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

[earplug]

Saw a couple Mauser Model 96 for sale for $4600.00 The Manhunrin M-73 revolver would be on my list.
Hammerli 208 or 280 fit my hand well.
Tricked out AR pistol in 300 Blackout with a suppressor and thermal scope.

 

[Mosin77]

Ok, if you told me I have to spend all that money on one gun, I’d probably buy a CZ Shadow 2, or a CZ A01-LD. Those are nowhere near 5k but I just can’t justify that much money on a “shooter.” Even if it’s free money. The likes of Les Baer, Ed Brown, or Wilson Combat really don’t interest me since I think a wonderful shooting pistol can be had for much less.

That being said I’d probably buy a few guns with the money. Let’s say, a nice Hi Power, a nice C96 Mauser, a couple of gorgeous Smiths…

 

[borrowedtime69]

first run Colt Python in .357 as well as a Colt Diamondback in .22LR. those are what i would buy if i had the cash.

 

[Meeks36]

Coonan in 41 mag. Heck even 357 would be cool.

 

[Mark_Mark]

get 50 Hi-Points

 

[rkittine]

How about an unfired (except for proof rounds, 1978 6" Python, with the original box and paperwork.

 

[Omaha-BeenGlockin]

I'd get a Colt 1911--a Glock 19 and a Browning or Beretta O/U shotgun and still have money left over.

 

[Mark_Mark]

I'd get a Colt 1911--a Glock 19 and a Browning or Beretta O/U shotgun and still have money left over.

skip the Glock and O/U and get a CZ Shadow 2 and a A400 Excel

 

[call1911]

Pistole 49 AKA SIG P210 (Heavyframe)
Manurhin MR-73 5 1/4"
CZ Sport II
Hämmerli 208 or 215
and definitely
ANY
Nighthawk 1911 that fits your hand

 

[tarosean]

Browning or Beretta O/U

Someone will prefer one over the other. As these two examples are vastly different in fit/feel.