[StrateShooter]

What do you think are the prettiest pistols? My favourite looks-wise is the 1911 but other real beauties are the Ruger-Luger-Nambu, HS Supermatics, Colt Woodsman-Targetsman-Huntsman, Browning Buck Mark and HP, 9 mm Berettas, SA Bobcat-Sig Sauer P230 SL, Llamas, Taurus, Ruger 90s, Walther P-38, PPK, and TPH, and the Explorer. The unsightly ones are most of the single-shots which aren't very practical anyways.

[PO2Hammer]

Here's one single shot that's not ugly!
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo205/FF1063/Contender%20G2/MGM357001.jpg

[rondog]

Hard to beat any pistol in Royal Blue, IMO.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/guns/picture4.jpg

[j1979]

rondog, what kind of finish is that? Looks great.

[parisite]

High Standard Supermatics indeed.
I'll have to cast another vote to Browning Medalists of which I do not own.
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o182/bendebval/spacegun.jpg

[makarovnik]

P08 Luger and Sig 232.

[benderx4]

Sig 232 and HK P7M8

[Pulse]

Hämmerli SP20

[Cel]

rondog~Where or how did you get that 1911 finished? NICE!

[easyrider6042004@yahoo.ca]

Hard to beat any pistol in Royal Blue, IMO.

The OP was asking about pretty pistols. Yours does not fit because it is absolutely stunning, rondog. Please post more pics of this gun because I would like to make it my wallpaper, with your permission of course.

[michiganfan]

that royal blue is sweeeeeet

[66912]

Rondog, I believe you have unintentionally hijacked this post. Words cannot describe the beauty of that finish. How much time goes in to buffing that sucker after your done handling that one?

[woodfiend]

Luger!

[rondog]

Uh, sorry all, that's not my pistol, just a photo I saved from another post on another site. I can't recall the owner's name, but I hope he doesn't mind me posting these photos.

AFAIK, that's a Colt WWI repro, the 1st gen. WMK model in Carbonia Blue. It was sent to the Colt Custom Shop for polishing and the Royal Blue finish. That's all I really "know", but I do have more photos. I don't want to hijack the thread, but if the OP wants to see them, I guess y'all could peek over his shoulder.

Oh, I do have this lovely Rock Island GI that I had polished and blued locally, after I put on all the Tactical parts. It's a sweetheart! I've really got to take some more, better photos of it. It really is nicer than the photos I have reflect. Treo just got to see it yesterday, ask him.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/guns/DSCN1365.jpg

[gvnwst]

I like the one in rondogs original post, and the walther P99s are nice IMO. Any high grade 1911 (even if they are a few thousand $ too much) looks nice too.

[1SOW]

Some S&W model 41s are beautiful guns

[rondog]

FWIW, I've always been very partial to the older S&W and Colt revolvers with that deep blue finish. Always thought those were the prettiest, until I discovered 1911's anyway.

[bigwhiteyj]

......

[Smith357]

When it comes to pure aesthetics my vote goes to the Remington XP100 in a custom stock.
Simply gorgeous!

http://www.hatchergun.com/images/AE_XP_3002.jpg

If practicality is brought into the equation the my vote goes to a Belgian Browning.

http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/images/051003m.jpg

[Storm]

Benelli B76

http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/3199/img3386cj9.jpg

[Onmilo]

Sig P210
I sold both of mine in a fit of stupidity and didn't take any pictures beforehand.

[Aka Zero]

original CZ-75, not just the pre-b, the old ones.

Hi-Power, because it looks like the CZ.

And any gun polished then blued. Almost kept the worst gun I have ever shot... just because it looked so good. FEG P9R, BHP clone.

[kd7nqb]

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee89/mdevietro/Guns/MP-1.jpg

Thats it for me. But a really nice Kimber 1911 is not bad either.

[RM]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c252/mahogony3/1968WoodsmanMT-2.jpg

[mauiglide]

I just received my new S&W Model 41 last week and it is the nicest pistol I've owned yet. Can't wait to shoot it.

[bja5006]

nickel-plated model 29

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2155/2254285256_97bef556e5.jpg?v=0

i know it's a revolver, but i can't NOT include it!

[sigma 40ve]

anything Hi Point:neener:

[GrandmasterB]

There are so many beautiful handguns out there, but the Browning Hi Power is a perennial favorite.

http://www.drivehq.com/file/df.aspx/publish/bungib/PublicFolder/Guns/bhp-005b.jpg

[parisite]

bja5006, no matter how some may view it, a revolver is a pistol too.

Your 29 fits in quite well.

[isp2605]

Browning Challenger

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c125/ispcapt/guns/BrowningChallengerII.jpg

[krs]

There's always something about an old National Match Colt: http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p263/twagger/guns/COLTNM2.jpg

[searcher451]

One man's beauty is another man's bowser, but I've always found it tough to disagree with those folks who think that the Walther PPK, wearing a fine blue coat, is as pretty as it gets in the gun world -- something akin to a lovely woman wearing a simple black dress.

[shotgunjoel]

The Luger is classic. The PPK is a great looking gun. Those Germans sure know how to build a handsome handguns.

[m.pieroni]

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa296/mpieroni/Colts.jpg

[40SWHero51]

+ 1 for the M&P.

[PX15]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/Laserlips/100_8838-1.jpg

Jesse

[Mad Magyar]

The Argentine "El Bruto",a.k.a. "Sistema"
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q148/veritas2369/SilverGrips.jpg

[Deer Hunter]

Easily the CZ52.

http://mysite.verizon.net/dmk0210/myarms/CZ52s.JPG

[CPshooter]

I love these threads because it's just an excuse to post pics of sweet guns! Here is my Colt Commander, which I think is a pretty gun, but I'm also attracted to some H&Ks and Sigs as well. Then again, something about the simplicity of a Glock is sexy to me:)

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n106/TonyG749/photo-25.jpg

[tasco 74]

the prettiest pistol i've ever seen is a .44 magnum automag and smith357 is right about that xp 100 it's a very lovely handgun..............................

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERONE HERE AT T H R...............

[Kind of Blued]

Here are some I've nabbed off of this site over the last year or so.

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=76346&d=1208066239

http://www.jardinescustom.com/april2003photos/resized25/TwoTone.jpg

Somebody here owns this one. I think it's my favorite 1911 ever. Well-loved with marks to prove it, and still a beautiful, utilitarian tool. It looks like an old friend. :)

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=89756&stc=1&d=1230110012

[22lr]

S&W 5906

http://photos-b.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v361/96/8/581381600/n581381600_1300577_1097.jpg

I have yet to find another auto that I like as much. 1911s just arnt my can of mountain dew, I prefer a little more round capacity, and less cost. But dont get me wrong 1911s look pretty stinking amazing.

[deltaroc]

I believe this is the nicest looking I own. Para Ordnance Slim Hawg .45 acp,

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x32/LaGattaDJ/para.jpg

[Nimble1]

Another vote for the Benelli.

[JDGray]

Holy crap rondog! Can we say "Safe Queen":D Thats stunning!!!

[22lr]

Nice one there Nimble.

[CoRoMo]

This thing looks like a European sports car to me...
http://www.webarms.com/gun%20suppliers/Beretta/Beretta%20PX4%20Storm%20Pistol.gif


But this has to be my absolute favorite. Black-Stainless.
If only it had bright rosewood grips!
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/images/43759.jpg

[StrateShooter]

Great pictures, beautiful guns, I' m very impressed.
I forgot the old Mauser and the flintlock.
I might start a thread for the prettiest revolvers.

A gun is as good or bad as the man using it--Shane.

[BlacklabelOP]

Another 1911 vote

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr165/sweetbeard/DSC02092-1.jpg

[alaskanativeson]

It's kind of funny how perceptions change. There are a lot of votes on here for the 1911, I'm certainly not going to argue with them. It's a good looking gun. What's funny about it is that the 1911 used to be known as "Old Ugly" by many a gun writer.

[SJ78]

I think the 92fs is one of the best looking auto pistols. And for a revolver i've
always thought the S&W 586 looks great !

[PX15]

StrateShooter:

OK,

Here's my choice.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/Laserlips/100_7024.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/Laserlips/100_7023.jpg


This old nickle 49 Bodyguard is my "pawn shop save" for $250.00 several years ago.. My wife was with me and saw it first and suggested the old J-frame needed a good home. :)

Gotta love a woman who thinks like that.. And I do.. :D

Best Wishes,

Jesse

[ajoker31]

92fs

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s24/ajoker31/beretta08024.jpg

[Coltdude84]

There was always something about a two tone 1911....

[otomik]

Beretta 951 or the Egyptian clone the Helwan Brigadier
http://www.bayourovers.com/HelwanBrigader.jpg

[woad_yurt]

My vote goes for the Whitney. A lot of people think it's over the top but at least they tried. Most semi-autos look way too utilitarian. When they made this one, they put as much time & effort into form (probably more) as they did with function. Except for the Wolverine, I'm more attached to my revolvers because they're rounder, curvier & more naturally shaped and they generally feel better in hand. I don't like to look at or handle a blocky anything.

Oh yeah: It's the wickedest shooting .22 around. Try one if you get a chance. Never jams, has a trigger to die for and, to boot, it's a monster tack driver. I've owned another one and it shot the same so I don't think it's a fluke.

One I own:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee150/woad_yurt/Whitney_Wolverine_03-1.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee150/woad_yurt/Whitney_Wolverine_02.jpg

And one I'd like to own, although they only only made 500 so I'm not holding my breath:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee150/woad_yurt/Whitney_Wolverine_nickel_01.jpg

[gglass]

The Darth Vader of revolvers:
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/3115/mp357r8loadedrm1.jpg

[Geneseo1911]

Wow-never knew there was a polished (is that nickel?) wolverine. That thing is beautiful.

<geek> The first thing I though of when I saw it was the Nubian ships in Star Wars 1-3.</geek> I guess spaceship is what they were going for, and they nailed it.

[krs]

I do like N frame Smith & Wesson revolvers...http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p263/twagger/guns/629b.jpg

[ccoorreeyy]

This is my best looking gun. It's a Rohrbaugh R9 i've had some work done to.
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x275/ccaallaahhaann/r9%20custom/nice3.jpg

[ccoorreeyy]

This is my best looking gun. It's a Rohrbaugh R9 i've had some work done to.
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x275/ccaallaahhaann/r9%20custom/nice3.jpg

[ccoorreeyy]

This is my best looking gun. It's a Rohrbaugh R9 i've had some work done to.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x275/ccaallaahhaann/r9%20custom/nice3.jpg

[ccoorreeyy]

This is my best looking gun. It's a Rohrbaugh R9 i've had some work done to.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x275/ccaallaahhaann/r9%20custom/nice3.jpg

[Dwight45]

My vote is for the Beretta Cheetah.

[JZ06]

The first time I laid eyes on this pistol, I was breathless. It's a possibility it'll become mine! Keeping my fingers crossed.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b237/JZ06/specialcombatgvthc.jpg

[DFW1911]

P08 Luger

[usp9]

They are all beautiful in their own way... :)

but the Walther PP has classic lines and shape that make many say... "Ahhhhh". ;)

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/ripley16/Pistols/PP.jpg

[Auburn1992]

My vote is for the Beretta Cheetah.

+1 Dwight.

Just picked one up a couple days ago.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn205/abrnftballlvr/berettacheetah1.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn205/abrnftballlvr/berettacheetah2.jpg

[Auburn1992]

I'd also like to include the Sig P210

[tekarra]

RM,
That Match Target is absolutely beautiful. Sadly, I let mine get away some years ago.

[NCHornet]

Hands Down the Sig P232

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q32/NCHornet/P232.jpg

[Kman]

long slide of course...Luger is kinda cute too..

[tomkatz]

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/8548/img8463aq4.jpg

[armoredman]

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b13/armoredman/beprepared.jpg

[twoclones]

http://www.smith-wesson.com/wcsstore/SmWesson/upload/images/firearms/164194_large.jpg

[Daddy4life85]

Kimber Ultra Crimson Carry II is beautiful in my eyes :)

http://www.kimberamerica.com/images/pistols/ultra_crimson_carry.jpg

[rdrancher]

Not mine, but my absolute favorite from another forum. mm6mm6's Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless with engraving by Michael Gouse.

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/mm6mm6/GouseEngraving017.jpg

rd

[derekadavis]

nice pics guys! heres mine my taurus 917cs ignore the pos!! i mean P22 (cant sell first gun)
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r181/derekadavis/HPIM4919.jpg

[MachIVshooter]

Though I am an absolute sucker for wood and blued steel, I think this is the prettiest one I own:

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n117/Hunter2506/WitnessLimited10mm.jpg

Followed closely by:

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n117/Hunter2506/KimberStainlessTargetII10mm.jpg

original CZ-75, not just the pre-b, the old ones.

Like this?

My 1977-manufacture short frame 75
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n117/Hunter2506/CZ-75.jpg

My vote is for the Beretta Cheetah.

I agree on them also. I had to have the Inox and wood trim (yes, it's the same BG I used for the Kimber)

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n117/Hunter2506/84FS.jpg

[mm6mm6]

rdrancher: Glad you like my little Colt .32! I like it alot too! Here's a few more "pretty pistols" for this thread as engraved by Michael Gouse:

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/mm6mm6/SW624g006.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/mm6mm6/SW624g002.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/mm6mm6/aaaa.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/mm6mm6/SWLemon001.jpg

Here's one more of the little Colt .32 wearing original grips:

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/mm6mm6/Colt001.jpg

[Starcheck55]

i thought that Clive Cussler book was not as good as most of his others. :banghead:

[kostner]

mm6mm6, You have some real great looking firearms and I'm sure Skeeter would have agreed.

[gotime242]

+1 for:

http://www.gunshopfinder.com/springfield/PX9152L.jpg

[Maia007]

The Remington 51 with it's Art Deco lines. Rounded and streamlined. Slimmer and sleeker than the Kahrs, the Walther PP, the Colt 1903 or the Sig 232.

This particular one is not mine.

[p4+riot]

I'd have to go with the baby Eagle.

http://www.filofiel.com/tienda/images/BABY-DESERT-EAGLE-CROMO-BB.bmp

[Dr_2_B]

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=90437&stc=1&d=1231125070

Always thought my S&W 442 was particularly easy on the eyes.

[gotime242]

that "baby" eagle isnt a real gun lol

[Cocked & Locked]

...sticking with the autoloaders since we're in that forum section.

http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL2169/3082611/9381895/301294107.jpg

http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL2169/3082611/9381895/227472366.jpg

http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL2169/3082611/6259764/317262990.jpg

http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL2169/3082611/9381895/330374916.jpg

[davepool]

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg279/dpool50/fusionlongslide010-1.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg279/dpool50/fusionlongslide022.jpg
Fusion Longslide 10mm

[davepool]

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg279/dpool50/fusionlongslide010-1.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg279/dpool50/fusionlongslide022.jpg
Fusion Longslide 10mhttp://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg279/dpool50/FusionLongslidewithScope019.jpgm

[kamagong]

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/7766/springfieldcustomcarry0zu7.jpg

[Auburn1992]

I'd have to go with the baby Eagle.


You mean this one?

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn205/abrnftballlvr/BensGuns003.jpg

[twg67]

Basic Blue
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll258/twg67/Gun%20Stuff/081.jpg

[Jason_G]

It's bone stock, and will eventually sport some nicer stocks, but I am really smitten with this one right now. I'm sure the newness has a lot to do with it, since I just got this thing, but I sure do like it.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e15/itsthewhitmans/jason/CBOB1resized.jpg

Jason

[pith43]

+1 for the Dan Wesson CBOB.

Here's a Severn's Custom CBOB with a HardHat finish and Sarge's Bubinga grips.

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr290/pith43/DSC_0071.jpg

[Black Dime]

An old friend for about 40 years.

[gotime242]

That baby eagle has some nice lines.

[skwab]

Of my collection it's this one - Sig 229 elite in .40 - Absolutely love this thing!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3026/2957083752_c409142916.jpg

[Kentucky Jelly]

My Pointman 7 is my prettiest piece. Bad picture, but is just stock.
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee212/Hondatool/DSC00910.jpg