best looking semi-automatic handgun

maas · March 11, 2006, 05:10 AM

what do other people think looks the best. im not talking function or reliablity or we'll have a billion posts.

r.w. schrack · March 11, 2006, 06:24 AM

Sigs.

Ruger451 · March 11, 2006, 06:26 AM

I've always thought that the Beretta 92FS Brigadier INOX was a mighty fine looking pistol.

larvatus · March 11, 2006, 07:01 AM

Tdog201 · March 11, 2006, 07:26 AM

I would have to say that walther P99QA is one of the best.

blume357 · March 11, 2006, 07:39 AM

are too square.. pistols need to be round and smooth... get rid of those sharp edges...

My favorite pistol to carry just about all the time and really like to hold in my hand is the one on top...

Moloch · March 11, 2006, 08:07 AM

Don't laugh, but myGlock 35 longslide looks pretty beautiful after lubing it with WD40. ( I like the hole in the slide)
Serious, I like the clean functional look of a Glock, I like it simple and badass.

I also like the look of the AMT Automag 10mm Javelina 7'' in 10mm, a great looking piece of power and beauty.

Beautiful........

Silvanus · March 11, 2006, 09:25 AM

Glocks and Sigs for me.

Odd Job · March 11, 2006, 09:45 AM

Purely on looks, I would say the Vektor CP1.

(It also happens to be the most comfortable handgun I've held too)

Mastrogiacomo · March 11, 2006, 10:23 AM

Beretta 92FS stainless Italian model...I've finally got one.

varoadking · March 11, 2006, 11:11 AM

#18indycolts · March 11, 2006, 12:19 PM

Walther P99

rxrick · March 11, 2006, 01:39 PM

While this one is right up there:

I think my favorite is the 1903 Colt, with ivory stocks. Someday I will own one.

Rick

OJ · March 11, 2006, 01:56 PM

My Colt MKIV Series 70 Government Model .45 ACP (in my eyes).

YMMV

KurtC · March 11, 2006, 03:17 PM

NJ3 · March 11, 2006, 05:23 PM

I say CZ-75.

varoadking · March 11, 2006, 07:11 PM

Eghads, people...Vektor, CZ and S&W...what have y'all been smokin'?

Rightwinger · March 11, 2006, 07:16 PM

Kimber's Eclipse is absolutely beautifull.

I've never like the looks of the Glocks and other polymer frame pistols.
The reliability is a BIG plus, but the look of them is downright hideous.

Scope · March 11, 2006, 07:17 PM

I rather like my stainless sig P220 with the tac rail. Its a sweet looking pistol.

Wildcard · March 11, 2006, 07:18 PM

P99, hands down. Followed up by the 1911, then Beretta 92.

larry starling · March 11, 2006, 07:25 PM

1911's and ones made by Colt without light rails ......

The Pilgrim · March 11, 2006, 07:38 PM

I vote for the AMT On Duty - not made anymore, all black. Very nice.

Johnny Guest · March 11, 2006, 07:49 PM

Difficult to separate "Best liked" from "Best Looking."

I nearly voted for the
Browning Hi Power, of the choices given, but went for "Other." I tend toward the
Colt Commander - - There's something more well-balanced about it than the fine old Government Model 1911. That same "balance" makes me think the old
S&W Model 39 is really pretty. I agree, though, the
Colt 1903/1908 Pocket Model is a beautiful combination of form and function.

Best,
Johnny

schmeky · March 11, 2006, 07:55 PM

I'm with NJ3.

CZ-75.

Tang · March 11, 2006, 08:41 PM

1911 the timeless classic.

View Poll Results: what semi-automatic pistol do you think looks the best
hi power and clones	79	13.32%
desert eagle	23	3.88%
1911	327	55.14%
hammerless compact composite (glock)	24	4.05%
other please specify	140	23.61%
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March 11, 2006, 07:26 AM	#5
Tdog201 Member Join Date: January 8, 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 91	walther I would have to say that walther P99QA is one of the best.

March 11, 2006, 07:39 AM	#6
blume357 Senior Member Join Date: August 2, 2005 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 3,943	Most simis are too square.. pistols need to be round and smooth... get rid of those sharp edges... My favorite pistol to carry just about all the time and really like to hold in my hand is the one on top...

March 11, 2006, 11:11 AM	#11
varoadking Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2004 Location: Dixie Posts: 2,315	Last edited by varoadking; March 11, 2006 at 01:46 PM.

March 11, 2006, 01:39 PM	#13
rxrick Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2005 Location: Idaho Posts: 139	While this one is right up there: I think my favorite is the 1903 Colt, with ivory stocks. Someday I will own one. Rick __________________ Rx Rick Q: Are we not men? A: We are Revo

March 11, 2006, 05:10 AM	#1
maas Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2005 Location: The state of Jefferson Posts: 897	best looking semi-automatic handgun what do other people think looks the best. im not talking function or reliablity or we'll have a billion posts. __________________ I don't try to offend....some times i get lucky! There's always one thing that makes Republicans look good on election day...........Democrats!

March 11, 2006, 06:24 AM	#2
r.w. schrack Senior Member Join Date: April 9, 2005 Location: Delaware Posts: 327	Sigs.

March 11, 2006, 06:26 AM	#3
Ruger451 Member Join Date: February 22, 2006 Posts: 38	I've always thought that the Beretta 92FS Brigadier INOX was a mighty fine looking pistol.

March 11, 2006, 07:01 AM	#4
larvatus Junior member Join Date: May 18, 2004 Posts: 925

March 11, 2006, 08:07 AM	#7
Moloch Senior Member Join Date: November 27, 2005 Posts: 1,419	Don't laugh, but myGlock 35 longslide looks pretty beautiful after lubing it with WD40. ( I like the hole in the slide) Serious, I like the clean functional look of a Glock, I like it simple and badass. I also like the look of the AMT Automag 10mm Javelina 7'' in 10mm, a great looking piece of power and beauty. Beautiful........

March 11, 2006, 09:25 AM	#8
Silvanus Senior Member Join Date: July 23, 2005 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 1,324	Glocks and Sigs for me.

March 11, 2006, 10:23 AM	#10
Mastrogiacomo Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,297	Beretta 92FS stainless Italian model...I've finally got one.

March 11, 2006, 12:19 PM	#12
#18indycolts Junior member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Indpls Posts: 1,159	Walther P99

March 11, 2006, 01:56 PM	#14
OJ Senior Member Join Date: December 25, 1998 Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, USA Posts: 1,570	My Colt MKIV Series 70 Government Model .45 ACP (in my eyes). YMMV __________________ OJ - SEMPER FI - DUTY, HONOR, COUNTRY NRA ENDOWMENT LIFE MEMBER Last edited by OJ; March 13, 2006 at 06:07 PM.

March 11, 2006, 03:17 PM	#15
KurtC Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2004 Posts: 476

March 11, 2006, 07:16 PM	#18
Rightwinger Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 168	Kimber's Eclipse is absolutely beautifull. I've never like the looks of the Glocks and other polymer frame pistols. The reliability is a BIG plus, but the look of them is downright hideous. __________________ "Appeasement reflects the hope that the crocodile will eat you last."- Winston Churchill

March 11, 2006, 07:17 PM	#19
Scope Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2005 Posts: 129	I rather like my stainless sig P220 with the tac rail. Its a sweet looking pistol. __________________ Scope Comfort kills.

March 11, 2006, 07:18 PM	#20
Wildcard Junior member Join Date: February 10, 2001 Location: midwest Posts: 782	P99, hands down. Followed up by the 1911, then Beretta 92.

March 11, 2006, 07:25 PM	#21
larry starling Member Join Date: March 26, 2005 Location: north carolina Posts: 82	1911's and ones made by Colt without light rails ...... __________________ Us Army Veteran. Nra Lifetime Member!

March 11, 2006, 07:38 PM	#22
The Pilgrim Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2006 Location: Southeast Mass. Posts: 123	I vote for the AMT On Duty - not made anymore, all black. Very nice. __________________ It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.

March 11, 2006, 07:49 PM	#23
Johnny Guest Moderator in Memoriam Join Date: August 28, 1999 Location: North Texas Posts: 4,123	Beauty is as beauty does. Difficult to separate "Best liked" from "Best Looking." I nearly voted for the *Browning Hi Power, of the choices given, but went for "Other." I tend toward the Colt Commander* - - There's something more well-balanced about it than the fine old Government Model 1911. That same "balance" makes me think the old *S&W Model 39* is really pretty. I agree, though, the *Colt 1903/1908 Pocket Model* is a beautiful combination of form and function. Best, Johnny

March 11, 2006, 07:55 PM	#24
schmeky Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2006 Posts: 810	I'm with NJ3. CZ-75.

March 11, 2006, 08:41 PM	#25
Tang Junior Member Join Date: January 29, 2005 Location: San Mateo, Ca Posts: 8	Best looking handgun 1911 the timeless classic.