Looking for a new ccw thats also a novelty gun.
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I'll take one with the nickel finish, walnut grips, 50rnd extended magazine, and a holographic sight please! lolz...
Actually i'll be looking at a cz52 9mm converted in the morning. it'll be the first time i've actually seen a converted one. Id only heard whispers before today... wonder what id do with all that 7.62x25 ive got stashed? hmmm.....
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For an effective, novelty CCW. I would choose a Browning Hi-Power or a Ruger LCP.
Are you looking for a practical, serious carry piece that may be called on to save your life "in the gravest extreme"? Or are you looking for a barbecue gun?
Remember, if you ever have to use the gun for real, it may be held as evidence, at least during the initial investigation. Depending on a lot of variables, you may get it back in a few days, a few months, or never. If you do get it back, it may have a police property number crudely electro-penciled onto it. So you might want to think twice about carrying a valuable collector's item.
Also, while I can see electing to carry a pistol that has a bit of character, even some panache, that would be pretty far down my list of considerations, far below a lot of more practical ones. Caliber and ergonomics are most important to me.
I would recommend either a CZ 82 loaded with Buffalo Bore +P ( the Czechs designed it for a +P load), or a Bulgarian Makarov. Both are good pistols that have some character, yet have little collector value. Better yet, take a good look at the P7 series.
Remember, if you ever have to use the gun for real, it may be held as evidence, at least during the initial investigation. Depending on a lot of variables, you may get it back in a few days, a few months, or never. If you do get it back, it may have a police property number crudely electro-penciled onto it. So you might want to think twice about carrying a valuable collector's item.
Also, while I can see electing to carry a pistol that has a bit of character, even some panache, that would be pretty far down my list of considerations, far below a lot of more practical ones. Caliber and ergonomics are most important to me.
I would recommend either a CZ 82 loaded with Buffalo Bore +P ( the Czechs designed it for a +P load), or a Bulgarian Makarov. Both are good pistols that have some character, yet have little collector value. Better yet, take a good look at the P7 series.
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harmon rabb
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I think most of the good choices have been listed. Since you're going to carry it, you need it to be reliable, even if it's a novel design.
Others have covered most of my other suggestions, so allow me to make one. A P-83. There aren't a lot of them in the country, they're reliable, and they're definitely unique looking. Here's a pic. SOG has them for under $200 with 2 mags.
Here's another. P-64. Definitely more common than the P-83, but also more compact. Heavy DA trigger (somewhat fixable with a spring swap), but EXCELLENT SA trigger, like 1911 with a good trigger job good. They are on a variety of surplus sites too for under $200.
Overall, i think the coolest and classiest "novelty" ccw would be a pristine (or refinished) Colt 1908. But you're gonna pay for one.
Others have covered most of my other suggestions, so allow me to make one. A P-83. There aren't a lot of them in the country, they're reliable, and they're definitely unique looking. Here's a pic. SOG has them for under $200 with 2 mags.
Here's another. P-64. Definitely more common than the P-83, but also more compact. Heavy DA trigger (somewhat fixable with a spring swap), but EXCELLENT SA trigger, like 1911 with a good trigger job good. They are on a variety of surplus sites too for under $200.
Overall, i think the coolest and classiest "novelty" ccw would be a pristine (or refinished) Colt 1908. But you're gonna pay for one.
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I think "novelty" is meant more in the sense of "unusual/unique design" than frivolous or "toy-like." I regard the tiny mini-revolvers as examples of the latter. An unusual design handgun that is still a viable defensive sidearm is the Beretta 86, a large (for the .380 ACP) pistol that has a tipup barrel and selective double or single action.
Axel Larson
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What about a Walther P38/1 or a Nagant revolver. Those are the only two I can think of off the top of my head. I believe someone already mentioned the VZ 52 pistol that is pretty unique. Maybe a three inch barreled Smith 500? just a thought. 
7even6ix2wo
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+1 for that! Throw in a drum mag too!Draco AK.
Double Naught Spy
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BHPs are almost as far from being novelty guns as 1911s, LOL.
Might I suggest a C.O.P.? It is a larger calber, .357, designed as a BUG, not a whole lot made.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COP_357_Derringer
Personally, I don't like mine, but it is a unique gun.
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Cop .357. It's a four barrel derringer type pistol designed as a backup gun.
harmon rabb
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P38 is kind of large for carry, and isn't made for +P stuff, so most modern jhp designs are out.
Nagant revolver.. eh. it's very thin and would be easy to carry IWB, and 32 h&r mag (which it can take) isn't all THAT weak, but the DA trigger is so freakin heavy that it's just not worth it.
A good use for a Nagant revolver is as a "tacklebox," "toolbox," or "truck" gun that you really don't worry or care about. If it gets stolen, eh, you're out $90. Who cares? Lol.
SharpsDressedMan
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I had a nice, late issue Walther P1 (P38) that fed hollow points just fine. It is not recommended with +P's, but it would be a novel gun to carry.
Iramo94
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Correct.
MICHAEL T
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I have a WW1 lemon squeezer S&W in 32 short nickle with stag That gets attention as a pocket pistol. Just picked up a 1880 S&W SA 3" top break in 32 short .
A 1955 3" J fram 38spl. Lots of older revolvers out their.
A 1955 3" J fram 38spl. Lots of older revolvers out their.
Ash
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HK VP-70.
Truvelo also invented the shortened 45 round before Glock showed up with it.
I got kicked off of Firing Line for that observation.
Truvelo also invented the shortened 45 round before Glock showed up with it.
I got kicked off of Firing Line for that observation.
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A Beretta 1934 is a classic.
AJChenMPH
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Does it have to be a semi-auto? If you're willing to try a revolver:
http://chiappafirearms.com/product/725
http://chiappafirearms.com/product/725
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