Some Of The Best Guns Bought in 2020

Andyd · #1 01-04-2021, 09:04 AM

These are some of the best handguns that I added in2020. What are yours?

Nowlin Challenger 9mm. This gun tops it all, it is extremely smooth and accurate with a truly unbelievable trigger. American made, too.

MR73, a gun from Mulhouse that is also very smooth. I put some pale grips on for range use and kept the original grips in a box.

SIG P210-4, I got this to replace my old P210-4 that I had gifted to my son.

This Walther P38 replaced my surplus P1

FN International 150, my old pistol club had a Colt OMM and an FN that I had used to learn pistol craft with. Finally got my own and one for my youngest son for Christmas.

Walther PP in .22 LR. It came in the blue factory luxury case and I just had to have it.

SIG P210-6, all stock but for the Nills that I added.

Finally, last but not least another entry from the U.S.: the SIG Sauer P365. This was the most practical purchase of them all! It was meant for summer carry but it shoots and conceals so well, that I continued carrying it through winter.

Jebus35745 · #2 01-04-2021, 09:44 AM

Good one Andy, 2020 was great year for new guns. You find some desirable guns. Found a Ruger 10/22 with all Volquartsen parts and a Mid Way Bull Barrel, have a Volquartsen THM barrel on it’s way. It’s very accurate. A CZ rifle in .223 with a Mannlicher stock and a single set trigger. A S&W custom model 28 with a 5” barrel. A Colt government model tricked out into a Bullseye gun, amazing shooter. A Bob Jones PPC with the 1 1/2” barrel built on a model 15 frame. Finally an Savage Anschutz 54 sporter with great wood, again amazingly accurate. Somehow I gotta quit, Larry

BloodyThumb · #3 01-04-2021, 09:48 AM

Very nice. Great pics.

My pockets are obviously not as deep as yours, but I did manage to pic up a nice early Swiss M/1949 or P210, or Neuhausen, (take your pick) that is A numbered and P stamped. With issue holster and 3 very nice mags. I have been after one of those that I could afford since I first shot one 40+ years ago. I couldn't afford this one either, but it was on the low end of the unaffordable range, so I sold some blood.

Also picked up a nice Nazi stamped P35, and like stamped P38.

I agree 100% with your experience on the P365. For 40 years I have been a "small gun only in the summer when I have to" person and anytime feasible even in the summer I would carry something larger when I was somewhere that sweaty cothes was acceptable. 2 years ago I picked up a P365 for backup and off duty. With many rounds downrange now I carry it MOST of the time regardless of the weather. I can hit anything with it that I can hit with a G19 and with 10+1 or 12+1 in and a 15 back I do not feel at a disadvantage. The VERY first pocket pistol I have ever tried, and I have tried many, that I can honestly say that I LIKE.

weatherby · #4 01-04-2021, 10:14 AM

I picked up some gems ,for me at least, in 2020.

One I think you'll appreciate was An Anschutz 1418
With surprisingly nice wood.

A Savage fox special grade was also added.
A nice double was something I've literally waited decades to find.

Charlie Foxtrott · #5 01-04-2021, 11:29 AM

Picked up a few. Got a Browning (Miroku) model 53 in 32 WCF. What a great shooter and some really nice wood. Shown here with another Winchester (Miroku) in .45 Colt.

Also picked up a Barrett REC-7 early in the year that I am really happy with. Also a BLR model 81 in .308 that is pretty sweet.

More recently I picked up an Original Winchester High Wall in 40-70 straight Sharps. It dates to 1887. The bore is pretty rough and this is reflected in the accuracy or more correctly, lack thereof. We may have to sleeve it. We will see going forward.

huntsman22 · #6 01-04-2021, 11:50 AM

Echo40 · #7 01-04-2021, 12:15 PM

The only gun that I purchased this year that was anything special to me was this...

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Smith & Wesson California Highway Partrol 4006TSW

It was my "grail gun" as they say, a firearm that I fell in love with the moment I first laid eyes upon it, but lacked the money to purchase when they were first released to the public on the used market in 2017, but fortunately they released them in batches as the CHP replaced the 4006TSW with the M&P40. I missed out on getting one of the near mint condition examples, but just as well, a bit of wear only adds to the mystique of police trade-ins for me, so the bit of superficial carry wear on my Very Good condition example suits me better than a Like New example would.

CLASSIC12 · #8 01-04-2021, 01:21 PM

Oh man I went a bit overboard in 2020, no holidays, very few restaurants and outings so I bought guns instead. In fairness I also found the courage to finally sell some less significant guns to finance new purchases

AR-10

M16A2

M4 Commando

M1A

MP5A3

1911 1913

Remington Rand

M1903 Hammerless

King Cobra .38 spl

Anaconda

Python Silhouette

Some P49 / P210

A Waffenfabrik Parabellum

Mauser Luger

27-3

29-2

66

19-3

610

AMT Lightning

92 Combat & Steel I

CZ 75 automatic

dmthomp32 · #9 01-04-2021, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CLASSIC12

Oh man I went a bit overboard in 2020, no holidays, very few restaurants and outings so I bought guns instead. In fairness I also found the courage to finally sell some less significant guns to finance new purchases

CZ 75 automatic

Not only did you list more guns in your 2020 purchases than I have in my entire collection, but you managed to spend more on the CZ 75 Auto likely than I have in my whole collection! Wow!!

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1911haulic · #10 01-04-2021, 03:21 PM

No pictures, but 3 Wilson Combat pistols.

CLASSIC12 · #11 01-04-2021, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dmthomp32

Not only did you list more guns in your 2020 purchases than I have in my entire collection, but you managed to spend more on the CZ 75 Auto likely than I have in my whole collection! Wow!!

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The CZ 75 automatic was under $ 2000. I live in Switzerland.

sigp220.45 · #12 01-04-2021, 07:27 PM

Gotcha all beat.

Chuck24 · #13 01-04-2021, 07:33 PM

Have posted in other threads about th RM, Triple Lock, and Gyrojet, also picked up a nice Diamondback from 1975.

jbtrucker · #14 01-04-2021, 08:08 PM

M&P 2.0 9mm long slide and Model 19-2

huntsman22 · #15 01-04-2021, 08:18 PM

My mom won't let me have any real guns.....

dmthomp32 · #16 01-04-2021, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CLASSIC12

The CZ 75 automatic was under $ 2000. I live in Switzerland.

I can't believe that! Well done. That is an excellent way to spend $2,000. I retract the second half of my earlier statement.

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Dieseltech56 · #17 01-04-2021, 09:27 PM

696 no dash. Find of the year for sure

The 629-4 up front is a later round butt

A 610-3 unfluted 3 7/8s

31FordA · #18 01-04-2021, 10:54 PM

Best purchase this year was the 25-7. I’d been looking for one for years, finally found one and for a really good price. The 1961 Colt Government was also a good pick up, along with the Colt Gunsite Pistol. My CMP 1911A-1 should be here this week, so 2021 is off to a good start.

bdGreen · #19 01-04-2021, 11:40 PM

A couple that I am really stoked to have been able to pick up.

enjoy,

bdGreen

lonestar57 · #20 01-05-2021, 09:45 AM

Although 2020 pretty much sucked on so many different levels I did pick up a few handguns that made things seem a little better. I like S&W, Colt, and Browning and was able to find one of each this past year.

S&W 657 3" Lew Horton
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Colt Trooper MKIII w/ scarce Vented Rib and Coltguard finish
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Browning BDM (only 119 made in Silver Chrome)
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weatherby · #21 01-05-2021, 10:08 AM

I should include the Dukes rifle.
It was made by Stephen Grant one of London's Best.
He was even consigned to build for Queen Victoria.

Made in 1878 it is chambered for the 500 BPE
Has what was called a cripple stock.
Ivory front sight and what I think is called marble cake walnut stock.

OLDSTER · #22 01-05-2021, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CLASSIC12

Oh man I went a bit overboard in 2020, no holidays, very few restaurants and outings so I bought guns instead. In fairness I also found the courage to finally sell some less significant guns to finance new purchases

AR-10

M16A2

M4 Commando

M1A

MP5A3

1911 1913

Remington Rand

M1903 Hammerless

King Cobra .38 spl

Anaconda

Python Silhouette

Some P49 / P210

A Waffenfabrik Parabellum

Mauser Luger

27-3

29-2

66

19-3

610

AMT Lightning

92 Combat & Steel I

CZ 75 automatic

WOW !! All those beautiful guns were purchased in 2020 ???

OLDSTER · #23 01-05-2021, 12:01 PM

Only 2020 purchase is this mint 1955 early Chiefs Special.

DeplorabusUnum · #24 01-05-2021, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sigp220.45

Gotcha all beat.

Now we're talkin'. I now have a new grail gun

ME94 · #25 01-05-2021, 12:47 PM

940 started the year 20200429_145638.jpg, then 65 20200429_174059.jpg, then I bought this 64 on gunbroker for a premium; I put Ahrends20201228_212106.jpg, I bought a low bid and got this 64 wit box and everything 20200611_154610.jpg. Another low bid and got this 36 20200701_214414.jpg then full M&P

ME94 · #26 01-05-2021, 12:59 PM

M&P 20200906_090419.jpg next another m&p well I guess I don't have picture. I will resolve that tonight. Then a model 10 funny thing is it is rough but is a tack driver 20200530_070738.jpg. Then a 627-5 20201228_124620.jpg then a 64-7 which I cleaned and sold now I kinda regret 20201222_231904.jpg well heck I almost forgot 681- no dash.20201213_092147.jpg not pictured two stripped lowers, 1 complete lower, 1 350 legend upper and 4 complete lower build kits gotta have parts.

Toyman · #27 01-05-2021, 01:35 PM

A S&W 32 HE shipped December 1950.

A Ruger Security Six

Model 68 marked L.A.P.D. with John Hurst grips

glenncal1 · #28 01-05-2021, 02:02 PM

Went to the LGS for a can of gunscrubber and came home with this little gem. High Standard Model B.

Buford57 · #29 01-05-2021, 02:13 PM

Since I only bought a gun and a half in 2020, these must be the best.

Ruger SP101 .357

.38 Super upper for my Witness

Jebus35745 · #30 01-05-2021, 02:56 PM

Forgot to add the special find in July , she has grown a little since then. Larry

RobertJ. · #31 01-05-2021, 10:02 PM

I only bought two in 2020, but they were both guns that I've always wanted. I already have a SRH in .44, but I always wanted the original. And the Model 1100 has been a grail gun for a long time. And they shoot as good as they look!

pawngal · #32 01-05-2021, 10:44 PM

Neither of these were even on my radar until the opportunity was there. Both in excellent condition.

H&K P7M8 and a German mfg Sig P210.

ME94 · #33 01-05-2021, 11:52 PM

Here is the other M&P that for some reason I didn't have a picture, so he it is20210105_214229.jpg

CLASSIC12 · #34 01-06-2021, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by OLDSTER

WOW !! All those beautiful guns were purchased in 2020 ???

It’s been a very long year

Kurusu · #35 01-06-2021, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by huntsman22

My mom won't let me have any real guns.....

Man! You got a really big hand.

Mike0251 · #36 01-06-2021, 08:42 AM

17-4 NOS, never fired outside of factory, tool bag unopened.

Donn · #37 01-06-2021, 10:10 AM

Rich or poor, it's nice to have money.

03hemi · #38 01-06-2021, 10:24 AM

I've picked up several in 2020, but this is probably my favorite.
Daniel Defense 300BO Pistol with a 7" barrel.

03hemi · #39 01-06-2021, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Donn

Rich or poor, it's nice to have money.

Poor really sucks, been there, done that!
Won't do that again.
Having money is a lot more fun and easy.

Geronimo Jim · #40 01-06-2021, 02:10 PM

Soon as I find my camera I will post a photo of my
beautiful new Kel-Tec.

Xfuzz · #41 01-06-2021, 02:43 PM

Few Colts this past year...and only one Smith..

bc1023 · #42 01-09-2021, 01:22 PM

I'm a quality over quantity guy, so I probably didn't buy as much as some of you did last year. Only high end and/or collectible stuff for me these days (other than the Hellcat)

In no particular order...

Springfield Armory Hellcat (wanted a new carry gun)

Pardini GT-9 Silver

Smith & Wesson 52

Korth PRS

Atlas Gunworks Hyperion (incredible pistol)

Walther Q5 Match SF Pro

Smith & Wesson PC V Comp

Arex Rex Alpha

Sig P220 X Six

Sig Sauer P210 Super Target

Colt Combat Python

Colt Python

Pardini GT9 Inox (1 of 40 made)

Walther P88 Champion

Bren Ten Special Forces Light

Hudson H9

CZ TS Czechmate

Smith & Wesson K22 Outdoorsman

CZ Shadow 2 Orange

Phoenix Redback (finest pistol to ever to use the CZ design)

Beretta 92X Performance

WCCPHD · #43 01-09-2021, 02:23 PM

My 2020 acquisitions that I have photos of.

Florey55 · #44 01-23-2021, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CLASSIC12

The CZ 75 automatic was under $ 2000. I live in Switzerland.

Hi - are you able to legally shoot full-auto guns in Switzerland?

:Pve your collection !

CLASSIC12 · #45 01-24-2021, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Florey55

Hi - are you able to legally shoot full-auto guns in Switzerland?

:Pve your collection !

Yes but with some restrictions, I need to ask a shooting permit from the bureau of arms (and find a range that will allow it).

.357magger · #46 01-24-2021, 10:11 AM

So I bought several in 2020 during a mandated government paid 2 month vacation due to CV19.

Thank God firearms are considered "essential " and nothing else much was open.

Perfect time to hunt for Colts.

But the "best ", for me anyway, was this delightful Colt Model M Pocket Hammerless from 1928 in .380. I came upon it somewhat accidentally, and paid the princely sum of $400 plus tax.

And the second "best " for me was locating a 2004 Colt 1911a1 1943/WW2 reproduction in 95% condition. Not many of these put out from Hartford, and they're true Custom Shop guns, from a time when they were turning out great 1911s.

There were a couple of others, but these 2 were "best " and items I'd sought for awhile.

Hair Trigger · #47 01-24-2021, 10:27 AM

All of my best handguns except one, were bought in 2020. Retirement, and the social distancing mandated by COVID-19 put a lot of time on my hands; I managed to visit a few gun shops and gun shows at the right times, and dipped into some retirement money. I've posted pics of all of them here and there, but I've bought a M28-2, a M57 no dash, a M29-2, a M66-1 and a M48-4 from Dec 2019 to Jan 2021, as well as a SxS CZ shotgun.