Pistols of the 90's

American1776 · Jul 28, 2017

I love old guns: see my 'blued steel and walnut' thread. I'm not a big fan of the new polymer striker pistols with a tac rail and FDE color. But they work just fine.

But, the guns in between these two categories don't get as much attention. I like the hammer fired, metal framed, DA/SA auto. Their zenith was during the 90's.

Here are my two favorite '90's' pistols. The Beretta 92FS, and the Ruger P90. Both are absolutely reliable, and very durable. Large and clunky; yes---much like the style of the 90s. But I'm a big fan of these guns, even though they are being eclipsed by the polymer wonder guns.

Anyone else like these 90's pistols?

gonerydin · Jul 28, 2017

Those are nice! I only have one in the category.

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bigwheelzip · Jul 28, 2017

Shucks, I don't have any 90's pistols.

I'd like to try the CZ 97BD though.

ContinentalOp · Jul 28, 2017

Beretta 92FS, date of manufacture: 1994.

Rock185 · Jul 28, 2017

Early to late '90s S&Ws. 9MMs, .45 ACP, 10MM.

Old_Cop · Jul 28, 2017

I think that I'd have to add the Sig P220 and 226 as well as all S&W third generation guns. Though I have a couple of Beretta 92s, I have never shot or owned the Ruger. Eclipsed, I don't think so in terms of utility, but in terms of ease of manufacture and marketing, yes.

BAM-BAM · Jul 28, 2017

Nineties Guns....... my favorite years and my favorite autos;

IMHO the early Performance Center autos can't be beat......SD-9, Shorty 9s and the DPA 5906.........ya I've always liked 9mm

Beretta 92 Compacts, the single stack Type-M and Centurions are hard to beat....... only one FTF in 30 years and that was a deformed reload.

in .45s I look to the Sig 220 and the 245 Compact .

.........................and the gold standards in carry guns......... Smith 3913NL, 6906,and 915s....... along with the tanks..... 4566 and 5906s.

Hey Old_Cop; how are things up north?????

ContinentalOp · Jul 28, 2017

BAM-BAM said:
Beretta 92 Compacts, the single stack Type-M

I've mentioned this before, but I've always wanted the Type-M.

mauser9 · Jul 28, 2017

All very nice and thanks for the pics. Seems today with pistols as well as long guns we have it the utilitarian era due to costs but as long as they function I can live with it.

BAM-BAM · Jul 28, 2017

ContinentalOp said:
I've mentioned this before, but I've always wanted the Type-M.

They are great guns........I often carry one in cooler weather.......about the size of a Model 39 or Colt Commander.....at 8+1 the grip is as sweet as the Model 39...... and a spare mag or two are easy to carry concealed.

If they were a bit smaller they would be putting a real hurt on my 3913 as my EDC 9mm.

Since 94 I've picked up 5...... the first was as a hedge against the 1994 AWB..........over the years I come across 2 SB's; polished Blue with round trigger guards and wood grips and a fairly uncommon/rare D (DAO) Model.....10 years after the first I got a second FS at the same Police Supply House that sold me the first one.....it had been in the vaults for over 12 years.

ISCS Yoda · Jul 28, 2017

The only thing wrong with those big 90s guns is they don't conceal well. Otherwise, you bet, they're fabulous. I've gone through a couple my own self, a Ruger P89, a SIG P226, and even older than those, a couple of 1911s. No regrets not keeping any of those but, yes, those big old METAL, TDA, are wonderful work horses and war horses.

I like the color "FDE"/"coyote". But I don't have any guns like that presently!

Some of my 90s guns are a little smaller than what we are discussing but, still, all metal, typical double action, all wonderful....and some date back before the 90s, obviously but, still, they're just so 20th century!!!

kraynky · Jul 28, 2017

American1776 said:
I love old guns: see my 'blued steel and walnut' thread. I'm not a big fan of the new polymer striker pistols with a tac rail and FDE color. But they work just fine.

But, the guns in between these two categories don't get as much attention. I like the hammer fired, metal framed, DA/SA auto. Their zenith was during the 90's.

Here are my two favorite '90's' pistols. The Beretta 92FS, and the Ruger P90. Both are absolutely reliable, and very durable. Large and clunky; yes---much like the style of the 90s. But I'm a big fan of these guns, even though they are being eclipsed by the polymer wonder guns.

Anyone else like these 90's pistols?

That very well may be the first Ruger P series gun I've ever seen with wood grips! I like it! I think my favorite 90's gun is my 1076, but it's not that good of a carry gun either. Also still have a P89 I bought back in the 90's, a bit clunky, but reliable as all get out!

American1776 · Jul 28, 2017

kraynky said:
That very well may be the first Ruger P series gun I've ever seen with wood grips! I like it! I think my favorite 90's gun is my 1076, but it's not that good of a carry gun either. Also still have a P89 I bought back in the 90's, a bit clunky, but reliable as all get out!

thanks. I like the wood grips---it's a nice color.

I have a 2nd gen smith (it's an 80's gun), and I think a 3rd gen smith should be in my future.

scoobysnacker · Jul 28, 2017

American1776 said:
I love old guns: see my 'blued steel and walnut' thread. I'm not a big fan of the new polymer striker pistols with a tac rail and FDE color. But they work just fine.

But, the guns in between these two categories don't get as much attention. I like the hammer fired, metal framed, DA/SA auto. Their zenith was during the 90's.

Here are my two favorite '90's' pistols. The Beretta 92FS, and the Ruger P90. Both are absolutely reliable, and very durable. Large and clunky; yes---much like the style of the 90s. But I'm a big fan of these guns, even though they are being eclipsed by the polymer wonder guns.

Anyone else like these 90's pistols?

I do

Here's a couple

scoobysnacker · Jul 28, 2017

Here's a couple more

diegobxr · Jul 28, 2017

A 1996 CZ 75 B is a 90's gun? Or a 70's gun?

Not fancy, but I really miss my Bersa Thunder Pro 9. I stupidly sold it. Really liked that pistol.

I also had a chance of buying a pristine 5906 and let it go. Still kicking myself over that one.

I agree with you. 90's pistols are pretty awesome.

31FordA · Jul 28, 2017

I tend more toward revolvers of the 90's, but I do have a Star Firestar .40 pistol. The Firestar was Gun of the Year in 1993, the sticker on the box says so. It's the only .40 I own, and it's actually pleasant to shoot. My Colt 1991A-1 is also from the 90's, got it brand new in 1995.

In the past I've owned a Firestar 9mm, a FEG PJK-9HP, a Bersa and a Colt Mustang. One of these days I'll pick up a 3rd Gen S&W. I've shot enough of them over the years, just can settle on one to add to the menagerie.

Bozz10mm · Jul 28, 2017

Only bought one in the '90s

IMG_4581 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/152171653@N05/

les.b · Jul 28, 2017

Well, this one was made in 1991, even though it was designed in 1975. All steel, DA or SA, can be carried "cocked and locked", even Colonel Cooper liked it!!

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Best Regards, Les

scoobysnacker · Jul 28, 2017

les.b said:
Well, this one was made in 1991, even though it was designed in 1975. All steel, DA or SA, can be caddied "cocked and locked", even Colonel Cooper liked it!!

Best Regards, Les

Les, if you really like the feel of the 75, it's worth putting some factory rubber grips on it. The appearance is very similar to the original plastic grips, and the shape is about the same... so same ergonomics. And they just bring the comfort level up a notch or more.
My only gripe is that they have the new logo, not the old one.

The photo of mine in my above post has those rubber grips.

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