Do you like all the different colored guns nowadays?

[AlexanderA]

Pink, purple, etc., guns could be mistaken for toys. This could be critical in a self-defense situation where you want to be taken seriously.

 

[Davek1977]

I'm of the opinion that fewerr choices, whether it be caliber, color, size, etc is rarely a good thing. I'm al about people having the option to buy what they WANT and not what they have to SETTLE for. If that means there's a market for pink AR-15 stocks with Hello Kitty on them, so be it I suppose

But an AK or SKS deserves wood.

Again, a matter of opinion....I much prefer my plastic black stocks, as they greatly improve the ergonomics for me. At 6ft with long ape arms, the originals just aren't comfortable for me, nor do I feel the need to pay $$$ for the Timberland stocks as pretty as they may be. Too, wood just seems a silly choice for a "using" rifle thats likely going to take its share of bumps and bruises over time. Those factors, combined with the fact most came with absolute crap as wood, and I couldn't disagree with your comment more I wouldn't replace a beautiful wood stock with plastic, but have no isssues replacing the plywood that comes on many such guns these days

 

[Tirod]

If you want to be taken seriously in a self defense situation, then you don't brandish your firearm to be criticized about the color.

You just draw and shoot if there is a lethal threat.

The concept that a gun should only be black flies in the face of historical precedent and good practice. Case in point, the first M16's weren't - they had grey anodizing and OD furniture. They were appropriate for a combat weapon in the field.

Later Command and Colt made them all black, to match the shiny black combat boots we used in Vietnam, right? NO - take a walk thru the picture history of units, especially SF, and you will find a lot of weapons that were camo'd, often with fabric taken from the uniforms. Weapons deployed now overseas are painted to cover up all the black, and DOD published directions on how to do it.

Black guns only impress those who need to be intimidated. If that is why you like them, that's on you. I'd much rather have a gun that can't be readily seen, isn't flashy, and doesn't visually print.

It's not "old school" to like black guns, it's just wrong on a lot of levels. Old school was blued steel and walnut - NOT BLACK - and the interest in stainless isn't being discussed at all.

We've always had guns in color, the interest in only black ones is going too far down a rabbit hole.

 

[HexHead]

Sure. Especially since they only made 400 of these....

 

[Zaydok Allen]

I'm of the opinion that fewerr choices, whether it be caliber, color, size, etc is rarely a good thing. I'm al about people having the option to buy what they WANT and not what they have to SETTLE for. If that means there's a market for pink AR-15 stocks with Hello Kitty on them, so be it I suppose

I agree, choices are good and I think it's a good thing when people can get what they want.

If you want to be taken seriously in a self defense situation, then you don't brandish your firearm to be criticized about the color.

You just draw and shoot if there is a lethal threat.

The concept that a gun should only be black flies in the face of historical precedent and good practice. Case in point, the first M16's weren't - they had grey anodizing and OD furniture. They were appropriate for a combat weapon in the field.

Later Command and Colt made them all black, to match the shiny black combat boots we used in Vietnam, right? NO - take a walk thru the picture history of units, especially SF, and you will find a lot of weapons that were camo'd, often with fabric taken from the uniforms. Weapons deployed now overseas are painted to cover up all the black, and DOD published directions on how to do it.

Black guns only impress those who need to be intimidated. If that is why you like them, that's on you. I'd much rather have a gun that can't be readily seen, isn't flashy, and doesn't visually print.

It's not "old school" to like black guns, it's just wrong on a lot of levels. Old school was blued steel and walnut - NOT BLACK - and the interest in stainless isn't being discussed at all.

We've always had guns in color, the interest in only black ones is going too far down a rabbit hole.

All I asked guys was if people like some of the modern offerings of different color frames and finishes. Personally, I don't care for them.

 

[Panzerschwein]

I do sometimes wonder about the new tan pistols offered to the service... the M45 Colt 1911 and the Beretta M9A3... now I understand we are probably going to be in a "desert/sand war" for a while, but with North Korea and Russia and some African hot spots one wonders in making the new DOD handgun tan colored is the best of ideas! Like someone above said, tan is fairly bright and only blends in one environment.

 

[DeepSouth]

My wife likes he colorful LCP, me, I just see it the most expensive LCP I've ever seen.

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[anothernewb]

As for why they're available - because you just can't do some of that stuff with steel. paint wears off. There's always a market for something different - not always a big market, but a market. there's always those people who want it different for whatever reason is good to them. Diversity breeds competition, so bravo for producing them.

I'll admit I'm partial to the black/silver 2 tones lately. in both polymer and steel varieties.

 

[Double Naught Spy]

Here is a newly famous pink gun...

http://www.foxsports.com/college-fo...-burglars-at-gun-point-until-cops-come-121614

 

[mgmorden]

I don't personally like them, but to each his own. If others like them I'm happy that they have options.

 

[Midwest]

Do you like all the different colored guns nowadays?

I have no issue with colored guns. I think if more woman get interested in carrying firearms because of pink guns, or that they just prefer pink guns.I think it is a great idea.
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[mavracer]

I'm Ok with it in certain cases no neon pink SAAs or triple locks please but on modern plastic have at it, I'm thinking I'll desert tan cero a couple of my ARs at some point.
My daughter has a couple pink guns I just built her a muggy girl camo furnatured AR this summer

 

[Tinpig]

They're not for me, but I'm all for anything that gets more people into shooting.

Tinpig

 

[Candyman87]

I like some in desert tan and olive drab. I just prefer either black or nickel/stainless.

I do like the idea of pinks and purples for the ladies who want something a little "girlier" for them.

One thing I love about the girlfriend? All black guns. The only thing pink on her is the ear muffs.

 

[Combat Engineer]

Yes I do. Some of my favorites:

A 32ACP M1903 Colt re-blued to a teal color, beautiful.

A Hi-Power that somehow, naturally aged to a plum purple patina.

A couple of N-frames, color case hardened by Turnbull, and a color case hardened 1851 Navy Colt.

A 1954 M1911 Colt Gov't that naturally aged into a green-yellow patina.

Lastly, a 50+ year old nickel plated S&W revolver, that has aged to a golden hue. Looks new, couldn't bring myself to shoot it.


PS: Almost forgot, Circassian Walnut make the most beautiful grips.

 

[aarondhgraham]

I went colorful,,,

I just got tired of having metal colored guns.

Meet Idgie, Evelyn, and Ruth.



On a whim one day I bought the Raspberry SR-22,,,
So the Evil Pawn Shop Guy ordered a Lilac LC9.

Curse him!

If I didn't already own the LCP,,,
I would have ordered me a green one.

I think I'm done now,,,

Aarond

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[P5 Guy]

My AR15 has FDE furniture just because I did not want an 'Evil Black Rifle'

 

[stchman]

I prefer my gun stainless or two tone (stainless and black). I can see the attraction of an FDE or OD gun.

I would really like an M1A SOCOM16 with an OD stock.

As far as lilac or raspberry, those are colors for women pretty much.

If there is an gun lover out there that says he or she doesn't care what their guns look like I call BS. I have a buddy that says that but he is FOS as well.

Presonall all black guns for the most part are pretty boring.

 

[Tommygunn]

I've often thought the same about the Orange tips on toy guns and how those with a devious mind would paint the tip of a real gun to maybe gain that element of surprise. Odds are, someone has already tried it.

Yes, gang members in New York City and some other places have been discovered to have painted real guns in "dayglo" (or other ) colors to mimick toy guns to make them appear innocuous.

 

[Spikeo]

When I purchase for me a gun aesthetics play a big part in my decision.
Black, blued, SS, two-tone, I like them all. I was at the Sig Pro Shop, i saw
for the first time a P238 with the rainbow finish. I liked it. The mirror cobalt b1ued Colt 1911 that is sharp. Maybe someday.

 

[SC Shooter]

For me personally, I wouldn't purchase one. I am old school, and like my guns to look like guns. However, if there is a market for them, and they bring an interest in guns and shooting to a new group of people and sportsmen, then hallelujah.

 

[1911 guy]

It doesn't bother me at all. I won't go out of my way to buy a colored gun, but I won't knock somebody who does.

I remember my initial reaction to the "girlie" handguns being made for the last few years. In reality, it's a smart marketing move. If shooting stays the domain of primarily white men, it will be a dying issue due to changing demographics. We need people of all stripes to be involved in the shooting sports. Not only is it good for the sport in general, it also means there are more gun owners voting on issues related to 2A when they come on ballots.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

I like that the gun makers are giving the choices for those who want them, but I still like my guns blued, black or silvery.

 

[whanson_wi]

It's not wildly colored, by my Charter Arms Undercover is tiger-striped dark green and black. It was a case of "why not?" To me, it was the most appealing of the lot. My brother thinks it's the most appalling. The wife stuck with glass-beaded stainless steel.

I could enjoy all kinds of colors, but I don't like pastels, which seems to be what's mostly available in frames. No offense to Aarond, but I'd want stronger colors than that. Same taste in car colors. It could be limitations of manufacturing, but more likely it's the comparatively small pool of people who would buy those colors.

For practical reasons, I could see blaze orange camo furniture for deer rifles. They'd be harder for the deer to see, and easier for the hunter to see. Not so good for turkeys, perhaps.

 

[Mike J]

I don't own any rainbow colored guns. The closest I have is a Kel Tec I painted the slide of gray with engine paint because it was rusting. It is not the prettiest thing but I am not to worried about how that gun looks. I wouldn't really want any of the wild or pastel colors though if I were in the market for a Glock or something similar & I ran across one in flat dark earth or olive drab at a good price it wouldn't be a deal breaker for me.

I asked my wife once if she would be interested in a pink gun. She said she didn't think it would be a good idea to have a gun that looks like a toy. I don't much care what anyone else does.