10 Handguns to Own Before You Die

[Tx_oil]

1. Colt Python, preferably 6" barrel
2 HK P7
3. 1911 Government
4.P08 Luger
5.Browning Hi Power
6.Smith and Wesson Model 66 (stainless version of the Model 19)
7 Beretta 92 FS Inox'
8. Colt Single Action Army
9 Smith and Wesson Model 39
10. CZ 75

 

[S&W4ME]

One missing from this list would have to be the Walther P5. A must for any serious gun collector. WAIT! There is one for sale right here


http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/showthread.php?83460-WTS-Walther-P5-with-7-factory-magazines

 

[Blackhawk]

I'd add a luger, possibly even a broomhandle mauser pistol, and definitely a S&W model 41 .22 pistol.

 

[tbone]

In the order they came to mind, not in order of preference.
1. Wilson 1911 .45 auto
2. Baer 1911 .45 auto
3. Colt 1911 .45 auto
4. Kimber 1911 .45 auto
5. Remington 1911 .45 auto
6. Springfield 1911 .45 auto
7. S&W 1911 .45 auto
8. C&S 1911 .45 auto
9. Nighthawk 1911 .45 auto
10. Ruger 1911 .45 auto

 

[Booseman]

In the order they came to mind, not in order of preference.
1. Wilson 1911 .45 auto
2. Baer 1911 .45 auto
3. Colt 1911 .45 auto
4. Kimber 1911 .45 auto
5. Remington 1911 .45 auto
6. Springfield 1911 .45 auto
7. S&W 1911 .45 auto
8. C&S 1911 .45 auto
9. Nighthawk 1911 .45 auto
10. Ruger 1911 .45 auto

How about a Dan Wesson??

 

[Gus McCrae]

Colt 1860 Army; Colt 1851 Navy; Colt 1862 Police

Had no lever guns on the list either.

 

[tbone]

How about a Dan Wesson??

Didn't think of that one. And, it said only 10. I'm dreaming anyway so it doesn't really matter.

 

[Renegade]

Had no lever guns on the list either.

I would NEVER want to own a lever handgun!

 

[jmeng]

When I think about handguns I should own I'm talking about stuff that I don't have a use for but just WANT them. These would be in addition to carry guns or other stuff bought for a specific purpose. My short list would be something like:

S&W Model 29
Ruger Blackhawk 45LC
S&W Model 66
A nice custom 1911 (Yost maybe?)
S&W .22 revolver (can't remember model numbers)
Ruger Mk II Bull Barrel and Taper Barrel

 

[Gus McCrae]

I would NEVER want to own a lever handgun!

Derp, derp. My reading comprehension skills are off today. Handgun, not gun

Still, a Volcanic pistol would be cool to own.... so would a Borchardt C-93 and a Mauser C96.... A Schofield... lots of cool stuff.

 

[ChrisK]

1) DE .50AE *currently own, also have the DE .44, they both kick about the same, .50 just makes a bigger hole*
2) 92FS Inox
3) German Luger *own*
4) any 1911 *own an auto ordnance 1911, gets the job done*
5) FN Five-seven
6) S&W M&P .40 / 9mm *had one, sold it regrettably*
7) S&W 500 Mag *just because*
8) Taurus Judge or S&W Governor
9) Walther PPK
10) Browning Hi Power

 

[Renegade]

Derp, derp. My reading comprehension skills are off today. Handgun, not gun

Still, a Volcanic pistol would be cool to own.... so would a Borchardt C-93 and a Mauser C96.... A Schofield... lots of cool stuff.

LOLz, just messin' withcha! I'm seriously puzzled why the model 66 and the Mk II didn't make the list.

 

[rebelray84]

In no particular order-

Glock 17
Colt SAA
Colt Python
Colt 1911
Browning Hi-Power
S&W 29
S&W 36.37.38....any of the snub-noses,every gun guy/gal should have one or the other!
S&W 39
Ruger Mark whatever 22 lr,again at some point everyone needs one
Walther PPK

 

[leVieux]

Colt Python, blued, original
Walther P-38
S&W 3913
G26

 

[BOSS351]

I too think the P-38 should be on the list as its the Berettas Papa, along with the luger..

 

[MyTFAL]

1. Colt Python, preferably 6" barrel
2 HK P7
3. 1911 Government
4.P08 Luger
5.Browning Hi Power
6.Smith and Wesson Model 66 (stainless version of the Model 19)
7 Beretta 92 FS Inox'
8. Colt Single Action Army
9 Smith and Wesson Model 39
10. CZ 75

I would say that's pretty close to my list,........

 

[Leadslugga]

Even as a big fan of revolvers, I don't see how you need two different N frames. Sure the 27 and 29 are nice, but the only difference between them really is caliber, so I don't see why two slots would be used for them.

Sure I think everyone should have a snub nose, but I don't really think it would have to be a chief's special. I guess if you had to pick just one type of snubbie.

And as for the Ruger alaskan....why? What about that gun is special? It is a niche gun for a niche market that most people have no use for, nor did it really do anything significant for the development of firearm trends as a whole.

And I think instead of glock 22 it should just be "glock." If you have a bunch of glocks, but no glock 22, I don't think you have any reason to go out and buy one.

I agree with some other posts that the Colt Python should be on there somewhere. I'd put a CZ75 up there too, as far as contribution to handgun design goes.

 

[BayouSlide]

Not all that jazzed about their Top 10 choices.

I'm not a revolver guy by a long shot, but a Colt Python would be the one I'd own if I hit the lottery. Funny, another desirable classic that comes immediately to mind is a Colt Delta Elite. Other than that, and not having hit the lottery, I guess I'm happy with what I have. Though some days I kinda wish I would've had the spare coin to pick up that Dan Wesson Commander Bobtail in 10mm my bayou buddy Barney88PDC sold off a while back

 

[MONK]

I know the Walther PPK / PPKS's are cool cause of 007 but the only semi-auto I've seen fail more while trying to qualify is the AMT .380. No way that Walther should be on the list....they were feast or famine.