Top 5 carry guns

[Jerry D Young]

Para-Ordnance P-14 .45 ACP
Para-Ordnance P-10 Warthog .45 ACP
Glock 21SF .45 ACP
1911 .45 ACP
Beretta Tomcat .32 ACP

 

[IndyGunner]

"Fear the man who has but one gun and knows how to use it."

 

[byggpoppa]

Smith 340 PD
Kahr K40
Glock 23
HK45
5th one I'm not saying what it is or where my wife keeps it for me*

* = Joke

 

[.452browning]

No particular order:

Sig 226
High end 1911 .45 such as Kimber, Les Baer, Wilson Combat, etc.
Smith and Wesson .357 3-4"
Glock 19, 23, 26, 27
Snubnose .38spl

 

[USMC3041]

Glock 26
Glock 19
S&W Mod 60 .38 sp.
Colt Gov't 380
Kel Tec P3AT

One of these is on my side or leg at all times

 

[huskymt]

M&P 45 compact
Glock 19/23
Kahr CW9/40
M&P 9/40 compact
Kimber Ultra Aegis 9mm

 

[rnungester]

Kahr CW .40
Sig p250
Judge 45/410
Governor 45/410
1911

Personal opinion - If I had all these guns I would no longer be looking to purchase any other guns.... All these guns are exceptional make and models.

 

[308jake]

You must first evaluate the situation/s you find yourself in most often. Examples: number of people, hostile environment, low or no light...to name a few. Then decide the caliber that would suit your needs. Think stopping power, capacity and availability of ammo. Next find a gun in your chosen caliber that fits your hand and feels like it's a part of you. Then buy a holster that you feel carrying, a ton of ammo and other accessories you may need. Lastly practice till you are the bomb. For what it's worth try the Glock 26/27/30. Have fun shooting. Also don't forget training.

 

[VERT]

Oh how I love reading these types of threads. Always interesting to see the differences in tastes. Since the OP specifically mentioned starting a collection of handguns I will cast my vote for those models that are tried and true. Also, guns that IMO characterize a specific type/action of handgun.

1) 1911 or Browning HiPower
2) Glock 19/23
3) Sig Sauer P220, P226, P229, P239
4) K Frame Smith & Wesson Revolver Model 10,15,19,etc.
5) Smith & Wesson 442/642

 

[the1kidd03]

All of these are entirely matter of opinion...but for me it's

beretta 92
1911
Sig P250
G19/23
a sturdy fixed blade

 

[fastwally]

What I use the most:

Kahr PM9
Kel-Tec PF9
PX 4 SC
Glock 27
P3AT

 

[G_Stines]

If I had to cut down to simply five it would be:
1911 SA
P229 (9mm)
642 airweight
Sp101 snub
P226 (9mm)

I have at least two of those on my person pretty much daily...

 

[revolvers&w]

Good for what ails ya

1911
38 snub Ruger or Smith
4" 357 Ruger or Smith
Compact 9mm
Singel six .22

 

[dsom2006]

Para Companion 7.45 LDA With Crimson Trace Grip
Kahr CW40
XD40SC
S&W Bodyguard 380
Kahr PM9

 

[88E30M50]

I'd avoid a CZ 75 for the first of the 5. If you get a CZ 75 first, the other 4 will just be CZ 75 variants. If all of my guns were stolen and the insurance check covered any 5 new ones, I'd go with:

Kimber Stainless Compact in .45 for daily carry some of the time
Springfield full size 1911 for range fun
Sig P238 for pocket carry all of the time
CZ 75 Compact for daily carry most of the time
Firestorm 22 for cheap plinking

 

[12bee]

I have only one gun I carry, a S&W36 loaded with +P's. If I wanted to upgrade it, I'd look for a .357 J frame.

 

[Deet]

Radom 9x18mm because it is cool, Kahr Arms CW9 because it is sooo easy to carry, S&W M&P .45 because it is a beast, Phoenix Arms HP22 22lr because I like it, and a Ruger Blackhawk .357 Magnum because it makes me feel like a cowboy. Really thats just the five handguns I own and I just learned how to include photos in my posts.

 

[PeterJLH09]

Personally, id start with:

Glock 23 - For a dirty, ugly, work gun.
LC9 - For awesome firepower, and great concealment
Kimber 1911 - For, well if I need to say, then no one knows true quality handguns.
Magnum Research Micro Eagle - Ultra deep concealment
Smith & Wesson Wheel - For jam-free BUG.

Ok, that's my

Oh, and throw in a Walther 22 for plinking cheap.

 

[70worm]

Glocks are nice, reliable, priced right, & everbody has one. If your new to guns get a revolver, they're simple and that makes them safer.

 

[H.T.]

1911
Ruger redhawk .45 Colt
Charter arms Bulldog .44 Special
Taurus Millinium PT145 .45ACP
Colt Dragoon