‘86-style ban on handguns; Best choice for a world without new handguns

[steviesterno]

steel 1911. there's enough parts/extras out in the world that if you can keep one rust free (at least mostly) it will last you 100 years. Bought one for my son when he was 1, so he'll be good.

45 still works and is easy to load, you can buy mags by the basket even still, and the good ones are made to be used. Easily 10k rounds through mine with no issues

 

[ridgerunner33]

Stainless Super Blackhawk, they are built like a tank.

This gets my vote...it will still be going strong,when the resy have turned ito a pile of dust.Plus with a mold,you can make bullets....black powder,the same...just need a steady supply of primers...Ole school all the way!

 

[Wolf six]

Draco or a nazi marked luger

 

[joeldworkin307]

I just found a Smith and Wesson 625-3 5" in 45 ACP. It's already 30 years old and should make it another 70 just fine.

 

[Shotgun Surgery]

I find it strange that "kill the politicians" wasn't an option for the vote, so instead I went with Beretta 92.

 

[RiverBend]

Model 29, 44 Mag Dirty Harry model, got history, value, stops vehicles, and will stop any 2 legged beast walking, incl BF. using my "special" loads.

 

[GAgunLAWbooklet]

I said Glox due to their reliability, longevity, and a ton of spare parts both OEM and aftermarket. They have a great reputation and will hold / gain value in the future.

 

[DrManhattan]

Personally, I think there is a difference in "heirloom gun" and "best choice for a world without new handguns."

The poll kind of came out how I would have voted the top three for heirloom. I think every American man should be issued a 1911 and revolver at birth just to learn how to use and take care of them. Personally I love the CZ 75 platform and that's why it would be third.

Now in a world where there are no more new handguns, I would have to pick the Glock. We know the overlords who would be enforcing the "no new handguns" would be using them... they are easy to care for, will last forever with minimal care and you could get parts/mags because I imagine they would still be made and could be scavenged in a pinch.

 

[gh1950]

A .357 revolver. It widens your choices of ammunition if there's a shortage.

I have two Ruger Blackhawks with 357/9mm for the main reason that I know that when the SHTF I will be able to get ammo somewhere. Also know that I don't have to worry about funky loads locking one up.