Your most satisfying gun purchase of 2009?

[Corner Pocket]

I purchased three pistols this year. A new Stoeger Cougar 8000 (9mm) in January, a new Beretta PX4 (.45acp) in July, and a lightly used CZ 75B (.40) in May. I really enjoy all three of these guns and have fired close to 6,000 rounds (pretty-well evenly distributed between the three of them.) The 9mm and the .45 are the two that I alternate carrying, as they both fit nicely in the same IWB holster.

I was attracted to the CZ gun primarily because it came with a fitted 9mm barrel, manufactured by Barsto. This makes it really easy to switch from .40 to 9mm (and vice-versa) by simply switching the barrel, the magazine, and the recoil spring. I hadn't really liked shooting .40s prior to this purchase, but then all of them that I'd shot before were polymer-framed guns. In contrast, this CZ .40, with its heavier frame, is really a wonderful "fun gun" to have and enjoy. I'm so glad that I ran across the "for sale" ad one day as I was surfing the 'Net, ending up striking a deal with the gun's original owner.

So, for what it's worth, my most satisfying gun purchase this year is my CZ 75B. When I'm at the range putting it through its paces, I'm happier than a famished cockroach that just spotted a discarded Twinkie.

Corner Pocket

 

[banjoman2255]

Dan Wesson RZ45 Heritage.

 

[snakeman]

howa ultralight barreled action in 308 win, dropped in a boyds jrs forest camo laminate stock. .97" group with the first handload tried. Shoots 4 factory loads in the same place as the handloads. All shot with 150gr. s.p.

 

[MMCSRET]

I have two that are equally satisfying, both in price and in model. A Colt Officers Model Special 38 dated 1951 and just this past weekend a Colt New Service 45 A.C.P. dated 1942. Both in fantastic condition and each swells my pride!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ArmedBear]

Scoped Ruger Mark II Target: satisfying because it's helped my score in pistol league.
4" S&W 686 pre-lock: satisfying because I got it for 350 bucks.

 

[CoRoMo]

I bought three long guns this year, so I can't really play, yet, since this thread is about handguns. However, I do plan to get a handgun before the end of the year. It is actually for the wife though.

 

[Magic_Man]

M&p40c

 

[searcher451]

The most satisfying? It's always the next one. Always.

I do feel pretty good about getting a lovely Walther P5 this year, however.

 

[Coyote3855]

Kahr P380

 

[Jonah71]

For the money.....the Taurus Mod. 65 SS 357.mag I got for $375 (or was it $365....I'm getting old). I've got a feeling I'm gonna really like the inexpensive Bersa Thunder .380 Del. Mod. for $270, once I get the jamming problems fixed. I'd have already given up on it, but I've had so many people tell me what a great pistol it is, I'm gonna stay with it. Just won't carry it until it's fixed.

 

[Iconoclast]

Cz75b.

 

[Legionnaire]

Original (not a Ladysmith) S&W 3913.

 

[G27RR]

Sig 556 SWAT followed by Colt Defender and HK USP.

 

[usmccpl]

Ruger 77 hawkeye in 308. Its the most satisfying because with in a week of coming home with it i put 3 deer in the freezer using it and Remington 180 grain soft points.

 

[NMGonzo]

My stupid glock35

 

[okespe04]

Glock19

I love that gun and learned to love 9mm too

 

[Dr.Rob]

Couple of Colts, since this is in handguns I'll mention my 1927 Official Police in .32-20 (The Jade Gun)

 

[Flash!]

Hk p7 psp

 

[Nuke8401]

Savage 200 in 30-06

 

[floydster]

Ruger Mark III Hunter and a 1985 Ruger Speed Six in excellent cond, 357 mag.
Floyd

 

[Shipwreck]

Custom Springfield 1911 and an Ed Brown 1911

 

[Jim K]

I own modern guns, but here are some purchases I was pleased with:

Colt Model 1878 Double Action Frontier.

Smith & Wesson Model 1899, the first M&P model.

Hopkins and Allen Safety Police, Triple Action, with a unique way to resolve the "blow on the hammer" problem.

Jim

 

[Motodeficient]

Bought 5 guns this year (all since October): Mossberg 183t .410 bolt action shotgun, Ruger 10/22, S&W SW9VE, Springfield XD 9mm service, and a Maverick 88. Its a toss up between the 10/22 and the XD as to which one was the most satisfying purchase (although I haven't received the maverick yet and i think i will really enjoy that gun with the knoxx stock).

 

[HardShell]

Bought/traded several this year, but no question it's...

 

[DRYHUMOR]

Dan Wesson Pointman-9