PC Pic Thread...Let's see those PC pistols...

[Shorty4T]

RedCardinal's post on the PC pistols got me thinking that I haven't seen a PC gun pic thread. Seems there is a pic thread for everything else.

I'll start with my meager two PC pistols. Both Shorty 40s, 1st gen & 2nd gen.

I know we'll have to save 10 pages or so for Grinder !!

First Generation Shorty 40


Second Generation Shorty 40


Cheers,
Sam

[WaterburyBob]

I'll probably post more later; I'll start with my Recon 9 -

[presspics]

Bump!! This needs more attention. I love PC guns.

[SW CQB 45]

sorry for the poor pic. this was once my workhorse. its sleeps in my office now.

[presspics]

One that I used to own

[ragman]

OK I will play. Here are mine.

[rbert0005]

Let me try this again.

Bob

[JamesArthur60]

[pace40]

[Grinder]

Tried to find a few not seen it awhile
Here is a 4006 Comp from the custom order days

[Grinder]

Here is a 356 Briley with sights added

[Grinder]

Here is an old pic of the infamous WISCHO Target Champion

[s&wchad]

[SW CQB 45]

Originally posted by Grinder:

I have never seen such an piece.

is the beavertail an integral part of the frame?

I like on the old backstrap insert so you can screw grips on it...SWEET!!!!

is this a SQ or has it been shot?

thanks in advance

[Grinder]

CQB,
the beavertail is part of the frame
I've never shot it= too rare, but the original owner did
Back when this was made, you could order the pistol with different grades (Phases) and options, including personalized serial numbers.
This was a top of the line "Phase III" .40

[SW CQB 45]

OK, COOL DEAL!

I did not know SWPC was doing custom orders early on.

IMHO, the grips of the SW are a draw back and if SW were to offer a back strap and tap the frame and offer grip options, one could really personalize your weapon in the area of grips.

thanks for the info

[Shorty4T]

I know we have a few more PC pistols on this board. Very nice selection to post Grinder & SW CQB 45. I'd personally like to see some of the later versions of the Shorty 40, but any PC pistols are welcome.

Cheers,
Sam

[WaterburyBob]

Here's my Shorties: 9, .40 MK3, .45 -

[Shorty4T]

Nice trio Bob, I seem to remember certain Mark 3 40s to be blued as well as stainless. Am I remembering correctly or just getting senile?

It looks almost identical to my 2nd gen except for the blued extractor and adjustable sites.

Cheers,
Sam

[martialcomp]

You are correct. I own one. It is at Smith and Wesson right now being completely re-finished.

The frame is black anodized, I think the parts are melonite. I am not sure what the finish is on the slide.

[sousa]

My one and only

[Grinder]

Here are some Shorty40s Sam

[Shorty4T]

Thanks Grinder,
Can you give me a little info on each? I know the 1 & 3 o'clock are 1st gen. and 7 o'clock is Mk3. What about the other three? I seem to remember the PC shop coming out with a Shorty 40 Tactical, is that the gun at 9 o'clock? I remember seeing a pic of a 2000 on the B/S forum it looked similar to the 11 o'clock gun.

How many different series are there for the Shorty. Great collection!!

Cheers,
Sam

[SIE107]

Here is my PC Tatical .40

[Grinder]

Sam,
Starting at 1 Oclock= First Gen first variety (small bushing)
First gen third variety with '93 upgrades (wide barrel hood/ slide and blue H/T)
MKIII (blue) with Hogues
MKIIIS
Recon40
SH40 2000

I just realized my second generation MKII and first gen second variety isn't in the pic

I do have to upgrade my collection pics

[Shorty4T]

Thanks for the intfo grinder. That helps alot, is there a version between the MkIII and the 2000?

Cheers,
Sam

[at-home-daddy]

Here are mine...

5" 945:


My two 4" 945s:



PC1911:


...and my newest, this 952-1:

[mark flora]

Is there something wrong w/ me? All of these PC guns are perfect! I have 4 PC pieces which I shoot on a regular basis and this thread is making me feel guilty. My Shorty 45 travels w/ me, my K-Comp is by the bed, and my 845 and 627 V-Comp go to the range w/ me. Are they now so collectible that I should treat them as safe queens? Thoughts?

[at-home-daddy]

Originally posted by mark flora:
Is there something wrong w/ me? All of these PC guns are perfect! I have 4 PC pieces which I shoot on a regular basis and this thread is making me feel guilty. My Shorty 45 travels w/ me, my K-Comp is by the bed, and my 845 and 627 V-Comp go to the range w/ me. Are they now so collectible that I should treat them as safe queens? Thoughts?

Only one of the above is a safe queen; the others get shot to varying degrees. But you're right in that I don't carry them, so I suppose that does help them stay looking new.

[Shorty4T]

I do carry my 1st generation gun rather extensively. I don't however spend the money on a nice firearm and put it in a $2 holster. I tend to buy nice leather for all of my guns, but most specifically my PC pistols. Mitch Rosen provides the horse hide for my Shorty. It was bought some time ago when ARG meant Ayoob Rear Gaurd. Now it has been renamed American Rear Gaurd, this happend in honor of the people that lost their lives in the 9/11 attack on NY.

I also spend a great amount of time in the maintenance of all the guns that I carry.

Cheers,
Sam

[WillBrink]

My favorite 1911;

[WillBrink]

Originally Posted by ragman

OK I will play. Here are mine.

Nice! People love their 945s

[WaterburyBob]

Originally Posted by Shorty4T

Nice trio Bob, I seem to remember certain Mark 3 40s to be blued as well as stainless. Am I remembering correctly or just getting senile?

It looks almost identical to my 2nd gen except for the blued extractor and adjustable sites.

Cheers,
Sam

Yes, you remember correctly; there were blued versions of the Shorty 40.

[Shorty4T]

The pistols in this thread need to be revisited, they are just too pretty to not get a bump.

Maybe there are a couple of new PC pistol owners that want to share photos.

Cheers,
Sam

[SW CQB 45]

[BlackSky]

[ENGINE18]

Oh, my! FANTASTIC.....!

[Catshooter]

Here's my baby:



It's my constant companion.


Cat

[Jerry-R]

Still carried every day:

[Catshooter]

Nice piece Jerry, very nice.


Cat

[Poohgyrr]

These use the same magazines. The 4"er is my old duty gun; very smooth shooter and sweet. The 5"er shoots so well I simply can't believe it.

[Palmetto Sharpshooter]

A little thread revival:

DPA5906

[Palmetto Sharpshooter]

Okay, one more pump on the chest to get the heart beating then I'm calling it.

[Shorty4T]

Great looking pistols Palmetto, PC pistols really are a work of art. It's a shame there isn't more insterest in them. People don't appreciate alloy/steel like they should.

Cheers,
Sam

[Bartman3562]

945-40

945-1 two-tone

[Poohgyrr]

Gotta love it. Great eye candy that doesn't make the wife upset. Just add a hot breakfast on a cool morning.

PS: I like all of these, but those 5" 5906 TDA's really get my attention.

[Poohgyrr]

Originally Posted by Palmetto Sharpshooter

Okay, one more pump on the chest to get the heart beating then I'm calling it.

Palmetto, can you tell us more about this?

[Grinder]

Another 4006Comp

[05srt10]

Hello all been away awhile had to reregister. Lots of good looking guns! I have one that is different. It is a 945 with a 3+3/4 barrel with a solid trigger [no holes] #CMF0061 Any ideas why it looks different? thank you

[Palmetto Sharpshooter]

Originally Posted by Poohgyrr

Palmetto, can you tell us more about this?

Like Grinder says, it's a 4006 Comp. I wish I had a better picture than that.