Well I held my Dream Gun (Pistol Class)

[Bullet8542]

Well was doing some snooping and pooping around the local gun shops today and I am always looking for a nice piece to add to the collection and low and behold......In the case a brand new Colt M45 .....Really wanted it just couldn't figure out how to get the $3800.00 purchase by the wife....

So what is everyone's dream pistol....at least for this week??

[crabo]

S&w 69 (this week)

[Jupiter7]

Why is a Colt M45 $3800? It is not even on par with high quality $2000 1911's. It's a standard production gun. Here's one for $2k with no bids.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=446873085


Dream 1911, full custom from heirloom precision. Starts around $3k.

[MtGun44]

Hmm. That price sounds pretty BS to me.

http://thearmsguide.com/355/colt-m45-now-available-for-civilians/

This is a year old, but says the MSRP is $1999, which is high but at least
not completely crazy like $3800.

Buy a Dan Wesson Specialist. MSRP $1870, and I can tell you that I have never
seen a single Colt built 1911 (owned many, seen, handled and shot more) that can
hold a candle to a Dan Wesson 1911. I own a couple of them, too.
Doesn't say MARSOC but otherwise, pretty much identical except color. A can of
gun paint in Coyote Tan would fix that, too. Better gun and $1930 ahead. ;-)

Bill

[Mk42gunner]

6" Colt Woodsman, either Second or Third Model.

Robert

[junkpile]

I have 2. A short barreled Colt or clone, and a slick, accurate 1911 without too many bells and whistles.Blued. I've gotten so I don't care for stainless stuff, and I've got a few. I would really like a 1911 with a decent trigger, a beavertail, good slide serrations, and decent sights. And if I could track down a decent single action with fixed sights that I could use for deer hunting when I visit my parents, it would pretty much be everything I need. 1911 in 45acp, revolver in 45 colt. Having something in 357 would just be gravy.

I'm a simple person. Simple folks...

[1johnlb]

It's all a dream until you wake up.

Just call me cheap, Iver J 1911A1 $495. + tax
Just got a new one, M70a 9mm zastafa torkarev $199 + S&h.

[RED333]

44 Auto Mag

[jrayborn]

I have one of those Zastava M70a's in 9mm as well. I really like mine.

[GP100man]

GP100 of course !!

[Thumbcocker]

Ivory stocked Grovers #5 in .44 mag. with an unfluted cylinder. I talked to Mr. Grover on the phone about it and had permission from Mrs. Thumbcicker to get a loan to finance it. Just couldn't abide borrowing money to buy a gun. Sigh.

[jsheyn]

Smith & Wesson Model 57 in every barrel length

[Moonie]

Same one as always, Dan Wesson model 7445 8"

[dtknowles]

One that puts all its shots in the same hole.

Tim

[rondog]

My dream pistol? Guess I have simple tastes too, I have a lust for a S&W 586 or even 686, with a 6" barrel and the orange ramp front sight, and white outlined rear sight. I had two Model 19's like that and miss them terribly. A 586 or 686 would be a dandy replacement.

[ReloaderFred]

Lately it's been my new to me Witness Elite Match in .38 Super. Laser accurate out to 50 yards (haven't tried it beyond that).

Hope this helps.

Fred

[Silver Jack Hammer]

I paid just over $2,000.00 for a Series 70 that no one had shot since Wilson tricked it out just perfectly with everything needed but didn't have too much done to it. Checkered front strap, ejection port lowered and flared, sights, polished feed ramp, beaver-tail grip safety, extended trigger to fit my large hand. Currently Colt's retail price list has their top end Custom Shop Model O's at just over $2,000,00. What are you getting for $3,800.00? An engraved model?

[boatswainsmate]

A Smith & Wesson 45 colt with a 3 inch barrel. 1 of 150
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn271/ericlee1971/smith-and-wesson-625-3-45-colt-lew-horton-2_zpsf21cdd76.jpg (http://s306.photobucket.com/user/ericlee1971/media/smith-and-wesson-625-3-45-colt-lew-horton-2_zpsf21cdd76.jpg.html)

[Scharfschuetze]

If I could add just one more pistol to my meager collection it would be Colt Woodsman Match. I've seen 'em and shot 'em, but they've always been just a bit beyond what I could justify in spending.

[Jupiter7]

I paid just over $2,000.00 for a Series 70 that no one had shot since Wilson tricked it out just perfectly with everything needed but didn't have too much done to it. Checkered front strap, ejection port lowered and flared, sights, polished feed ramp, beaver-tail grip safety, extended trigger to fit my large hand. Currently Colt's retail price list has their top end Custom Shop Model O's at just over $2,000,00. What are you getting for $3,800.00? An engraved model?
The prices are crazy on the original run that had military markings that they were asked not to use and are not on subsequent models. But $3800 is still crazy. Hell, springfield custom shop Professional model built exactly the same as the CRG/HRT pistol is only $2800.

[Fergie]

SW 627. Missed one at the LGS about 6 months back, and only by an hour or so. I really want one of those.

[Bullet8542]

Perhaps I should have added it was a custom shop USMC marked in the pelican case, And I have seen the reg. production run pistols in the $2000 + level.
Don't get me wrong I love my Colts but my Colt Gunsite pistol can do everything I need from a 1911.




Why is a Colt M45 $3800? It is not even on par with high quality $2000 1911's. It's a standard production gun. Here's one for $2k with no bids.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=446873085


Dream 1911, full custom from heirloom precision. Starts around $3k.

[Bullet8542]

I have a 6" 686 I love that wheel gun, That is a great choice!


My dream pistol? Guess I have simple tastes too, I have a lust for a S&W 586 or even 686, with a 6" barrel and the orange ramp front sight, and white outlined rear sight. I had two Model 19's like that and miss them terribly. A 586 or 686 would be a dandy replacement.

[Art in Colorado]

S&W 629 Mountain Revolver. First issue and it is roll marked Mountain Revolver. Almost bought one back in 1995 but instead bought a standard 4 inch stainless 629. That one is long gone. Art

[Dan Cash]

One that puts all its shots in the same hole.

Tim

I have one of them. Trouble is I can't hold it that close.
Dan

[Petrol & Powder]

Dream Gun? Well it changes frequently but it is almost always the last one I purchased !

[Artful]

Well, I held a FN FNX Tactical .45 ACP and I think I'll be saving the pennies toward one.
http://www.fnhusa.com/l/products/handguns/fnx-series/fnx-45-tactical/
http://www.fnhusa.com/files/4113/4487/7854/fnx-45_tac_large.png


If I could add just one more pistol to my meager collection it would be Colt Woodsman Match. I've seen 'em and shot 'em, but they've always been just a bit beyond what I could justify in spending.

Dang that looks familar
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/rowdyfisk/FAL/th_642.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rowdyfisk/media/FAL/642.jpg.html)

[Bullshop Junior]

My dream pistol is the polished Stainless Ruger SR1911

[dtknowles]

Actually my dream pistol is a Desert Eagle in .357 Knowles which is the .50 AE necked down to .357 :-)

Tim

[snowwolfe]

My dream gun is any revolver made by Freedom Arms. But their 12-18 month delivery times are really starting to annoy me!

[mac60]

Ruger Blackhawk convertible 10mm w/38-40 cylinder. I think it was Buckeye sports that commissioned a run of them. No idea what the value would be - doesn't matter it's probably more than I have anyway.

[MT Chambers]

My dream gun is any revolver made by Freedom Arms. But their 12-18 month delivery times are really starting to annoy me! I agree, I already own my dream gun, Freedom Arms '83 in .454 Casull, with every option out there, extra .45 Colt's cylinder, black Micarta grips, express sights, forcing cone bushing, action/trigger tune, premier edition finish, etc.

[marshall623]

A custom XP 100/ or HS Precision

[dubber123]

My dream gun is any revolver made by Freedom Arms. But their 12-18 month delivery times are really starting to annoy me!

Unless you need an oddball, I'd buy used. You'll save a bunch, and wait a lot less. I have a couple F/A's, and would like more. If I can find a used one that fits my description, thats what I will do. I bought my 353 Silhouette model for $750 that way.

[jdt81]

A linebaugh or Bowen 5 shot conversion in 45 Colt, or
a Dan Wesson in 45 Colt (I'm starting to wonder if those really exist), or
A Freedom Arms 83 (which I just bought after searching a year for the Dan Wesson and not finding one)

[Hunter]

It is not even on par with high quality $2000 1911's. It's a standard production gun. Here's one for $2k with no bids.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=446873085

Dream 1911, full custom from heirloom precision. Starts around $3k.

I am assuming you have shot the Colt and enough high quality guns to be certain of this?
The ones sold to civilians are not standard production but built in the Colt Custom Shop.

back to the topic, yes was also a dream gun of mine and they can be had for much more reasonable if you look around.

My review of a test sample Colt sent me last year and I wound up being able to purchase it after the review.

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a535/rangehotdotcom/Colt%20M45A1/ColtM45A1-12_zpsc227c9a0.jpg (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/rangehotdotcom/media/Colt%20M45A1/ColtM45A1-12_zpsc227c9a0.jpg.html)

http://rangehot.com/often-it-is-tough-to-know-you-had-it-right-until-you-get-it-not-right/

[jabo52521]

SW mod 29 or Ruger 357/9mm convertible.

[rondog]

My dream pistol? Guess I have simple tastes too, I have a lust for a S&W 586 or even 686, with a 6" barrel and the orange ramp front sight, and white outlined rear sight. I had two Model 19's like that and miss them terribly. A 586 or 686 would be a dandy replacement.
I went to a LGS today to try out some handloads and God help me, they have a pre-owned but never fired 6" 586-8 just like I want in the case for $600. And here I am with no money.....but at least I got to hold it.

[garym1a2]

M1918a2.

well was doing some snooping and pooping around the local gun shops today and i am always looking for a nice piece to add to the collection and low and behold......in the case a brand new colt m45 .....really wanted it just couldn't figure out how to get the $3800.00 purchase by the wife....

So what is everyone's dream pistol....at least for this week??

[garym1a2]

That's one nice looking 1911.
I am assuming you have shot the Colt and enough high quality guns to be certain of this?
The ones sold to civilians are not standard production but built in the Colt Custom Shop.

back to the topic, yes was also a dream gun of mine and they can be had for much more reasonable if you look around.

My review of a test sample Colt sent me last year and I wound up being able to purchase it after the review.

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a535/rangehotdotcom/Colt%20M45A1/ColtM45A1-12_zpsc227c9a0.jpg (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/rangehotdotcom/media/Colt%20M45A1/ColtM45A1-12_zpsc227c9a0.jpg.html)

http://rangehot.com/often-it-is-tough-to-know-you-had-it-right-until-you-get-it-not-right/

[BruceB]

S&W 629 Mountain Revolver. First issue and it is roll marked Mountain Revolver.

There was one before that.

In 1989, the first gun of the S&W "mountain" concept came out; it was christened the "Mountain Revolver", but was NOT marked to identify the model... apart from the the normal "629-2" inside the front of the frame, that is. How do I know? I have mine in my hand as I type....

Most of the later guns of the series seem to be marked "Mountain Gun".

My 1989 model served me very well in some of the wildest and most-remote country left on this globe.

The gun shows its service to some degree, but that just adds to its charm (and memories). I was VERY glad to have it, a few times.

[catmandu]

Always wanted a Bowen conversion of either a Ruger Security Six or SW 686 to a 5 shot 44 Spl.

Paul in WNY

[jonp]

If I could add just one more pistol to my meager collection it would be Colt Woodsman Match. I've seen 'em and shot 'em, but they've always been just a bit beyond what I could justify in spending.
I went out with a girl 10yrs or so ago whose husband had died a few years before that. After a month or two she told me that her husband had a couple of guns. I told her to get them out and id clean and oil them for her. The first one she pulled out was a Rem Rolling Block 7mm Mauser. The second was what you have pictured. There were several more equally cool

[jonp]

Maybe a 50cal DE. I've always wanted to pull a Mick Dundee "that's not a gun, this is a gun"

Seriosly, id love to have my sw19 6" back

[ritepath]

119446

At 1300 it's not only my dream gun, it's almost within budget. The Czechmate would be my first pick as dream gun...but 3k buys a lot of bass action.

[Texantothecore]

1851 Navy Pietta in .36 cal

[rondog]

I mentioned my dream pistol a couple of times a few posts back - and then I made it MINE! She lives with ME now! Man, is it purty too. Been wanting one of these since they first came out in the early 80's.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/guns/my%20handguns/DSC_0002.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/guns/my%20handguns/DSC_0004-1.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/guns/my%20handguns/DSC_0013-1.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/guns/my%20handguns/DSC_0014-1.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/guns/my%20handguns/DSC_0018-1.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/guns/my%20handguns/DSC_0024-1.jpg

[pjames32]

M45 has the Marine connection and is pretty cool, but not $3,800 cool!

[pretzelxx]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/16/1162b0b88536fb0e17cc566165913162.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/16/a062442ca0cd6484edacc0322014b549.jpg

Something along the lines of these two.

[rintinglen]

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSOchI46shUoHgXPjmkGx4W2z0tVkJxm Syg2g-8ymTv-E8Sb1Ys
I'd like a 2 1/2 inch 66 357. Almost bought one earlier this year but after agreeing on a 600 dollar price, the would-be seller told me
"his brother" offered him 700, but I could have it for that. I told him his brother just bought a gun. I am still looking.

[exile]

F.N. High Power.

[FergusonTO35]

F.N. High Power.

Agree totally. If we can talk about guns that were never made, I would like a Ruger Speed Six in .38 Special with 3" barrel and low profile adjustable sights. Perfect carry wheelgun!

[TomcatPC]

1930's S&W .38/44 Heavy Duty .38 Special Revolver.
Mark

[FlatTop45LC]

My dream auto is a Browning Hi Power and I just bought one of those.

My dream revolver is twofold. Smith 625 Mountain Gun and a scoped 41 mag with a long barrel - probably a Freedom Arms.

[Green Frog]

My dream pistol? Guess I have simple tastes too, I have a lust for a S&W 586 or even 686, with a 6" barrel and the orange ramp front sight, and white outlined rear sight. I had two Model 19's like that and miss them terribly. A 586 or 686 would be a dandy replacement.

That 6" Model 686 went on my "Bucket List" when I utilized my Model 66 (no dash) as the donor gun to build my custom327 Fed Mag. A good friend found me one in a matter of a few months (no dash, no M) and I put a set of matching grips on it to go with the "Model 616." See the nice family picture below. Next I went after a Model 60 with adjustable sights, and thanks to Dale53 that too has become a reality. Sorry, the pictures of my 60-4 are stuck in my iPhone and won't come out to be displayed. :(

Froggie