Name The One Handgun In YOUR Collection That You Consider Your Most Prized Possession

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My Ruger Security Six. I bought it when I turned 21 and have shot it ever since. It has never failed me in all the time I've had it, and it has had more rounds shot through it than I will ever know.
What a great time we have had together in the woods.:)
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MAB Model D. .32 French automatic that my grandfather brought back from france in 1945 when he was in the 20th Armored Devision at the age of 17. I never knew him and I like to think it serves as a link between us.
 
Like choosing which of your children you love the most....tough choice, maybe this one.
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Well I have a somewhat limited field to choose from, but mine is my Sig 226R Navy. An engagement present from my fiance, can't imagine another one is going to top it any time soon. :)
 
One gun

My "one gun" is the one I would trust the most - my lovingly customized Colt stainless Govt. Model .45 - built in the late 80s, I shot 500 rounds weekly in practice, competed, trained at Gunsite under the Colonel - definitely the one I want in my hand if I am in danger.

Breaking the "one" rule, I would have to mention an old Beretta that my dad brought home from Europe. He was in the 101st and did not get to Italy, picked up a P38 at Bastogne - lost that in a card game, later won the Beretta from a guy from the 82nd in another card game. This one has a colorful history and sentimental value.
 
None of my firearms are "prized possessions," but the one that I'm so glad
I purchased, is extremely accurate, has been 100% reliable, and would be
one of, if not the last to be sold if forced by life circumstances, is my
(pre-CZ ownership) Dan Wesson Patriot.

Now, I'd love to add a particular Colt revolver here too, but you did say
only one. Shucks! :D

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I'd have to say it's may 1943 production Colt 1911A1. My grandfather carried it as a Marine during WW2 and it happened to "find its way home with him." When my father joined the Marines in 66, it went with him to Vietnam. Thanks to a CO that was more concerned with his Marines being safe, than regs, it also went with me to the Persian Gulf in 90 for Desert Shield/Storm.

I can't begin to estimate how many rounds have gone through this gun in the last 64 years, other than "many." It sounds like somebody dropped the silverware drawer when you shake it, and it won't cycle with anything but 230gr. Ball ammo. The one thing this gun has going for it though is the fact that it never failed us when we needed it.

It will NEVER leave my collection, and one day, if I have a son it'll be his.
 
MY CZ PCR because it's what I shoot best and has been totally reliable for the past 7 years. I ahve others that are more expensive and perhaps better looking
but when my life depends on it, the PCR.
 
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I'd have to say it's may 1943 production Colt 1911A1. My grandfather carried it as a Marine during WW2 and it happened to "find its way home with him." When my father joined the Marines in 66, it went with him to Vietnam. Thanks to a CO that was more concerned with his Marines being safe, than regs, it also went with me to the Persian Gulf in 90 for Desert Shield/Storm.
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Amazing.
 
Colt

LW Commander in .38 Super (~1956 vintage) with some personalized mods (ambi safety and front strap checkering). Never misses a beat!
 
Hmmm, tough choice!

I suppose my most "prized" would be my Kimber TLE II RL in .45. I really love shooting it and it's made me a 1911 fan for sure. My favorite (most comfortable) piece would probably be my P99 QA .40 (primary carry piece), but i love all my guns! ;)
 
I guess I would have to say my Walther P99. since it is my carry gun, and we have a love hate relationship. I love to shoot it, and I hate to go anywhere without it.


Plus it doesnt help i sold the rest of my handguns to build my ar-15
 
It's probably not considered a "high end" gun...but this is mine! Why it's my most prized:

1. It was my first 1911
2. There is no other gun more accurate in my hands than this one
3. Reliable
4. It's customized exactly the way I want it

:)

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Well a 1964 6 inch blue Colt Python in box with original receipt that my Xwife has. I had it the first 22 years and she has had it the last 15 years. Oh she said it was stolen.

An engraved 1950 S&W Cheif Special that was a gift from the Texas Rangers to my uncle. It took me 4 years to get that one back.
 
I'm with busy squirrel. The first defensive handgun I purchased was a S&W 4013 ... one of the pre-TSW single-stack models. I had the action honed and have put several thousand rounds through it. It doesn't have much sentimental value other than it being my first defensive handgun. But it is a sweet package that packs a punch, and it carries nicely. So I guess I'd consider it my "most prized," although there are others I like, too.
 
TIMC - remind her how much value you'll be willing to your next of kin when you pass in 11 or 12 decades.
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Don't think I'll make 11 or 12 more but I do plan on being here for 3 or 4 more at least. I hope one of the grandbabys is worthy of owning his great great grandaddy's 1st generation Colt. I have considered it an honor to be trusted with keeping it safe and in top condition.

The wife knows how much it means to me and if I was gone tomorrow she would make sure it was handed down. She may complain but she is a fine woman with a good heart.
 
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My FBI S&W 1076 and a black Melonite S&W 4566 from the U.S. Marshal Service Special Operations Group (less than 100 made).
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Colt Officer's Model Heavy Barrel 6" .38 special

Because it was the first Colt revolver I ever bought and it is still the most accurate handgun I own.
 
Sorry folk's, but we may have to rehash this thread- cuz I just added a
BEAUT; too keep my old '71 model (2nd series) Colt DS company. Its a
rare specimen not hardly seen anymore; unless you are a serious S&W
collector~!

How 'bout a 99%+ factory nickeled Smith & Wesson 34-1 .22 Long Rifle
six-shot snubby, with 2" barrel, square butt, and adjustable sights.
This weapon known as the "Kit Gun", has not been hardly fired, if at all?
It has recessed chambers, but NO pinned barrel. Its M202XXX serial dates
it back to 1982. Friends, I'm here to tell you- this weapon has been taken
really good care of~! Stay tuned, as pics will be forth coming.
 
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I would have to say that my most prized possession of my collection would probably be my Sig P220 in 38 Super(took me 2 years to find it). It took a whlie to find my S&W 696 when I wanted it but after I found one then a lot started to show up and I bought another one.
 
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