I think I would like another pistol or two and am looking for some advice.
Here is what I have:
S&W 686 .357 revolver - 4 in Barrel
Antique Hi-Standard Target Pistol .22LR
Helwan 9mm copy of Beretta M951 (Egyptian)
Antique S&W Govt. Issue WWI .38
I feel like my collection is not very functional. At a minimum, I'd like a nice quality and reliable auto as my primary home defense gun. Also, shouldn't everyone have a .45 1911?? What about 9mm too? Maybe one auto not so huge, maybe a medium to small size.
I'd like nice guns, nothing off-brand so to speak. Not the most expensive, but money is not a big issue. Think middle-class to upper middle class as an analogy. (THink 3 series BMW, not 7 series)
Go 1911A1 from Springfield and spend as much or as little as you like on the variations. You can also get a Commander-sized weapon from them... one stop shopping! :wink:
Yup, you need a 1911...... EVERYBODY needs a 1911.
But for home defense, that S&W .357 would be hard to beat. If it's a 6", it could be a little unwieldy, so you'd better get a 4" for home defense and keep the 6" for the range.
If the 1911 seems a little big, than take a look at John Brownings other famous service Auto.. the Hi-Power 9mm. They can be nice right out of the box new, and there are collectables out there too...
If you Like wheel Guns, Might look at a Colt DA. Something Like a Python ($$$-$$$$), Diamondback ($$-$$$), or late model trooper ($$).
I'd echo the agreement on a full size 1911 of some sort and I agree with your thought on the 9mm. I'd really like to have a 9 myself because they are inexpensive to shoot relative to a .45 auto (also with advances in ammunition, they fill the bill for personal protection, in spite of their reputation to the contrary).
Because of preference for the 1911, I think I'll probably get one of those in 9mm (probably from Kimber), but you can't go wrong with a Sig either (or one of the many others I suppose).
Holy crap!! are you serious?! alert the press! I think we are all very aware that there are plenty of guns to choose from. Just a bunch of 1911 fans here!! Its gotta be one of the most popular handguns for a reason.
But, I would also recomend Taurus as a economical alternative.
Gar-dog
Take a good look at the PT24/7 Pro and the Millenium Pro.
Oh yes, I do! I have a number of wheelie gun toys. I use em on the range, decorate the walls with them and plink cans with them. For personal protection I use the 1911. The one exception to that is the wheel gun in my nightstand... a S&W Model 25... in, yes, you got it... .45ACP. :wink:
Being pretty much a wheelgun guy, I do have to admit to owning two autoloading handguns..... a Ruger Mark I and a WWII vintage Colt manufactured GI 1911.
I've shot several other autoloaders.... Beretta 92, Beretta 94, various Rugers, a Glock..... if you like 'em, it's okay by me, but I won't own one.
Some people take their favorite gun make/model/manufacture to a new high......Just seeing who is going to bite.....
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