Most Overrated OR Underrated Hand Gun, In Your Opinion?

[mbliss57]

Overrated: Glocks in general
Underrated: Older .32 ACP pocket pistols.

 

[Donn]

Those of you who overrate the Python, I'd be happy to take it off your hands.

You beat me to it Moss. Over priced? Yes, no question. Over rated? Not hardly.

 

[Old Corp]

Agree with malpasowildlifer - the HK P7 was a design ahead of it's time. I was finally able to get one when the ex-German police guns came flooding in. Scary accurate.

Also - underated, the old Remington M51 .380 auto pistol. Production ceased long ago, but it has to be one of the best .380's I've ever had the pleasure to shoot.

 

[BigBill]

Not over rated colt python it's way over priced.

My ex-colt python w/6" barrel could make pin point shots a on any small rock I could see on the 100yds berm. Using my Speer 140gr jhp reloads. I haven't shot my s&w m28' s 6" barrels yet with my reloads. Python over priced not over rated. I've owned a python. I can't rate a gun I never owned. When I shoot my s&w m28 @ 100yds and if she shoots as good as my python did were going to scream this from the highest point on the net. Trust me the whole gun world will know.

I have seen the tightest cylinder lock up get out shot by floating cylinder before in accuracy

Underrated,

CZ 82/83/75/85 pistols. I find these very robust in there designs and flawless in operation.
Chinese norinco firearms I find these sometimes copies to be just as good if not a tad better than the originals.
S&W N frame revolvers I find them very well balanced when it comes to the power to weight ratio. My new m58 w/4" barrel in 41mag handles and shoots awesome. I been a ruger 44mag guy for decades and I enjoy shooting the s&w n frame revolver. I have no clue why I waited so long to try them.

Ruger revolvers from the double action & single action revolvers.
I find them very robust and Mack truck strong. There not that Purdy but they will handle any hot load I put in them. I did some way over the top loads in my crazy early days of reloading. I never hurt a ruger revolver in this process.

 

[ColbyBruce]

"The HK P7 family. They are incredibly accurate with a single action trigger once it is cocked. There is very low felt recoil due to the low bore axis."

I am not easily impressed, but after I bought mine, I stumbled upon another (not as nice cosmetically) and bought it for my son. I used to carry his rather than mine, until he turned 21 and asked for it. Both of these are commercial models.

 

[kozmic]

I'm not willing (qualified) to comment on over rated hand guns because it is mostly a personal preference.

Under rated handguns (IMHO):
Ruger SP101 in .357 4.2"- a balanced, soft shooting accurate, do anything workhorse. (Wish it was a six shooter)!
FNH FNP (FNS), a pleasure to shoot, reliable, concealable, terrific handguns
Springfield XDs .45. a fine conceal carry gun in .45acp.

 

[brucev]

Overrated? Just one? O.K. Here's one... 1911's. To hear some folks talk, the 1911 is the epitome of handguns. Actually, no. For a .45 ACP, it's fine. For other calibers like 9mm, .40 S&W, there are better designs. I've got two 1911. Fine design. But, lots of work to get one that will really shoot small groups. If actually were going to use a semi-auto for something serious, would almost certainly get a Glock, lighter, more rounds, excellent trigger, profoundly reliable w/ any standard ammunition, etc.

Underrated? One? O.K. Here's one... S&W Model 10. We all know the reasons why... not a semi, only six shots, notfitted w/ a rail, common iron sights same as for last hundred years or so, steel frame not plastic, wood grips not rubber and of course domestic not imported.

 

[BigBill]

Overrated - anything Colt, and Colt service. In fact if Colt gave me a gun, I would break my own arm trying to sell it.

You've had bad Colts too? My python was out of time. Two brand new 1911 had problems right out of the box new.

 

[acco40]

Overrated: Colt Marine 1911.

Underrated: CZ. Particularly the CZ-75 which most gun shops have shoved in the back of the case behind all the polymer handguns.

 

[Kanewpadle]

Overrated - Glock although I really like them
Underrated - EAA Witness Match

 

[wuluf]

Over-rated: Kimber 1911's. They are not in the same class as custom made handguns.
Under-rated: Kimber 1911's. They are (mostly) much better than internet fora would have you believe. Mine are accurate and very reliable.

 

[Smitty357]

Block has always been over rated.

RIA 1911's, most people would say buy an expensive better 1911. But IMO, they are a great bang for the buck. Great little 1911 to get into the game with. So IMO, they are under rated.

 

[Stevie]

I think handguns in general are 'over-rated'...I mean handguns are cool and I love collecting them/shooting them. A handgun is not a rifle or a shotgun though.

Under-rated handgun? That's harder to answer..however just to have an answer I would say the Ruger P series. These not a personal favorite of mine by any means..however the Rugers have always run well for me and been very accurate for what they are(a handgun).

Now if you want one gun to fit both criteria..that would be the Glock. I actually like Glocks(not as much as S&W revolvers though)...but many folks just hate-em for whatever reason. Other people think they are good beyond reality. For what Glock pistols cost versus the performance they can deliver probably one of the better handgun values to be had. The Glock is an acquired taste though

 

[sonora]

Underrated clearly the S&W model 10.

 

[Fishslayer]

Since I've never fired a Python I'll go with Glock as most overrated. They're OK, their ergos actually work pretty well for me but I've never really been tempted to buy one. Well... maybe a 10mm but that's about it.

Underrated pricewise would have to be Dan Wesson revolvers.

 

[kaaskop49]

Overrated: Colt Diamondback. A gussied-up Detective Special that wouldn't sell in the 70s, now with $1,400-1,500 asking prices. Ridiculous.

Underrated: Reliable .25ACP and .32ACP pistols.

 

[meaneyedcatz]

over rated; Glock
Simply because SOME (not all), people buy it like some buy a Harley or a Snap On tool box.
Bragging rights.

 

[DeathGrip]

Underrated pricewise would have to be Dan Wesson revolvers.

Agreed. Deals on DW's can still be found but the prices are going up. I missed out on a good one. Get em while you can.

But, I don't think they're underrated as quality guns. (we know better)

More like, Just not known to the unknowing.

 

[Malpasowildlifer]

"The HK P7 family. They are incredibly accurate with a single action trigger once it is cocked. There is very low felt recoil due to the low bore axis."

I am not easily impressed, but after I bought mine, I stumbled upon another (not as nice cosmetically) and bought it for my son. I used to carry his rather than mine, until he turned 21 and asked for it. Both of these are commercial models.

Cool.....gotta love that old Buckmaster too!

 

[Krell1]

Overrated = Glock----ugly-----dangerous----plastic-----did I say ugly?
Overrated = S&W Model 28-----Nothing wrong with them, but for the prices they command, there are a bunch of other S&Ws that are much more desirable, to me anyhow.

Underrated = most any quality .38 special revolver. Not here, but most folks in the general gun-buying public think they aren't powerful enough and don't hold enough ammo.

If you ask me, I'm afraid of anything with a bullet in it that's pointed at me.

As far as over rated: Glock
Under rated: .38 Special