What Gun Just for the Pure Unadulterated Joy of It?

[bushmaster1313]

I have my basic pistol, rifle and shotgun bases covered.

Suggestions please on moderately priced, used, American made guns that are simply a joy to own and shoot.

Guns that might fit the bill could be a Model 1897 riot gun, a 1911 or a full size S&W .357 revolver. What other guns might fit the bill?

In other words, I have all the working guns I need, and I would like a gun just for fun, but I am not going to spring $7,000 for the Winchester Model 21 trap gun that I'm lusting for.

 

[rdb]

Ma Deuce.

Seriously any single action revolver. Nothing like a cowboy gun.

 

[The_Shootist]

Thats Easy

Ruger Blackhawk blued in 4.62" bbl - and .45 of course.

For the last 12 years ALL my handgun purchases have had to have some possible CCW role. Not sure the Blackhawk could fill that niche (although I hear they make IWB holsters for them) so it would be pretty much a range or occasional woods gun (capable of dealing with hogs/occasional swamp monster/meth players in the forests North of Houston).

 

[hso]

The BHP is a joy to my hands, so a Renaissance BHP would do nicely.

 

[oldbanjo]

I shoot a lot of snakes, also I ride a motorcycle, so I bought what I consider a fun gun to shoot. I bought a Bond Arms derringer Century 2000, 410 or 45 LC When on the motorcycle Its in a right side shoulder holster, easy to get to while riding. A snake doesn't have a chance, also after seeing the stories about the python snakes moving north from Fla. I like It even more.

 

[dom1104]

I just bought my "For the joy of it" gun.

STI Sentry in 9mm.

 

[rbernie]

Suggestions please on moderately priced, used, American made guns that are simply a joy to own and shoot.

American made? A 6" S&W Model 19-3. From anywhere in the world? A nice Belgian or Italian O/U shotgun.

 

[Mot45acp]

The Ruger .22 pistol of your choice. Mine is the Mark II 22/45 with 4ish inch barrel. The single actions are a blast as well. I have/had $1000+ guns. This one is the one that gets the most trigger time. Whether it is me or teaching someone else on this pistol.

 

[TexasRifleman]

Single Action Army from whatever manufacturer you like. I prefer the Cimarron models because of the nice finish. 4 3/4 " with the case hardening and charcoal blueing.

American design, copy made in Italy but finished in Texas. I guess that's American enough for me....

 

[Nushif]

Pure fun? Something in a stupidly large caliber. I have a single action for that.

 

[yaonttwo]

S & W Model 29, nuff said

 

[pikid89]

Freedom Arms .454 Casull

 

[ROAshooter]

pure fun and addicting....Ruger Old Army's.......like fishing with a cane pole......instead of an expensive reel..........slow and sedate......with amazing accuracy

 

[sprice]

single action .357, or .22 lr. or a .45acp 1911

 

[millertyme]

anything that is semi or full automatic with a large magazine and chambered in .22lr

 

[bluetopper]

No greater pleasure in handgunning than an afternoon with a ziplock baggie full of 38 wadcutter reloads and a nice Smith & Wesson Model 14.

 

[essayons21]

ARs in .22

 

[BamAlmighty]

Desert Eagle Point Five O

 

[Tinpig]

Springfield 1903 or A3 with a reduced load; 40 gr. IMR4895.



Tinpig

 

[Zundfolge]

An N Frame S&W (in any caliber).

A nice lever action gun is always fun.

I'm not a fan of single action revolvers but if you like that sort of thing I guess I could see where they would be fun.

 

[sig228]

Joy = LOTS of low cost shooting.

Joy = M&P15-22 MOE

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...57786_757784_757784_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

Basic (non-MOE) model less than $500 on Gun Genie

 

[Quoheleth]

S&W model 17 or 18 .22 revolver.

Classic K-frame with .22 affordability.

Q

 

[C96]

Single action Army with birds head grip in 45ACP/45LC. Lots of fun, lots of bang and you can get rid of any old 45ACP ammo that you need to burn up.

 

[Opoche]

Hakim, semi auto in 8mm Mauser with mild recoil= fun. But then I'm a C&R geek.

 

[Tim the student]

M1.