The Gear Journal

JohnJoyo · 05-31-2009, 12:56 AM

Post up some pictures of handguns that are asthetically pleasing to YOU. There's no wrong answer here.

These are at opposite ends of the spectrum......
-a vintage Luger (this ones Bulgarian I believe): Classic, collectible, and obviously a huge historical element.
-a Desert Eagle .50 cal: Big badass hand cannon.

JohnJoyo · 05-31-2009, 01:08 AM

I love revolvers......
Model 58 S&W Classics 4" .41 Mag Bright Nickel.
Dang.

and Of course the Model 29 .44mag....Dirty Harry Style...8"...Feelin Lucky Punk?

silva · 05-31-2009, 08:09 AM

Here is a small sample of what I like...

silva · 05-31-2009, 08:48 AM

More...

JohnJoyo · 06-01-2009, 09:02 PM

Silva, I notice that most of your pics were smaller and good candidates for concealed carry. Does that have anything to do with your choices?

silva · 06-02-2009, 02:30 PM

Good question. Yes and No, John.
Some picks are good cc candidates, others like the Ruger and Sig Sauer not as much.

However they were not all chosen for that reason...I have owned all, with the exception of the H&K and found them to be both functionally and aesthetically pleasing.

LUX BLUE · 06-02-2009, 09:17 PM

ofall the pistols I have owned ( and it covers a pretty fair amount) The one I miss the most is this ragged out old 1911 I got for a carbuerator rebuild.

My favorite gun saying -and I have heard multiple claims to the quote, so I have no idea who said it first- pretty much wraps that pistol up in a pretty little bow.

"In The event You have missed with all seven rounds, You will find that the 1911 makes an effective club."

that and one from the movies...
"Yoo knached my feef ohwt"-bad guy
"Well, Colt makes a heavy firearm."-Good guy.
appaloosa.

just a big, happy, no frills lump of steel that when properly dialed in is damn accurate, and stays that way.

Ruiner · 06-04-2009, 06:04 PM

The only pistol I'd ever HAVE to own...the Springfield Armory 1911-A1 .45

It feels like it was made for my hands, and while not as accurate as some handguns, I'll still find a way to put you down if you come into my house...just don't plan on leaving...

stink tooth · 06-04-2009, 06:53 PM

I will play
Sig P220

and here it is with all of its other daily carry friends other than the CRKT knife that has been replaced with a Benchmade Torrent. That and the Casio on the left is for work and the Omega on the right is for well................... not at work

Ryan · 06-05-2009, 01:06 PM

Here's my wee little Glock... A 26 to be exact.

Jay Rush · 06-05-2009, 06:11 PM

This is what I carry but in 45 ACP

Ruiner · 06-05-2009, 06:17 PM

Taurus is nice stuff, my dad has a pair of .357 revolvers from them...and he's got some others too, like a HiPoint 9mm and a really small .38 semi that he carries (but I don't remember the manufacturer)...

Jay Rush · 06-05-2009, 06:24 PM

I really wanted an H&K or kimber but didn't have the $$$. But I've got a buddy that has put thousands of rounds through his taurus 1911 with no problems so I thought they couldn't be to bad

Jay Rush · 06-05-2009, 06:28 PM

This says it all

Ruiner · 06-05-2009, 06:35 PM

I'm probably going to pick up a Hi-Point .45 or .40 at some point in the near future, just for the hell of it...they retail for only $190 and I can probably get one at the local place for $20 or $30 cheaper than that...

Barrel length: 4.5"

Overall length: 7.75"

Weight: 35 oz.

Frame: High-impact polymer

Finish: Black powder coat with polished sides

Capacity: 9-shot magazine

Sights: 3-dots, fully-adjustable rear sight

All Hi-Point handguns feature:

Polymer frame
Durable, attractive easy-grip finish
Last round lock open
Quick on-off thumb safety
Operations safety sheet
+P rated
Free extra rear peep sight
Free trigger lock
Lifetime warranty
100% American-made, parts and assembly

JohnJoyo · 06-05-2009, 09:32 PM

Ruiner,
Never heard of the high point.....at that price I may have to check one out!

Ruiner · 06-05-2009, 09:38 PM

They're made in Illinois...most people haven't heard of em that I've come across...the local gun store owner says he's put his 9mm through hell and back, dropped it, shot 1000's of rounds through it and it's still as accurate as the day he bought it...I have a feeling that most of the cost savings come from the composite frame...and they're light as hell...

LUX BLUE · 06-06-2009, 10:48 AM

I had one for a while- needed a touch of ramp work but after, it was a damn fine pistol.

Rashy · 06-06-2009, 02:46 PM

I've got a buddy who was dealing guns up until the new Prez took office. He said the Hi-Points were great, for a cheap gun, if you got a good one and crap if you didn't. Apparently the quality control is a bit loose.

Rashy · 06-06-2009, 02:54 PM

My cc. A Ruger P90 (.45) with Hogue grip. A little big and heavy, but I like it better than the Grendell .380 I used to carry, and skin my thumbs with...

05-31-2009, 12:56 AM	#1
JohnJoyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 159	Handgun Picture Thread Post up some pictures of handguns that are asthetically pleasing to YOU. There's no wrong answer here. These are at opposite ends of the spectrum...... -a vintage Luger (this ones Bulgarian I believe): Classic, collectible, and obviously a huge historical element. -a Desert Eagle .50 cal: Big badass hand cannon. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by JohnJoyo; 05-31-2009 at 01:29 AM.

05-31-2009, 01:08 AM	#2
JohnJoyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 159	I love revolvers...... Model 58 S&W Classics 4" .41 Mag Bright Nickel. Dang. and Of course the Model 29 .44mag....Dirty Harry Style...8"...Feelin Lucky Punk? Attached Thumbnails Last edited by JohnJoyo; 05-31-2009 at 01:45 AM.

06-02-2009, 02:30 PM	#6
silva Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 17	Good question. Yes and No, John. Some picks are good cc candidates, others like the Ruger and Sig Sauer not as much. However they were not all chosen for that reason...I have owned all, with the exception of the H&K and found them to be both functionally and aesthetically pleasing. Last edited by silva; 06-02-2009 at 03:44 PM.

06-04-2009, 06:04 PM	#8
Ruiner Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: G.F.Y, MN Posts: 133	The only pistol I'd ever HAVE to own...the Springfield Armory 1911-A1 .45 It feels like it was made for my hands, and while not as accurate as some handguns, I'll still find a way to put you down if you come into my house...just don't plan on leaving... __________________ -Detonators CC- *G.F.Y* *World renowned failure at both death and life*

06-04-2009, 06:53 PM	#9
stink tooth Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 145	I will play Sig P220 and here it is with all of its other daily carry friends other than the CRKT knife that has been replaced with a Benchmade Torrent. That and the Casio on the left is for work and the Omega on the right is for well................... not at work Last edited by stink tooth; 06-05-2009 at 12:48 AM.

05-31-2009, 08:09 AM	#3
silva Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 17	Here is a small sample of what I like...

05-31-2009, 08:48 AM	#4
silva Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 17	More...

06-01-2009, 09:02 PM	#5
JohnJoyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 159	Silva, I notice that most of your pics were smaller and good candidates for concealed carry. Does that have anything to do with your choices?

06-02-2009, 09:17 PM	#7
LUX BLUE Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 24	ofall the pistols I have owned ( and it covers a pretty fair amount) The one I miss the most is this ragged out old 1911 I got for a carbuerator rebuild. My favorite gun saying -and I have heard multiple claims to the quote, so I have no idea who said it first- pretty much wraps that pistol up in a pretty little bow. "In The event You have missed with all seven rounds, You will find that the 1911 makes an effective club." that and one from the movies... "Yoo knached my feef ohwt"-bad guy "Well, Colt makes a heavy firearm."-Good guy. appaloosa. just a big, happy, no frills lump of steel that when properly dialed in is damn accurate, and stays that way.

06-05-2009, 01:06 PM	#10
Ryan Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 381	Here's my wee little Glock... A 26 to be exact.

06-05-2009, 06:11 PM	#11
Jay Rush Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 18	This is what I carry but in 45 ACP Attached Thumbnails

06-05-2009, 06:17 PM	#12
Ruiner Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: G.F.Y, MN Posts: 133	Taurus is nice stuff, my dad has a pair of .357 revolvers from them...and he's got some others too, like a HiPoint 9mm and a really small .38 semi that he carries (but I don't remember the manufacturer)... __________________ -Detonators CC- *G.F.Y* *World renowned failure at both death and life*

06-05-2009, 06:24 PM	#13
Jay Rush Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 18	I really wanted an H&K or kimber but didn't have the $$$. But I've got a buddy that has put thousands of rounds through his taurus 1911 with no problems so I thought they couldn't be to bad

06-05-2009, 06:28 PM	#14
Jay Rush Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 18	This says it all Attached Thumbnails

06-05-2009, 06:35 PM	#15
Ruiner Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: G.F.Y, MN Posts: 133	I'm probably going to pick up a Hi-Point .45 or .40 at some point in the near future, just for the hell of it...they retail for only $190 and I can probably get one at the local place for $20 or $30 cheaper than that... Barrel length: 4.5" Overall length: 7.75" Weight: 35 oz. Frame: High-impact polymer Finish: Black powder coat with polished sides Capacity: 9-shot magazine Sights: 3-dots, fully-adjustable rear sight All Hi-Point handguns feature: Polymer frame Durable, attractive easy-grip finish Last round lock open Quick on-off thumb safety Operations safety sheet +P rated Free extra rear peep sight Free trigger lock Lifetime warranty 100% American-made, parts and assembly __________________ -Detonators CC- *G.F.Y* *World renowned failure at both death and life* Last edited by Ruiner; 06-05-2009 at 08:28 PM.

06-05-2009, 09:32 PM	#16
JohnJoyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 159	Ruiner, Never heard of the high point.....at that price I may have to check one out!

06-05-2009, 09:38 PM	#17
Ruiner Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: G.F.Y, MN Posts: 133	They're made in Illinois...most people haven't heard of em that I've come across...the local gun store owner says he's put his 9mm through hell and back, dropped it, shot 1000's of rounds through it and it's still as accurate as the day he bought it...I have a feeling that most of the cost savings come from the composite frame...and they're light as hell... __________________ -Detonators CC- *G.F.Y* *World renowned failure at both death and life*

06-06-2009, 10:48 AM	#18
LUX BLUE Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 24	I had one for a while- needed a touch of ramp work but after, it was a damn fine pistol.

06-06-2009, 02:46 PM	#19
Rashy Super Moderator Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 155	I've got a buddy who was dealing guns up until the new Prez took office. He said the Hi-Points were great, for a cheap gun, if you got a good one and crap if you didn't. Apparently the quality control is a bit loose. Last edited by Rashy; 06-06-2009 at 02:55 PM.

06-06-2009, 02:54 PM	#20
Rashy Super Moderator Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 155	My cc. A Ruger P90 (.45) with Hogue grip. A little big and heavy, but I like it better than the Grendell .380 I used to carry, and skin my thumbs with... Attached Thumbnails

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