Kynoch
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Colt 1911's are rather beautiful. Not so of other semis.
Revolver beauty...Autos are UGLY
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I dislike autos. I'll admit, I'm interested in aesthetics because all my firearms have been or will be used in films at some point. Revolvers are just more appealing to me, and I believe that if you can't diffuse a situation with 5-7 rounds, you're not likely to do it with more.
I like that the only "appealing" auto that's been posted is the 1911. It explains why so many heroes and villains in films have carried icon revolvers or 1911s, or shotguns, and little else.
I like that the only "appealing" auto that's been posted is the 1911. It explains why so many heroes and villains in films have carried icon revolvers or 1911s, or shotguns, and little else.
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I'm sorry, but this makes no sense. You select your firearms by whether or not they've been in a movie? This has got to be one of the stupidest things I've ever heard.
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I'm a filmmaker. They've been used in films that I, or someone I work with, has done. I'VE used them in films. I understand where you'd make the mistake, though.
That said, if that's why someone wants to purchase what they purchase and enjoy what they enjoy, who's to call that stupid? I'm also a musician, every well-known guitar brand and model is known because someone of note played it at some point. Most beginners, or even people who've played for years, take interest in particular music gear because their heroes played it. 90% of all musical instrument marketing is geared towards selling gear based on "famous" people who've used it. If that's why someone wants to buy something, who cares?
Ever try to price or purchase a S&W Model 29? Do you think they're more expensive or uncommon or saught after more than another random S&W because they're built better, or they do something special? I'd say no, it's most likely because of that ringing endorsement it was given, and the coolness factor that goes with it.
That said, if that's why someone wants to purchase what they purchase and enjoy what they enjoy, who's to call that stupid? I'm also a musician, every well-known guitar brand and model is known because someone of note played it at some point. Most beginners, or even people who've played for years, take interest in particular music gear because their heroes played it. 90% of all musical instrument marketing is geared towards selling gear based on "famous" people who've used it. If that's why someone wants to buy something, who cares?
Ever try to price or purchase a S&W Model 29? Do you think they're more expensive or uncommon or saught after more than another random S&W because they're built better, or they do something special? I'd say no, it's most likely because of that ringing endorsement it was given, and the coolness factor that goes with it.
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Strangely enough Mr. GoodBomb, my new S&W 460 was never used in a Dirty Harry movie, but I think its way cooler than that skimpy little S&W 29 
Sorry, just kidding.. Funny enough, I really haven't seen movies, save for Dirty Harry, ever used in endorsing a certain brand or model of firearm. Nonetheless, if you are a movie buff and they inspire you in your gun purchases, more power to you.. Nothing stupid at all about it..
Thats cool you are into film making.. Hope you can make something inspirational that will help promote the brilliance of the firearms you desire.
I'm hoping Jack Bauer can get his hands on some big bore stuff, because I have to admit, it was starting to get boring watching him raid all those terrorist encampments with a single 9mm. I'd like to see him with some more firepower.. The scene where he took out one of the guys in the 7th season with a sniper shot with an M1A was pretty nice.. At least, one of the script writers got creative. I really think it would be cool if he got a S&W 460 or S&W 500 and started blowing big holes in bad guys... Sadly, I don't forsee that happening.
I have to say my favorite shooting movie was "Shoot Em 'Up". That fancy 50AE Desert Eagle that Paul Giamatti carried was truly a sexy gun. Once again another point for semi autos!
Sorry, just kidding.. Funny enough, I really haven't seen movies, save for Dirty Harry, ever used in endorsing a certain brand or model of firearm. Nonetheless, if you are a movie buff and they inspire you in your gun purchases, more power to you.. Nothing stupid at all about it..
Thats cool you are into film making.. Hope you can make something inspirational that will help promote the brilliance of the firearms you desire.
I'm hoping Jack Bauer can get his hands on some big bore stuff, because I have to admit, it was starting to get boring watching him raid all those terrorist encampments with a single 9mm. I'd like to see him with some more firepower.. The scene where he took out one of the guys in the 7th season with a sniper shot with an M1A was pretty nice.. At least, one of the script writers got creative. I really think it would be cool if he got a S&W 460 or S&W 500 and started blowing big holes in bad guys... Sadly, I don't forsee that happening.
I have to say my favorite shooting movie was "Shoot Em 'Up". That fancy 50AE Desert Eagle that Paul Giamatti carried was truly a sexy gun. Once again another point for semi autos!
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I really wasn't implying that I choose what I buy based on what films they've been in (though I'll admit, I do check out of curiosity, IMFDB makes that easy, and I know film far more than firearms), but if that's what someone does and they enjoy it, I don't think that's stupid at all.
My first firearms were purchased for purely aesthetic and filmic reasons. I had a script that called for a shotgun, a revolver, and a compact firearm that is only fired twice, so I ended up with a NEF Pardner, a Nagant, and a derringer. They looked interesting, they were cheap, and they were easy to find blanks for (aside from the Nagant, which had the benefit of the blanks being able to be seen on screen, as the shells for it are crimped like blanks). That's where my collection started.
I've never seen Giamatti and "sexy" in the same sentence, but I guess that's an exception. Desert Eagles are truly a "movie gun," they look great on screen and they're not really something a good guy on the run will just open a drawer and find. They're a meditated weapon, if that makes sense, something you're aware of and show. I had heard the armorers for the 2004 remake of Dawn of the Dead were requested to bring more "common" weapons to set when they brought them out, because they're not a survival situation, "I found this" or "just in case" kind of weapon. They're a weapon owner's weapon.
My first firearms were purchased for purely aesthetic and filmic reasons. I had a script that called for a shotgun, a revolver, and a compact firearm that is only fired twice, so I ended up with a NEF Pardner, a Nagant, and a derringer. They looked interesting, they were cheap, and they were easy to find blanks for (aside from the Nagant, which had the benefit of the blanks being able to be seen on screen, as the shells for it are crimped like blanks). That's where my collection started.
I've never seen Giamatti and "sexy" in the same sentence, but I guess that's an exception. Desert Eagles are truly a "movie gun," they look great on screen and they're not really something a good guy on the run will just open a drawer and find. They're a meditated weapon, if that makes sense, something you're aware of and show. I had heard the armorers for the 2004 remake of Dawn of the Dead were requested to bring more "common" weapons to set when they brought them out, because they're not a survival situation, "I found this" or "just in case" kind of weapon. They're a weapon owner's weapon.
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Where is that Dardick picture when I need it
Guns can be seen to be like women, guys will never agree, and some will be downright contrary, I shoot a hipoint, and yes I have been caught saying, 'kinda like a fat girl, gets the job done'
Well, that's how I feel about wheel guns, until I'm shooting out of a pocket or need a matched gun to a lever (wait, I like bolts and semi's, my bad)...
Now those old world early last century continental pocket pistols, those are just cute.
Guns can be seen to be like women, guys will never agree, and some will be downright contrary, I shoot a hipoint, and yes I have been caught saying, 'kinda like a fat girl, gets the job done'
Well, that's how I feel about wheel guns, until I'm shooting out of a pocket or need a matched gun to a lever (wait, I like bolts and semi's, my bad)...
Now those old world early last century continental pocket pistols, those are just cute.
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I happen to think my 1985 S&W 586 is a thing of beauty:
Doug Add, I wasn't aware they made the 586 with a half underlug. It's a beauty for sure. Do you mind if I ask where you found it?
As far as the utility of gun aesthetics goes, it's very important to me. Assuming a revolver and a semi will both do the job adequately - the job being civilian self defense - the functional advantages of the semi lose out to the aesthetic advantages of the revolver. Statistically I will probably never have to draw a gun to defend my life but I will still have to look at it every damn day.
Old Shooter
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Are you trying to say...
Autos are from Mars, Revolvers are from Venus?
Autos are from Mars, Revolvers are from Venus?
oldfool
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beautiful... and ugly... comes in many flavors
enjoy beautiful in all flavors, life is too short not to
not enjoying both revolvers and autoloaders is missing half the trip
enjoy beautiful in all flavors, life is too short not to
not enjoying both revolvers and autoloaders is missing half the trip
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I recall my HS days - and the coolness of the original 007 in those first Bond movies - in the theater. I guess that is why, when she who must be obeyed settled over a new S&W special engraved & carved wood grip PPK/S - in a mahogany presentation case, I said yes. Of course, to keep my 'no evil bottom-feeding-case -tossers' edict, she bought it! Still, it's pretty neat. My S&W revolvers are handsome.
Zundfolge,
When did Victorinox make a Swiss Army Knife that looks so much like a Sig? That is the Swiss emblem on the scale/grip, isn't it? Where are the tweezers and toothpick stored?
To some, like me, an 1895 Nagant is handsome. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder - myopic or not!
Stainz
Zundfolge,
When did Victorinox make a Swiss Army Knife that looks so much like a Sig? That is the Swiss emblem on the scale/grip, isn't it? Where are the tweezers and toothpick stored?
To some, like me, an 1895 Nagant is handsome. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder - myopic or not!
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I'll just say that good looking autos are nice, but good looking revolvers are nicer.
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Previous owner cut down the lug, and I recently had S&W reblue the gun. The 686 I owned several years ago felt a bit barrel heavy to me, this one is just right!
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I'm a sixgun man to the bone and think there is nothing more attraction than a nice single action, be it a Colt SAA or replica, Ruger Blackhawk or percussion revolver or cartridge conversion of same.
...but there are some autos that are very attractive. The 1911 is my favorite but the Browning HiPower, various Beretta autos (including the 92), the Luger, Walther P38, PPK as well as the old Colt and Browning pocket autos are all very attractive designs. Not to mention the various Colt Woodsman models. I just happen to own a lot more revolvers.
...but there are some autos that are very attractive. The 1911 is my favorite but the Browning HiPower, various Beretta autos (including the 92), the Luger, Walther P38, PPK as well as the old Colt and Browning pocket autos are all very attractive designs. Not to mention the various Colt Woodsman models. I just happen to own a lot more revolvers.
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There really are some attractive semi-autos out there. (People have been posting some great ones on this thread.) Has anyone noticed, however, that they're mostly OLDER designs? The Browning Hi-Power, the Colt 1911, the Woodsman and challenger? The Hi -Standard and Ruger .22's? Lugers, P-38's, PPK's and even broomhandle Mausers are old and attractive.
The Beretta 92, maybe the best looking of all, was designed in the early '70's I think. And I think the attractive CZ-75 was sort of influenced by Browning. It seems that there was a golden age of semi-auto aesthetics, and we may be past it.
I really prefer the look of revolvers, but wish I could afford any of the above guns.
Also, I should mention: the REALLY BIG, huge revolvers are absurd looking. I'm not talking SAA Colts, but some of the modern ones. Sorry, the "judge" is too odd for me.
The Beretta 92, maybe the best looking of all, was designed in the early '70's I think. And I think the attractive CZ-75 was sort of influenced by Browning. It seems that there was a golden age of semi-auto aesthetics, and we may be past it.
I really prefer the look of revolvers, but wish I could afford any of the above guns.
Also, I should mention: the REALLY BIG, huge revolvers are absurd looking. I'm not talking SAA Colts, but some of the modern ones. Sorry, the "judge" is too odd for me.
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The SIG is definitely a P210, not a P220. The P210 is probably the best looking SIG, but the P220 is quite nice, too. I like S&W 3rd generation stainless autos, the P35 HiPower, and the CZ75 quite well. I love the Ruger MkII .22 I bought in college. I'm contemplating buying another just like it so my kids won't have to fight over who gets it in the will.
I really prefer the look of a K-frame, blued S&W, a Single Six, or a Royal Blue Python to most autos, though. Much nicer feel and trigger than most of them.
*ETA: Stainz, that's a Swiss Cross, which is the symbol their military uses. My K31 has it on the reciever, my SAKs have it on the side of the handle, and since the P210 is/was a Swiss service pistol, there you go!
I really prefer the look of a K-frame, blued S&W, a Single Six, or a Royal Blue Python to most autos, though. Much nicer feel and trigger than most of them.
*ETA: Stainz, that's a Swiss Cross, which is the symbol their military uses. My K31 has it on the reciever, my SAKs have it on the side of the handle, and since the P210 is/was a Swiss service pistol, there you go!
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TMann
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Isn't this kind of like debating whether blonds, brunettes or redheads are better looking?
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Tmann - that's just like the guns - depends on the individual model!
cyclopsshooter
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Big ones little ones cute ones means ones
oldfool
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Wow.. not sure if I only spilled my coffee or wet my britches... THRICE.. over those autoloading ponies, cyclops !
(even though I own one of 'em)
NICE
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(even though I own one of 'em)
NICE
(love them them revolvers too)
Radagast
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Waiting for the pic to download I identified Ken Lundes fine art as a P210 just by the hammer and one slide serration that were visible.
I am such a gun nerd. *sigh*
To the question at hand, which is just below the level of Glock vs 1911, 9mm vs 45, I swing both ways. A classic 1911, or the Beretta 92 is a thing of beauty to me, but so is a S&W Registered Magnum or a Colt SAA.
I am such a gun nerd. *sigh*
To the question at hand, which is just below the level of Glock vs 1911, 9mm vs 45, I swing both ways. A classic 1911, or the Beretta 92 is a thing of beauty to me, but so is a S&W Registered Magnum or a Colt SAA.
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