"Classic" Handguns

[Mr. Mosin]

Musing over "classic" handguns of American make, made of steel and clothed in walnut... Colt Gov't, S&W Mdl 10, 19, 27, 29, 36, Colt 1903, Colt Python, Trooper, Official Police. Any others come to mind for you ?

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

What, no Rugers?



Id say the Blackhawk, Standard, and Redhawk are all "Classic" American pistols.

 

[Mr. Mosin]

What, no Rugers?
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Id say the Blackhawk, Standard, and Redhawk are all "Classic" American pistols.

I've no idea *how* I forgot Ruger, but apparently I did.... forgive me my grievous transgression, lol.

 

[Rembrandt]

 

[George P]

Just about every other S&W you omitted from your list

 

[rabid wombat]

S&W K’s....K22, K38...

Colt SAA

BP...Army’s, Navy’s, Walkers....

 

[Mr. Mosin]

Just about every other S&W you omitted from your list

I was hitting the highlights. I listed every S&W wheelgun made, I'd still be typing.

 

[George P]

Well, at least add the 41, 52-2, 25-2, Registered Magnum, the 3 K Masterpieces in 22, 32, 38

 

[Mr. Mosin]

Well, at least add the 41, 52-2, 25-2, Registered Magnum, the 3 K Masterpieces in 22, 32, 38

Someone will see your suggestions. I was asking for y'all's input, knowing full well that I would forget a multitude.

 

[bannockburn]

Colt's Detective Special, Agent, Cobra, and Official Police come to mind as does the Gold Cup and Combat Commander/Commander models. Most every S&W J, K, L, and N frame revolvers and their Model 41 .22 Target pistol. Speaking of .22 Target pistols High Standard use to make a pretty outstanding .22 with their Supermatic Citation, Trophy, and Victor models.

Of course Ruger's Single Six, Blackhawk, and Redhawk have all been mentioned already but I would put their Six series (Security, Service, and Speed Six), up for Classic consideration as they were ahead of their time with their modular, solid frame design and investment cast frame construction.

 

[sisyphus]

I'd include the early Dan Wesson revolvers, but I would like to see the S&W model 39 on the list. The 39 gave us 45 years of S&W semi autos that sold a ton and were a common sight on the hips of law enforcement back in the 80s and 90s.

 

[mnrivrat]

Savage 1905 and 1907 (if I recall correctly), Stevens Single shots, Iver Johnson , Harrington Richardson.

 

[FL-NC]

I have a few that could be considered "classics" for sure: GI Rem-Rand 1911A1, GI Colt 1911, GI S&W 1917 and GI Colt 1917, 1963 Colt 38 Super, Series 70 gold cup, S&W GI victory 38, python, S&W 19, Ruger standard model. For the most part, all "safe queens". I generally use my Glocks and the occasional 1911 (SA or Kimber) and CCW a shield 9.

 

[bannockburn]

mlankton

I'd include the early Dan Wesson revolvers, but I would like to see the S&W model 39 on the list. The 39 gave us 45 years of S&W semi autos that sold a ton and were a common sight on the hips of law enforcement back in the 80s and 90s.

Good call!

I thought about mentioning the Model 39 as it was a real break through in terms of being the forerunner for S&W DA/SA semi-autos for both the civilian market and for law enforcement.

 

[lightman]

I don't see the Colt Woodsman Match Target listed. If I missed it I apologize. I was about to say the Colt SAA but I see that rabid wombat got it.

 

[BigBlue 94]

Any woodsman is a classic.

Colt/SW M1917 and all Colt New Service revolvers.
TC Contender with </= 10" barrel is classic looking to me

I also agree with much of what has been said

 

[Mosin77]

Remington model 51. The original, not the recent plastic one.

 

[Jeff olson]

Remington model 51. The original, not the recent plastic one.

View attachment 952681 View attachment 952683 I completely agree. Believe it or not, this one was found at a garage sale.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

Musing over "classic" handguns of American make, made of steel and clothed in walnut... Colt Gov't, S&W Mdl 10, 19, 27, 29, 36, Colt 1903, Colt Python, Trooper, Official Police. Any others come to mind for you ?

The Colt SAA and New Service come to mind. And the Ruger Blackhawk is getting there.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

View attachment 952681 View attachment 952683 I completely agree. Believe it or not, this one was found at a garage sale.

Holy smokes! First time Ive seen one nicer than mine.......#jelly.

 

[Targa]

What, no Rugers?
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Id say the Blackhawk, Standard, and Redhawk are all "Classic" American pistols.

The Redhawk NIGHTLORD posted will probably be my next .44mag. They are just nice to look at, not as prevalent as a S&W and built like a freakin anvil.

 

[rabid wombat]

Browning Hi Power?

 

[Jeff olson]

View attachment 952733 The 1903 hammerless.

 

[rabid wombat]

I was asking for y'all's input, knowing full well that I would forget a multitude.

Yeppers, you kicked over a hornets nest For many of the answers, I had not considered...the S&W 39...the advent of the wonder nines, made me think of the Browning HP...

So many answers out there, thank you for starting the thread...

 

[bannockburn]

rabid wombat

Browning Hi Power?

I believe the OP said something about "Classic Handguns of American make" in his original post. While Browning is an American company they never made the Hi-Power; FN did.