Non-Smith Confession Time

[Maximumbob54]

I never have understood all the trash talk about the XSE's:

 

[walnutred]

I like the old style H&R Defender revolvers. By old style I mean the self ejecting, large frame, adjustable sight, 38 S&W versions made in the 40's and I became interested in them when I found a military marked one from WW2. Hiding in the safe is also a Taurus 94, which gets shot a LOT and a 5" Phoenix HP22. The Phoenix I bought on a whim a few weeks ago. It was sitting in a "Used" case and I walked out with it for <$140 with a brick of hollow point 22 LR ammo. This cheap pistol has MoPC accuracy at 50' and after a brick of ammo has only had one FTF.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

I only have Smiths for handguns. Do I get a prize?

 

[Cyrano]

Here's a few of mine:

Mausers: From top to bottom: Cone hammer with rear sight labeled Mauser Cartridge 303. Large ring hammer slab side (commercial, not one from the Italian Navy Contract). Weimar Republic rework in 9mm P. Six shot marked VL&D (at one time ammo was available loaded onto 6 shot strippers). French Gendarmerie, post WW I. Reichsrevolver M 79, one of about 3500 made by Mauser. 9mm Solid frame zig-zag. M 1934 in 32 ACP, Astra. ETA1. M 1910.

Colts: M 1911 with M 1912 holster. Slightly tweaked Series 70 in 45 ACP. M 1917 in 45 ACP. M 1909 in 45 Colt variation with thicker rim. M 1903 in 38 Long Colt. Colt Commando, 2 inch barrel. Banker's Special in 22 LR. 32 automatic marked US PROPERTY, sent to Britain in WW II. SAA with 4 1/2 inch barrel in 38-40 caliber.

French Pistols: M 1874, 11mm caliber. M 1892, 8mm caliber. M 1935A, pre war manufacture, in 7.65mm Long. M 1935S made by SAGEM, in 7.65 Long. MAC 50, 9 mm P. MAB R in 9mm P. Le Français type Poche, cal 6.35mm. Le Français type Policeman. Unique Mikros in 6.35. P 38 marked svw 46, assembled from parts under French occupation; this one was transfered to Austria and is marked BH as well as having the modified safety (I don't know who is responsible for the wooden grips). HSc also asembled from parts under French occupation, probably for commercial sale as it doesn't have the lanyard loop of the police models.

Iver Johnsons: Model 57 target. Model 1878 revolver with swing out cylinder. It pivots on a pin at the front of the ejector rod. Should have been very successful but are quite rare. The top breaks all have the same mechanism, but were available in four calibers, blued or nickeled, and a bewildering range of barrel lengths and grip styles. The knuckle duster shown was atually patented as a device for stabilizing the grasp of the pistol. It's called the Bourne Knuckelduster. The auto pistols ae a Pony in 380, a Compact in 25 ACP (actually made from Bernadelli parts on a new frame), and a TP in 22 (copy of the Walther TPH).

Miscellaneous: Glock 19. Glock 36, a single stack 45 ACP. Aubron Ainé et Fils percussion with ratchet rifling. Feinwerkbau M 65, a lot more accurate than I am. The Colt SAA again for some reason. M 1906 American Eagle luger in 30 luger caliber. CZ 52. The little folding trigger revolver is a Clement in 22 short and I have fired it. M8, 37mm US service flare pistol made by the Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Company in WW II (Anyone know where I can get flares for it?). Webley Mk VI revolver in .455 caliber. Enfield No 2 Mk 1 revolver in 38/200 caliber, dated 1936. Chicom Tokarev that my former boss took fom the body of an NVA lieutenant after an arc light strike in the Parrot's Beak area. Llama 380. Browning M 1900. Liberator.

 

[CQB27]

Here's one

 

[Fishslayer]

Here's one

Is the first round in that top magazine set back a bit?

 

[vector16]

hot dang

I would like to have that collection. The oldest thing I got is an inherited shotgun WWII. The stock is a Vector, barrel i cannot even pronounce and so on, The Germans just took parts from whatever guns and fitted them together when they were invaded. Its a 16ga side by side. bought from a 15 year old kid for $12 after my grandfather took berlin. Maybe its a million dollar gun, maybe not. Its one of those things that i wanted since I was a kid so its priceless.

 

[wraco]

As far as what other handguns share my safe with S&W . . Colts.

Rod

here's one of them with a couple of S&W

couple more

 

[mkk41]

Cyrano , you'd certainly get yer money's worth out of a C&R license , yeah?

At one time , Colt's ruled the roost here , followed by Rugers. But thanks to you guys , my S&W collection has probably grown to outnumber both. Still have a smattering of 'other' makes though.

Other than S&Ws , my safe contains handguns made by;

AMT
Astra
Benelli
Colt
CZ
FN
Husqvarna
Kel-Tec
Mauser
Radom
Ruger
Seecamp
Sauer
Star
Uberti/Cimarron
Walther

 

[macbullet]

Variety is the spice of life.

 

[monet61]

Here's a few of mine:

Mausers: From top to bottom: Cone hammer with rear sight labeled Mauser Cartridge 303. Large ring hammer slab side (commercial, not one from the Italian Navy Contract). Weimar Republic rework in 9mm P. Six shot marked VL&D (at one time ammo was available loaded onto 6 shot strippers). French Gendarmerie, post WW I. Reichsrevolver M 79, one of about 3500 made by Mauser. 9mm Solid frame zig-zag. M 1934 in 32 ACP, Astra. ETA1. M 1910.

Colts: M 1911 with M 1912 holster. Slightly tweaked Series 70 in 45 ACP. M 1917 in 45 ACP. M 1909 in 45 Colt variation with thicker rim. M 1903 in 38 Long Colt. Colt Commando, 2 inch barrel. Banker's Special in 22 LR. 32 automatic marked US PROPERTY, sent to Britain in WW II. SAA with 4 1/2 inch barrel in 38-40 caliber.

French Pistols: M 1874, 11mm caliber. M 1892, 8mm caliber. M 1935A, pre war manufacture, in 7.65mm Long. M 1935S made by SAGEM, in 7.65 Long. MAC 50, 9 mm P. MAB R in 9mm P. Le Français type Poche, cal 6.35mm. Le Français type Policeman. Unique Mikros in 6.35. P 38 marked svw 46, assembled from parts under French occupation; this one was transfered to Austria and is marked BH as well as having the modified safety (I don't know who is responsible for the wooden grips). HSc also asembled from parts under French occupation, probably for commercial sale as it doesn't have the lanyard loop of the police models.

Iver Johnsons: Model 57 target. Model 1878 revolver with swing out cylinder. It pivots on a pin at the front of the ejector rod. Should have been very successful but are quite rare. The top breaks all have the same mechanism, but were available in four calibers, blued or nickeled, and a bewildering range of barrel lengths and grip styles. The knuckle duster shown was atually patented as a device for stabilizing the grasp of the pistol. It's called the Bourne Knuckelduster. The auto pistols ae a Pony in 380, a Compact in 25 ACP (actually made from Bernadelli parts on a new frame), and a TP in 22 (copy of the Walther TPH).

Miscellaneous: Glock 19. Glock 36, a single stack 45 ACP. Aubron Ainé et Fils percussion with ratchet rifling. Feinwerkbau M 65, a lot more accurate than I am. The Colt SAA again for some reason. M 1906 American Eagle luger in 30 luger caliber. CZ 52. The little folding trigger revolver is a Clement in 22 short and I have fired it. M8, 37mm US service flare pistol made by the Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Company in WW II (Anyone know where I can get flares for it?). Webley Mk VI revolver in .455 caliber. Enfield No 2 Mk 1 revolver in 38/200 caliber, dated 1936. Chicom Tokarev that my former boss took fom the body of an NVA lieutenant after an arc light strike in the Parrot's Beak area. Llama 380. Browning M 1900. Liberator.

Holy cow, at the risk of sounding like a hero worshipper, well never mind! Holy cow!

 

[medic15al]

I never have understood all the trash talk about the XSE's:

Me Either...

 

[medic15al]

Hey Medic,
I also like my Government XSE Lightweight.

My favorite is a XSET:

Major drool factor! You just made me start thinking of another XSE!! LW Commander maybe?

 

[S&W-Keeper]

In handguns,I have some Colts, Sigs,H&K's,Glocks,Rugers,and 1 Browning,but most of them are S&W's.

 

[medic15al]

Medic,
I am more a 5" barrel guy. Not that there is anything wrong with a 4 1/4" Commander.

Here is my Government XSE in brushed stainless steel (note the full pony on the slide):

And a Gold Cup Trophy with Combat Elite grips:

I blame S&W (the best revolver trigger action) and Colt for making my retirement plan less than it needs to be.

And Roll Tide!

My Long lost brother!!!!!! Finally we meet!!! (p.s. Dont forget me in your will............)

 

[gruntanz]

Wow!! there are some serious collections being revealed.
I have a few non Smiths in the safe but certainly feel no shame in taking them out and shooting them.
4 Ruger .22s (three autos and one revolver)
2 Beretta 9mm (1 92FS and 1 Model 1934)
1 Para Ordnance .45
2 Webleys 1 .38 & 1 .445
1 Enfield .38
1 Glock 17
3 Dan Wessons to keep the family together and
14 Smiths to keep them all honest.

 

[williamlayton]

You mean like---

 

[williamlayton]

OR this------

 

[deanodog]

Rugers

High Standard

Colt

Kimber

 

[Badkarma 1]

Let's see all my non-S&Ws;
SIG Sauer; P226, P220, P6
Walther; P-1,
Colt; Delta Elite, Combat Commander Series 70, Agent, Official Police
High Standard; Sport King, Victor 10X
Glock; 17, 19
HK; P30
Charter Arms; Target Bulldog .44 Special
Every thing else is S&W...I think.@.@ Dale