10 Handguns to Own Before You Die

[Renegade]

Interesting selection (with pics) from American Rifleman:

A “bucket list” refers to a list of things one wants to accomplish before “kicking the bucket.” The phrase was popularized in the 2007 movie, “The Bucket List,” but there are references that predate the film. If a bucket list can be things to do and places to go—why not guns to own? I’ve compiled a list of those I believe a handgun enthusiast should have at some time in his or her life.


http://www.americanrifleman.org/GalleryItem.aspx?cid=22&gid=171&id=1529

In case you don't feel like clicking through it, here's the list:

1 - Colt Single Action Army
2 - Colt 1911 Government Model
3 - Smith & Wesson Model 27
4 - Smith & Wesson Model 29
5 - Smith & Wesson Chiefs Special
6 - Colt Woodsman
7 - Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan
8 - Browning Hi Power
9 - Walther PPK
10 - Glock 22

So, what's wrong with the list? What should be added or taken away? Seems to me that they may be a tad biased? What say you, guys???

 

[Ritten]

I would have to get rid of half of the wheel guns and replace them with a Desert Eagle XIX in .50ae, a Ruger Mk I/II/III, and an HK usp

 

[Hitman]

Seems to me that they may be a tad biased? What say you, guys???

American Rifleman Bias choosing 3 Smith's and 3 Colts? out of 10... nah no bias there

I'm suprised the G22 made the list. Seems like the G19 would have taken that cake.

It did here > http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/showthread.php?83767

 

[Leadfoot]

Have owned most of those. A Colt SAA? No thanks.

Still looking for that Hi Power.

 

[SGT_Kramer]

Colt woodsman? Just dry fire the 1911 and say POW!.. Now you have shot a colt woodsman. I'd drop the woodsman ,27 , cheif special and G22 and replace with G17, DE 50, Colt Python and Draco

 

[762NATO]

No HK? Hmmm........ *Insert evil joke to aggrivate the HK fans here*

No Model 10? No Security Six? No..... Model 60?
And what is with the Glock being placed last?

 

[csbutton]

Colt 1860 Army; Colt 1851 Navy; Colt 1862 Police

 

[dwr461]

I think more firearms that changed the industry would be nice.

P.08 Luger: The first handgun chambered for 9mm Parabellum. First widely used semiautomatic.
H&K VP70: First handgun made with a polymer frame.

Dave

 

[Xenon]

Hmmm and I don't own a single one of those

 

[BOSS351]

Yep, the P-08 should be in there for sure..

 

[Cpt. Obvious]

Pre-WW1 Colt 1911, S&W model 52, S&W Registered Magnum (not the new ones), S&W 38/44 Outdoorsman and HD, C96 Mauser, Luger P08, H&K USP45 Tact... I think that's my list, not 10, but this way there's room for additions!

 

[dwsonar]

Since you're going to have 10, how about a cheap drop gun? Just in case.

 

[Nomad.2nd]

Not 7 or 10... I'm bias since I own the rest!

 

[Russo]

someone over 50 made that list when they had a flashback of the "good ole days"

 

[VeedUp]

i would have to get rid of half of the wheel guns and replace them with a desert eagle xix in .50ae, a ruger mk i/ii/iii, and an hk usp

this^^and i really don't understand #10

 

[JBP55]

someone over 50 made that list when they had a flashback of the "good ole days"

I agree, I have owned all but one and do not miss any of them.

 

[jwglock]

I don't agree with a single one of those

 

[twokids]

Colt woodsman? Just dry fire the 1911 and say POW!.. Now you have shot a colt woodsman. I'd drop the woodsman ,27 , cheif special and G22 and replace with G17, DE 50, Colt Python and Draco

+1 on the Colt Python

 

[IfItFliesItDies]

I only own two of those. I need to catch up.

 

[RyanW]

HK USP and a P7. Everyone should shoot both, especially the P7, at some point in their life.