What discontinued model guns are on your wishlist?

[Titan Tom]

CCantu357, you & I are on the exact same frequency! I'm pining for a nice Model 13, already have the 65, as well as a pair of 66's and a 19.

I have 3 nice 6" SS Security Sixes, as well as a SS 'Bicentennial' 4". I also have a 2 3/4" SS Service Six, and a NIB 4" SS Service Six. Still looking for a SS Speed Six in any barrel length to round out that set. To me, the Security Six is the perfect balance of size, safety, and reliability for the 357 mag.

I always felt that the only reason Ruger went from the Six Series to the GP100 was to follow S&W's lead with the L Frames. I've heard all the stories about Bill Ruger discontinuing the Security/Service/Speed Six because he claimed he never made a dime off of them, but, if put back into production now I bet they'd make a boatload of dimes! GP100's kind of sit there on the used market at pretty standard price levels, but the Security Six's and their kin are climbing every day as they get snatched up by folks who have come to realize the utility of the outstanding design.

I've also got my eye out for a used (I buy 'em all used, or at least try to) Sp101 357 with the 4.2" barrel and adjustable sights. I've already got the 22 version, but feel the 357 in that model would be the perfect 'woods' gun.

 

[Andyd]

Some weird ones:

Vepr Hunter with a left hand stock in either .308 or 7.62x54

Hakim 8mm

HK 770

Marlin Camp Carbine .45ACP

Rossi 92 in .454 Casull

Medusa

LAR Grizzly in .357 Magnum

The Hakim is one loud rifle, the flash hider seems to vent the noise sideways. I always had plenty of spacearound me at the gun range when I was shooting it but I had paid $69 for 1000 rounds shipped from Paragon. It was the "biggest" gun I ever owned.

My interest is mostly in high quality traditionally made firearms and the easiest way to afford them, is to buy used when a good deal comes up. I have no list but a good idea what I would like to add.

 

[daddy bear]

Any one of the .38 or .357 K frames w/3" bbl. and round butt.

Jack

 

[Bastogne71]

USFA Sparrowhawk and S&W M632 Pro. Either would add to my modest 32 caliber collection.

 

[The Norseman]

Come Back

The S&W Model 57 - S&W Classics 6" .41 Magnum
SKU: 150481.

With a 4" barrel instead of the 6".

And of course the Mountain Gun/Revolver,
in .41Mag.

 

[Diego]

Most of my wish list is made of discontinued models: model 13 or 65 with 3" barrel. Model 696. 3913 auto. Colt SAA in .44 spl. Colt Python. Colt Detective Special. S&W 547 with 3" barrel. Astra Constable in .22 l.r. Star Firestar 9 mm. And so on

 

[H Richard]

A Winchester High Wall in 22 Donaldson Wasp, with a 12X Unertle on top.

 

[AimHigher]

Genuine military issue M1 .30 cal carbine in very good condition.
S&W model 57 in excellent condition.

 

[max503]

An army Colt 1908 Hammerless. The kind Patton carried Mexican style in the movie as a backup to his 45 revolvers.

I had a chance at one a few years ago at a pawn shop that was going out of business. Still kicking myself for not getting it. A guy in my CC class had one and I drooled over it.

 

[max503]

Some weird ones:

Vepr Hunter with a left hand stock in either .308 or 7.62x54

Hakim 8mm

HK 770

Marlin Camp Carbine .45ACP

Rossi 92 in .454 Casull

Medusa

LAR Grizzly in .357 Magnum

I had a Marlin Camp Carbine 45. Wish I never sold it. I reloaded on two progressive presses and shot thousands of lead boolit rounds through it and it never ever jammed even though my hands would get black from the crud. I had to replace the recoil buffer several times.

 

[gregintenn]

CZ 85.


I've seen them on the internet, but never one in person.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Pre-27, 3 1/2 inch.

 

[hkcavalier]

I had a Marlin Camp Carbine 45. Wish I never sold it. I reloaded on two progressive presses and shot thousands of lead boolit rounds through it and it never ever jammed even though my hands would get black from the crud. I had to replace the recoil buffer several times.

Yeah, I have no use for the 9mm version really but the .45 would be fun.

 

[292]

-2's.
6" 629
6.5" 29
8 3:8" 14

 

[Photog]

Where to begin....
1928 Thompson
M1 Thompson
1918 Browning BAR
1907 Roth Steyr
Sig P210 (the original,not the modern abomination)
S&W 625-2 3" and 4"
1950's vintage Colt .45 Auto and .38 Super Auto...not safe queens, but used shooters

 

[Valmet]

A Winchester High Wall in 22 Donaldson Wasp, with a 12X Unertle on top.

Cant say I know much about that particular caliber but a High Wall with a Unertl sounds awfully cool.

 

[andy52]

A original model 52 Winchester Sporter in excellent condition.

 

[mauser9]

Wish Ruger would bring back the original 44 magnum carbine. Can only imagine what the price would be with the required machinings these days. One sweet brush gun for sure!

 

[NovaJoe]

I'd like to see a S&W 616 in .327 Federal. Just like the 16-4, but in stainless (moving up from .32 H&R Magnum). Mine would have a 6" barrel and patridge front sight.

 

[silentflyer]

Dan Wesson .41 mag with 10" barrel. To go with my 744 .44 mag with 10" barrel.