bucket list handgun

[Richard Jones]

5" 629

 

[Charliemac]

Mine would be a S&W registered 357 mag.

 

[spudgun]

Sometimes our bucket list handgun doesn't turn out what we hoped it would be but not wishing to get that
incredible firearm of our dreams could be worst. I've had several that I just had to have over the years. My most recent a Sig P220 10mm hunter with Sig Camo finish with Sig Romeo sight. It was on the cover of one of the gun magazines. Imagine my surprise when I found out nobody makes a mounting plate for the Romeo for the P220. After a call to Sig they fessed up and said it was strictly a photo op for the new gun and they didn't know of who might be able to supply me with a mounting plate. And then there is that horrible trigger 7 pounds and nobody wants to touch it cause it voids the warranty. I found a mounting plate for a Burris thanks to Leupold who recommended EGW and I put a Burris Fast fire on it. I put it in the safe and have forgotten about it till now. I'm somewhat satisfied but a bit disappointed!

Yeah, got a P226 Legion SAO.

Wanted to put a red dot on it but Sig offers this gun with a milled plate but I can't get the slide.

My next move is to order the slide and have it milled to a red dot.

Looked at the EGW rear sight modifications but don't know how it would look or work.

Are you happy with yours??

 

[Downhill]

An original Colt Walker, if I ever get one ( highly unlikely) I would be done. Probably retreat into a lonely cave and address it as "My Precious". Followed by a wartime Sig P 210.

 

[6ShotsOr5?]

I have had several pistols and revolvers made by others, but all three of my bucket-list handguns are Colts: an older GI-style 1911, a 6” Python, and a Peacemaker. 3-4 years ago I bought a commercial model 1911 made in 1921, in great shape and still a shooter. After reading a lot of good reviews this year, I bought a new production 6” Python. I took it out and shot it immediately to prevent any possible safe queen syndrome, right on the nose at 15 yds, no sight adjustments needed. Last one left to get is a Peacemaker in .45 calibre, probably a Cavalry model. Don’t care how new or old, I’m gonna shoot that one too.

 

[tangocharlie]

I don’t think I will ever have one, but...one of the HS Precision single shot bolt action pistols in either 222 Remington or 17 Fireball.

 

[brokeasajoke]

Any real nice revolvers like Freedom, Colt, S&W, even Ruger. Seems the older I get the more affection I have for the revolver side of handguns. I've even considered a revolver rifle Rossi Circuit Judge. An M17 like the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown carry would be pretty sweet. Those M17's were love at first sight for me.

 

[Rednexx]

I guess I would have to say a Smith and Wesson Model 610 with a 5 inch barrel.

 

[Rockchuck]

Colt 1st gen 44/40 or a nice sw 16-4 2 buckets

 

[K22]

I got interested in pistol shooting in 1969 and acquired an H&R 22 top break revolver with a 6" barrel. I had a ton of fun with this pistol shooting tin cans and a few rabbits and squirrels for the table. The pistol was accurate and reliable.

Then one day while I was visiting the local gun shop to buy some 22 ammo I saw a S&W Model 17, 22 rimfire, K22 in the display counter. It was the most beautiful thing I ever saw except for a few ladies I met along my journey in life. It had a 6" barrel, target hammer, target trigger and the most beautiful target wood stocks I've ever seen. Man did I want that pistol but I was just finishing up college and funds were hard to come by so it went on my wish list or as some call it "bucket list".

It didn't get any easier filling my "bucket list" since as soon as I graduated I got drafted into the Army. I'll never forget the day I came home on leave, walked into my room and there was a blue box sitting on my desk. It was the Model 17! Dad had gotten it for me. Wow, I was one happy soldier!!!

I got interested in pistol shooting competition while in the Army. When I got discharged two years later I began competing in bulls eye matches with the K22. Later I added the great K38, Model 14 in 38 Special to shoot the center fire stage. Eventually, after some great coaching, I qualified as Distinguished Expert (285 x 300) with both revolvers. Eventually I went to semi-auto however when I got real serious about competing but I still competed in the US Revolver Association postal matches with the K22 via my local club. Won the Hi Revolver award one year.

I still have that cherished revolver and it's still shoots great although I don't compete anymore.

 

[lawman29]

Colt Woodsman Match Target

 

[Tommie]

I wouldn’t mind adding another Luger .45 ACP to my collection.

 

[Naildriver_2007]

These 2 were on my bucket list, a first year Smith and Wesson 44 Magnum and an early K22 Outdoorsman.

 

[dbaird]

Colt Python Ultimate polished SS , Wilson Combat Protector, Freedom Arms .454 Feild Grade. Bought them all in the late 80s to mid 90s; knew once we started a Family that funds might not be justifiable for such extravagances. Never regretted it, and unlike other investments, has fairly kept up with inflation.
It has cost me more for the components to shoot them as much as I do than the initial purchase prices.
Do it now, not going to get any cheaper.
GotRDid.

Have mine-Colt Python-Wilson Combat Protector-Smith&Wesson model 41(cocking indicator)-IBA .45ACP-Smith&Wesson 686-Smith&Wesson model 17 and 617-Colt Detective Special-Don’t think I need anything more.Almost forgot my Colt Commander .45

 

[mongo chicago]

A reliable 22 mag semi auto pistol. Purchased one after another. Even the Volquartsen was a disappointment. Too many malfunctions to be happy with them. And I don't want to be restricted to only ONE type of ammo.

 

[Outrider27]

Filled my bucket list of handguns some years ago. Of a dozen or a few more, I was not satisfied with one and traded it in on another; still have all of them, though one is on loan at present to a young lady to help her learn Iron sights.

Lot of money invested in that bucket list, lol.

 

[PhilC]

Hi all, I know everyone has a bucket list of some gun, hand gun or other.

My question is: When you realize your bucket list handgun, are you satisfied after waiting all that time to get your gun?

(Mine, on bucket list, Luger P08)

Just filled a 30yr old bucket list item 2mos ago and can say I'm very satisfied.

 

[msinc]

I have had pretty much everything posted over the years and my favorite two handguns to shoot are a 629 and a heavily worked over Browning Hi-Power. Biggest disappointment was the two Colt Pythons...truly the Bonanza Co-ax press of the handgun world. Pretty gun, but that's where it ended. I found it to be 99% hype and 1% polish job and little else. They weren't accurate, they weren't smooth and the forcing cone in both of them looked like someone messed up cutting a thread. Had two different Lugers, but they are hard to keep...I always got offered way more than I paid and had to let them go. I have an unfired 1911 "C" from 1920 that is a pretty nice gun.

 

[divingin]

I have never owned a 1911. A young guy at work inherited one from his grandfather that was a pre war Gov. model with stag grips and allowed me to shot. I kinda liked it and think I want one. Maybe some thing practical like a stainless in 45acp.

Was at the range, and a buddy brought a client of his who had just bought a couple of guns from his father-in-law. New shooter, so didn't know much about them. One was a 1911 in a flap-covered leather holster. Clean, but very obviously used. The more I looked at it, the more struck me as not quite run-of-the-mill. Lanyard loop on the mainspring housing. Small ejection port with no ejection scallop. Military fixed sights. No scallop on the frame side at the trigger. Don't remember what else. I found a Colt serial number look-up online, and punched it in. The pistol was made in 1917. In addition to the pistol, he had 2 magazines and the GI holster (the mags each had lanyard loops - something I'd never seen before, that I can recall.) As far as he knew, they were passed down, not purchased. I advised him to oil it up and put it in his safe.

 

[PopCharlie]

Smith & Wesson model 41 and a high end 1911 in 38 super.

PopCharlie