Gun Changes in the Last 50 Years

[Glenn B]

Which do you think will get more compliments?

I'd have to say whichever one functions better as they are both none to pretty to me. Not saying all of mine are nice to look at but I do like pistols on which I can depend over those that look nice.

 

[Glenn B]

Older guns like this one, and believe me the photo does not do the case color justice, are ones I find quite appealing; although, I like many new guns too. These older ones though, garner more interest from me at gun shows and auctions. This is my Marlin 1936 (Marlin 36) in 30-30, second version with B prefix on the SN.

 

[Bithabus]

I own art knives that cost thousands of dollars but I EDC a Kershaw.

 

[easy rider]

I wish I could carry a full size 1911. But I need 100% concealment so it's a Kimber Micro 9 for me.

It's a Commander size, and it conceals well enough for me.

 

[easy rider]

I'd have to say whichever one functions better as they are both none to pretty to me. Not saying all of mine are nice to look at but I do like pistols on which I can depend over those that look nice.

I can't speak for the Walther, but I'm sure it works just fine since those whom I know that own them have said they like it.

As far as the S&W 1911 PC goes, I get compliments often. Although it is considered a production model, it is customized in S&W's Performance Center and tested before being sold. But, to each his own.
Mine:

 

[oldag]

I wish I could carry a full size 1911. But I need 100% concealment so it's a Kimber Micro 9 for me.

I get 100% concealment with a 1911 CCO or 1911 compact.

 

[Kar98]

I get 100% concealment with a 1911 CCO or 1911 compact.

I need Walther PPK, Kimber Micro 9/Sig P938 grade concealment...

 

[Glenn B]

I can't speak for the Walther, but I'm sure it works just fine since those whom I know that own them have said they like it.

As far as the S&W 1911 PC goes, I get compliments often. Although it is considered a production model, it is customized in S&W's Performance Center and tested before being sold. But, to each his own.
Mine:
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Just so you know, I was not implying they don't function well, just I am more likely to pick my pistols 9 especially carry pistols) based on how well they function as opposed to looks..

 

[veriest1]

I do too... but all the ones I want- my money is going to other gun disciplines

I keep coming back to a Rock Island commander and having it worked over by Hayes Custom guns. The whole package would be a little over $1000 and from all I hear would run. Unfortunately RI doesn’t make a lightweight commander. If they did I’d probably have pulled the trigger on one already.

 

[Mohawk600]

Try a Walther. The PPQ is available in .45.

Walther pistols point very well for me.....I like the CCP.

 

[Mohawk600]

I like all three and have all three types. Different ones for different reasons.

 

[TheMailMan]

I keep coming back to a Rock Island commander and having it worked over by Hayes Custom guns. The whole package would be a little over $1000 and from all I hear would run. Unfortunately RI doesn’t make a lightweight commander. If they did I’d probably have pulled the trigger on one already.

https://armscor.com/firearms/ria/bbr-series/BBR-3.10

Have ya seen that bad boy?

 

[veriest1]

https://armscor.com/firearms/ria/bbr-series/BBR-3.10

Have ya seen that bad boy?

Yeah, those are pretty sweet. But it’s still a steel frame and weighs 2 pounds empty. When you add ten rounds of .45 you have an obese midget. A really cool obese midget.

I was looking at their single stack 9mm models. Specifically this one: https://armscor.com/firearms/ria/tac-series/tac-ultra-cs-9mm

 

[TheMailMan]

Yeah, those are pretty sweet. But it’s still a steel frame and weighs 2 pounds empty. When you add ten rounds of .45 you have an obese midget. A really cool obese midget.

I was looking at their single stack 9mm models. Specifically this one: https://armscor.com/firearms/ria/tac-series/tac-ultra-cs-9mm

I've got the full size version of that. If ya ever want to come out to Terrell and shoot it let me know.

 

[veriest1]

I've got the full size version of that. If ya ever want to come out to Terrell and shoot it let me know.

I’ve shot similar ones but thanks for the offer.

 

[easy rider]

Just so you know, I was not implying they don't function well, just I am more likely to pick my pistols 9 especially carry pistols) based on how well they function as opposed to looks..

I still like my Sig P320 that I carried for awhile, the function was one of the reasons I started carrying that 1911, but I also like the looks.