Survey - not a survey - opinions on the top five most beautiful handguns

[old bear]

My top picks:
S&W M-27 with 3 1/2" barrel
S&W M-19 2 1/2" barrel
S&W M19 4" barrel
S&W M39.

 

[erikpolcrack]

No Particular Order:

Browning Hi-Power
Luger
Walther PPK
S&W N-Frame
Colt Python

Honorable Mention/Alternates:

Colt SAA
Colt M1911
S&W M39

 

[RKmesa]

What a fun thread!!!

My Top Five tonight...

#5. Single Action Army - I have always loved the classic lines (this one is engraved by Alvin White):













#4. K-22 Pre-War Masterpiece (Nope, this one is not engraved - but just look at those amazing lines, the first micrometer rear sight, the notched hammer, and the custom KB magnas don't detract from the package):





3. I have to throw the post war K-22 Masterpiece in there as well (this one engraved by Winston Churchill is one of my very favorites):









#2. The Original pre-war 357 Magnum (this one with a 7" barrel and most all the goodies):



AND #1. Has to be the post war 357 Magnum with a 3.5" Barrel (these three factory engraved pintos are some of my favorites)









There are lots of other beauties, but tonight these are the ones that came to mind. Ask me again tomorrow, and you may get a different five.

 

[robvious]

I it made thru the entire thread and was looking forward to posting my list, changing as I read the thread... then RK mesa posts... well... I like his pick of the day.. no matter what day.. any drift would feel disingenuous.. lol

 

[bushmaster1313]

The best looking handgun is the one you have at hand when what you prayed would never happen does.

 

[ruger 22]

Luger
Ruger Standard
Browning HiPower
Model 27 3.5inch
Model 10 4inch
500 Magnnum 4 inch

 

[bc1023]

I’m much more of an autoloader guy, so my picks go down that route. I’ll give specific examples, not just the design in general. All of these are also world class performers and top quality, so not just a pretty face.


Hard to beat a clean 1911, such as an ACW Prime.








Sig Sauer P210 Super Target








Smith & Wesson 952








CZ Custom A01-LD








Phoenix Redback

 

[Oldsalt66]

 

[Rustywrench]

1. Colt Bisley
2. S&W 625
3. S&W 52
4. Luger
5. Ithaca 1911

 

[hkcavalier]

Early Luger with the strawed small parts
Colt Python blued 6" with early full checkered stocks
H&K P7 hard chrome w/Nill wood grips
S&W nickel N frame 4-6.5" barrel, targets or Cokes
Colt SAA with lots of case hardening and fire blued small parts

 

[Echo40]

Walther PPK/S

California Highway Patrol Smith & Wesson 4006TSW

Taurus PT92AFS-D

Ruger SR1911 NRA Limited Edition

Heckler & Koch USP45 Elite

 

[TheTinMan]

Nothing I have compares to the artwork that RKMesa shares with us. However, I will offer some runners up.

1915 Colt Officers Model Target 38 (2nd issue). The blueing looks like you could swim in it.

Smith & Wesson 3rd Model Perfected. So simple & elegant to my eye.

The original Combat Magnum

Both of these USFA reproduction of single action army revolvers are flat top target models with Turnbull case hardened frames and Armory Blue finish

 

[bushmaster1313]

The hands down (and dare I say "drop dead") most beautiful handgun is the one that lives in my pocket since the Bruen decision.

Other most beautiful handguns include: