The “WOW” gun of your collection?

[crsides]

Recently departed?

Oh no, Did you part with that beauty?

Yeah, $100 bills got in my eyes.

Charlie

 

[Bullseye 2620]

This 'un. . .

 

[S&WsRsweet]

Wow BlueRidgeBoy that is I mean to say that gun just oh man I am speechless and that is rare .

 

[mike_engr]

My 648

My only WOW is my S&W 648 no dash with wooden combat grips, which impresses folks when I tell them its known to be rare (for a relatively modern model), and its a MAGNUM!
The word "Magnum" impresses them most!
I recently found some paperwork with provenance that master S&W revolver gunsmith Gene Sypek laid hands on it and made sure it was correct back in the day, so maybe that adds some WOW too!

And I also have my Dad's WW2 Army Air Corp Colt Commando 38Spc revolver in 2" snubbie!
He was a Major. The 2" Commando version is evidently Rare! (4" are more common!)
Dad is 95.5 yrs old and lives in a restrictive state, so he's not getting it back! But thanks for your service Dad!

 

[olskool]

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for me it would have to be my model 14 rem. carbine made in 1912 it is in 30 Remington caliber. a pawn shop find and it shoots great for a so called obsolete cartridge. what dose it for me is the wood,,,,,,,,,

 

[oysterer]

Walther

people that are not so into guns tend to like these:

Walther PP Dr. No, K38 long, 25-2. They have a certain cool factor to the uninitiated I like them too but currently more focussed on my workhorse IDPA guns.

 

[sheepdawg]

Don't know about this Model 66 being a WOW gun, it's a little more solemn than that. This belonged to Patrolman Larry Childress, Memphis Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty January 14, 1982. I feel honored to own this weapon, it has a place of reverence in my safe.

Patrolman Larry P. Childress, Memphis Police Department, Tennessee

 

[Ralph G]

My Favorite and Favorite Caliber! 29-1 5 Inch
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[jay72]

This 629-3 Perfromance Center Carry Comp with factory engraving that only 25 were produced.

 

[safearm]

Performance Center 686-8 .38 Super

 

[SA1911]

I have people over on occasion that don’t really appreciate my level of gun ownership but express some interest. This seems to include neighbors, inlaws, co-workers, etc. Seems to really pique their interest when I bring out a gun or two - in my case, revolvers.

Which ONE do you bring out? For me, it’s the nickel 27, just has that WOW factor. What say you?

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What say me? Well, I'll tell ya pilgrim, what I say. I say you oughta sell that beauty to me. That's a handgun that I could hunt mule deer with and be confident.

The Model 27-2 is an American icon & legend.

 

[SA1911]

I am afflicted with the DSM described condition known as the 1911-A1 malady. The only known cure is more 1911-A1's. It was the only handgun created to be an offensive battle weapon. Would Sergeant York or Audie Murphy have held a 9MM?

The Peacemaker might've won the West, but the 1911-A1 won the world.

The 1911-A1 and the Stars & Stripes are Americana.

 

[LEO918]

Usually this one...

 

[Bill Bates]

This is a tough question because the audience really makes a difference when it comes to what makes someone go wow.

For my grandkids it is my Smith & Wesson M&P 15. They could care less about my collectables. They just think the AR is cool and fun to plink with.

When I'm out chasing birds at the local pheasant club this little Holland & Holland box lock raises eyebrows even if it is a pretty plain H&H made by Webley and Scott for Holland & Holland in the 1960s.

For Smith & Wesson guys these .44 Specials and this little M&P .22 post office gun have some wow factor.

The gun I own that makes me go wow is this 120 year old Belgian double that was sold through William Read & Sons of Boston. It is just so well made and locks up like safe with a satisfying snap as the action is closed. It really is my favorite gun to hunt with.

 

[KalamazooKid]

This 629-3 Perfromance Center Carry Comp with factory engraving that only 25 were produced.

That's beautiful!

 

[fladiverbrad]

my wow gun...

Ser # is under the first 3000 made.

 

[ryxlyx]

Bought this 16-4 (w/ box) on GB 5 years ago for the opening price of $800 shipped, it had been catalogued improperly and I doubt many saw it. 6" originally it had been bobbed to 5", then the full-lug barrel was milled to a shroud only. Slicked up for DA:

Craftsman unknown but it came from Andy Horvath's neighborhood, work certainly done in the 1990's.

I do like the polished trigger but I wish the hammer was original....

 

[s3dcor]

My favorite: Model 647-1 in .17 hmr.

 

[BC38]

Not sure I really have any WOW factor guns.
But here are 4 of my favorites
HE Model of 1950 44 Special
Jovino Customs Terminator Inox (stainless steel) 44 Magnum
29-3 Classic Hunter
13-1 built on an overstamped 10-6 frame

 

[KalamazooKid]

I’m talking about interest from “casual” gun owners. An opportunity to show them something cool - in my case, a Smith revolver.


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