Favorite Hand Cannon?

[mnh327]

part looks, part shootability. What's your favorite hand cannon and why?

[shooterdude]

I don't think anyone can have A favorite since there are so many guns to suit so many missions. For instance, a gun that is a favorite for competitive shooting wouldn't be a favorite for carrying.

[redhemi]

I have 2 the first is my Ruger GP100 4" stainless. This was my first handgun and since I've had it I've changed springs and did a little polishing and now its a great little shooter. Second is my new to me 1985 Ruger Redhawk 44mag 7 1/2" blue. This gun feels really good in my hand and for a 44 I do shoot fairly good with it.

[BigNick]

I love my Ruger Alaskan in 44 mag.

[nrvnqsrxk]

DESERT EAGLE!

Kidding aside, my favorite is the 1911. In terms of shooting, I really like the profile of the single stack magazines, and the trigger is really nice. I also think that they look really good.

Though the 1911 is my favorite, I'm going to be running the M&P9 for a while. No matter what condition it's in, I don't have to worry whether it's going to work, and just have do maintenance/cleaning when I get back home.

[mnh327]

I've shot 357. How about bigger?

Looking at Ruger Super Redhawk 44 magnum. How about even bigger caliber? Not so fun to shoot?

[rgs1975]

3" Model 29 with unfluted cylnder and round butt. Don't own one, yet, but they are frackin' cool.

[Capt.Dunsel]

First post , long time reader.

Thompson Center Contender 45/70 14" bbl
( REAL hand cannon)

[GM4spd]

1961 S&W 29(no dash) 6-1/2"B 44Magnum

[fennecfrank]

Blued 7.5" Ruger Blackhawk Bisley in .44 mag

Got it used at a local gunshop, the price was very good ($350) and the condition was excellent. Compared to other hand cannon rounds, .44 mag is affordable and Ruger Single Action is very durable.


too bad Colt doesn't have pythons in .44 mag

[shakeyjake]

GM thats a nice look'n lady u got there!

[fennecfrank]

with all due respect, .45 acp and 9mm are not hand cannons.....

take a look at this article:

http://handgundata.blogspot.com/2006/10/hand-cannon.html

[battleship]

SW500 4 inch barrel, 700 grain bullet nothing beats it, for a real arse kicking time.

[Black Majik]

Those compensated S&W .460 snubbies. Clears sinuses, causes arthritis, and clears a 50 ft radius free of shooters.

[jermedic]

with all due respect, .45 acp and 9mm are not hand cannons.....

take a look at this article:

http://handgundata.blogspot.com/2006...nd-cannon.html

Well, while it may not be considered a cannon, I love my 625 and it is probably my favorite gun to shoot. It has had a great trigger job and is converted to DAO. It sits on my nightstand every night.