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Unless you count being carried in a range bag, the vast majority of them.
What hand guns did you buy that you knew you did not need and would never carry?
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Lots- as far as handguns go, an early, Interarms import Sig P225, several S&Ws, most notably a very nice 6.5” 1975 vintage Model 25-2 that I love shooting and a few late-war Walther P38s come to mind.
Bought because I liked it, doubt if I'll ever carry it
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There's got to be a good story behind that statement.
That was m carry gun back in the 90's. Retired it when Star closed.
I have never seen this variant. Like to see a photo.
These were some that were used in the day.
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Former relative by marriage inherited a pistol. Other relatives immediately told me to make an offer because it would be best if the person concerned did not have easy access to firearms.
Gotta snag those !
Not enough bandwidth for that list.
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Marked for the Four Queens in Vegas. Very nice.
It just so happens that this very morning I stopped by my LGS and the crafty devil of a proprietor casually walked me by a case where a tag said, "32-20."
Not likely to ever carry a 7-1/2-inch barrel single-action. I'll tell you one thing, the difference between a .312 bore and a .454 bore has got to be a good half pound of steel. You ever want to "buffalo" someone like some old-time lawmen were said to have done, this thing would be the ticket.
Not likely to ever carry a 7-1/2-inch barrel single-action. I'll tell you one thing, the difference between a .312 bore and a .454 bore has got to be a good half pound of steel. You ever want to "buffalo" someone like some old-time lawmen were said to have done, this thing would be the ticket.
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There are quite a few that will not be in the rotation/lineup.
There is a Colt Officer's Model Special here that is new. It is in a custom presentation case. It does not even have a suggestion of a turn line. 3 chambers were fired at the factory, probably in '50 or '51. I bought it because I wanted an Officer's Model to shoot. The thing is absolutely pristine. I lack the sack to shoot it. When I sell or trade it, the next guy can do it. Or not. It won't be me.
I put the wood on it, but I have the correct plastic grips.
There is a Colt Officer's Model Special here that is new. It is in a custom presentation case. It does not even have a suggestion of a turn line. 3 chambers were fired at the factory, probably in '50 or '51. I bought it because I wanted an Officer's Model to shoot. The thing is absolutely pristine. I lack the sack to shoot it. When I sell or trade it, the next guy can do it. Or not. It won't be me.
I put the wood on it, but I have the correct plastic grips.
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All but two of them. The 9mm Shield is carry as is Missus Smiff's .380 EZ. Most everything else are range guns or SD I have several J frames, a model 10, a 686, a Sig, a Kel-Tec and a couple of third gens and a Shield 9mm EZ. Any of the above can be pressed into SD service or car guns. I'd only use the 686 inside, though. If needed I'd use .38 Special Federals in it.
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@SW1911PC: Yours would be designated a Mk25 SigP226R "Navy" edition.
A P226 with the anchor icon on the left slide is a "Navy". The original P226's did not have a picatinny rail. In 2007, the standard M1913 Picatinny rail was integrated P-series pistols and designated the P226R, the "R" for rail. SW1911PC
U.S. Navy SEAL teams started using the SIG P226 in the 1980’s.The first Naval Special Warfare mil-spec P226 pistols to be offered to the public were the NSW Commemoratives, issued in early 2004. The SIG P226-9-NAVY is a version of the SIG P226 that is produced to the exact specifications of the pistols supplied to Navy SEAL’s, including special phosphate corrosion-resistant finish on internal parts, contrast sights, and a stainless steel slide engraved with an anchor to designate them as Naval Special Warfare pistols. SIGARMS raised $100,000 for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation through the sale of these NSW serialized pistols. The pistol bearing serial number NSW0001 was sold during a live auction on the nationally syndicated Laura Ingraham radio show for an additional $25,000. Later produced commercial versions also included a picatinny while retaining the anchor and phosphated internal components but absent night sights.
A P226 with the anchor icon on the left slide is a "Navy". The original P226's did not have a picatinny rail. In 2007, the standard M1913 Picatinny rail was integrated P-series pistols and designated the P226R, the "R" for rail. SW1911PC
U.S. Navy SEAL teams started using the SIG P226 in the 1980’s.The first Naval Special Warfare mil-spec P226 pistols to be offered to the public were the NSW Commemoratives, issued in early 2004. The SIG P226-9-NAVY is a version of the SIG P226 that is produced to the exact specifications of the pistols supplied to Navy SEAL’s, including special phosphate corrosion-resistant finish on internal parts, contrast sights, and a stainless steel slide engraved with an anchor to designate them as Naval Special Warfare pistols. SIGARMS raised $100,000 for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation through the sale of these NSW serialized pistols. The pistol bearing serial number NSW0001 was sold during a live auction on the nationally syndicated Laura Ingraham radio show for an additional $25,000. Later produced commercial versions also included a picatinny while retaining the anchor and phosphated internal components but absent night sights.
As for S$W, every one of them....except for the 640-1. I saw it, and immediately bought it for carry.
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All 65 of them until I bought a little Glock 43.
too many to list, but latest purchases won't be carried; 586ND, 686ND, 686-6, all with 6" barrels. Last purchase is a 686-6+ w3" barrel that I am thinking about replacing my Hellcat with. Wanting to upgrade from 9mm to 357/38spl+.
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There has been several over the years
the most recent is a Browning Medalist.
the most recent is a Browning Medalist.
Beretta M9...a REAL M9, still sealed in the plastic, in the box. Can't shoot it, certainly can't carry it, and it lives in the safe always...but it's just the coolest, most rare firearm in my collection.
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HK P9S in .45 with a degraded buffer so no joy until I replace it. No luck with a suitable holster either.
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NAA Sidewinder.
But It's so well built at such a small size I couldn't resist just for the manufacturing quality.
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A smith and wesson 500 magnum last year and a 6” 610 10mm this year. And I love them both!
I would never carry my Raven, it is far too valuable!
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S&W Shorty Forty
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Oh, you must have heard about me buying that Henry Mares Leg after watching an old episode of Branded.
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