 20......

 

[40Arpent]

Since hunting is one of the prerequisites, I would go with a Glock 20......

I could never agree to only one handgun, but when toying with the idea, the G20 was at the front.

 

[Pistol Pete]

All around auto would be the 1911 in 45ACP, MY REAL ONE IS A 686Plus.

 

[Charlie]

All around auto would be the 1911 in 45ACP, MY REAL ONE IS A 686Plus.

Good choices! I'd have to add a Glock (a .45 would be my choice).

(Are there any 686+ Smiths out there with no trigger lock?)

 

[Byrd666]

Sorry for taking so long to respond. Caught some kind of stomach bug. Finally able to keep myself upright for longer than ten minutes.

Some interesting responses, as well as a few expected ones. I kinda like the Glock 17 w/ the cut-down for carry, and the G20 as well. And a Sig 226 has always been at the forefront of basic multilateral pistols in my opinion. I also really like the idea Benenglish had with the multiple conversion kits for an "build/adapt as required" type pistol. I also agree with YG that people will choose a pistol that works for the one, or two roles that it is needed to fit. That is where the original thought came from. As said, I pretty much have a semi-auto pistol that will fill one or two, maybe even three roles but, none that will fit all roles. Nor do I honestly expect to find the one that will do so. Although, it would be awesome if I could. This was more of a curiosity question and not really a search for question. I just really wanted to see what people thought on the matter and what options they would recommend.

I hope and pray that none of us are ever forced to being cut down to only one. But, if I am, I now have a few very good ideas to go with.

I think this question is easier answered with a revolver.
S&W 4" 586/686 .357 mag, 6 or 7 shot

THAT, is Exactly why I specifically stated semi auto. (And my choice for a revolver would be a Smith 66 sq. butt in 4" or 6" barrel.)