If you could have only one handgun......

[Guest wmann]

I may be in running for a job in Hawaii- I've read about their west coast style gun laws and thought that if I relocate there I wont be taking my meager collections of rifles, shotguns and handguns.

Instead I am thinking because of the laws and the high crime rate in some areas, I would take only one hand gun for home defense.

So - if you could have only one hand gun what would it be?

[Guest bkelm18]

S&W M&P.

[Jonnin]

A variation of a 1911, probably a 9mm compact variety. But I would really like to have 2, a 22 target pistol as well, just to save $$.

If I had to pick one I already had, it wouldnt happen. I have at least 5 that I will not part with under any circumstances.

[RobertNashville]

A Glock G20, or 21 or 31 of if full-sized aren't your thing then the compact or sub-compact variants of the same calibers.

[TNcitizen22]

Glock 19

[MphsTiger1981]

Wmann,

I'd recommend you consider the Kahr CW9!

Just kidding with you. I think the Glock 19 is a solid performer in this role.

Edited March 8, 2012 by MphsTiger1981

[Murgatroy]

Glock 19.

[TMF]

Glock 19 as well.

[k9wh91984]

For home defense pistol and not carry, HK USP Fullsize .40S&W and add a jet funnel and LEM trigger kit.

[MikePapa1]

SIG P220

[Trekbike]

S&W M&P.

Me too.

[Markwondi]

1911

[hipower]

Although it pains me to say this...G19 for one gun, all around use.

[CQB Elite]

That's a tough choice but I'd have to go with my 1911.

[MiddTennTaco]

As a former police officer in hawaii... Whatever handgun you pick, youre limited to 10rnd magazines. Its a felony otherwise. Same thing with any rifle where a pistol variant exists. Therefore because there are pistol ARs, youre limited to 10 rounds there too.

Also when you land there, you have to take your guns locked and unloaded to the honolulu police department on beretania street so they can inspect and register youre firearm. I think you have three days.

The firearm purchasing process is a pain. First thing you have to do is go to the police department between 8am - 4pm (mon - fri) and apply for either a rifle or pistol permit (pistol you have to take a handgun safety course), get a background check and fingerprints, wait two weeks, pick up the permit between 8am - 4pm (mo - fri), go to a gun store, buy the gun, take the gun to the police department between 8am - 4pm, register it, then you can take it home.

For the record, only one place to shoot rifle and its always packed. Theres only a handful of indoor shooting ranges.

Make sure you read up on the laws before you go. Enjoy my previous home of 21 years!

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[MiddTennTaco]

Also, no conceal permits at all unless youre a police officer.

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[daddyo]

Another vote for the M&P.

[f3joel]

If i was limited to one, with the main goal of home defense.

I would pick .45 acp in whatever platform you feel comfortable with.

[BigK]

If it were me and I could only take one of my guns with me, I'd take my CZ 75 Shadow...hands down. If I could carry there, I'd have chosen my CZ P-01 instead. Admittedly, my Glock 17 would have been a close 3rd, but it's accuracy just doesn't stack up against either of my CZs.

Edited March 9, 2012 by BigK

[chuck]

1911 or glock 21

[Bad_Bowtie]

I was ready to say Glock 19. But if its no concealed carry and only 10 rounds, G 20 or 21.

[Steelharp]

Hmm. 10 rds? Glock 30.

[glowdotGlock]

Tough choice between my Glock 22 and SP101 .357

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[nightrunner]

Limited to 10 rounds and cant carry?

That says HK45 to me

[k9wh91984]

Limited to 10 rounds and cant carry?

That says HK45 to me

That sounds like I ain't livin there!