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Posted: 8/23/2022 8:06:04 AM EDT

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I’m taking 2 full sized handguns. I will score cans for both.

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Posted: 8/23/2022 8:13:19 AM EDT

[#2]

1911. It's comfortable and works.

Posted: 8/23/2022 8:13:46 AM EDT

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Glock 34 MOS.

Or Glock 35 MOS with .357sig and 9mm barrel.

Posted: 8/23/2022 8:14:42 AM EDT

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Staccato P W/ RMR and Modlite.

I really do have to buy a G17 though.

Posted: 8/23/2022 8:25:14 AM EDT

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Glock 19

Posted: 8/23/2022 8:28:42 AM EDT

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Because no one has said it yet... Glock 17

Posted: 8/23/2022 9:00:33 AM EDT

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My G17, but I really need a light and an RMR. I have a 6.5moa RMR but that's too big for my astigmatism. If I'm going as low key as I can (no rifle or external tac stuff) my G48. No light or red dot there either but at least I have night sights and a lowpro IWB holster for it. I really can't shoot it that well, too small for me.

@Solo_ Is that the factory sheath on your SRK Compact?

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Dude you have quite an eye being able to detect that stuff.

No - I purchased it on eGay, years ago - I forget the name of the guy; it included the fire starter kit thingy (which I love anyway and it works).

Thanks for asking!

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Posted: 8/23/2022 9:14:36 AM EDT

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Staccato P DPO

Posted: 8/23/2022 9:20:31 AM EDT

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Glock 19 or my M9A3. Probably Glock 19 though

Posted: 8/23/2022 9:30:33 AM EDT

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Meh. Just grab another rifle.

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Meh. Just grab another rifle.

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I guess G17 but it really doesn’t matter to be honest because pistols suck.

Handguns have their place. There are plenty of 3rd world shitholes in ~quasi-shtf~ mode around the world ATM showing the usefulness of a good handgun.

I'm not saying they are as useful as a long gun, but they certainly have their place

Posted: 8/23/2022 9:32:53 AM EDT

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Dagger with 17-round mags or a BHP with a shit ton of 13-round mags.

Posted: 8/23/2022 9:37:43 AM EDT

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FNP 45. In a SHTF situation, 14 or 15 rounds of .45 is nice.

Posted: 8/23/2022 9:39:50 AM EDT

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Pistols are pretty worthless

Glock 19.5 mos with RMR is what I would take but obviously would be using a rifle in SHTF

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Posted: 8/23/2022 9:40:29 AM EDT

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I think this for me, as well. I have the most magazines and holsters for my 92FS because I used to shoot it in competitions. If I had a nice holster for my CZ P-09 or my P80 G17 then I would pick one of those. I need more magazines and range time with my P80 G17 before I would trust it in SHTF. I've only shot it a few times but it has done well so far.

Posted: 8/23/2022 9:44:02 AM EDT

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G19

Posted: 8/23/2022 9:47:21 AM EDT

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Because I can carry a rifle....I would carry one of my .45 full size 1911's.

No rifle? Probably something in 9mm because of ammo sourcing.

Posted: 8/23/2022 9:54:50 AM EDT

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If I'm going to try to make it, G45 wit da stendos and a light. Maybe G43 for a backup. If I just want to look cool while I die, my BHP and Centennial Airweight. "It's a good pistol and kilt the zombie what bit me".

Posted: 8/23/2022 9:57:31 AM EDT

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Handguns have their place. There are plenty of 3rd world shitholes in ~quasi-shtf~ mode around the world ATM showing the usefulness of a good handgun.

I'm not saying they are as useful as a long gun, but they certainly have their place

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Depends on the place, there were retired Delta guys who've said that they would and have ditched a secondary in favor of carrying more rifle magazines in Afghanistan but chose to still carry a secondary in Iraq or Syria.

You are free to do as you choose but not all the times are handguns useful unless it's your only way of being able to defend yourself if trying to be as discretely as possible. I see folks on my property up to no good while removing or maintaining things, even with the G17 strapped to my side I am still making my way for my rifle that is nearby.

Posted: 8/23/2022 10:01:07 AM EDT

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Because no one has said it yet... Glock 17

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Yeah, you're the first. If you don't count the other 87 posts.

Posted: 8/23/2022 10:03:46 AM EDT

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Suppressed .22.

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Posted: 8/23/2022 10:23:45 AM EDT

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FNP 45. In a SHTF situation, 14 or 15 rounds of .45 is nice.

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I like the cut of your jib.

Posted: 8/23/2022 10:35:51 AM EDT

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Start out with my EAA Witness 10mm.

If something happens to it, then pick up something else.

Posted: 8/23/2022 10:38:28 AM EDT

[#23]

Another vote for the G17.

Posted: 8/23/2022 10:39:50 AM EDT

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One of these two.

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Grab both.

Posted: 8/23/2022 10:39:51 AM EDT

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Beretta Px4 Storm

Posted: 8/23/2022 10:43:48 AM EDT

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G17

Posted: 8/23/2022 10:44:15 AM EDT

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My full sized handgun for SHTF would be a compact handgun, specifically my P365XL. It's light, hold plenty of death seeds, and is as accurate as I am.

If I have to stick with the rules I'll pick my X-Five Legion with Romeo 1 Pro optic. It's my competition pistol but it's stupid heavy. I also have four 23 round mags for it.

Posted: 8/23/2022 10:45:43 AM EDT

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My Springfield loaded

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But not that rifle.

Posted: 8/23/2022 10:47:14 AM EDT

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Since I only have two larger caliber handguns, I guess my Sig p229 in forty.

Posted: 8/23/2022 10:48:59 AM EDT

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Children of Men

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Are those pictures from Terminator? Asking for a friend.

Children of Men

Great movie, and it has some incredible long steadycam action shots. Very well done. Slow and thoughtful in places, not for the GD Michael Bay fans.

Posted: 8/23/2022 11:16:46 AM EDT

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Draco 7.62x39

Posted: 8/23/2022 11:18:16 AM EDT

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Pretty sure those scenes are from Children of Men.

Posted: 8/23/2022 11:23:44 AM EDT

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If it's SHTF, pistols likely won't matter as much because people who can/intend do any shooting will be using long guns.

That said, probably G17 because of logistical compatibility.

Posted: 8/23/2022 11:26:23 AM EDT

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Posted: 8/23/2022 11:29:30 AM EDT

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Probably a CZ SP-01.

Shadow, of course.

Posted: 8/23/2022 11:30:44 AM EDT

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LOL @ all the steel framed CZs, don't forget slide stops, trigger return springs, and tools. I love them, but they like to break shit.

As much as at pains me to say it, if I even bother with a pistol, it would be a Glock 19 or 17. There are just way too many more of them in the US than any other pistol.

Posted: 8/23/2022 11:36:01 AM EDT

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I’m gonna be contrary, and stick with what I already carry most of the time: a Glock 43. I already shoot it well. It’s easy to hand to a trusted companion and they can use it without having to sit down and go over its function.

I only see two times I’d want a handgun: either I’m fighting my way to my rifle - in which case I want something that I already shoot well - or I’m trying to carry and not have the people around me know - in which case I’ll want something small and concealable.

More realistically, I wouldn’t have “one” handgun. I’d have several.

Strictly speaking to the original question, though… I’d pick my Canik TP9SFx. Again - I’m already familiar with it and shoot it well. It’s accurate, reliable, and who doesn’t like 20+1 OEM magazines?

Posted: 8/23/2022 11:37:26 AM EDT

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LOL @ all the steel framed CZs, don't forget slide stops, trigger return springs, and tools. I love them, but they like to break shit.

As much as at pains me to say it, if I even bother with a pistol, it would be a Glock 19 or 17. There are just way too many more of them in the US than any other pistol.

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I'm sure eventually it'll happen, but I have yet to use any of the spares I keep on hand.

I'll still use my CZ75s over my Glocks though, because the Glocks have given me far more malfunctions.

Posted: 8/23/2022 11:38:17 AM EDT

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LOL @ all the steel framed CZs, don't forget slide stops, trigger return springs, and tools. I love them, but they like to break shit.

As much as at pains me to say it, if I even bother with a pistol, it would be a Glock 19 or 17. There are just way too many more of them in the US than any other pistol.

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Pretty much the whole reason I would pick glock. Simple, durable, reliable, and parts/mags could be easy to find.

Posted: 8/23/2022 11:39:32 AM EDT

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Glock 22-3.

Posted: 8/23/2022 11:49:24 AM EDT

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LOL @ all the steel framed CZs, don't forget slide stops, trigger return springs, and tools. I love them, but they like to break shit.

As much as at pains me to say it, if I even bother with a pistol, it would be a Glock 19 or 17. There are just way too many more of them in the US than any other pistol.

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LOL @ the person who thinks that they'll be shooting their secondary more than their primary, and thinking that he'll be able to get mags and parts from people that with way to resupply themselves, would give theirs up for him.

You should be more worried about your rifle breaking considering it's going to be doing most of the actions.

Posted: 8/23/2022 11:55:07 AM EDT

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LOL @ all the steel framed CZs, don't forget slide stops, trigger return springs, and tools. I love them, but they like to break shit.

As much as at pains me to say it, if I even bother with a pistol, it would be a Glock 19 or 17. There are just way too many more of them in the US than any other pistol.

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I have over 3k rounds through my SP01 and it’s just as reliable as my Glocks. Have you ever experienced these CZ breakages or just read about them.?

Posted: 8/23/2022 12:01:56 PM EDT

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Sig 226. Glocks for those I'm not very fond of.

Posted: 8/23/2022 12:03:21 PM EDT

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Great movie, and it has some incredible long steadycam action shots. Very well done. Slow and thoughtful in places, not for the GD Michael Bay fans.

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One if the best movies ever made.