5 Handguns

RetiredUSNChief said:
When you say "Pisolero", there's only ONE which comes to mind:

Colt Peacemaker.

'Nuff said.

;)
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Pistolero would be by the first Pistolero. Colt 1851 Navy


My 5 per advances in technology by type

Colt 1851 Navy/Colt 1860 or Remington 1858
Smith and Wesson 1899 Military and Police aka Model 10 or Colt Police Positive
One of these early self loaders Mauser 1896 Broomhandle, Luger P08, FN 1900 or M1911
Modern DA-Walther P38/Beretta 92, Smith 39/59 or SIG 22X series
Advanced-HK P7 or Glock series


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Hmmm... 5

1. Colt 1911 or Gold Cup or other suitable variant in .45 ACP
2. Glock 19
3. Colt SAA or similar suitable variant Vaquero, Blackhawk in .45C, .44Mag (Big Bore)
4. S&W Model 19 blue 4" or 2.5" in stainless or 6" Ruger GP100 or Python or similar variant
5. Ruger MkI, II, III, etc or Buckmark .22, Target Models or Smith Model 41

And demonstrate competency in each. Just owing them isn't good enough. Then you're just a collector.

This should cover big bore and small bore in auto and revolver.

The 1911 and G19 are so ubiquitous, that you must have one of each in your collection, just because. Same with a Ruger or Buckmark .22. ;)
 
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5 Pairs.......

1. Twin Nickel Colt S70 Gov Model 45 ACP
2. Twin Nickel Colt S70 Gold Cup 45 ACP
3. Twin Blue Colt Commercial Gov Model 45 ACP
4. Twin Kimber Pro 4" Two Tone 45 ACP
5. Twin Kimber Ultra Two Tone 45 ACP

That about covers it..........If ya can only have 5..........
 
BatteryOaksBilly said:
Curious.....what 5 handguns do Y'all think are Mandatory for a Pistolero to own?
Mine:
1. Colt 1911
2. Colt SAA
3. Colt Python
4. S&W N Frame of choice
5. Browning P35

What say You???
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I agree with this list, but... what if you haven't gotten #2 or #3 yet? I'd hafta sell a buncha rifles to acquire #s 2 & 3. Then I'd have two collectors that mebbe I had not oughta choot. So, instead I have NMBHs an' a Security Six.

I'ma thankin' there needs to be alternatives fer Frugal an' Poor Pistoleros!
 
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MacEntyre said:
I agree with this list, but... what if you haven't gotten #2 or #3 yet? I'd hafta sell a buncha rifles to acquire #s 2 & 3. Then I'd have two collectors that mebbe I had not oughta choot. So, instead I have NMBHs an' a Security Six.

I'ma thankin' there needs to be alternatives fer Frugal an' Poor Pistoleros!
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I'm thinking that as usual...you are WAY overthinking this.
 
BatteryOaksBilly said:
Curious.....what 5 handguns do Y'all think are Mandatory for a Pistolero to own?
Mine:
1. Colt 1911
2. NMBH 45 Colt
3. Security Six
4. S&W N Frame of choice
5. Browning P35

What say You???
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alternatives fer Frugal an' Poor Pistoleros


Is that way of sayin' it more to yer likin', sir? šŸ¤£
 
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If that's the case then I would say,
Any 5 you can shoot well and get ammo for.
 
1. 1911 45 acp(not hung up on a brand, any quality brand).
2. 22 target pistol.
3. 357 DA revolver (same as above).
4. 45 Colt single action, Ruger or Freedom Arms. Something that will handle a REAL load.
5. 45 Colt double action, Ruger Redhawk(same as above).
 
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1. something for EDC
2. something for competition/training/HD
3. rimfire for practice and to teach new shooters on
4. something for backup/alternate carry location
5. something to show off at the BBQ
 
For me?

1. Glock or Glock-alike that fits your hand in the caliber you have stocked up on
2. Smith or Ruger .357 that fits your hand
3. A quality US made single action .22 revolver
4. A quality US made single action centerfire revolver you have stocked ammo for
5. A quality US made semi-auto target pistol that will accept a red dot sight
 
1. 1911
2. sig p series mine is a p229
3. quality 22lr like a buckmark or ruger mk or ruger 22/45 I have all 3
4 blackhawk or other SAA clone
5. ruger GP 100
 
I've always held a fella should own a 1911 in .45ACP, a revolver in .357 Mag & a .22lr. In my case, those are a DW Pointman-7, a Ruger Blackhawk & a plethora of .22s. I 'spose for practical purposes, I'd add a subcompact 9mm & a revolver chambered in a caliber that starts with a 4. For squirrels & such, of course.
 
No special order

1. ZEV OZ9
2. HK USPc 45 Tactical
3. S&W 642 38
4. Walther PPK 380
5. HK P30L V3

Add a few Shadow Systems MRā€™s and DRā€™s and HK MP5ā€™s because I canā€™t count, and nobody else on here has just 5 lol!
 
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I feel that when a person first starts their path to firearm ownership that guns are like golf clubs, there are ones for specific tasks that needs to be handled.

1. Role: EDC - A dependable every day carry pistol of a size they will consistently carry, and a caliber they are confident in to do the job.
2. Role: Target - A .22 plinker for piddling about and popping cans and teaching new shooters
3. Role: Historic - A 1911, of any make/model that sends a shiver up their leg. We are Americans...we all should be issued one when we graduate kindergarten.
4. Role: Home Defense - A pistol with a capacity >14 of a caliber greater than .380ACP that is their bedside/bump in the night/I have to get to my rifle gun. This >can< be the same as #1.
5. Role: Familiarity - A single or double action revolver. They exist out there, and we need to be capable of using them. Simple as they may seem, knowing how to load, unload, and shoot both single/double action is useful.

Now, with my list, some things overlap....an EDC can be a Home Defense, and a .22 plinker may also be your single or double action. My point being a fella has to be able to respond to any situation he may face face...invited to a competition? Grab that home defense since it has the capacity. Taking a kid to the range for the first time? Grab the .22 plinker. Have to answer a bump in the night? Grab that +14 round gun beside your bed. Invited to shoot a friends nice new Colt SAA? Good thing you know how one works because you have a revolver at home.
 
Glock (your choice of caliber here)
S&W M&P v2.0 (your choice of caliber here)
S&W 686
Beretta 92 series
SIG 22x (your choice of caliber here)
 
frakncylons said:
No LesBaer45, @LesBaer45 ?
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No. Not one to toot my own horn. :cool:

While fancy 1911's are nice and everything, I don't think I'd rate them as a "must have" anymore. From a strictly value standpoint I'm past them.

However if one is trying to attract the ladies at a BBQ then yes. By all means. Draws them in like flies every time. ;)
 
1. Colt SAA
2. Wilson 1911
3. River Mk I
4. Glock 19
5. Beretta 92/M9
 
Shadow Systems MR920
Chiappa 50 DS with 357cylinder, and (9mm cylinder)
S&W1911 Performance Center
Sig 365 with XL slide and original 365 lower
Kel-Tec CP33
 
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