What are some of the 21st Century instant classics?

[John in Yuma]

The classics of any given day seem to be from 30 to 60 years ago. They are the aspirational guns of our youth. The guns that made us say, "Maybe some day." When we reach middle age and older, we finally have the cash to pursue and purchase those guns.
To know the 21st century guns that will be future classics, you would have to ask people 16 to 25 years old right now what their "someday" guns are.
Sadly, I don't believe there will be many revolvers among them.

 

[boykinlp]

The classics of any given day seem to be from 30 to 60 years ago. They are the aspirational guns of our youth. The guns that made us say, "Maybe some day." When we reach middle age and older, we finally have the cash to pursue and purchase those guns.
To know the 21st century guns that will be future classics, you would have to ask people 16 to 25 years old right now what their "someday" guns are.
Sadly, I don't believe there will be many revolvers among them.

I agree with John. Unfortunately, the 21st Century Classics will probably be some type of “Plastic Fantastic”! A Glock, Sig Sauer, H&K, etc. Almost everybody makes them now including S&W.

I just think it’s blasphemous to have a Glock Collection, but I guarantee they are out there, and they much prefer their collection over our S&W collection of blued steel and wood.
Larry

 

[Stopsign32v]

The classics of any given day seem to be from 30 to 60 years ago. They are the aspirational guns of our youth. The guns that made us say, "Maybe some day." When we reach middle age and older, we finally have the cash to pursue and purchase those guns.
To know the 21st century guns that will be future classics, you would have to ask people 16 to 25 years old right now what their "someday" guns are.
Sadly, I don't believe there will be many revolvers among them.

That's some really good points...Thanks for depressing me on a Monday morning.

 

[03hemi]

I just think it’s blasphemous to have a Glock Collection, but I guarantee they are out there, and they much prefer their collection over our S&W collection of blued steel and wood.
Larry

Exactly, these are what's referred to as a "collection of guns".

 

[Hawg Rider]

Interesting question! I think that there will definitely be some 21st Century revolver "classics", even those with the Hillary Hole. The 7-shot L-frames (e.g. 586/686 Plus) and 8-shot N-frames (e.g. PC Model 27s) would be contenders, as would the S&W 500 and some of the new J-frames. The Jerry Miculek models (e.g. 9mm), too. But I'm afraid that they will be upstaged by Colt's re-release of the snake guns. With that said, I don't believe that revolvers will be as popular with future generations except for the nostalgia factor.

 

[javbike]

I think this is a rare gem my 29-3

 

[robvious]

only one that comes to mind is the 686+ stocking dealer special 5 inch half lug..

 

[BabaBlueJay]

I think the 43c, an 8 shot 22 revolver that weighs slightly more than a smart phone. The engineering, tech, and materials that went into that gun brings the J Frame into the 21st century.

 

[Jeep 1]

I have very limited concerns about the desire for the revolvers to fade into oblivion or being taken over by modern Glock collectors or plastic guns.
The semi automatic has been around since before the 1911 was designed
So we are approaching 125+ years of semi automatic guns
The popularity of big bore hunting handguns is probably at its highest in popularity ever, and the 10 mm is not going to overtake the big bore revolvers
And you cannot name a single semi automatic that holds a popularity in the Hollywood as the model 29 made famous by Clint Eastwood and his role Dirty Hairy
Tom

 

[Thaddeus Beauregard]

I have very limited concerns about the desire for for the revolvers to fade into oblivion or being taken over by modern Glock collectors or plastic guns.
The semi automatic has been around since before the 1911 was designed
So we are approaching 125+ years of semi automatic guns
The popularity of big bore hunting handguns is probably at its highest in popularity ever, and the 10 mm is not going to overtake the big bore revolvers
And you cannot name a single semi automatic that holds a popularity in the Hollywood world as the model 29 made famous by Clint Eastwood and his role Dirty Hairy
Tom

I think those are good points. It seems there has been a resurgence in revolver popularity in recent years, and these things go in fads.

I am a perfect example of the points you just made. Revolvers are my favorite type of handguns, among my favorite guns period. Yet, I use revolvers only for recreational target shooting, plinking, and hunting. I exclusively carry semiautos for a self defense carry weapon.

 

[Stopsign32v]

I have very limited concerns about the desire for for the revolvers to fade into oblivion or being taken over by modern Glock collectors or plastic guns.
The semi automatic has been around since before the 1911 was designed
So we are approaching 125+ years of semi automatic guns
The popularity of big bore hunting handguns is probably at its highest in popularity ever, and the 10 mm is not going to overtake the big bore revolvers
And you cannot name a single semi automatic that holds a popularity in the Hollywood world as the model 29 made famous by Clint Eastwood and his role Dirty Hairy
Tom

Tom,

I don't want to get into an argument with you and your points are valid. But they also seem like you could replace some words and you end up being a percussion cap revolver guy speaking about those cartridge revolvers not taking over sometime in 1890.

This threads direction has reminded me about my curiosity of how collecting of Colt SAA and German K98 rifles will be in 20 years once most of the old knowledge has died.

A bit dramatic to align it with this thread but the fact is most youth these days don't even know what a German K98 is aside of the gun they use in Call of Duty and not many at all will hold the desire for such detailed knowledge on either topic of Colt SAA or K98s.

Such can be said about revolvers in general. You don't exactly see John Wick using a S&W 44 magnum...

 

[Stopsign32v]

I am a perfect example of the points you just made. Revolvers are my favorite type of handguns, among my favorite guns period. Yet, I use revolvers only for recreational target shooting, plinking, and hunting. I exclusively carry semiautos for a self defense carry weapon.

You guys stone me if you must but IMO these days you would be a fool to do anything less than what you do.

I normally carry a 15+1 with an extra magazine of 15 more. I have a wife plus 5 kids with me to protect at all times. While I enjoy revolvers more than anything, no way I personally would ever consider carrying one today.

 

[Yendor357]

You didn’t say it had to be a Smith.

The Pythons.
Also the Anaconda.
Colt quality is fantastic right now.

Of the Smiths…. Maybe whatever Jerry Mitchulek (did I spell that right?) is using. Three inch 686 Plus is a possibility.

 

[zodraz]

You didn’t say it had to be a Smith.

The Pythons.
Also the Anaconda.
Colt quality is fantastic right now.

Of the Smiths…. Maybe whatever Jerry Mitchulek (did I spell that right?) is using. Three inch 686 Plus is a possibility.

No, you didn't spell it right.

 

['79 Magnum GT]

I have very limited concerns about the desire for for the revolvers to fade into oblivion or being taken over by modern Glock collectors or plastic guns.
The semi automatic has been around since before the 1911 was designed
So we are approaching 125+ years of semi automatic guns
The popularity of big bore hunting handguns is probably at its highest in popularity ever, and the 10 mm is not going to overtake the big bore revolvers
And you cannot name a single semi automatic that holds a popularity in the Hollywood world as the model 29 made famous by Clint Eastwood and his role Dirty Hairy
Tom

That's why I got mine. No Dirty Harry, no guns for me. Might even be an anti-gunner through sheer ignorance.

 

[pedropcola]

I just picked up one of the new Mountain Gun 686’s. Great gun in every way. I was recently asked how it stacked up against my old favorite 66. It stacks up well. Better in fact.

 

[Thaddeus Beauregard]

I just picked up one of the new Mountain Gun 686’s. Great gun in every way. I was recently asked how it stacked up against my old favorite 66. It stacks up well. Better in fact.

Please post pics of it if you don't mind.

 

[pedropcola]

I like the mountain series so much that I’m definitely getting the 617 version and if a 44mag fell into my lap I might not resist. lol. The Bear Hug grips are about perfect for smooth wood which is usually not my favorite. Trigger pulls are good. Sights are good (brass bead). The barrel is just slightly over 4” and somehow that makes the dimensions aesthetically about perfect. And of course, no lock. Yay.