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Practicing some dry fire drills last night with my Glock 24, it hit me that the G24 is an incredibly "cool" gun. Almost novel in its size, so specific in its design, not the most practical, but an absolute blast to handle and shoot. I don't get anywhere near the same feeling with my Glock 35 or 22.
I have always imagined that the H&K Mark 23 would be similar, but the price tag has kept me away.
Anyone else have any pistols that fit a similar bill? A gun that when you handle just evokes this almost intangible feeling of awesomeness, despite practical downsides.
I like this one a lot. Pretty "cool" I think.
Steyr
http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL2148/3057962/24511592/408697530.jpg
http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL2148/3057962/24511592/408697527.jpg
http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL2148/3057962/24511592/408697529.jpg
A Gen3 G17. It's cut to take G19 mags, plus it has an OEM (-) connector, a Wilson barrel, and adjustable Meprolight night sights. Roughly 8k rounds down the pipe.
Okie John
I know its pretty common, but it just feels awesome in the hand - both ergonomically and the history behind it. I can't wait to upgrade it further.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7445/12333768163_7da3bf1040_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58801550@N02/12333768163/)
SeriousStudent
02-05-14, 20:10
My great-grandfather's top-break Smith and Wesson revolver he carried as a town Marshall in the 1880's.
It has practical downsides, but evokes awesome feelings as you said.
Not the most practical for carry, although it does happen some. The H&K P7M8 has got to be near the top of cool factor guns, at least in my arsenal.
fwiw: Glock 19 . . . w/ some mods/enhancements: OE parts
- Too many reasons
* Have/Had many other make/models through the years, but nothing can replace the G19 for me :)
I've got an 17L that I built from a stripped 22 frame that I feel the same way about. It had been my 3gun pistol, but I've since bought an STI Eagle 5.0 9mm CRP to fill that role. Now, the 17L is just my fun range gun, no particular role to fill. Has Dawson FO front and adj target rear, DP Ice magwell, Zev ultimate fulcrum trigger and Zev stainless guiderod.
Matching Full and Commander size Costa Custom Nighthawks...
Coal Dragger
02-05-14, 22:39
Well not exactly a pistol, but my Freedom Arms M83 Premier grade .454 Casull is my coolest handgun. It has had a trigger job and over travel screw installed and an auxiliary cylinder in .45 ACP fitted, timed and line bored. Currently wearing a Trijicon RMR 3.25 MOA on it for sights on a Freedom Arms mount that is nicely contoured to match the top strap. For range, power levels, accuracy, and versatility of ammo I have nothing else that comes close.
HK SE USPc 40 Urban Gray
http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/trident1982/DSC03630-1.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/trident1982/media/DSC03630-1.jpg.html)
Don't own a lot of pistols, but the one that I connect with and after every range session puts a smile on my face and reaffirms my decision to acquire it is this in matte stainless steel:
http://www.coltsmfg.com/Catalog/ColtPistols/ColtSeries70™.aspx
Yes it's heavy. Yes it's a 100+ year design. Yes it only has a 7-8 round capacity. Yes it needs to be tuned and maintained to get the most out of it. And yes I don't mind that a bit. Is it the best for what it's used for? Not likely, but it is by far the coolest in my mind. It's history, it's ability to put a large caliber, heavy round on target, and it's beautiful proportions, make it a classic. Yeah, John Browning was a cool cat! :cool:
Mine is a 27-3 4" and started out bright blue. I had it NITEX'ed back in the mid 80's and it still looks like a Stainless "N" frame S&W. I am most proud of this revolver.It and I have been through thick and thin in a few short years. I have been offered 800 and 1K, refusing both. It will be given to another LEO upon my passing. The action work was done by a Dallas PD gunsmith, back when they still issued revolvers. Replaced the S&W large beautiful goncalo alves, smooth finish with the Hogue Monogrip.
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1321/4777050/24509018/408717073.jpg
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1321/4777050/24509018/408717072.jpg
HK SE USPc 40 Urban Gray
Is that color factory?
Anyone else have any pistols that fit a similar bill? A gun that when you handle just evokes this almost intangible feeling of awesomeness, despite practical downsides.
My H&K P-7M8.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g219/rocketmanmtb/2b4e557122e0d8f57266c638fe9f88a2_zps85afc50b.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g219/rocketmanmtb/63b9f7c0dc49cc40e770903739640ba9_zps171af827.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g219/rocketmanmtb/ec24a47612b65f699ac0dc899847620d_zps0d7921c8.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g219/rocketmanmtb/892a7655646784a07b5dd20cc868e90f_zpse3bb5c2a.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g219/rocketmanmtb/c6071e03159cede54b9170ec855d7f76_zpsba34a88a.jpg
I've got an 17L that I built from a stripped 22 frame that I feel the same way about. It had been my 3gun pistol, but I've since bought an STI Eagle 5.0 9mm CRP to fill that role. Now, the 17L is just my fun range gun, no particular role to fill. Has Dawson FO front and adj target rear, DP Ice magwell, Zev ultimate fulcrum trigger and Zev stainless guiderod.
May I ask where you got the slide? I have a redundant Glock I'd like to turn into a 17L. If you didn't go with an OEM slide, how did yours perform?
HK SE USPc 40 Urban Gray
http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/trident1982/DSC03630-1.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/trident1982/media/DSC03630-1.jpg.html)
I think those are the best looking polymer pistols; I absolutely love that color.
Breacher 217
02-06-14, 07:07
Really liking my new CQB.
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/jashby76/guns/B7875C52-E58A-442E-9103-860B31557706_zps7ghoeahi.jpg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/jashby76/media/guns/B7875C52-E58A-442E-9103-860B31557706_zps7ghoeahi.jpg.html)
I think my IZh-35m is kinda cool...
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3783/11614106865_bb50d1db7f_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41385771@N03/11614106865/)
IZh (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41385771@N03/11614106865/) by zweitakt250 (http://www.flickr.com/people/41385771@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5540/11614315233_f3d053fa54_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41385771@N03/11614315233/)
IZh (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41385771@N03/11614315233/) by zweitakt250 (http://www.flickr.com/people/41385771@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3740/11614857356_c18a9f3aba_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41385771@N03/11614857356/)
IZh (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41385771@N03/11614857356/) by zweitakt250 (http://www.flickr.com/people/41385771@N03/), on Flickr
My Shadow. It's a bit heavy but a lot of fun to shoot... and it does get a lot of use.
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m255/90Z51/Guns/Shadow/DSC_9942s.jpg
Probably this one.
http://i43.tinypic.com/21kyqlw.jpg
Don Williams did a little work on it. Needs shot more.
Of the pistols I own...
HK P7 PSP, followed by Walther P5
Some gorgeous firearms in here. I know my 24 isn't quintessentially beautiful, but here's a pic:
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5483/12344638983_f811ff5d71_b.jpg
Not a semi-auto, but I think it's cool, nonetheless:
http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac354/mlathem/guns/649.jpg
Consecutive serial numbered STI 2011's that were issued to Delta.
Next on the list is NAZI marked FN P35 Hi-Power with matching leather holster. Gun was taken off a dead officer and brought back to the US and eventually given to Mr. Ken Hackathorn (whom I purchased it from).
C4
Glock 19...its the only pistol i own at the moment because i cant seem to enjoy any other pistols as much as it.
I sold all three of my 1911's.
alcante262
02-06-14, 10:03
No pics.However my three favorite pistols are,S&W M25 4" 45LC Love that four inch N-Frame,Retired my Belgium Hi-Power which was my only 9mm.So I had to get another so I found a Glock 34 FDE man is that a sweet shooting gun.Of course my 1911 Kimber Custom 2 tricked out abit by a gunsmith .
Built in '09, sent almost 11K downrange as of last Thursday. Still on every original part save for recoil, plunger and fp springs.
Most reliable gun I've ever owned, and I switched to this after 10 years of 9mm Glocks...
Not particularly special, just a good, solid workin' gun that is very rewarding to shoot. It's nice to be able to apply effort and actually progress, rather than stay at the same level of proficiency with a derpy trigger and blocky ergos.
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab76/sammuse/001_zpsbe7f87e1.jpg
Without question, my Bren Ten.
Pic in the Bren Ten thread in this forum.
brickboy240
02-06-14, 10:43
I have a 1918 dated Imperial German Luger.
This pistol has all matching numbers on all of the parts, minus the magazine. The magazine has the original WWI era wooden bottom!
This pistol also wears the East German bakelite grips, was given a parkerized finish and has East German Volkspolezei markings. Surprisingly, the bore is prietine and the thing is amazingly accurate.
So basically, this Luger was built in the last year of WWI by Kaiser Wilhelm's govt factory, then used again during WWII, captured by the Russians and re-worked and used again as a police pistol in the early days of the DDR! All the while....the damn thing never had a part replaced! The Germans serial numbered everything on the early Lugers...even the firing pin and all number match.
If this pistol could talk...
So yeah...it is not the tacti-coolest thing nor is it a sexy 1911 but this old Luger has a story behind it that other guns I own just could not ever tell.
-brickboy240
Consecutive serial numbered STI 2011's that were issued to Delta.
Next on the list is NAZI marked FN P35 Hi-Power with matching leather holster. Gun was taken off a dead officer and brought back to the US and eventually given to Mr. Ken Hackathorn (whom I purchased it from).
C4
I think we have a winner. I am jealous. Do you shoot them often or are they safe queens?
My 1957 Colt National Match very low sub 200 ser # the most accurate 45 ACP in my collection.
Grant what about your Browing High Power SRT, I thought it would at least get a honorable mention. Lol hard to compete with what you did list.
This one is my favorite. It's a Colt Super 38 Automatic that I believe was manufactured in 1931 and was originally purchased by my great-grandfather. The grips are ivory with mother-of-pearl inlay inside the initials. The longhorn head is branded/burned into one side as are the diamond shapes on the other. This thing is a work of art that my shitty cell phone pic can't capture. No rust, no scratches, nothing wrong with it at all....one original magazine.
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My dad passed it on to me last summer with instructions to get a good holster and carry it. I realize some may think that's crazy, but I'm the last of the line and will not be able to take it with me. I don't have anyone who will give a fat rat's ass about when I'm dead, so I might as well get some enjoyment out of it.
Psalms144.1
02-06-14, 11:46
It's a tie for me between:
1. HK P7M8 - just the slick as snot awesome-est pistol ever, IMHO. Pretty well pointless for anything except punching small groups in paper and looking like a badass nowadays, but still one of my favorites
2. S&W Custom N-Frame - started life as a model 27 .357 Mag; converted to .45 Colt with a 3.5" barrel and round butt grip - has the SWEETEST DA trigger you'd ever hope to meet
Regards,
Kevin
I think we have a winner. I am jealous. Do you shoot them often or are they safe queens?
Ya, those STI's kind of trump everything else because Delta has never sold or got rid of a gun before.
I have never shot them. They are family heirlooms that will be handed down to my two sons.
C4
Grant what about your Browing High Power SRT, I thought it would at least get a honorable mention. Lol hard to compete with what you did list.
I actually have an alloy framed HP that was worked on by Novak. The alloy framed HP's are rare as it it and then to have one re-done by Novak is even rarer! So ya, I guess it does get honorable mention, but doesn't hold a candle to the other two guns I own.
C4
Practicing some dry fire drills last night with my Glock 24, it hit me that the G24 is an incredibly "cool" gun. Almost novel in its size, so specific in its design, not the most practical, but an absolute blast to handle and shoot. I don't get anywhere near the same feeling with my Glock 35 or 22.
I have always imagined that the H&K Mark 23 would be similar, but the price tag has kept me away.
Anyone else have any pistols that fit a similar bill? A gun that when you handle just evokes this almost intangible feeling of awesomeness, despite practical downsides.
I had a Glock 24 for about a year, and of course I regret selling it. A friend from the club was selling it to buy an STI limited gun. He had stippled the frame, added a magwell and mag extention, and had the slide hydro-dipped in a carbon fiber pattern. I eventually had to sell it for school, but I felt the same way that you did. If I ever get back to shooting USPSA as much, I may get a lone wolf longslide to mimic the feel.
Consecutive serial numbered STI 2011's that were issued to Delta.
Next on the list is NAZI marked FN P35 Hi-Power with matching leather holster. Gun was taken off a dead officer and brought back to the US and eventually given to Mr. Ken Hackathorn (whom I purchased it from).
C4
I'd enjoy a pic
Consecutive serial numbered STI 2011's that were issued to Delta.
Next on the list is NAZI marked FN P35 Hi-Power with matching leather holster. Gun was taken off a dead officer and brought back to the US and eventually given to Mr. Ken Hackathorn (whom I purchased it from).
C4
I have a Nazi stamped Hi Power as well. My grandfather brought it back. He got it off an SS officer he told me. He brought all sorts of pistols back, but he loaned them out to family and never got them back.
Kimber DET-1 1911
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb192/cigardad/Myphotos929.jpg
Colt SAA Gen 1 .45LC 7.5" "Rubber Blue".
My dad got it new from his father who owned a hardware store in upstate NY, I am the second owner. It will go to my daughter when I pass.
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/3406/img0217large.jpg
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/5871/img0107large.jpg
I'd enjoy a pic
The STI's are camera shy (sorry).
Here is the alloy framed Novak HP:
http://www.gandrtactical.com/images/archive/Grant's%20weapons/HIPOWER_Side1.jpg
Here is the Nazi HP:
http://www.gandrtactical.com/images/archive/GR%201911/FN_HP_Full.jpg
http://www.gandrtactical.com/images/archive/GR%201911/FN_HP_Full1.jpg
http://www.gandrtactical.com/images/archive/GR%201911/FN_HP_Nazi_Stamp1.jpg
http://www.gandrtactical.com/images/archive/GR%201911/Nazi_Holster.jpg
http://www.gandrtactical.com/images/archive/GR%201911/Nazi_Holster_RM.jpg
C4
The STI's are camera shy (sorry).
Here is the alloy framed Novak HP:
http://www.gandrtactical.com/images/archive/Grant's%20weapons/HIPOWER_Side1.jpg
Here is the Nazi HP:
http://www.gandrtactical.com/images/archive/GR%201911/FN_HP_Full.jpg
http://www.gandrtactical.com/images/archive/GR%201911/FN_HP_Full1.jpg
http://www.gandrtactical.com/images/archive/GR%201911/FN_HP_Nazi_Stamp1.jpg
http://www.gandrtactical.com/images/archive/GR%201911/Nazi_Holster.jpg
http://www.gandrtactical.com/images/archive/GR%201911/Nazi_Holster_RM.jpg
C4
2011 understood
Thanks for the HP pics... you know the old adage "don't buy the story buy the gun"....certainly doesn't apply with that HP.. Thanks again for sharing
I have 3 favorites in my stable.
This one is my Encore 460, barrel by Match Grade Machine. Wood was made custom to fit my hand by John Cook/Otter Custom Stocks.
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp163/bobsarmory/460-2_zps821d0182.jpg (http://s408.photobucket.com/user/bobsarmory/media/460-2_zps821d0182.jpg.html)
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp163/bobsarmory/460_zpsc1aa1443.jpg (http://s408.photobucket.com/user/bobsarmory/media/460_zpsc1aa1443.jpg.html)
This one is my long range out west gun. 7mm-08 Ackley Improved barrel by Match Grade Machine. Encore Endeavor frame, and wood by Dave Dolin.
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp163/bobsarmory/IMG_0640.jpg (http://s408.photobucket.com/user/bobsarmory/media/IMG_0640.jpg.html)
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp163/bobsarmory/IMG_0638.jpg (http://s408.photobucket.com/user/bobsarmory/media/IMG_0638.jpg.html)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/835/0u6i.jpg
Browning BDM (9mm). SA/DA or DAO modes. Ambi lever acts as a decocker, safety, and slide release. 15 round mags but a very slim grip. Very cool!
HK P7K3
.22LR, .32 and .380 in one beautiful package!
No picture but a 1911, not A1...and if not original , it has period correct parts.
abanks8245
02-06-14, 23:03
Grant has ran away with this one in a landslide, tip my hat. My coolest firearm is a Caspian Frame 1911 that I had the blessing to build in the 2012 Vickers 1911 Pistolsmiths course, something differant to "create" if I can be so bold. Sentemental Value for sure
Yeah, Grant could have just shown his Beretta 92G-SD (I still remember that thread) and I would have remained impressed.
For me, it would be my Smith 625-7 3" in .45 Colt, one of around 170 or so, according to my research. After that my SF serial numbered Wilson railed CQB. Supposedly part of an overrun from Wilson of some pistols contracted for some military units.
Kimber DET-1 1911
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb192/cigardad/Myphotos929.jpg
The I-CQB is the one military collectible pistol I'd buy and not have to justify by shooting it out. The SF MPL was hard to find, but I still have one of them, my 10-8 just is close enough that works.
http://i40.tinypic.com/ortg5w.jpg
http://oi40.tinypic.com/2yys902.jpg
Fordtough25
02-07-14, 06:39
Coolest I own is my 1970's royal blue Colt Python, 4". Don't shoot it enough but it is fantastic!
I think my Walther P5 Compact is pretty terrific. :p
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd29/Garys4598/CIMG5599_zps1045bfc4.jpg (http://s225.photobucket.com/user/Garys4598/media/CIMG5599_zps1045bfc4.jpg.html)
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd29/Garys4598/CIMG5605_zps1c241761.jpg (http://s225.photobucket.com/user/Garys4598/media/CIMG5605_zps1c241761.jpg.html)
Yeah, Grant could have just shown his Beretta 92G-SD (I still remember that thread) and I would have remained impressed.
For me, it would be my Smith 625-7 3" in .45 Colt, one of around 170 or so, according to my research. After that my SF serial numbered Wilson railed CQB. Supposedly part of an overrun from Wilson of some pistols contracted for some military units.
Ya the 92G-SD is nice. I also have a prototype 92F "G" that was the first evolution of the 92G (came with a letter from Beretta). I also have a 92SB Type M and a Elite II. :)
C4
TriggerFish
02-08-14, 08:02
Like picking your favorite kid, but you said pistol so (leaving out the revos) my current coolest would be:
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/404/tspo.jpg
My SIG P229 "System" in .22, 9mm, .357 SIG, and .40 S&W, with cans for .22 & 9mm.
Mine would be the HK P7M13 in hard chrome. It was love at 1st sight. It along with my Taurus PT99 will be the last 2 guns I'd ever sell if I had to sell any of them. The P7 because it's love and the PT because it was my 1st.
Voodoo_Man
02-08-14, 09:06
Obviously not as cool or unique as others but it works.
http://i.imgur.com/LXYkKIh.jpg
paco ramirez
02-08-14, 10:09
Not the best condition. Most likely one of the fakes his mom made. These were both found together on a ranch in Kansas City, MO in the 1860's. They've been in the same family ever since then, until I got them. The man I got them from was 85 years old, dying of cancer, and getting his house foreclosed on. I bought ten of his other firearms and a bunch of ammo and gear before he even mentioned he had these. All of these markings were already on them when they were found. Fact or fiction, I always wanted to own a gun this old.
Colt 1860 Army (made 1862)
https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t31/p180x540/414551_3444731631781_1719531143_o.jpg
Self explanatory.
https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash2/t1/p180x540/545435_4193562832093_1964210709_n.jpg
No one in the single family line that owned it before me ever noticed this for some reason. 1847 is the year Jesse James was born.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/s720x720/60588_4193565432158_348613133_n.jpg
Colt 1851 Navy (made 1862)
https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t31/p180x540/474283_3444730831761_114967780_o.jpg
I have 3 favorites in my stable.
This one is my Encore 460, barrel by Match Grade Machine. Wood was made custom to fit my hand by John Cook/Otter Custom Stocks.
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp163/bobsarmory/460-2_zps821d0182.jpg (http://s408.photobucket.com/user/bobsarmory/media/460-2_zps821d0182.jpg.html)
This one is my long range out west gun. 7mm-08 Ackley Improved barrel by Match Grade Machine. Encore Endeavor frame, and wood by Dave Dolin.
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp163/bobsarmory/IMG_0640.jpg (http://s408.photobucket.com/user/bobsarmory/media/IMG_0640.jpg.html)
I wasn't aware that "specialty pistols" could compete in this category ;). Since that's the case, I present to you my "SUE" (Savage ultra eliminator) bolt-action pistol. She shoots .308 Win and .338 Federal.
http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww268/GarySev/Savagedual-porttargetactionSPin308338001.jpg (http://s726.photobucket.com/user/GarySev/media/Savagedual-porttargetactionSPin308338001.jpg.html)
http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww268/GarySev/Savagedual-porttargetactionSPin308338013.jpg (http://s726.photobucket.com/user/GarySev/media/Savagedual-porttargetactionSPin308338013.jpg.html)
Two inherited pistols.
The Colt was carried on a farm by two generations over the course of 60+ years.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/basusu8y.jpg
The Luger was a WW II bring back. Wish it still had the original holster and detachable butt stock.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/ynu2y6y2.jpg
Both shoot great, but spend most of their time in the safe. Carry the Colt occasionally though, just to pay homage to its past.
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militarymoron
02-08-14, 12:54
These are my top two, I think.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/militarymoron/bhp21.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/militarymoron/bhp22.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/militarymoron/m1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/militarymoron/m2.jpg
I don't own but wish I did, a Medusa M-47.
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Cougar- Python barrel on Ruger Security Six frame.
It's not in the same league as many in this thread, but the coolest one I own is my PPQ M1. IMO it's cool enough that I'll soon be buying another.
My 92SB, 30 years-old this year and has some sentimental value to me. I have the original wood grips wrapped-up and set-aside and all NIB documentation.
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r14/cunroe/PachysSB_zps8710ec17.jpg
Prolly my favorite of my WCs...
Not really unique or 'valuable' but a heck of a shooter. It has the newer Starburst grips on it now.
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/843/84mw.jpg
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/401/47te.jpg
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/543/f3q1.jpg
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/836/4v9i.jpg
OK, Here is one more. In an attempt to make a bean field gun that would be legal to shoot in lower Michigan (shotguns, muzzle loaders and straight wall pistols only) we needed to create a straight wall pistol cartridge that could sizzle. Enter the Remington XP100 470 Capstick. It's basically a 375 H&H Magnum blown out to .475 caliber. Instead of running big 500 grain bullets, it's loaded up with 325 Grain Speer Deep Curl or Hornady XTPs and lots and lots of powder
Terminal performance is insane....
It's the only pistol I know that is good past 300 yards and still legal to hunt with in southern MI. Ammo shown for comparison is 470 Capstick, 45 Long Colt, 17 Squirrel and 22LR
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp163/bobsarmory/capstick_zpsf480b69d.jpg (http://s408.photobucket.com/user/bobsarmory/media/capstick_zpsf480b69d.jpg.html)
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp163/bobsarmory/470_zps84273600.jpg (http://s408.photobucket.com/user/bobsarmory/media/470_zps84273600.jpg.html)
1988 Beretta 87BB. I purchased it several years ago and scored an extra 87LB barrel, which I had cut down and threaded by Tornado Tech.
Honestly one of the best purchased I've made, especially as Beretta is not importing them any longer, and the new ones have all the lawyer speak on the slides.
http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx113/rhinowso/Beretta/IMG_0427.jpg
Gets me my Beretta fix too, as I really don't like any of their current offerings but there older stuff is sweet.
It took me awhile to find one of these in decent shape. It is a fun one.
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Still, this one may be more interesting as I know where it came from. It was my grandfather's, who traded for it with a work friend of his, Florentino Ventura. A very strange way to live, and a sad way to go.
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Gen 3 OD Green Glock 21 with Vickers slide stop, mag release and RB1 sights.
One of the few times I've run across a good deal and was prepared to act on it. Most of the time I realize something was a great deal after the opportunity is gone.
Picked it up new at a gun show at few years back for just under $500 before tax just before they first decided to turn off the spigot on the OD guns (they seem to have done small runs here and there since then, but I can't keep track of all of the special runs).
Somewhat counter-intuitively, I shoot it better than any of my 9mm guns in competition and turned in a first in my division and 4th of 27 overall in my last match. The fat grip fits my long fingers perfectly, and makes it hard to deviate laterally if I have a good firing grip.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/31293987/IMG_1239.JPG
My great-grandfather's top-break Smith and Wesson revolver he carried as a town Marshall in the 1880's.
It has practical downsides, but evokes awesome feelings as you said.That is COOL!!!!!!
Tacsol 22/45 with Volquartsen accurizing kit. Coolest and funnest pistol to shoot
'Cool' might be this one, a Springfield MC Operator with VZ Operator II grips:
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Or these, a Belgian Model 1922 Browning pistol made under German occupation at Liege (with very uncommon Commercial mark), and a Polish VIS-35 pistol made under German occupation at Radom, Poland:
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Or this, my legacy piece. My Grandfather's duty gun he carried as a San Francisco Police Department Officer and Sergeant in the 1920s-1950s. It disappeared for a long time after his death and resurfaced when my late aunt was cleaning out my uncle's belongings following his death. She wanted not only for it to stay in the family, but to go to a family Police Officer, and so she gave me the nod. I'm very honored to be the custodian of this one:
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Pat
filthy phil
02-08-14, 22:14
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Sig 1911 is #2
I own two I consider to be very cool.
First is a DWM P08 Luger, made in 1915, with all parts matching. It was inherited from my Grandpa. The coolest part of this pistol is the story of how it was acquired.
The second is a Nazi-marked P35, inherited from my Great Uncle. I never heard the story of how he came into this pistol.
jvg
I'm honestly not sure. I'll have to snag a couple pictures and post them.
It has an internal extractor, small sights, and single side safety.
jvg
I'm honestly not sure. I'll have to snag a couple pictures and post them.
It has an internal extractor, small sights, and single side safety.
If it has safety on left side of frame, then it is P35(b) - Browning High Power
If it has de-cocker on left side of slide, grip safety on frame and slide catch for disassembly on left side of frame, then it is P35(p) - wz.35 VIS
It's the P35(b), then.
jvg
Favorite M&P of the bunch
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/835/76qt.jpg
1988 Beretta 87BB. I purchased it several years ago and scored an extra 87LB barrel, which I had cut down and threaded by Tornado Tech.
Honestly one of the best purchased I've made, especially as Beretta is not importing them any longer, and the new ones have all the lawyer speak on the slides.
http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx113/rhinowso/Beretta/IMG_0427.jpg
Gets me my Beretta fix too, as I really don't like any of their current offerings but there older stuff is sweet.
Nice!
C4
TriggerFish
02-10-14, 09:21
My coolest .22 - suppressed division:
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/827/ckmh.jpg
Italy + Idaho
My coolest is a toss up between my 629-3 and my 4006. The 629 because I am the third generation in my family to own it. The 4006 being the commemorative makes it pretty cool.
http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g345/jfernett/1352154934.jpg (http://s1097.photobucket.com/user/jfernett/media/1352154934.jpg.html)
http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g345/jfernett/2012-07-03220047.jpg (http://s1097.photobucket.com/user/jfernett/media/2012-07-03220047.jpg.html)
I had a 5906, all stainless. HEAVY but very little recoil. Third Gen S&W's crunch click trigger. Nice pair!
The 3913LS was a good OD pistol too.
Failure2Stop
02-11-14, 11:22
Really liking my new CQB.
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o164/jashby76/guns/B7875C52-E58A-442E-9103-860B31557706_zps7ghoeahi.jpg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/jashby76/media/guns/B7875C52-E58A-442E-9103-860B31557706_zps7ghoeahi.jpg.html)
If I ever get back into 1911s, that's the one I want.
It's the P35(b), then.
jvg
Nice pistols that saw a lot of use with the Wehrmacht, as did the VIS-35s. Yours should have a 'WaA140' mark in several locations.
Pat
Fuzzy-Reticle
02-11-14, 21:34
How does this rank?
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/fuzzyreticle/Hk%20P7%20M13/P7M132-1.jpg (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/fuzzyreticle/media/Hk%20P7%20M13/P7M132-1.jpg.html)
Nice!
C4Thanks, it's a great pistol. When clean and oiled, it'll even run suppressed on Aguilla Subsonics for about 75-100rds until the fouling creates enough resistance to cause malfunctions. By then we are typically done with it, or just switch to standards.
http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx113/rhinowso/Beretta/IMG_0435.jpg
Gotta say, I'm envious of the fact that many of you have legitimate heirloom firearms. Makes me rethink some of my collection!
1943 Ithaca Lend/lease 1911-A1
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I actually have an alloy framed HP that was worked on by Novak. The alloy framed HP's are rare as it it and then to have one re-done by Novak is even rarer! So ya, I guess it does get honorable mention, but doesn't hold a candle to the other two guns I own.
C4
Here's my alloy Hi Power before:
http://imageshack.com/a/img204/5140/85alloyhipower.jpg
And after Don Williams got done with it:
http://imageshack.com/a/img560/5376/alloyhipowerleftview.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img32/2827/alloyhipowerrightview.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img708/2931/alloyhipowersights.jpg
What about ones we used to own?
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b17/Master-G/bren_zpsde7bba23.jpg
Delta_Elite
02-12-14, 18:30
Nice Bren Ten!!
My Ruger MK III 22/45 w/ TRS 25 RED DOT
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legumeofterror
02-12-14, 19:29
Probably my HK4.
It is possible to handle the HK4 improperly, but hardly incorrectly! (per the manual introduction)
The serial number of this handguns indicates that it was intended for police issue. This pistol is of particular interest because it is one of 550 assembled by MAB in France for West Berlin Police. Due to an agreement with the Soviets, it was not legal to arm West Germans with German made weapons. To circumvent this, H&K sent parts and tooling to MAB in France to assemble the pistol, and then ship them to Berlin. Of additional interest, this pistol's serial number indicates it was one of the last few assembles for the contract, and appears to be completely unissued. There is no wear whatsoever on any of the components, and aside from the factory firings has not see any shooting. I purchased it for $600. The kit contains the .32 ACP and .22 LR components.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a248/LegumeOfTerror/HK4/IMG_2112_zps4e3d0f45.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a248/LegumeOfTerror/HK4/IMG_2108_zpse616d6eb.jpg
The barrel is rather complex considering it is a blow back pistol.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a248/LegumeOfTerror/HK4/IMG_2092_zps346d30ff.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a248/LegumeOfTerror/HK4/IMG_2094_zps41d8be62.jpg
Slide
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a248/LegumeOfTerror/HK4/IMG_2089_zps30ed569f.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a248/LegumeOfTerror/HK4/IMG_2090_zpsd952f471.jpg
Frame. Lockwork is rather complicated. The plastic buffer needs to be replaced, it has decayed badly.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a248/LegumeOfTerror/HK4/IMG_2079_zpsa3d53748.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a248/LegumeOfTerror/HK4/IMG_2080_zpsc0cea87c.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a248/LegumeOfTerror/HK4/IMG_2086_zpsfd9cc9b0.jpg
Box with .22 LR components.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a248/LegumeOfTerror/HK4/IMG_2128_zps522d4b75.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a248/LegumeOfTerror/HK4/IMG_2119_zps7e8630b5.jpg
.22 test target.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a248/LegumeOfTerror/HK4/IMG_2121_zps021997f2.jpg
Box with .32 ACP components and disassembly tool with cleaning chain thingy.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a248/LegumeOfTerror/HK4/IMG_2113_zpse89f0567.jpg
.32 Test target:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a248/LegumeOfTerror/HK4/IMG_2116_zpsf11c3673.jpg
What about ones we used to own?
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b17/Master-G/bren_zpsde7bba23.jpg
Gunsite Bren?...sorry all I know about the Bren is Sonny Crokcett carried one
I guess the thread said pistol and not handgun so I'll take down my Colt DS and submit my PPQ M1 as my coolest pistol. I need to get a pic of it taken. PLACE SAVER. ;)
Gunsite Bren?...sorry all I know about the Bren is Sonny Crokcett carried one
I believe that all Bren Tens had the Gunsite logo to mark Jeff Cooper's involvement with the design. I always wanted a Bren but when I finally got one I was too nervous to shoot it. Hopefully Vltor's version will come to fruition some day!
Obviously not as cool or unique as others but it works.
http://i.imgur.com/LXYkKIh.jpg
Voodoo, is that a DIY job on the stipling with a relief(?)cut behind the mag release? If not, who did it.
Been thinking about his for my 17, and I think you just sealed the deal. Nice
Oh, as far as coolest pistol I have LEFT after I had to sell almost everything in the divorce, it's a toss up:
My pre-series Colt Commander in 38 super, or my dads early Colt Python.
235242352523526235271941 byf ( Mauser Oberndorf manufactured ) Luger
:eek:
Beautiful P.08, thanks for sharing!
Pat
My coolest pistol is currently being produced...
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn89/prez1967/Guns/MEUSOC%20BUILD/E8A77961-CACA-42FC-A9B1-FE2D9E9CB029_zpsxne3vszk.jpg (http://s302.photobucket.com/user/prez1967/media/Guns/MEUSOC%20BUILD/E8A77961-CACA-42FC-A9B1-FE2D9E9CB029_zpsxne3vszk.jpg.html)
That looks interesting. Any details?
Right now a OD gen 3 glock 17 (I know not that impressive, but it's the one pistol I'll never sell. Very excited about the Springfield Range officer that is on its way
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I've been thinking on and off about the question of "what is the coolest handgun" I own and ... I don't mean to sound cliche, but if I was forced to answer that question, I'd have to say my Springfield Loaded 1911 and then launch into the history of its development, its use, etc.
The_War_Wagon
02-16-14, 07:36
I try to avoid "cool," for fear of catching "Mallninjaitis"... :rolleyes: , but my cerakoted Kimber probably has the most bells and whistles. It's bobtailed, the Swartz safety is history, it has tritium 3-dot sights, an ambi-safety and a TLR-1s. :cool:
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/The_War_Wagon/Parts/KIMBER2.jpg
This is an old picture, but yes - it HAS been to the range. AND fired.
That looks interesting. Any details?
MEUSOC build being performed by Alchemy Custom with parts I sourced over the past two years.
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn89/prez1967/Guns/MEUSOC%20BUILD/1528534_683517141681532_1283093494_n_zps2520cefe.jpg (http://s302.photobucket.com/user/prez1967/media/Guns/MEUSOC%20BUILD/1528534_683517141681532_1283093494_n_zps2520cefe.jpg.html)
I'll have to go with the old relic pictured below. It's so slick and super accurate. I can shoot about twice as well with this as I can with almost any other pistol.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1/1901339_813297688683774_2131322186_n.jpg
Probably my HK4.
Nice, very nice sir!
Kalash9305
02-16-14, 22:34
FDE FNX-45 and that 15rd mag ;)
KalashniKEV
02-17-14, 09:25
Non Import marked Iraqi Army Hi Power.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/Kalashnikev/Pistols/IMG_2270_zpscd827236.jpg (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/Kalashnikev/media/Pistols/IMG_2270_zpscd827236.jpg.html)
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/Kalashnikev/Pistols/iraqCOA1_zps76030270.png (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/Kalashnikev/media/Pistols/iraqCOA1_zps76030270.png.html)
One of the harder to find Beretta variants.
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m127/johnson_n/IMG_2251_zps23e5c614.jpg
I guess I'd say my Springfield Pro. It now wears a set of Vickers' Tactical VZ grips.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c36/Ranger325/Pro1.jpg (http://s24.photobucket.com/user/Ranger325/media/Pro1.jpg.html)
Voodoo_Man
02-17-14, 13:26
Voodoo, is that a DIY job on the stipling with a relief(?)cut behind the mag release? If not, who did it.
Been thinking about his for my 17, and I think you just sealed the deal. Nice
Oh, as far as coolest pistol I have LEFT after I had to sell almost everything in the divorce, it's a toss up:
My pre-series Colt Commander in 38 super, or my dads early Colt Python.
A good friend did it. He knows his shit and sadly he doesn't do it for profit.
That Iraqi is sweet
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