Gun you want but can't find. - Page 2

carguychris · August 22, 2013, 11:42 AM

Beretta 950B Minx with a 4" barrel, aka "Special Minx / Minx Special".

Nickel Beretta 84BB offered by someone who's not apparently convinced that it's made of gold.

carguychris · August 22, 2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragline45

Smith & Wesson model 13 or 65 in 3" configuration. Have never seen one in any shop and when they do show up on gun broker they are usually priced close to double what they should.

Ironically, a LGS here had a 3" M13 with ~90% finish (minor holster wear) for $325 late last year; didn't buy it because the cookie jar was empty at the time.

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Originally Posted by aarondhgraham

I've been trying for years to find a S&W Model 620,,,
But the few people I've found who have one,,,
Won't part with it for love or money.

I always liked the M620 when it was available, but I remember the S&W purists decrying it- "It only comes with The Lock!" "Why would you buy that when you can get a 686!"

Then, as is typical for S&W revolvers, once an unpopular model is dropped, the collectors suddenly change their tune ("You know, I actually kinda liked that one...") and the prices shoot skyward.

Speaking of which, I should have added one other gun to my first post: a S&W Model 315 Night Guard in shooter-grade condition. I liked this gun, I wanted one for CCW, I even fondled one at a LGS, but then S&W up and discontinues it after only one year, and now the only ones you see for sale are LNIB with stratospheric price tags.

Backwoodsboy · August 22, 2013, 01:03 PM

Mine would be a Ruger Super Black hawk Bisley in .44 mag, Hunter model. I have found many super blackhawks but none with the 7 ¹/² barrel. And Beautiful grips. Anyone find one feel free to let me know. Lol

Northrider · August 22, 2013, 01:57 PM

I have/ had been looking for a Ruger Redhawk .44 mag with a 4" barrel for over a year. Had one spotted at the gun dept about 3 miles away. Kept hemming and hawing trying to decide between it and a .380. Debated too long and it went away. They put it on alist of guns to order. I finally found one with a 5.5" barrel and traded my 10" Blackhawk and some money for it before it went away too. Still have not seen any 4" show up.

Straitshot · August 22, 2013, 03:43 PM

Any reasonably priced USFA in 44-40, especially a Bisley model or any USFA with interchangeable cylinders in 44-40 & 44 spec. May have waited too long since they are no longer made.

Dragline45 · August 22, 2013, 06:46 PM

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Ironically, a LGS here had a 3" M13 with ~90% finish (minor holster wear) for $325 late last year; didn't buy it because the cookie jar was empty at the time.

Oh man, I am not a big fan of charging stuff on the credit card, but that would be one time I would have to.

sabre.45 · August 22, 2013, 07:00 PM

"I do have a near pristine Blackhawk 3-screw unconverted .45 Colt with 4 5/8 barrel. No, it's not for sale. Found it 15 years ago in a shop I frequented outside Chicago. The shop owner was a friend of mine and let me have it for $200."

UncleEd, my dad's favorite handgun is his unconverted Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum. As a kid, I never understood why he didn't send it in for the free "upgrade." Now I understand.

As for the thread, for myself, I would say a nice Seecamp-converted Colt Commander .45 ACP. And a Bren Ten.

eddiejoe333 · August 22, 2013, 07:58 PM

A Smith Highway Patrolman in shootable condition: 70-80% would be fine. Pinned and recessed for under $500.

Cosmodragoon · August 22, 2013, 10:45 PM

I've wanted a S&W 432PD for years. Perhaps someday it will happen.

Maybe I should hit the other thread about what we wish they'd make. While the 432PD comes back into production every now and again, I wish Ruger would make a .32-caliber six-shot LCR. I've always felt that .32 H&R Magnum is the right balance of power and capacity for the small, light-weight, pocket package.

JawjaBoy · August 23, 2013, 01:47 AM

Dan Wesson .445 SuperMag for a decent price. Seems like every one I find is priced somewhere upwards of $1000 and that just ain't in the cards right now.

Sevens · August 23, 2013, 03:35 AM

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A Smith Highway Patrolman in shootable condition: 70-80% would be fine. Pinned and recessed for under $500.

I -just- pulled pretty much exactly that...about 10 days ago. Tagged at $430, they wouldn't take a buck less, out the door at $460. 1974 birth date.

Haven't shot it yet, Saturday is the day.

Glenn Dee · August 23, 2013, 04:51 AM

Looking for a FN. HP compact 9mm pistol.

eddiejoe333 · August 23, 2013, 08:02 AM

Enjoy it Sevens! I had one a couple years ago and I sold it

P5 Guy · August 23, 2013, 01:51 PM

S&W 390? all steel 4inch barrel without that silly front of the trigger guard hook. I'd be happy. I think the last digit in the model number is a six.

Elerius · August 25, 2013, 08:43 AM

I seem to run into this constantly. I want a particular configuration and it is the rarest one. Beretta 96 Steel-1, Beretta 92 Centurion Compact single stack, Sig P232 in the rainbow Nikron finish, S&W Lew Horton blued 3 inch Model 24 and a blued Walther PPK/S in 32acp

bledsoeG19 · August 25, 2013, 10:33 AM

I want a model 29 8 3/8 inch barrel. Pinned and recessed. Wide trigger and hammer. This would make a nice match to my model 19.
Also a colt series 70 gov't Wiley clapp edition that is not out of this world high.

PPQ226guy · August 25, 2013, 04:15 PM

CZ75B in brushed stainless...like a unicorn.....

Cosmodragoon · August 25, 2013, 06:27 PM

I feel your pain, Elerius. This relatively rare gem just changed categories for me. Here is the Sp-101 in .32 H&R Magnum with a 4" barrel. It took months of hard labor but I finally found one, and it was right near my house. Now it is about to get more rare after a trip to the smith...

Ramon_ · August 25, 2013, 06:27 PM

A Ruger GP100 6 inch Stainless. I swear they must be a myth, lol.

jaredt00 · August 26, 2013, 06:21 PM

dan Wesson valor with black duty coat! gottttttta find one!

lamarw · August 26, 2013, 06:32 PM

A S&W .45 Colt Mountain Gun. Unfortunately, I had to hitch up my pants and step up to plate for it. In simpler words, I did not get a bargain. It should be in my hands within a few days.

cas700850 · August 26, 2013, 07:11 PM

Smith 586 with a 2.5" barrel. Limited run.I can get it in stainless as the 686, but the blue caught my eye years ago.

geetarman · August 27, 2013, 05:48 AM

Springfield Loaded M1911-A1 9mm. model PI9134LP.

I have had one on order from Bud's since January. Probably won't see it until November.

carguychris · August 27, 2013, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by P5 Guy

S&W 390? all steel 4inch barrel without that silly front of the trigger guard hook. I'd be happy. I think the last digit in the model number is a six.

The 4" Model 3906 and the similar Model 3904 were only produced with the square trigger guard. They were discontinued before S&W transitioned their 3rd-gen full-size (and 69-series compact) 9mm pistols to rounded trigger guards.

OTOH the 2nd-gen M439 and M639 came both ways.

P5 Guy · August 28, 2013, 02:09 PM

I'm going to be on the look out for them too. carguychris.
Does anyone really put their index finger of their weak hand on the trigger guard?

August 22, 2013, 11:42 AM	#26
carguychris Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2007 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 7,523	Beretta 950B Minx with a 4" barrel, aka "Special Minx / Minx Special". Nickel Beretta 84BB offered by someone who's not apparently convinced that it's made of gold. __________________ "Smokey, this is not 'Nam. This is bowling. There are rules... MARK IT ZERO!!" - Walter Sobchak

August 22, 2013, 01:03 PM	#28
Backwoodsboy Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2012 Location: Western, Ny Posts: 190	Mine would be a Ruger Super Black hawk Bisley in .44 mag, Hunter model. I have found many super blackhawks but none with the 7 ¹/² barrel. And Beautiful grips. Anyone find one feel free to let me know. Lol __________________ "Si vis pacem, para bellum". If you want peace, Prepare for war!!!!

August 22, 2013, 07:58 PM	#33
eddiejoe333 Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 230	Gun you want but can't find. A Smith Highway Patrolman in shootable condition: 70-80% would be fine. Pinned and recessed for under $500.

August 23, 2013, 08:02 AM	#38
eddiejoe333 Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 230	Gun you want but can't find. Enjoy it Sevens! I had one a couple years ago and I sold it

August 23, 2013, 01:51 PM	#39
P5 Guy Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,804	From the S&W Gun of the Month Days S&W 390? all steel 4inch barrel without that silly front of the trigger guard hook. I'd be happy. I think the last digit in the model number is a six.

August 22, 2013, 01:57 PM	#29
Northrider Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2011 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Posts: 228	I have/ had been looking for a Ruger Redhawk .44 mag with a 4" barrel for over a year. Had one spotted at the gun dept about 3 miles away. Kept hemming and hawing trying to decide between it and a .380. Debated too long and it went away. They put it on alist of guns to order. I finally found one with a 5.5" barrel and traded my 10" Blackhawk and some money for it before it went away too. Still have not seen any 4" show up.

August 22, 2013, 03:43 PM	#30
Straitshot Senior Member Join Date: July 27, 2011 Location: West Texas Posts: 199	Any reasonably priced USFA in 44-40, especially a Bisley model or any USFA with interchangeable cylinders in 44-40 & 44 spec. May have waited too long since they are no longer made.

August 22, 2013, 07:00 PM	#32
sabre.45 Member Join Date: December 24, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 18	"I do have a near pristine Blackhawk 3-screw unconverted .45 Colt with 4 5/8 barrel. No, it's not for sale. Found it 15 years ago in a shop I frequented outside Chicago. The shop owner was a friend of mine and let me have it for $200." UncleEd, my dad's favorite handgun is his unconverted Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum. As a kid, I never understood why he didn't send it in for the free "upgrade." Now I understand. As for the thread, for myself, I would say a nice Seecamp-converted Colt Commander .45 ACP. And a Bren Ten.

August 22, 2013, 10:45 PM	#34
Cosmodragoon Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2013 Location: Northeastern US Posts: 1,869	I've wanted a S&W 432PD for years. Perhaps someday it will happen. Maybe I should hit the other thread about what we wish they'd make. While the 432PD comes back into production every now and again, I wish Ruger would make a .32-caliber six-shot LCR. I've always felt that .32 H&R Magnum is the right balance of power and capacity for the small, light-weight, pocket package.

August 23, 2013, 01:47 AM	#35
JawjaBoy Member Join Date: August 21, 2013 Posts: 56	Dan Wesson .445 SuperMag for a decent price. Seems like every one I find is priced somewhere upwards of $1000 and that just ain't in the cards right now.

August 23, 2013, 04:51 AM	#37
Glenn Dee Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,560	Looking for a FN. HP compact 9mm pistol.

August 25, 2013, 08:43 AM	#40
Elerius Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 365	I seem to run into this constantly. I want a particular configuration and it is the rarest one. Beretta 96 Steel-1, Beretta 92 Centurion Compact single stack, Sig P232 in the rainbow Nikron finish, S&W Lew Horton blued 3 inch Model 24 and a blued Walther PPK/S in 32acp

August 25, 2013, 10:33 AM	#41
bledsoeG19 Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 2013 Posts: 135	I want a model 29 8 3/8 inch barrel. Pinned and recessed. Wide trigger and hammer. This would make a nice match to my model 19. Also a colt series 70 gov't Wiley clapp edition that is not out of this world high.

August 25, 2013, 04:15 PM	#42
PPQ226guy Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 101	CZ75B in brushed stainless...like a unicorn.....

August 25, 2013, 06:27 PM	#43
Cosmodragoon Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2013 Location: Northeastern US Posts: 1,869	I feel your pain, Elerius. This relatively rare gem just changed categories for me. Here is the Sp-101 in .32 H&R Magnum with a 4" barrel. It took months of hard labor but I finally found one, and it was right near my house. Now it is about to get more rare after a trip to the smith...

August 25, 2013, 06:27 PM	#44
Ramon_ Member Join Date: August 7, 2011 Posts: 27	A Ruger GP100 6 inch Stainless. I swear they must be a myth, lol.

August 26, 2013, 06:21 PM	#45
jaredt00 Junior Member Join Date: July 4, 2007 Posts: 6	dan wesson dan Wesson valor with black duty coat! gottttttta find one!

August 26, 2013, 06:32 PM	#46
lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 3,311	A S&W .45 Colt Mountain Gun. Unfortunately, I had to hitch up my pants and step up to plate for it. In simpler words, I did not get a bargain. It should be in my hands within a few days.

August 26, 2013, 07:11 PM	#47
cas700850 Member Join Date: July 22, 2013 Posts: 22	Smith 586 with a 2.5" barrel. Limited run.I can get it in stainless as the 686, but the blue caught my eye years ago.

August 27, 2013, 05:48 AM	#48
geetarman Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,157	Springfield Loaded M1911-A1 9mm. model PI9134LP. I have had one on order from Bud's since January. Probably won't see it until November. __________________ Geetarman Carpe Cerveza

August 28, 2013, 02:09 PM	#50
P5 Guy Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,804	I'm going to be on the look out for them too. carguychris. Does anyone really put their index finger of their weak hand on the trigger guard?