9mm BBQ Gun?

[tguil]

What would make a good looking and not too expensive (around $1000 or a little less) 9mm BBQ gun and holster set. I've been thinking Browning HiPower and an El Paso Tom Threepersons holster. I definitely want a gun with a quality blued or brushed stainless finish. Absolutely nothing "tacticool". This gun would be carrying a little, shot a little and looked at a lot.

 

[KenW.]

Is this for open carry at a BBQ or something?

Perhaps you are carrying for the wrong reason if you are that concerned about looks. Just get a pistol you can shoot well and carry it. Looks are secondary.

 

[PT1911]

bbq gun is a show off gun.... lets start with that to avoid confusion.. it isnt a gun that is meant to be carried for any practical purpose other than to show it off.... IE... engraving, inlays,and highly polished.... ETC..

 

[bg226]

1911 in 9mm.

 

[earlthegoat2]

I firmly believe a 9mm BBQ gun will have to be either a BHP or a 1911. That is just how it is. You may be able to get by with a highly polished Beretta 92. Maybe.

Just stick with the HP.

The HP with the polished chrome finish or the Renaissance model.

Something like this would be a start.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=160093124

Browning and FN both offered limited runs of some super shiny and inlaid guns. Some of which are pretty gaudy but would make for a great BBQ gun.

 

[doc540]

9mm Commander

 

[SharpsDressedMan]

"bbq gun is a show off gun.... lets start with that to avoid confusion.. it isnt a gun that is meant to be carried for any practical purpose other than to show it off.... IE... engraving, inlays,and highly polished.... ETC.. "




Speculation! My engraved Colt has won a local combat match, and a beautiful trophy. I carry it when it suits, but it goes to BBQ's, too. All of my "pretty" guns get carried. Life is too short to leave them in a vault.

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[boricua9mm]

My choice would be an HK P7 in Brushed Hard Chrome with a set of wooden grips, but I have a soft spot for European handguns.

That being said, as of late my BBQ gun is usually a hand-polished S&W Model 65 3-inch, but that discussion belongs in the Revolver section.

 

[w_houle]

Steyr GB?

 

[angel1216]

glock 23. with 9mm lone wolf conversion barrel.best of both worlds. reliability and pretty!!!

 

[Quiet]

In 9x19mm...

First choice: H&K P7M8 with NP3 finish and Nill grips.

Second choice: Browning High Power Standard 75th Anniversary.

Third choice: DaeWoo DP51 with NP3 finish. Because people will be suprised to find out that DaeWoo has been making firearms longer than they've been making cars and electronics.

 

[TIMC]

My choice would be this little Kahr MK9 Elite. The little gun is small, elegant, and a great shooter if the need arises; just right for social events.

 

[9mmepiphany]

how about a Springfield Armory EMP



if you don't like the Coco Bolo, i'd add a set of G10 "Horned Lizard" or AlumaGrips.

you could pack it in a elephant of elephant trimmed holster

 

[MikePGS]

Nickel polished CZ-75

 

[ATBackPackin]

Like this but not crazy about those grips.

 

[tguil]

Thanks for the suggestions so far.

I simply want a nice looking, good shooter in 9mm. I am leaning towards a blued HiPower with custom wood grips. A 9mm on the 1911 frame would work too. Something the size of a Commander. I have read a lot of great stuff about the CZ's and the 75b Limited Edition would probably be OK. I have several "practical' handguns that are great for handgun hunting or self-defense if necessary. The only thing that I carry regularly is a Ruger Mark II when I walking or working on my acreage. In my situation I don't see the need for concealed carry or open carry unless I am hiking or hunting in isolated areas.

In my part of the country we really don't carry at BBQ's. I guess that I just want to show off a bit at the range.

 

[SharpsDressedMan]

Polished stainless 9mm.

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[KenW.]

bbq gun is a show off gun.... lets start with that to avoid confusion.. it isnt a gun that is meant to be carried for any practical purpose other than to show it off.... IE... engraving, inlays,and highly polished.... ETC..

Pure silliness. Just take the money and pin it to your belt loop.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

Pure silliness. Just take the money and pin it to your belt loop.

Oh, come on. Men have embellished or decorated their personal weapons for thousands of years.

For some fancy gunleather, check out http://alfonsosgunleather.com .

 

[SharpsDressedMan]

You could always invest your money in the stock market and give 1/3 of it away............

 

[bullturkey]

Pretty in pink maybe, pretty in polymer ? Never!!!

 

[Jeff23]

RG .22 with a busted firing pin?

 

[RobMoore]

 

[SalchaketJoe]

+1 more on the CZ 75 in satin nickle. Just plain sexy, and can do cocked and lock so you fit in with the 1911s

 

[w_houle]

Oh come on... a BBQ gun is suppose to be unique and/ or special
Eve this http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=160086489 would be better than a standard CZ 75