Korth semi auto: need your opinion.

[bc1023]

I was contemplating selling mine, but may just keep it, due to it being rare. I only brought it up because it [as I understand it] was pre the Star pistols, and you mentioned liking Star pistols. Also, it has Wash DC on the slide, which is rather bizarre in the gun culture we live in now.

Anyway, thanks for your opinion. When it comes to pistol collectors, that means a lot! I'll post an image here later this evening.

I wouldn't sell it. For the money they go for, just keep it. It's a fairly rare and interesting pistol.

Post a pic when you can.

 

[Orion8472]

Here are a few pics, bc1023. Need to do some Blue touchups, but this is how it is right now:

 

[bc1023]

That looks very nice.

I wouldn't sell it, personally.

 

[bc1023]

Here's a couple nightly additions...


Coonan Model B













Smith & Wesson 945

I think this was one of the best Smiths to ever come out of the Performance Center. I place it right behind the 952.

 

[jerkface11]

How accurate is the Coonan?

 

[bc1023]

The Coonan has been quite accurate for me. That said, I also just shoot that for fun.

Its got a heck of a lot of muzzle blast and noise.

 

[jerkface11]

It certainly looks like a lot of fun.

 

[Orion8472]

Thanks for offering your opinion on the F.I. I will just keep it. They are rare, but . . . rarely sell for much of anything.

Anyway, back to topic, . . . I like the looks of that Smith.

 

[bc1023]

It certainly looks like a lot of fun.

The Coonan is certainly great range fun.

 

[bc1023]

Thanks for offering your opinion on the F.I. I will just keep it. They are rare, but . . . rarely sell for much of anything.

Anyway, back to topic, . . . I like the looks of that Smith.

Thanks. The 945 is very similar to a 1911. It was the Smiths answer to the 1911 before they actually built one.

 

[Black Butte]

bc1023, you should just open a museum in the east wing of the castle. Thanks for sharing with us peasants.

 

[19-3Ben]

Thanks. The 945 is very similar to a 1911. It was the Smiths answer to the 1911 before they actually built one.

The 945 was actually the very fist .45ACP I ever shot. Spoiled me right on the spot. First shot went through the x ring, and recoil was not nearly as bad as I had anticipated. I've wanted one ever since.

 

[bc1023]

The 945 was actually the very fist .45ACP I ever shot. Spoiled me right on the spot. First shot went through the x ring, and recoil was not nearly as bad as I had anticipated. I've wanted one ever since.

Yeah, the 945 is a great pistol. They aren't as rare as most the Performance Center pistols, but they still sell for some pretty high prices.

 

[bc1023]

bc1023, you should just open a museum in the east wing of the castle.

Thanks. Here's a couple more for the night.

This one needs no description.














Here is the rare FEG GKK-45.

 

[Orion8472]

My brother would LOVE that FEG. He managed to obtain a fairly rare Hi Power clone with the rib across the top. And, it was in very nice condition, too!

As for the Desert Eagle, . . . they are formitable, but never really felt very good in my hand. I would like to shoot one someday, though.

 

[bc1023]

My brother would LOVE that FEG. He managed to obtain a fairly rare Hi Power close with the rib across the top. And, it was in very nice condition, too!

As for the Desert Eagle, . . . they are formitable, but never really felt very good in my hand. I would like to shoot one someday, though.

FEG made some very solid pistols back in the day. They were great quality for the price. The GKK-45 is a double action version in 45ACP. I guess I realy shouldn't call it "rare", but for they probably built 10 of the double action 9mm pistols to every one of the 45 models. As you mentioned, FEG also built many single action HP clones.

As for the Desert Eagle, I'm not sure it feels good in anyone's hand. However, I do find them quite accurate once you learn how to shoot them.

 

[Orion8472]

I had to fix my post. "Close" should have been "clone". Oh well.

Anyway, yeah, that 45acp FEG definitely is one of the rare models. I don't think I have ever seen one in person. The rib top Hi Power, that my brother got, was one of those "right place at the right time" sort of things.

Oh, . . . one last thing about my F.I. Model D. I got it years ago at a gunshow, . . . back before I was familiar with what they were. The guy had on it [on the sign] "Colt Pony 380acp", . . . price was . . . *cough* . . . $450. In my ignorance, I bought it. Later on, I discovered that I paid nearly twice what it was actually worth. No big deal, really. It's still rare . . . and might rise in value in another 10-20 years. Who knows.

 

[bc1023]

I believe the ribbed model is the FP9 and the standard HP clone is the P9M.

Sorry to hear you got cheated at a show. Sellers who misrepresent shouldn't be allowed to sell anything.

 

[bc1023]

Here's a couple more oddball pistols from my collection.

Polish Radom MAG 98













PHP MV

 

[Orion8472]

"FP9" sounds right, but I don't recall. I'll ask him.

Yeah, . . . they saw me coming. The image doesn't look all that good. The gun looks better in person. I think I need to replace my old 5 megapixel camera. hehe


BTW, very nice PHP. Never seen one before! Quite unique!

 

[bc1023]

Thanks

The PHPs actually aren't all that rare. Its not something you're going to see often at your local shop, but there are usually a couple on Gunbroker at any given time.

 

[bc1023]

How about some classic S&W autos? Here are three different generations of essentially the same basic model.

First, a no dash Model 39 from the 1950's. This was the first double action 9mm designed inthe USA. Its a classic pistol for sure. Just about all 39s had an aluminum frame.













Next is a second generation Smith. Its the all steel 539. This was only built for a couple of years in the early to mid 80's and is very hard to find. I believe only a little over 5000 were ever built.















Finally, here is a 3rd generation Smith in the 3906. These were built in the 1990's and are all stainless construction.

 

[19-3Ben]

^^^ and still one of the best handling pistols ever designed IMHO.

 

[bc1023]

Yes they were. I love the S&W 39.

 

[bc1023]

Here's another you don't see much of anymore.

Star Megastar

Its built like a tank. Its all steel and weighs about 48oz unloaded. This one is 45ACP, but they were also chambered in 10mm.