Rumble
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My CZ P-01. My first gun and my introduction to the entire world of firearms. I have sold other guns. I will never sell that one.
Name The One Handgun In YOUR Collection That You Consider Your Most Prized Possession
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I was just trying to figure this one out when it dawned on me that this would also have to be the one gun I'd never give up. I've got older guns and guns with a little sentiment and guns it was a lot of work to get and way more expensive, but the last gun I'd ever sell would be my 4" Target Grey GP-100. The Target Grey makes it a little rare but certainly nothing special other than the fact it just plain works every time, is more accurate than me and fits like a glove.
I hate it when you try to make me choose just one of my children and say I love this one best. well ok this one at least has special meaning. my stainless delta elite.back in '92 I was laid off made a deal with mom I quit chewing tobacco she would buy it for me.well I should have sold my soul to the
at least I'd would not feel bad if I craw fished.still don't chew 15 years in feb.
shes the one bottom righthttp://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=55829&d=1175439068
at least I'd would not feel bad if I craw fished.still don't chew 15 years in feb. shes the one bottom righthttp://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=55829&d=1175439068Ala Dan
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Keep 'em coming folk's, I like what I see~!
Hey Big G My Ole' Bud-
You're right on target, it was a TUFF decision having to choose between
my famed West German .45 ACP SIG-SAUER P220A, and the factory nickel
'71 Colt Detective Special. As you know, I have many others that I could
have entered; but I voted with my heart.
Hey Big G My Ole' Bud-
You're right on target, it was a TUFF decision having to choose between
my famed West German .45 ACP SIG-SAUER P220A, and the factory nickel
'71 Colt Detective Special. As you know, I have many others that I could
have entered; but I voted with my heart.
Otony
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No pictures, but my most prized handgun is a USFA Flattop Target .44 Special. It has a 4 & 3/4" barrel, all blue finish, and select grade, one piece walnut grips.
It is exactly the gun I wanted since high school in the late 60's (only it ain't a Colt), and the proverbial gun they will have to pry from my cold dead hands. I would keep this gun if I lost all else.
I recently wrote on another forum that I want to eventually get around to a few modifications. A Bisley hammer spur from Bowen. A precision cylinder pin as well. And finally, to have the All Seeing Eye and Triple Links of the Odd Fellows Lodge laser engraved on the grips. But frankly it is almost perfect as is.
Don't know why it does all that for me, but man I love that revolver. Oddly enough, the only other gun that comes close is the older Ruger Single Six, which is a very similar styled revolver.
It is exactly the gun I wanted since high school in the late 60's (only it ain't a Colt), and the proverbial gun they will have to pry from my cold dead hands. I would keep this gun if I lost all else.
I recently wrote on another forum that I want to eventually get around to a few modifications. A Bisley hammer spur from Bowen. A precision cylinder pin as well. And finally, to have the All Seeing Eye and Triple Links of the Odd Fellows Lodge laser engraved on the grips. But frankly it is almost perfect as is.
Don't know why it does all that for me, but man I love that revolver. Oddly enough, the only other gun that comes close is the older Ruger Single Six, which is a very similar styled revolver.
DC3-CVN-72
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COLT PYTHON!
I picked my Colt Python .357 MAG. blued with a 4 in. bbl. circa '79. The reason is that ever since I was about 10 years old I've wanted one. Well about 4 years ago I bought it like new with the original box and papers and it is in 99.9% shape, same as the box. I also wanted something to leave to my son. I don't have alot, but everything else would go first. Only thing is if that were to happen, the Python would be slightly used.
I picked my Colt Python .357 MAG. blued with a 4 in. bbl. circa '79. The reason is that ever since I was about 10 years old I've wanted one. Well about 4 years ago I bought it like new with the original box and papers and it is in 99.9% shape, same as the box. I also wanted something to leave to my son. I don't have alot, but everything else would go first. Only thing is if that were to happen, the Python would be slightly used.
Gator
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My S&W 1950 Target, .44 Spl:
magnumman44
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Too hard to pick one, so I picked two.
My dad, the man who introduced me to hunting and shooting gave me a 10/22 Ruger rifle that I love to plink with.
My wife gave me a SW 629 CL DX my second birthday we shared in our marriage, can never beat that!
My dad, the man who introduced me to hunting and shooting gave me a 10/22 Ruger rifle that I love to plink with.
My wife gave me a SW 629 CL DX my second birthday we shared in our marriage, can never beat that!
S&W Triple Lock Target, 5" barrel, factory lettered as such, shipped in 1911. Found it languishing at a bargain price at a gun show in 1976 and still have it. The seller knew his British double rifles but fortunately for me, was clueless about S&Ws.
Obviously God wanted me to have that gun as there is no way I would ever have found one unassisted.
Unfortunately He did not see fit to let me have the 4" Triple Lock I found in Northern CA in 1966 as I did not have the necessary $85 to my name at the time.
However I have asked Him to keep me in mind if another 4" pops up...
Obviously God wanted me to have that gun as there is no way I would ever have found one unassisted.
Unfortunately He did not see fit to let me have the 4" Triple Lock I found in Northern CA in 1966 as I did not have the necessary $85 to my name at the time.
However I have asked Him to keep me in mind if another 4" pops up...
trickyasafox
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my ruger mk II kmk512 in stainless
it was the first pistol i bought, and my dad and I shot it an awful lot. it's got some great memories on it already and its not even 2 years old yet.
it was the first pistol i bought, and my dad and I shot it an awful lot. it's got some great memories on it already and its not even 2 years old yet.
Mad Magyar
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For me, it becomes a contradiction. My most prized, the S&W 547 9mm revolver, has become a "safe-queen" which usually means I will get rid of it in the near future. If I don't shoot it, I don't want it....
I have to agree with WILL5A1, the ruger 22 my dad left me.
My grandmother bought it for him in 1949-50 before he was
old enough, and I will pass it on to my son. It is one of the
"Red Eagles" even though that was lost a long time ago.
It was restored by Ruger before my father passed away,
but they could not replace the eagle. It will never be for sale.
My grandmother bought it for him in 1949-50 before he was
old enough, and I will pass it on to my son. It is one of the
"Red Eagles" even though that was lost a long time ago.
It was restored by Ruger before my father passed away,
but they could not replace the eagle. It will never be for sale.
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Poohgyrr
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Just one???
Giving up several favorites would be pretty difficult... But, for today, it would have to be this old family S&W five screw .357; second reason for it being special is it will do almost anything I need done. Shown wearing a pair of Fitz grips. This six shooter teams up well with a M92 .357.
Giving up several favorites would be pretty difficult... But, for today, it would have to be this old family S&W five screw .357; second reason for it being special is it will do almost anything I need done. Shown wearing a pair of Fitz grips. This six shooter teams up well with a M92 .357.
Ala Dan
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Some very nice pic's folks~! Keep 'em coming, as we all like pics.
floridaboy
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Here's mine, a 1914 Colt New Service in .455 Eley with custom elk horn grips.
Here's mine, a 1914 Colt New Service in .455 Eley with custom elk horn grips.
JohnBT
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It's been my '72 Single Six for over 30 years. Now it's either my father's favorite 6" Python or his favorite Model 17: 8-3/8" barrel and 2x Burris scope.
He gave me all but two of his guns when he decided to move with my mother to assisted living two months ago. His brother got the other two, but he insisted I take the Model 37 .410 he'd given to my dad years ago.
John
He gave me all but two of his guns when he decided to move with my mother to assisted living two months ago. His brother got the other two, but he insisted I take the Model 37 .410 he'd given to my dad years ago.
John
Fabi75
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My most prized handgun is the SIG P210 my father gave me. It was his pistol in Swiss military service.
Tezcatlipoca
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Mmmm P210. Finest 9mm ever made.
A swiss P210......I'd cherish it too.
A swiss P210......I'd cherish it too.
Ala Dan
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WoW~! A Swiss military P210~! I'd be quite proud of that weapon, and my
father for leaving it to me. Awesome and Beautiful. Enjoy~!
father for leaving it to me. Awesome and Beautiful. Enjoy~!
glassman
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This is my first (not the last) and favorite.
This is my first (not the last) and favorite.
My SIG 229 Limited edition "live free or die" New Hampshire. It's one of 50 made, and serial NH 50/50. It was in the sales literature for that year. Was gonna be a limited run of the 13 colonies[50 each], but was cancelled. They only did the N.H. models.
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