Handguns you've wanted for absolutely no practical reason
Some years ago, I bought a Taylor's and Company Smoke Wagon. Absolutely no use for it ... but it is pretty cool.
March 16, 2019, 12:32 AM
rock185
Probably just about every one I've purchased. But at the top of the "for absolutely no practical reason" list for me is the Freedom Arms .454 Casull. I don't hunt, shoot silhouettes, need protection from large beasts,etc. I only ordered mine years ago because these were the most finely fitted handguns I'd ever handled. In 20 years, I have probably put a whole 200 rounds or so through the revolver. 90+ % reduced .454 loads, or using the .45 ACP cylinder I ordered with it. This message has been edited. Last edited by: rock185,
S&W Performance Center 629 - has a 2.265in barrel. It is my favorite revolver!
RioGrande481
“I didn’t get where I am today by everything smelling of Bolivian Unicyclist’s jock straps!” C.J. Supercut 1976
March 16, 2019, 07:48 AM
wolfe 21
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Originally posted by 2000Z-71: For me it's always been a pimped out Mexican 1911 in 38 Super. Don't know why but I've aways wanted one. It totally goes agents my philosophy of form following function but maybe that's why I want an absolutely tacky bright shiny pimped out 1911, snakes and eagles on grips make it even more appealing.
I have been looking for a candidate to do a similar treatment to for a while. Kinda want the ultimate gangster 1911. Something that would look at home behind the jacket of a pin stripe suit. Hard chrome or nickel, high polish with ivory grips and standard GI grip safety. I will allow an upgrade for sights and strong side only extended thumb safety for shoot ability. 38 super would be nice cause I ain't got one, but I'd probably go 45 for the theme. Long slide 1911 because I don't have one. Next would be a 6" P210 just cause I like how they look.
A Perpetual Disappointment...
March 16, 2019, 07:58 AM
Fredward
Beretta 92x.
March 17, 2019, 05:50 PM
bripro
For me it’s definitely a 6 inch Colt Python. I have shot a few and honestly they really don’t do much for me. The much talked about action is on par at best with some of my older, tuned Smith and Wesson’s. I can’t get the damn thing out of my head though.
DDG-8 "Sine Timore"
March 17, 2019, 09:32 PM
HawkeyeJohn
Yeah, C96. The Red 9.
March 17, 2019, 10:02 PM
jimmy123x
I've always wanted a Cobray street sweeper, ever since I saw one in Miami Vice as a kid. Thankfully I have never acted on that!
March 18, 2019, 09:11 AM
21bubba
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Originally posted by tigerbloodwinning:
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Originally posted by zoom6zoom:
has anyone ever modified one of these so that it fires all four at once? seems like that would be a lot of stupid fun at the range every once in a while
I had that happen not on purpose, once.
You want nothing to do with it.
"I'm sorry, did I break your concentration"?
March 18, 2019, 10:43 AM
bigwagon
Nambu Type 14.
March 18, 2019, 11:54 AM
mcs1564
quote:
Originally posted by Ronin101: FN 5.7
I've had two and they always just sat in the safe.
I'm due for another...
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March 18, 2019, 07:26 PM
ma6907
Sig 220 2-tone 10mm. Sig p239 .40 in rainbow finish. Remington 870 Police Model Marine Magnum. Sabre AR-15 Massad Ayoob edition. Zero reason for me to own any of these (I own them all) except "I wanted one"--although in a few cases more than one.
March 18, 2019, 08:10 PM
BillyBonesNY
Colt/Browning Baby vest pistol .25ACP Think it would be neat just to mess around with.
Originally posted by ACP1: Did they make Pythons in 3"?
Oh yeah a factory 3 inch is truly made of unobtainium. I’ve seen 1 offered (with documentation) in the last few years. The ask then was $8,000. If you find a legit one, at any price resembling rational, buy it.
March 20, 2019, 04:35 PM
GWbiker
G-18.
********* "Some people are alive today because it's against the law to kill them".
March 20, 2019, 06:30 PM
4x5
Not a handgun, but for me, the one rifle I've always wanted but have absolutely no use for is a Springfield M1A Scout. With a walnut stock, please.
Ladies and gentlemen, take my advice - pull down your pants and slide on the ice. ʘ ͜ʖ ʘ
March 21, 2019, 10:10 AM
Expert308
Beretta 92. Always loved the looks of it, but every time I got to shoot one it was just too big for my hands. Then a few months ago I came across an M9A1 for a decent price and (thanks to a tip from a SF member) put a set of Wilson ultra-thin grips on it. That made all the difference and it's becoming one of my favorite range guns. Now I'm thinking about installing a TJIAB.
March 23, 2019, 05:14 PM
4MUL8R
H&K Mark 23 SOCOM. The full kit. LAM, silencer, everything. I just want one, and have for the past 20 years.
------- Trying to simplify my life...
March 23, 2019, 11:45 PM
Augen
Yep. Original Desert Eagle Mark I, Israeli made, .357 mag. Eighties goofy fantasy gun. And I recently traded into a like new one. Just because I could.