ugly guns

[MTD]

The ugliest 1911 that I've even seen was the best looking 1911 right at the time/after an idiot mark was created!

 

[CheapFuneral]

Maybe it's a result of function over form philosophy. It's a tool so as long it works great for the intended purpose then that's fine for me. I just wish the market would swing back to DA/SA exposed hammers.

Agreed except the exposed hammers. The reason they aren't as popular is they are more of a pain to carry from being stabbed in the side to getting an object stuck between the hammer and the gun(women's purse or glove box)

 

[allaroundhunter]

Originally posted by Dogguy

SIGs....no beauty contest winners there

ummmmm....

I'd say this Sig is quite pretty

 

[bergmen]

Originally posted by Dogguy



ummmmm....

I'd say this Sig is quite pretty

No, not "quite pretty", that Sig is GORGEOUS. Not California approved, unfortunately.

Dan

 

[allaroundhunter]

No, not "quite pretty", that Sig is GORGEOUS. Not California approved, unfortunately.

Dan

Being from Texas, I don't keep up with all of Cali's restrictions, but what exactly makes it non-approved?

 

[bergmen]

Being from Texas, I don't keep up with all of Cali's restrictions, but what exactly makes it non-approved?

I don't have full knowledge but I understand that each model needs to be submitted to an independant laboratory for a series of drop tests, etc. Costs about $3,000 per model from what I understand. And if ANYTHING is changed on the handgun, it must be resubmitted even if it is cosmetic only. There are exceptions (aome single actions are exempt). but overall it sucks.

Dan

 

[XxBulletBendeRXx]

Tacticool Mall ninja Glock.... must See PIC!!

Check out this GLock gone wild!!!


Now that redefines an Ugly pistol!!

 

[XxBulletBendeRXx]

If the OCC chopper guys made guns...

"...Mossberg asked us to do a 'Rifleman' tribute gun..."

-Bill

In another thread someone already said this. But Ill reapeat it... Imagine showing up to a Cowboy Action shooting Event and whiping this thing out... You would be the talk of the entire day, if not entire season.... LMAO!!

 

[GlockFan]

OMG..i thought that was a photoshop job....until I went to the Mossberg site and saw it for myself!

 

[GunsmithSEO]

Let's face it, ugly guns are cheaper to produce, and Americans have shown a tendency to choose function over form. I love my Glock the same way I love my Toyota Corolla, it works flawlessly and gets the job done, but it won't be winning any beauty contests.

That being said, I also wanted something I could pass down for generations, so I got a 1911, kind of like the Porsche of handguns in my opinion.

 

[CheapFuneral]

I find some of these so called "ugly" guns beautiful in their own way... I'm in love with the walther PPQ first edition. Also as far as good looking guns go the SIG 1911 MIA/POW is awesome looking in both colors. Check it out in some of the shot show pics.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

They think they have to cut notches in every surface and fit odd angles to trigger guards, grips, etc.

I would agree with that. For example, I find the appearance of the Springfield XDm off-putting compared to the relatively simpler and cleaner XD.

I think Glock did more to popularize ugly guns than any other company.

At least everything on it is functional, without superfluous notches and odd angles.

 

[nyrifleman]

I enjoy the fine lines of a classic firearm (FN P35, Browning Superposed, Colt Python, etc.). But my GLOCK G19 is as ugly as an Irish Wolfhound. And Irish Wolfhound owners are quick to point out that there's one VERY important thing that makes their dog quite beautiful - there are no longer wolves...in Ireland!

There are no longer wolves in... China! How about them Pekingese?

The point being that there are many dog breeds that were bred for similar purposes, that were effective at what they did and look pretty different. I was joking about the Pekingese, but compare the Irish Wolfhound to the Russian Borzoi (which was a wolf-hunting dog) or the Great Pyrenees. Completely different looks, similar purpose.

And to take the discussion back to guns: there really is no need for a gun to be ugly to be effective. Now I do like ugly modern polymer guns, but mostly because I don't feel bad about abusing them (and that is a pretty liberating feeling).

 

[drunkensobriety]

.twitch.

*blink* Really Mossberg? Really guys? I swear to Christ if I ever catch someone with one of these I'm going to beat him senseless with it.

A tacticool'ed lever action... :banghead:

And hopefully by the way; if someone did try to use one of them at a SASS event: everyone there would have the good sense to get a rope.... and find a sturdy tree...


....boot to the head.....