Most Beautiful Gun Ever??

[tarosean]

If the photo tarosean posted (post 14) is representative

It's their picture.. Click on the original link, click on picture, hit CTRL + on your keyboard to zoom in to desired level... (CTRL -, to zoom back out), all I did was rotate it for comparison

Every time I go to their site I see crap like that.. They may be great machinists, but they literal suck at the details.

 

[Capt. Ct.]

I didn't want to appear rude and wasn't going to say anything. Fact is, I find those grips and stars to be just hmmmm, I can't think of a word for them. Let us just say I agree with the vast majority on this one.

 

[Sebastian the Ibis]

Any $500-ish auto pistol is much more practical. I doubt you are ever going to feel comfortable shooting that thing.

If you want a piece of artwork, get something that doesn't need to reside in a safe so you can look at it. Also, if you are going to spend that much money on a gun, get something that can't be reproduced - like a happy switch.

 

[B2Tall]

Don't hate, but as far as regular production models go I've always thought the CZ vz52 is quite pleasing to the eye

 

[CajunBass]

That gun would look a lot better with a set of Pachmayr's on it.

Man, those grips are UGLY. That trigger is sort of goofy too, but I could live with it. The "Cabbot Guns" roll mark looks sort of tacky on such a high end piece.

Nice blue job though.

 

[pockets]

Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder......

That has to be the FUGLIEST 1911 type I have seen in a long while.
From the star trigger cutouts to the granola bar grips.

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[GBExpat]

Don't hate, but as far as regular production models go I've always thought the CZ vz52 is quite pleasing to the eye

Interesting. Initially, I did too, and at the same time I thought that the TT33s (that often shared the same vendor webpage) were rather homely ... until ...

... I acquired one of each and gave them a good trial.

At the end of that trial I was surprised to find that I thought the TT33 was quite attractive and the CZ52 rather ungainly-looking (matching, I suppose, how it felt in my hand).

 

[Siggy63]

Not a fan of the billboard on the side!! Nicest looking to me would be some sort of colt 1903, or a Chuck Rogers 1911!!

 

[JDR]

I always thought the Colt Python was the most beautiful firearm ever. Back in the '70's when these guns were new, you couldn't imagine paying over $400.00 for one. Now that these are out of production, a NIB example I saw a couple weeks ago is $2K, and I slap my forehead when I could have had a NIB 4" about 8 years ago for $550.00, and I passed on it because I wanted one with a 6" barrel.

 

[98Redline]

I have to jump on the bandwagon and say that Cabot gun just does not do it for me. While some aspects of it may be done very well (slide bluing), other aspects simply detract from the entire package (grips, grip safety fit, hammer pin fit, trigger, billboard on slide, etc...). I all honesty it looks like the semi auto manifestation of something from Gary Reeder. The fit and function may be there, but aspects of the aesthetics really miss the boat.

Some of those guns from Rogers Precision are very nice. Normally I am not one for extra cuts or shaping in the slides and frames, but Rogers does some very classy and understated work in that realm.

 

[glocking26]

The Ruger LCR

 

[WestKentucky]

It's not that there's not enough wood...there's no wood.

 

[dodo bird]

I'm going with the Chuck Norris Revolver!

 

[ahenthus]

I guess I'm old fashion. I think the stars in the trigger and "granola bar" grips would evoke something like "New Orleans brothel worthy" from General Patton. I realize aesthetics are a very personal thing. That, being said, I like my guns to be like my tools, functional. I never have cared for "display only" commemoratives like the ones you see in full page ads in the NRA magazines. They remind me of my mother's cake doilies. Give me a plain govt issue 1911 or a Python and I'm happy. I know this is the autoloader handgun section but the firearm that I've always considered most beautiful is the Browning 22 automatic takedown rifle. BTW, I never got my Python. I couldn't afford one when I bought my S&W Model 28 somewhere around 40 years ago. The Python was around twice the $210 I paid NIB for my Highway Patrolman. I enjoyed the HP even if it wasn't as highly polished as the Model 29 (or Model 27, can't remember which was the 357).

 

[JDR]

BTW, I never got my Python. I couldn't afford one when I bought my S&W Model 28 somewhere around 40 years ago. The Python was around twice the $210 I paid NIB for my Highway Patrolman. I enjoyed the HP even if it wasn't as highly polished as the Model 29 (or Model 27, can't remember which was the 357).

Yeah, back in the '70's , a new 6" bbl Royal Blue Colt Python was $420, and a Rolex Submariner watch at the Eglin AFB BX was $600, each were much more than a months pay for an Air Force A1C - LOL! And that Python was prettier than the M28 HP, but it sure didn't shoot twice as good. And for as much as the Pythons went for, legend has it that Colt never made money on them since they cost so much to produce!

 

[Arkansas Paul]

Any $500-ish auto pistol is much more practical.

I am in no way saying I think that gun is worth the asking price, but you could literally apply your quote to anything.

A $25,000 Honda Accord is likely much more practical than a $150,000 Porsche 911 Turbo 2-seater.
A pair of $40 Levi's or Wrangler jeans are more practical than a $300 pair of Hugo Boss jeans.

But people who have a lot of money like to spend a lot of money so there's a market for such guns, and jeans and cars.

 

[HOOfan_1]

Yeah, back in the '70's , a new 6" bbl Royal Blue Colt Python was $420, and a Rolex Submariner watch at the Eglin AFB BX was $600, each were much more that a months pay for an Air Force A1C - LOL! And that Python was prettier than the M28 HP, but it sure didn't shoot twice as good. And for as much as the Pythons went for, legend has it that Colt never made money on them since they cost so much to produce!

$420 in 1973 would equal around $2,200 today due to inflation

 

[B2Tall]

Interesting. Initially, I did too, and at the same time I thought that the TT33s (that often shared the same vendor webpage) were rather homely ... until ...

... I acquired one of each and gave them a good trial.

At the end of that trial I was surprised to find that I thought the TT33 was quite attractive and the CZ52 rather ungainly-looking (matching, I suppose, how it felt in my hand).

My response is based solely on looks. While shooting my vz52 isn't unpleasant, it's more of a collection-filler than a range beast like my 1911s.

Still, I think it's quite a beauty. A bit like an over-sized PPK from some Buck Rogers movie.

 

[GBExpat]

Still, I think it's quite a beauty. A bit like an over-sized PPK from some Buck Rogers movie.

I agree that the CZ-52 is rather exotic-looking.

Several years ago there was a late-night movie on the TV, a futuristic after-the-collapse-of-society low-budget affair. I was working on the books and only glancing at the TV periodically ... when I noticed that 2 of the good guys were about to rush into a building ... and they each had a CZ-52 in the hands.

The only visible alteration was something small on the muzzle, probably a BFA.

They fit right into the futuristic theme.

 

[CabotRep]

Hey All,
Just wanted to quickly chime in as this thread was brought to our attention. Please note what you are looking at on the gun is NOT the finish but rather oil on the gun which was not obviously wiped down properly. We definitely need new photos of this unit!!! I hope you will one day see our deluxe mirror hand polish finish in person it is truly stunning and without comparison. I took this same gun out from our safe earlier today, removed the grips and gave it a quick wipe down (still not perfect) and took a picture with my phone. I don't know how to post it here but I just put it on our Facebook page, here https://www.facebook.com/CabotGuns. We appreciate and respect opinion and input, however, we do respectfully wish to correct the perception that the oil smears on the gun are indeed just that and not the finish. It is truly an art and almost impossible to capture the a finish like that on a Jones Deluxe, Black Diamond Deluxe or National Standard Deluxe. I'm afraid we are not a regular forum contributor and our participation in THR will be limited. We understand our pistols are not for everyone and we do depart from tradition. God Bless America.

 

[Zaydok Allen]

Interesting

 

[Rodentman]

Ivory grips on a Nighthawk at a lot less than 11k...

 

[leadcounsel]

People are stupid with money.

For $12,000, you could buy a high-end 1911, a nice bolt gun with scope, ammo for both for a year of regular shooting, and go on 3 modestly priced vacations.

Personally, I prefer a well-functioning production gun, often with some improvements. I love affordable functionality and practicality. I'm not suckered by frivolous 'art' and hold a dim view of folks that dump thousands or millions on 'art' which has almost zero function or value.

 

[onelastshot]

Once you've seen a Purdy or a Holland and Holland then beauty with gold and silver inlay take on a whole new meaning. Their shotguns are truly works of art. This 911, not so much.

 

[jimbo555]

Colt single action army is the best looking gun ever for me!