$5K burning a hole, what pistol would you buy?

[greyling22]

Laugo alien.
A top of the line tanfoglio (currently imported by defiance I think)
A cz from cz custom
a korth revolver

 

[lee n. field]

Somehow I ended up with $5K to buy any pistol I want. Sounded simple until I started looking. The 1911's they made out of a meteorite? I got to see them. Just a tad out of my price range. Your choice?

5 grand for one gun? That's way into diminishing returns in price vs. value. Can I make good use of a $5K 1911, vs. a $1200 one, or the $400 Rock Island GI I actually have?

At this point, I'd probably improve the gun hoard, replacing a few low end items with better. Get some training, appropriate to my needs and physical condition. Improve the reloading setup. Ask discreetly around, and see if there's someone who has a legitimate need for a personal protection gun, but can't afford one.

 

[WVsig]

It all depends what you are looking for. Are you looking for a collectible you will look at and never shoot or are you looking at a functional piece of art to enjoy at the range?

 

[Great Scot]

 

[wickedsprint]

Wilson CQB and a Freedom Arms 7.5 in .454 Casull.

 

[tarosean]

That's way into diminishing returns in price vs. value. Can I make good use of a $5K 1911, vs. a $1200 one, or the $400 Rock Island GI I actually have?

Why did you want a 400 dollar gun vs. a Hi-Point? Diminishing returns is 100% tied to your pocket book and nothing else in the world.

 

[Pat Riot]

I think I would try to replace the Colt Combat Government series 70 that I bought brand new in 1983 for $317.00. I would want a NIB gun. I had to sell mine in ‘88.

 

[bangswitch]

I can't think of any pistol that I would pay $5,000 for. And I'm a dyed-in-the-wool collector.

How about a nice S&W Registered Magnum? If I were to spent $5K on a single handgun, that's what I'd look for. There's not a semiauto I can think of that I'd pay that much for.

Beyond that, $5K would net me several nice guns.

 

[Obturation]

I'd go for a custom , have Bowen do up a revolver for you. It'll be worth every penny and you won't worry about that pesky cash hanging around . I know this is the autoloader (bottom feeder) section so I'd say if it must be an auto, Sig 210 and a pile of magazines. Maybe one of them fk brno pistols (the cheap one) with some mags and replacement barrels , loading dies for 7.5fk.
I could spend that no problem , too much stuff to want.

Go over and see what Turnbull has listed for sale, might just fund a beauty and leave you enough for a weekend vacation .

 

[Mark_Mark]

Get the Sand Viper - TT is working with Ultimate Ammunition to make the worlds most powerful 9mm - called the 9mm Magnum

 

[Mark_Mark]

I'd go for a custom , have Bowen do up a revolver for you. It'll be worth every penny and you won't worry about that pesky cash hanging around . I know this is the autoloader (bottom feeder) section so I'd say if it must be an auto, Sig 210 and a pile of magazines. Maybe one of them fk brno pistols (the cheap one) with some mags and replacement barrels , loading dies for 7.5fk.
I could spend that no problem , too much stuff to want.

Go over and see what Turnbull has listed for sale, might just fund a beauty and leave you enough for a weekend vacation .

I don’t know about custom, The is a member here that spend $3500 for a non functional 1911

 

[red rick]

CZC AO1-LD

 

[silicosys4]

 

[AustinTX]

How about a nice S&W Registered Magnum? If I were to spent $5K on a single handgun, that's what I'd look for. There's not a semiauto I can think of that I'd pay that much for.

Beyond that, $5K would net me several nice guns.

That RM would have to be refinished and/or pretty roughed up for you to be able to get it for $5,000.

Same with the PRS in the post above mine.

 

[ms6852]

Manurhin MR 73 5.25 for $3600

You beat me to the punch. I second the Manurhin though you did not ask for a rifle recommendation I would recommend a Shiloh Sharps rifle or a C-sharps rifle they could also be rolling blocks. They are accurate as far as you can see.

 

[CNobbe]

Something collectible that won't lose value.

 

[horsemen61]

Luke Valkman 1911 done the way I wanted to an extent!

 

[P5 Guy]

One of those S&W 952

 

[Mike J]

I'd get a Dan Wesson 1911, or similar, and spend the rest on ammo.

Pretty much what I was thinking.

 

[barnetmill]

Pardini HP, Cal. 32 ACP, 5" Barrel for NRA Bullseye
[HPACP5]
$2,849.00
https://www.pardiniguns.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=872

Semiautomatic gun in Cal.32 ACP. Specially designed for the NRA Bullseye event. Magazine with 5 rounds capacity. Optional second magazine included. 5 Inch Barrel Counterweight with an integrated Picatinny rail and six weights with springs, designed to reduce recoil and provide for wide adjustment of the balance.


Adjustable ergonomical walnut grip in S, M, L sizes, as well as Left Hand grips in M and L sizes. Fully adjustable trigger.

Or
IPSC Race Gun, Frame 38 Super Semi Auto Pistol

 

[sparkyv]

Colt Anaconda, hands down.

 

[kidneyboy]

I'll add here that I handled an Atlas Gunworks Ares a week or so ago. If I had $6000+ dollars burning a hole in my pocket it would get serious consideration.

 

[tarosean]

I don’t know about custom

$$$$ defiantly not in the budget, along with a few other pistols I've seen mentioned.

 

[tarosean]

Something collectible that won't lose value.

Agree with this. However, homework should be priority as scammers will take advantage.

 

[Zerodefect]

Largo Arms Alien

Or a CZ Ts2 .40 and a Dan Wesson Valor.