Which Should I Choose?

[Obturation]

I'd be all over that redhawk but I have an affliction so my advice may be biased .

 

[bangswitch]

I voted for the BHP, even before I saw the picture. I was going to ask how old it was, since the BHP is the oldest of the models you mentioned (I know, 1911's have been around longer, but not the Gold Cup). That BHP is a Mark III, probably newer than 1990-95.

 

[Barbaroja]

I’d choose the gold cup followed by the red hawk

 

[buck460XVR]

I would choose them in the order you have them listed in the poll.......

1. Colt 1911 Gold Cup with lots of mods
2. Browning High Power
3. S&W 686 stainless with four inch barrel
4. Ruger Redhawk in 44 Mag with six inch barrel

 

[RDWalker]

That's a tough choice. I absolutely love 1911's, but the Redhawk as stated above is the most versatile of the bunch.

 

[dh1633pm]

I watched my dad shoot that pistol at about 50 yards at a block of firewood. It fell right over. He is a good shooter. Older now, but still has a steady hand.

 

[Targa]

I'd be all over that redhawk but I have an affliction so my advice may be biased .

I have a similar affliction so it might be wise to take my advice with a grain of salt as well…

 

[warnerwh]

First choice would have been the 686 but no idiot hole for me. However a highly modded Gold Cup isn't a bad runner up.

 

[DR505]

I was gonna say the 686, but then I saw "The Hole."

So, High Power then.

This.

 

[P5 Guy]

44 Ruger is the most versatile on your list.

 

[Nasty Canasta]

For me it would be the 686. Already have the other three covered.

 

[Gary W. Strange]

If it were me. It would be the Colt Gold Cup. Reason being, the two revolvers are nothing really special. The Browning Hi Power, I own one. Would be my second choice. The Gold Cup is hard to find, the Hi Power is not in production anymore. If taken care of, these two will only increase in value.

 

[BigBlue 94]

BHP, or more fitting, FNHP. FN HPs are sought after. Ive also never seen a two tone one..

 

[md7]

Tough call… it’d depend on what you already had in your collection. But for me it’d be a toss up between the 1911 and BHP.

Distant third would be the 686, but only because I like autos a little more and I have a 4” 357 revolver already

 

[dh1633pm]

A picture of the Ruger.

 

[nofendertom]

I would choose the Redhawk---had one just like it in blue. It shot great with/without the scope.
The Gold Cup---never cared for it. Would prefer a Combat Commander.
The High-Power---Had 2 of them---both went bye-bye---wouldn't want another.
The 686---Had a 3in---went bye-bye---not as good as my Mod 28.

 

[wcwhitey]

From your Father? Easy, which one has the most sentimental value?

 

[Pat Riot]

When I first looked at the list I thought “I would like the 686”.
Then I thought “You can’t swing a dead car and not hit a 1911, 686’s are plentiful, I don’t care for BHPs but I haven’t seen a Redhawk in a long time and I want one.”
So, I selfishly selected the Redhawk.

After seeing the photo @dh1633pm posted above I would definitely jump on the Redhawk.

 

[dh1633pm]

From your Father? Easy, which one has the most sentimental value?

You and the others have said this are what I have already chosen. Hence the four choices. Those all have that value. He gave me choice of 13. So I thought if I couldn’t make up my mind between equals, than I would do random. Hence the post.

 

[Obturation]

I will add that there's only 1 gun on the list that can survive heavy use by you, your children and their children. I think we all know which one that is...

 

[dh1633pm]

I will add that there's only 1 gun on the list that can survive heavy use by you, your children and their children. I think we all know which one that is...

We do?

 

[Obturation]

We do?

We do.

 

[dh1633pm]

We do.

We don’t. But I like where your going. I would guess the Ruger.

 

[Obturation]

We don’t. But I like where your going. I would guess the Ruger.

Bingo. Not many guns stronger or more durable than a redhawk, makes comparable revolvers look like tinker toys. Plus rugers not going anywhere and their customer service is second to none. Can't say the same for the other 3.

 

[dh1633pm]

Obturation, thank you. I do like the Red Hawk.