February 3, 201115 yr So i have $2800 to spend and a few options to pick from... 1.Colt Python (Chrome) 4 in barrel w/ Walnut grips .357 - $500 from dad (cant beat that)(Dream gun) 2.A nice 1911 .45 - Colt/Springfield/S&W (no kimber/STI/ETC) I figure $1200 (defense & target) 3. CZ 75B 9MM Pistol Cold War Commemorative, New -$479.95 (collection) 4. CZ-82 Czech 9x18 Makarov - $210 (Collection) 5. You tell me... Im all in for opionions My glock 34 is really my target/match gun. Anything else would just be for collection purposes, ( im into WW2- Cold war- korea- Vietnam eras)that i would shoot once in a while. The 1911 im sure would be a target/match gun too. Thanks guys, See you Tuesday @ Shore Shot
February 3, 201115 yr Author 1911, but don't limit yourself on which one. Look at them all. I looked at every one ever made a while ago and narrowed it down to a Springfield 1911 trophy match. but i dont know how real world usable that would be in a combat situation.
February 3, 201115 yr I looked at every one ever made a while ago and narrowed it down to a Springfield 1911 trophy match. but i dont know how real world usable that would be in a combat situation. Not understanding what "real world usable in a combat situation" means. But the Springfield TRP is hot!
February 3, 201115 yr I like wheel guns, so I guess I would go for the Python. At that price it is a steal..... I think you need to get more permits and get em all.....
February 3, 201115 yr I say 1911 and go for a semi-custom. Ed Brown Kobra Carry is the bees knees...! Springfield TRP Operator is another fine choice.
February 3, 201115 yr If you get a 1911 get a S&W, I am super happy with mine. I also have a CZ82, and must say they are AWESOME! They are so cheap, just pick it up anyways
February 3, 201115 yr Browning High Powers Maks I tend to agree. A '60-'70's commercial Belgium model is primo. You have to look for the right one, in Browning case with mags.
February 3, 201115 yr If you want historical and inexpensive and powerful (357 mag territory), get a Czech/Yugo/Romanian Tokarev.10 cents per round to shoot. Well made and all steel for $200. See the Hot Deals forum for details. A Stainless Colt Python is like kissing your sister. Colt Royal Blue was the best treatment I have ever seen on a gun. The other thing is that shooting full house 357 out of a Python often will screw up the timing, like the S&W K frames.
February 3, 201115 yr If you want historical and inexpensive and powerful (357 mag territory), get a Czech/Yugo/Romanian Tokarev.10 cents per round to shoot. Well made and all steel for $200. See the Hot Deals forum for details. A Stainless Colt Python is like kissing your sister. Colt Royal Blue was the best treatment I have ever seen on a gun. The other thing is that shooting full house 357 out of a Python often will screw up the timing, like the S&W K frames. Oh Chris, More Commie Junk :thsmiley_deadhorse:
February 3, 201115 yr The 7.62 caliber handgun I been seeing? That's the one. I will bring mine to Shore Shot and let you judge.
February 3, 201115 yr It would be 1911 for me and if you want Springfield, the TRP is pretty sweet. BTW - I have a Trophy Match and it is an awesome shooter.
February 3, 201115 yr If you want historical and inexpensive and powerful (357 mag territory), get a Czech/Yugo/Romanian Tokarev.10 cents per round to shoot. Well made and all steel for $200. See the Hot Deals forum for details. A Stainless Colt Python is like kissing your sister. Colt Royal Blue was the best treatment I have ever seen on a gun. The other thing is that shooting full house 357 out of a Python often will screw up the timing, like the S&W K frames. Are you crazy Chris? Stop passing on bad information to newb. Shame on you. If not a 1911 then a Sig P7!
February 3, 201115 yr Are you crazy Chris? Stop passing on bad information to newb. Shame on you. If not a 1911 then a Sig P7! Facts: Colt Pythons are notorious for getting out of time with heavy loads. And if you don't have much money and want a nice shooter with inexpensive ammo, a Tokarev is a great option. Opinion: Stainless guns look like shite. Flame away!
February 3, 201115 yr Opinion: Stainless guns look like shite. Flame away! In order of my preference: 1. Chrome 2. Stainless 3. Black 4. Blued Oh, and BTW, comb your hair.
February 3, 201115 yr Yeah, Colt's have that tendency. But K frame Smiths? Dude, I love you but your crazy. 686 for the win! or GP100 if you want a hunk of steel.
February 3, 201115 yr Yeah, Colt's have that tendency. But K frame Smiths? Dude, I love you but your crazy. 686 for the win! or GP100 if you want a hunk of steel. Ray, The 686 is an L frame. The L frame was created to fix the deficiencies of the K frame (i.e. model 10, 19, etc). The K frames would get cracked forcing cones (because they were weaker with the undercut in them), and develop timing problems. This never happened with the L frames. See the link. K Frames Shooting Loose
February 3, 201115 yr Facts: Colt Pythons are notorious for getting out of time with heavy loads. And if you don't have much money and want a nice shooter with inexpensive ammo, a Tokarev is a great option. Opinion: Stainless guns look like shite. Flame away! I have a 686 and a 629,,, both stainless and polished... and I have to say I like the bling!!!!!!!!!!
February 3, 201115 yr I agree with Chris on the Python, unless you absolutely have to have it leave it. If you want a 357 for a shooter, get a 686 or 586. The question I have is are you going for quantity? If so a 686 and CZ 75SA are two good choices. I prefer the Single action &% over the SA/DA. The SA loaded or TRP are both good pistols. S&W makes a nice 1911 as well. Out of all the 1911's I have shot I was most impressd with Jacks's Ed Brown. Jim Clark is another quality 1911, but with the last 2 you are going to pay more.
February 3, 201115 yr If you want a 357 for a shooter, get a 686 or 586. If you are getting a 357, I agree with Tim, but I like the N frame revolvers even more than the L frame. N frames were built to withstand the 44magnum round, so it will easily handle any 357 load you want to run through it. The Model 27 and Model 28 are my favorites. I have one of each.
February 3, 201115 yr Facts: Colt Pythons are notorious for getting out of time with heavy loads. And if you don't have much money and want a nice shooter with inexpensive ammo, a Tokarev is a great option. Opinion: Stainless guns look like shite. Flame away! Chris - you have to admit the Sig stainless elites are pretty hot. I do like some guns blued or black.
February 3, 201115 yr Chris - you have to admit the Sig stainless elites are pretty hot. I do like some guns blued or black. I like them, but I like the blued version better. Believe it or not I have a stainless gun, my Beretta Steel I (only because they didn't make it in blued).
February 3, 201115 yr I'm not a big fan of the 1911s but the Dan Wesson Valor is the exception. If I had the money I would buy one.
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