olafhardt
02-09-2014, 05:58 PM
I have been intrigued by the concept of guns that were spot on right when they were brought out. By spot on I mean they were brought out in a new caliber, a new action, etc. The examples I have in mind are the Smith & Wesson Military and Police revolver in 38 special, 1911 ACP in 45 ACP, Model 94 Winchester in 30WCF, Colt 1973 Single Action Army in 45 Long Colt. I would like to eastablish a few rules:
1) The gun must still be in production in the iconic chambering. Thus the Savage 99 in 250/3000 doesnot qualify.
2) lf some other caliber or gun was brought out because of bureaucratic clamoring or chicanery that is not a disqualifer. Like Winchester bringing out the 94 out in 32/40 before the 30/30 or Ruger getting out a Blackhawk 44 mag before S&W got out the 29 by getting the plans out of the garbage.
3) Large numbers of the gun relative to its use must have been produced. It would take less S&W 500's than model 29's and less 29's than 10's.
We may need to change the rules. It would be good to get some discussion of the the subjects. For example I find it
1) The gun must still be in production in the iconic chambering. Thus the Savage 99 in 250/3000 doesnot qualify.
2) lf some other caliber or gun was brought out because of bureaucratic clamoring or chicanery that is not a disqualifer. Like Winchester bringing out the 94 out in 32/40 before the 30/30 or Ruger getting out a Blackhawk 44 mag before S&W got out the 29 by getting the plans out of the garbage.
3) Large numbers of the gun relative to its use must have been produced. It would take less S&W 500's than model 29's and less 29's than 10's.
We may need to change the rules. It would be good to get some discussion of the the subjects. For example I find it