The 'cool' factor winner is...... - Page 2

Morgo · March 10, 2013, 06:18 AM

HK USP Match has always been my pick

content · March 10, 2013, 08:44 AM

Hello friends and neighbors // The Mauser C96 used in the, Clint Eastwood western movie, Joe Kidd, surrounded by six shooters was definitely cool.

Here is mine from 1911mauser1896.jpg Mauser1896wshoulderstock.jpg

highlander 5 · March 10, 2013, 09:14 AM

Webley-Fosberry 45 auto revolver Colt Buntline Special. Always wanted a Buntline as a kid from watching "The Life and Times of Wyatt Earp". The LeMat Johnny Ringo carried was cool as well 9 shots and a 20 gauge in one neat package. Man.I'm dating myself.

jerkface11 · March 10, 2013, 09:55 AM

Smith&Wesson 1006 with the high profile sights.

JoePfeiffer · March 10, 2013, 02:24 PM

Gyrojet. Not only is it the hands-down coolest pistol ever, coolness is the only thing it's got going for it!

commygun · March 10, 2013, 10:54 PM

Broomhandle Bolo, absolutely.

Shadow 7D · March 11, 2013, 03:18 PM

Don't play this one, the esotericia... something nice like a 1900 Steyr or Frommer STOP, or Mannlichter's...

76shuvlinoff · March 11, 2013, 06:40 PM

My old man brought this one back from Germany in 1944. Among my selection it's cool as hell.

GreyCoupe · March 11, 2013, 07:02 PM

No contest; SIG Sauer p210...

beatledog7 · March 11, 2013, 10:35 PM

If "cool" had to be a gun one can actually carry and shoot, then I'll say my Browning BDA 380. That would be the gun I'd carry to the BBQ if it were tomorrow.

Wednesday I might choose something else, but today I think that one.

montanaoffroader · March 11, 2013, 11:24 PM

#1 - Phillips and Rodgers Medusa Model 47. They were gone from the market before I had a chance to snap one up. Now they are out of my reach.

#2 - An original Whitney Wolverine.............had one of the disc firing toys as a kid (dating myself here), always wanted the real thing.

jerkface11 · March 12, 2013, 12:01 PM

Quote:

#2 - An original Whitney Wolverine.............had one of the disc firing toys as a kid (dating myself here), always wanted the real thing.

I had one of those too!

mnhntr · March 12, 2013, 12:29 PM

1) Coonan 357mag 1911 is the clear choice for coolness.
2) Springfield TRP
3) S&W model 29 6in

Mp7 · March 12, 2013, 12:44 PM

Luger'08.

Certaindeaf · March 12, 2013, 12:56 PM

A Clark Meltdown..

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=658405

psyopspec · March 12, 2013, 01:08 PM

Cool is not just an object, but the story behind it.

Cool is inherited shotgun with a worn stock that fed a previous generation during hard times.

Cool is the gun a veteran built based on his service rifle. It's a reminder of his or her service and a tool for teaching the next generation.

Cool is a work of art in motion by a good custom builder.

Cool is a pistol with the wear of years in the holster and thousands of rounds fired in practice. The finish is worn on the holster contact points, the top of the chamber is shiny from the slide moving over it tens of thousands of times, and when the owners hand picks it up it points effortlessly as all that wear is translated into proficiency.

My coolest gun is the G34 I bought as an IDPA gun, after I replaced the sights, did a trigger job, stippled the grip, carved my initials into the side, and started shooting the heck out of it. It captures my essence more than any other gun I own, and that would be pretty cool to anyone who thought I was cool.

My second coolest gun is an HK P2000. I haven't shot it for a long time, but for years it served as a CCW without a failure, and it has the wear to show for it.

Shiny + overpriced = a lot of things. Automatically being cool is not one of them.

rbernie · March 12, 2013, 01:08 PM

My first thought was HK P7. My second thought was Luger P-08.

I'm gonna go with P-08.

BigG · March 12, 2013, 01:46 PM

Got to agree on the P08 but here is my personal coolest, a revo:

bc1023 · March 12, 2013, 02:23 PM

Here are some of my coolest...

44 Auto Mag

D&D Bren Ten

Coonan

Dentite · March 12, 2013, 02:26 PM

I find a lot of guns cool...hard to pic a winner.

Broomhandle
Luger
WWII era BHP with plenty of wear
Wartime 1911
A finely crafted custom 1911 or BHP

Usually something I can't afford.

coolluke01 · March 12, 2013, 07:26 PM

I think there are a few guns that have intrinsic cool value.

The beretta 92 has always been a cool gun.

And a German Luger is cool

A nickel SAA is just plain cool

I would rate them in the reverse order they are listed as far as coolest factor.

I love the Glocks and they are cool, but that's because I'm holding them. lol
Those other guns I listed can make anyone cool.

InkEd · March 14, 2013, 12:21 PM

If I absolutely HAD to pick from the original three choices, I would go with the Glock 18 because it's a more rare item. The Desert Eagle never impressed me. The H&K is nothing special either.

jehicks87 · March 14, 2013, 08:50 PM

Beretta 92R. Oh. Hell. Yes.

parisite · April 30, 2013, 08:38 PM

High Standard Supermatic Trophy model 104

miles1 · April 30, 2013, 08:58 PM

Colt Python for the win.

March 10, 2013, 08:44 AM	#27
content Member Join Date: July 27, 2009 Location: South Carolina, born in Valley Forge Pa. Posts: 1,731	Hello friends and neighbors // The Mauser C96 used in the, Clint Eastwood western movie, Joe Kidd, surrounded by six shooters was definitely cool. Here is mine from 1911mauser1896.jpg Mauser1896wshoulderstock.jpg __________________ Strengthen the Arm of Liberty " Would someone PLEASE start producing .32RF" Last edited by content; March 10, 2013 at 09:44 AM.

March 10, 2013, 09:55 AM	#29
jerkface11 Member Join Date: October 27, 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,014	Smith&Wesson 1006 with the high profile sights. __________________ we can work together to enact commonsense improvements—like reinstating the assault weapons ban and closing the gun show loophole—so that guns do not fall into the hands of those irresponsible, law-breaking few. DNC party patform.

March 11, 2013, 06:40 PM	#33
76shuvlinoff Member Join Date: July 6, 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,937	My old man brought this one back from Germany in 1944. Among my selection it's cool as hell. __________________ The very same allegedly sensible people that try to get everyone to focus on mental health side of gun control are the very same people that freely use: "gun nuts", "gun crazies" and "gun fanatics" when cornered in a debate.

March 11, 2013, 10:35 PM	#35
beatledog7 Member Join Date: June 18, 2011 Location: Tidewater Posts: 4,158	If "cool" had to be a gun one can actually carry and shoot, then I'll say my Browning BDA 380. That would be the gun I'd carry to the BBQ if it were tomorrow. Wednesday I might choose something else, but today I think that one. __________________ "Please allow me to trade freedom for the appearance of security" is the surrender plea of the defeated.

March 11, 2013, 11:24 PM	#36
montanaoffroader Member Join Date: May 14, 2011 Location: Big Sky Country Posts: 300	#1 - Phillips and Rodgers Medusa Model 47. They were gone from the market before I had a chance to snap one up. Now they are out of my reach. #2 - An original Whitney Wolverine.............had one of the disc firing toys as a kid (dating myself here), always wanted the real thing. __________________ No longer trapped behind the Redwood Curtain.....

March 10, 2013, 06:18 AM	#26
Morgo Member Join Date: March 22, 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 461	HK USP Match has always been my pick

March 10, 2013, 09:14 AM	#28
highlander 5 Member Join Date: September 15, 2006 Location: lynn,ma Posts: 1,745	Webley-Fosberry 45 auto revolver Colt Buntline Special. Always wanted a Buntline as a kid from watching "The Life and Times of Wyatt Earp". The LeMat Johnny Ringo carried was cool as well 9 shots and a 20 gauge in one neat package. Man.I'm dating myself.

March 10, 2013, 02:24 PM	#30
JoePfeiffer Member Join Date: January 31, 2013 Location: Las Cruces, NM, USA Posts: 42	Gyrojet. Not only is it the hands-down coolest pistol ever, coolness is the only thing it's got going for it!

March 10, 2013, 10:54 PM	#31
commygun Member Join Date: December 27, 2002 Location: Lewis County, WA Posts: 345	Broomhandle Bolo, absolutely.

March 11, 2013, 07:02 PM	#34
GreyCoupe Member Join Date: April 17, 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 76	No contest; SIG Sauer p210...

March 12, 2013, 12:29 PM	#38
mnhntr Member Join Date: January 5, 2010 Location: MN Posts: 754	1) Coonan 357mag 1911 is the clear choice for coolness. 2) Springfield TRP 3) S&W model 29 6in

March 12, 2013, 12:44 PM	#39
Mp7 Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Hamburg Posts: 1,865	Luger'08. __________________ ------------------------------------ D.A.R.E - to think. It's not illegal yet.

March 12, 2013, 12:56 PM	#40
Certaindeaf Member Join Date: January 16, 2012 Location: Wet Oregon Posts: 4,697	A Clark Meltdown.. http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=658405 __________________ Sent from my computer using my fingers.

March 12, 2013, 01:08 PM	#41
psyopspec Member Join Date: September 28, 2004 Location: ND, but out of state quite a bit. Posts: 3,647	Cool is not just an object, but the story behind it. Cool is inherited shotgun with a worn stock that fed a previous generation during hard times. Cool is the gun a veteran built based on his service rifle. It's a reminder of his or her service and a tool for teaching the next generation. Cool is a work of art in motion by a good custom builder. Cool is a pistol with the wear of years in the holster and thousands of rounds fired in practice. The finish is worn on the holster contact points, the top of the chamber is shiny from the slide moving over it tens of thousands of times, and when the owners hand picks it up it points effortlessly as all that wear is translated into proficiency. My coolest gun is the G34 I bought as an IDPA gun, after I replaced the sights, did a trigger job, stippled the grip, carved my initials into the side, and started shooting the heck out of it. It captures my essence more than any other gun I own, and that would be pretty cool to anyone who thought I was cool. My second coolest gun is an HK P2000. I haven't shot it for a long time, but for years it served as a CCW without a failure, and it has the wear to show for it. Shiny + overpriced = a lot of things. Automatically being cool is not one of them. __________________ In an emergency, people don't rise to the occasion, but are reduced to their level of training. -Barrett Tillman Last edited by psyopspec; March 12, 2013 at 02:11 PM. Reason: Added image.

March 12, 2013, 01:08 PM	#42
rbernie Moderator Emeritus Join Date: January 21, 2004 Location: Plain Ol', Texas Posts: 17,566	My first thought was HK P7. My second thought was Luger P-08. I'm gonna go with P-08. __________________ A conclusion is not a destination, it's simply a convenient place to stop thinking. Reading a thing doesn't automatically make it so; repeating it doesn't necessarily make it any truer. If you live in Texas - become a member of the Texas State Rifle Association.

March 12, 2013, 01:46 PM	#43
BigG Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: Dixieland Posts: 6,847	Got to agree on the P08 but here is my personal coolest, a revo: __________________ Hatcher's Notebook Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 3rd Edition African Rifles and Cartridges Sixguns, by Keith M14 Rifle Winchester 1866 -1873 -1876 Rifles The Maxim Gun Wilson - Automatic Pistols Percussion Pistols & Revolvers - MEC Bob Brister - Shotgunning The Black Rifle

March 12, 2013, 02:23 PM	#44
bc1023 Member Join Date: October 13, 2010 Posts: 77	Here are some of my coolest... 44 Auto Mag D&D Bren Ten Coonan

March 12, 2013, 02:26 PM	#45
Dentite Member Join Date: September 6, 2009 Posts: 499	I find a lot of guns cool...hard to pic a winner. Broomhandle Luger WWII era BHP with plenty of wear Wartime 1911 A finely crafted custom 1911 or BHP Usually something I can't afford.

March 12, 2013, 07:26 PM	#46
coolluke01 Member Join Date: February 23, 2011 Location: MN Posts: 980	I think there are a few guns that have intrinsic cool value. The beretta 92 has always been a cool gun. And a German Luger is cool A nickel SAA is just plain cool I would rate them in the reverse order they are listed as far as coolest factor. I love the Glocks and they are cool, but that's because I'm holding them. lol Those other guns I listed can make anyone cool. __________________ Glock Armorer

March 14, 2013, 12:21 PM	#47
InkEd Member Join Date: October 16, 2009 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 2,380	If I absolutely HAD to pick from the original three choices, I would go with the Glock 18 because it's a more rare item. The Desert Eagle never impressed me. The H&K is nothing special either. __________________ With Guns We Are Citizens Without Them We Are Subjects

March 14, 2013, 08:50 PM	#48
jehicks87 Member Join Date: August 26, 2011 Location: Ft Campbell, KY Posts: 230	Beretta 92R. Oh. Hell. Yes. __________________ Please visit my youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/JHP762 for shooting, gun and gear reviews! Dream List... 1) Blued Delta Elite, 2) S&W Model 49, 3) S&W 38-44 Heavy Duty

April 30, 2013, 08:38 PM	#49
parisite Member Join Date: December 17, 2005 Location: Paris, TX Posts: 2,529	High Standard Supermatic Trophy model 104 __________________ I'm amazed at the number of working age, able bodied men who don't work and seem to be getting by just fine?

April 30, 2013, 08:58 PM	#50
miles1 Member Join Date: February 23, 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 462	Colt Python for the win.