Best looking handgun?

Keiller TN · June 18, 2000, 11:18 AM

This question has probably been asked before, but I've not seen it. What do you think is the best looking handgun? With my limited knowledge I would vote for the Beretta 92FS.

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June 18, 2000, 11:31 AM

First place: Colt 1911 with custom blued finish that you can see your reflection in

Second place: Ruger Vaquero 44 magnum in chrome

Third place: Beretta 8040

Mylhouse · June 18, 2000, 11:55 AM

My perception of beauty is dynamic. This is how I feel right as I post this.

Traditional semiauto: 1911 type pistol (was formerly the Beretta 92)

Polymer semiauto: Walther P99 (was formerly the USP)

Revolver: 629 DX (was formerly the Ruger Redhawk)

loknload · June 18, 2000, 12:41 PM

I would have to say the following as my favorites
Semi Auto: MD#39-2 S&W
Polymer Auto: Walther P99
Revolver: S&W 629 8 3/8 SS
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

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Russell92 · June 18, 2000, 12:43 PM

i like the looks of my 92FS as well.

but IMHO the best looking handgun is my Glock 19. thats right a glock. i dunno something about a gun that works great, is very reliable and accurate makes it look a lot better in my mind over some fancy 1911 that won't shoot reliably.

M16 · June 18, 2000, 12:50 PM

Smith & Wesson 945.

Noban · June 18, 2000, 12:55 PM

Gotta go with the Colt SAA in any finish.

BB · June 18, 2000, 01:07 PM

AutoMag

I also think the CZ 97 looks really nice.

Torpedo · June 18, 2000, 01:32 PM

I like the Colt 45ACP and S&W model 19. I also like the Charter Arms Bulldog as my hideout piece. If I had my druthers, I would like them all engraved.

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P-35 · June 18, 2000, 01:45 PM

My vote is for the Browning Hi-Power and the Sig P-210

Josh D · June 18, 2000, 02:01 PM

Beretta 92FS and 1911, in that order.

Ugliest? The Borschart or however you spell it, the preluger pistol.

MrBlonde · June 18, 2000, 02:05 PM

Best looking, that a hard one. Probably a 1911. All these people think Glocks are "ugly", I think they are neat looking. The ugliest, the one pointed at me.

FUD · June 18, 2000, 02:23 PM

Any third generation mid-size or full-size S&W pistol -- they all look the same.
Share what you know, learn what you don't -- FUD

Upjohn · June 18, 2000, 02:28 PM

Taurus PT100

jimmy · June 18, 2000, 02:50 PM

Interesting question. My top picks, not necessarily in this order:

S&W Model 10 (in longer barrel lengths).

Beretta 92SB (pre-F, with polished blue finish).

BHP.

SIG P-series, two-tone.

Colt's GM (pre-enhanced).

SAA.

Incursion · June 18, 2000, 03:18 PM

in no particular order:

SIG P series
HK P7
1911s
Colt Python

char923 · June 18, 2000, 03:34 PM

MY custom STI and then custom Colt 1911.

GeneS · June 18, 2000, 03:35 PM

In no particular order:

Colt SAA
Colt Python
S&W Model 10 Heavy bbl.
Luger
Hi Power
CZ-75

JNewell · June 18, 2000, 04:33 PM

Blued Colt Python, 6" barrel, from the 1960s or 1950s. (No, I don't own one <g>.) Nothing else even close...IMO.

RCS · June 18, 2000, 04:36 PM

Definately a 1911 first for me. Although I am rather partial to my '84 CZ-75. The beretta is definately up there as well.

Ugliest? I would have to say those japanese Nambu pistols. I think I would be embarassed to own one, based on looks alone.

**Mike Irwin** · June 18, 2000, 04:43 PM

Top of the heap, by a wide margin, is the Smith & Wesson Model 19.

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JG · June 18, 2000, 05:01 PM

Colt Gold Cup and Python Elite (Bright Stainless).

Walther P99 (polymer) and HK USP.

Desert Eagle- Black, Bright Stainless, Titanium Gold.

Springfield FBI model- Black Ti (Birdsong).

Freedom Arms Revolvers.

Ruger Vaquero

Also, Glocks are efficient looking- not attractive by any means.

branrot · June 18, 2000, 05:13 PM

Can't beat a stainless Beretta for pure beauty!

7th Fleet · June 18, 2000, 05:28 PM

My Kimber 1911 Custom Combat Carry Model, Stainless slide with blue reciever, gorgeous.

7th

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EricO · June 18, 2000, 06:10 PM

By far, I would have to say the Ahrends Custom built Browning High-Power featured in the Sept/Oct 1993 issue of American Handgunner. With the usual excellent photography work of Ichiro Nagata, this is the sexiest looking handgun I've ever seen. Oh, the lines of this BHP, complimented by its Tigold two tone finish, Spegel grips, fabulous checkering, custom ambi-safety, Barsto barrel, and the unusual (on a BHP) custom, tritium Heinie fixed sights (pre-straight eights version.) This was Kim Ahrend's Tactical Conversion with some extras ordered for this particular customer. There were numerous other things done to this particular custom Browning. If you have access to back issues of Am. Handgunner, check it out - it's a beauty. EricO

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June 18, 2000, 11:18 AM	#1
Keiller TN Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2000 Posts: 483	This question has probably been asked before, but I've not seen it. What do you think is the best looking handgun? With my limited knowledge I would vote for the Beretta 92FS. ------------------ Alexander Solzhenitzyn: "Freedom is given to the human conditionally, in the assumption of his constant religious responsibility."

June 18, 2000, 11:31 AM	#2
PreserveFreedom Guest Posts: n/a	First place: Colt 1911 with custom blued finish that you can see your reflection in Second place: Ruger Vaquero 44 magnum in chrome Third place: Beretta 8040

June 18, 2000, 11:55 AM	#3
Mylhouse Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 1999 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 446	My perception of beauty is dynamic. This is how I feel right as I post this. Traditional semiauto: 1911 type pistol (was formerly the Beretta 92) Polymer semiauto: Walther P99 (was formerly the USP) Revolver: 629 DX (was formerly the Ruger Redhawk)

June 18, 2000, 12:41 PM	#4
loknload Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 1999 Location: PA. USA Posts: 1,869	I would have to say the following as my favorites Semi Auto: MD#39-2 S&W Polymer Auto: Walther P99 Revolver: S&W 629 8 3/8 SS Beauty is in the eye of the beholder ------------------ We preserve our freedoms by using four boxes: soap,ballot,jury, and cartridge. Anonymous [This message has been edited by loknload (edited June 19, 2000).]

June 18, 2000, 12:43 PM	#5
Russell92 Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2000 Posts: 646	i like the looks of my 92FS as well. but IMHO the best looking handgun is my Glock 19. thats right a glock. i dunno something about a gun that works great, is very reliable and accurate makes it look a lot better in my mind over some fancy 1911 that won't shoot reliably.

June 18, 2000, 12:50 PM	#6
M16 Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 1999 Posts: 490	Smith & Wesson 945.

June 18, 2000, 12:55 PM	#7
Noban Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 1999 Posts: 662	Gotta go with the Colt SAA in any finish.

June 18, 2000, 01:07 PM	#8
BB Junior member Join Date: August 17, 1999 Posts: 812	AutoMag I also think the CZ 97 looks really nice.

June 18, 2000, 01:32 PM	#9
Torpedo Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2000 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 268	I like the Colt 45ACP and S&W model 19. I also like the Charter Arms Bulldog as my hideout piece. If I had my druthers, I would like them all engraved. ------------------ Torpedo ( Life is great if you can survive it!)

June 18, 2000, 01:45 PM	#10
P-35 Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 1999 Posts: 119	My vote is for the Browning Hi-Power and the Sig P-210

June 18, 2000, 02:01 PM	#11
Josh D Member Join Date: June 30, 1999 Posts: 76	Beretta 92FS and 1911, in that order. Ugliest? The Borschart or however you spell it, the preluger pistol.

June 18, 2000, 02:05 PM	#12
MrBlonde Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2000 Posts: 473	Best looking, that a hard one. Probably a 1911. All these people think Glocks are "ugly", I think they are neat looking. The ugliest, the one pointed at me.

June 18, 2000, 02:23 PM	#13
FUD Junior member Join Date: January 28, 2000 Posts: 1,727	Any third generation mid-size or full-size S&W pistol -- they all look the same. Share what you know, learn what you don't -- FUD

June 18, 2000, 02:28 PM	#14
Upjohn Member Join Date: June 12, 2000 Posts: 17	Taurus PT100

June 18, 2000, 02:50 PM	#15
jimmy Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 1999 Location: Texas Posts: 1,796	Interesting question. My top picks, not necessarily in this order: S&W Model 10 (in longer barrel lengths). Beretta 92SB (pre-F, with polished blue finish). BHP. SIG P-series, two-tone. Colt's GM (pre-enhanced). SAA.

June 18, 2000, 03:18 PM	#16
Incursion Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2000 Location: TX Posts: 803	in no particular order: SIG P series HK P7 1911s Colt Python

June 18, 2000, 03:34 PM	#17
char923 Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2000 Location: Anchorage AK Posts: 237	MY custom STI and then custom Colt 1911.

June 18, 2000, 03:35 PM	#18
GeneS Senior Member Join Date: April 15, 2000 Location: North Carolina, USA Posts: 190	In no particular order: Colt SAA Colt Python S&W Model 10 Heavy bbl. Luger Hi Power CZ-75

June 18, 2000, 04:33 PM	#19
JNewell Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2000 Posts: 1,092	Blued Colt Python, 6" barrel, from the 1960s or 1950s. (No, I don't own one <g>.) Nothing else even close...IMO.

June 18, 2000, 04:36 PM	#20
RCS Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 2000 Posts: 159	Definately a 1911 first for me. Although I am rather partial to my '84 CZ-75. The beretta is definately up there as well. Ugliest? I would have to say those japanese Nambu pistols. I think I would be embarassed to own one, based on looks alone.

June 18, 2000, 04:43 PM	#21
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,379	Top of the heap, by a wide margin, is the Smith & Wesson Model 19. ------------------ Beware the man with the S&W .357 Mag. Chances are he knows how to use it.

June 18, 2000, 05:01 PM	#22
JG Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 1999 Location: Smithtown, NY Posts: 373	Colt Gold Cup and Python Elite (Bright Stainless). Walther P99 (polymer) and HK USP. Desert Eagle- Black, Bright Stainless, Titanium Gold. Springfield FBI model- Black Ti (Birdsong). Freedom Arms Revolvers. Ruger Vaquero Also, Glocks are efficient looking- not attractive by any means.

June 18, 2000, 05:13 PM	#23
branrot Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 1999 Location: Miami Beach, FL, USA Posts: 1,367	Can't beat a stainless Beretta for pure beauty!

June 18, 2000, 05:28 PM	#24
7th Fleet Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2000 Posts: 1,469	My Kimber 1911 Custom Combat Carry Model, Stainless slide with blue reciever, gorgeous. 7th ------------------ SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL POLICE, KEEP THEM INDEPENDENT.

June 18, 2000, 06:10 PM	#25
EricO Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 1998 Posts: 124	By far, I would have to say the Ahrends Custom built Browning High-Power featured in the Sept/Oct 1993 issue of American Handgunner. With the usual excellent photography work of Ichiro Nagata, this is the sexiest looking handgun I've ever seen. Oh, the lines of this BHP, complimented by its Tigold two tone finish, Spegel grips, fabulous checkering, custom ambi-safety, Barsto barrel, and the unusual (on a BHP) custom, tritium Heinie fixed sights (pre-straight eights version.) This was Kim Ahrend's Tactical Conversion with some extras ordered for this particular customer. There were numerous other things done to this particular custom Browning. If you have access to back issues of Am. Handgunner, check it out - it's a beauty. EricO