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Most attractive pistol ever. (last 120 years).

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11 June 2007, 09:48
bigdoggy700
Most attractive pistol ever. (last 120 years).
I think the automag is still the best looking handgun out there.Considering it was started in 1971, it was way ahead of it's time. Made 36 years ago, first stainless steel pistol, and first semi auto with magnum power. If you keep them clean, they work just fine, and still damn cool looking 36 years later.
11 June 2007, 17:46
hikerbum
Which is the most attractive?

Well that would be whatever one I am shooting..


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14 June 2007, 07:17
RJM
Python....and I am not a Colt DA revolver fan at all....

Bob
14 June 2007, 20:16
COOL
1911
15 June 2007, 20:05
Bud W
I'm surprised it hasn't been already mentioned... The Colt Woodsman Sport model.

Bud W
18 June 2007, 10:37
Sixgun Symphony
I am going past 120yrs a bit on some of these weapons.

1860 Colt Army
1873 Colt SAA
P-08 Luger
Colt Python
S&W M-29


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18 June 2007, 13:05
475Guy
Damn, you that old?

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28 July 2007, 05:04
N E 450 No2
In the City, for carry:
A properly modified 1911 Light weight 45 ACP Commander.
For shooting; a properly modified 1911 45 ACP Government Model.

In the woods, for carry:
A S&W 4" 44 Mag Mountain Revolver.
For Shooting; a S&W 44 Mag 6" Revolver.


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14 December 2007, 04:23
TEANCUM
Sig 226
Colt New Frontier 22/22mag Buntline 7.5" barrel
Colt 45 SAA 5.5 barrel blued case hardened
S&W 41 7.5 inch barrel
15 December 2007, 03:17
TBEAR99
the 1911 followed by the luger


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15 December 2007, 07:47
victor1050
auto - beretta 92fs (m9)

revolver - general pattons 357's
15 December 2007, 10:01
montycalhoun
Well for now I really like my Kimber Super Match.

I guess since a bunch have branched off of pistols and entered revolvers I will post a photo of my "Most Attractivr Revolver". My Bowen Nimrod .45 Colt with Ivory grips.



This is until I get my 32-20 back from Hamilton Bowen, then I think it will replace the .45.

But I have to say this is like asking which of my children I love most, I LOVE them all and I think every pistol and revolver owned by a free person is a thing of ABSULOTE BEAUTY!!!


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11 January 2008, 18:05
Recono
De gustibus non disputandum est.

BTW, a revolver is a pistol.
13 January 2008, 02:20
kudude
The Cold Single Action Army in about 4.5" or 5" in blue with ivory grips is one of the really pretty handguns ever made. The 1860 Colt Army is a pretty piece too.

Although I love the 1911A1, its younger sibling, the Browning HiPower, is another beautiful piece. Browning at one time made a set with the HiPower, the 1909 (?) pocket pistol, and the little 25 all with Renaissance engraving. It graced the front page of Gun Digest or a similar book back in the 50's and I probably drooled over it as much as some pin ups of Marilyn Monroe. Kudude
14 January 2008, 05:48
Steve E.
For me on looks it would be a tie with the ever beautiful Browning Hi-Power and the lovely P-08 Luger.

Steve E.........


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16 January 2008, 07:30
Tx6BR
Kind of a toss up for me.
1st Colt Python
2nd Colt Combat Elite


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19 January 2008, 19:05
ireload2
quote:
Originally posted by Tx6BR:
Kind of a toss up for me.
1st Colt Python
2nd Colt Combat Elite



Here is another toss up, up chuck or hurler...
This will make all you choices beautiful.
I just call it double ugly....



21 January 2008, 18:00
Recono
ireload2,

My congratulations. I would have to actually handle that gun to be sure that it had no redeeming social value, but I think that you have found just about the ugliest pistol made. However, I will always wonder whether it was originally designed to be a good fit with a left-footed midget with a large head.

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03 February 2008, 18:37
_Axel_
SIG P210 is the king of pistols! Best trigger best accuracy potential...and it looks superb!
04 February 2008, 02:39
Big Bore Boar Hunter
Freedom amrs mod 83 premier grade.

John
04 February 2008, 04:05
billinthewild
[QUOTE]Originally posted by montycalhoun:
....I will post a photo of my "Most Attractive Revolver". My Bowen Nimrod .45 Colt with Ivory grips.

Agreed. There is nothing to my taste that can match the beauty of a well perfected and embellished single action revolver. Pistols are a machine; revolvers a work of art. My Bowen is 45 Colt.....




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