Bert W.
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I have to agree with Test Drive and Nightlord. S&W model 19 2.5", hands down on best looking classic revolver. 4" being a runner up.
I hesitated to mention guns that were too valuable to shoot, so Colts were off the list. I did not mention the S&W model 19, one of my most prized guns, because it was never intended for a steady diet of the cartridge for which it was chambered (.357 Magnum). Lots of guns are 'classic", but I was going for top-of-the-list, not just another thread of the same pictures.
I hesitated to mention guns that were too valuable to shoot, so Colts were off the list.
Many of those, especially CraigC, are "custom" rather than "classic" per se. And "classic" is not necessarily desirable to own and shoot, sometimes just old...classic as a misnomer for antique (C&R Curio and Relic).Driftwood
That's what I like about your posts and CraigC's posts: sort of like one-stop shopping for looking at what are so many truly classic revolvers!
. Lots of guns are 'classic", but I was going for top-of-the-list, not just another thread of the same pictures.
I don't see much mention these days of Colt revolvers being "shooters" or carry guns. If one actually paid some of the prices asked for the guns, would they not at least be protective of the finish? The ones I see live in a display case.I don't consider any gun that has already been fired too valuable to shoot.
An exception doesn't disprove the rule. You think it might be time to clean those?I shoot and carry many of my Colts. The healthy layer of carbon around the firing pin on this one shows that.
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Many of those, especially CraigC, are "custom" rather than "classic" per se. And "classic" is not necessarily desirable to own and shoot, sometimes just old...classic as a misnomer for antique (C&R Curio and Relic).
Well, being old is sometimes a gun's only attractive feature outside of reenactment circles. A gun maker's new release would probably not be thought of as a candidate for being cited as classic. But I don't mean to make too much of it.The particular age or antiquity of a gun really doesn't have much to do on whether or not it is a classic.
Wow, dude, think you could be more of a downer on a just-for-fun thread?Well, being old is sometimes a gun's only attractive feature outside of reenactment circles. A gun maker's new release would probably not be thought of as a candidate for being cited as classic. But I don't mean to make too much of it.
That's rather comical. I don't and won't own a Colt I won't shoot and to be honest, there are very, very few that shouldn't be shot. I have a minty 1929 Colt that's supposed to ship to my dealer tomorrow. First thing I'm going to do is shoot it, then make a holster for it. I paid over $900 for it. What's the difference in shooting it and shooting a new 686??? Nothing. I've been hunting with a $2600 custom flintlock, why wouldn't I shoot a $900 Colt? The Colt SAA I pictured above cost me $1200 a couple years ago. MSRP on a new Super Redhawk is $1159. What's the difference? Because the Colt 'may' be worth more when I'm dead? Sorry but that's not what I place value on. Do you not drive your car because it depreciates, or do you simply accept the depreciation as the cost of using it?I hesitated to mention guns that were too valuable to shoot, so Colts were off the list.
I intentionally didn't post any customs.Many of those, especially CraigC, are "custom" rather than "classic" per se. And "classic" is not necessarily desirable to own and shoot, sometimes just old...classic as a misnomer for antique (C&R Curio and Relic).
Yeah, no kidding!Wow, dude, think you could be more of a downer on a just-for-fun thread?
One does need to define his terms, or it is all just random. I don't think we were "down" until you decided to take us there.Wow, dude, think you could be more of a downer on a just-for-fun thread?
Ooo, now, "instant classic" would be fun, and I think the Ruger Match Champion GP100 with adjustable sights is one of them.I'll pile on the bandwagon and go shoot my python today.
For Smiths
6 1/2" M29, 2 1/2 or 4" M19, K22, K38, a snub J frame and maybe a Schofield or Russian top break.
For Colts
'51 Navy, '60 Army, SAA, Python, dick special
Rugers
IMHO only SAs like the Single Six and Blackhawks are really classics. I think the lipsey flat top 44 special would epitomize the term instant classic.
I love some Ruger DAs but I'd really only give honorable mention to some of them.