If you could put one handgun of yesteryear back into production, what would it be?

Ballbearing · 10-20-2009, 12:47 AM

Which discontinued gun deserved a longer production run? For me, it's:

The Colt New Service. It came in a myriad of calibers, from .455 Eley and .45 Colt to .38 special, .357 Magnum and .22 LR. It was big, tough and meaty, and yet many concealable "Fitz" specials were made from this frame. As it came it was rugged and reliable and simple to learn to shoot right. No adjustable sights, no external safeties, no complex whizzbangs or gizmos to attach to it, just a good, solid revolver. I for one, miss this baby.

Midas · 10-20-2009, 12:49 AM

Ruger Security Six.

Ballbearing · 10-20-2009, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Midas

Ruger Security Six.

Good one! I always did like to see the frame of my six-gun going all the way around my grips. The Security-Six, Police Service Six and Speed-Six were a really good group of classic service revolvers and should have been around a lot longer.

338RUM · 10-20-2009, 02:44 AM

Xp-100

thrillbilly · 10-20-2009, 02:53 AM

The .45 S&W hand ejector 2 that Indiana Jones carried...they had a limited run through the custom shop, but it'd be nice in a regular run at a reasonable price!

HEMI · 10-20-2009, 03:57 AM

Ruger blackhawk in 357max

Taurus Fan · 10-20-2009, 06:41 AM

Luger P08

jerry · 10-20-2009, 06:55 AM

Colt Woodsman
Xavier Thoughts: The Colt Woodsman

KW Gary M · 10-20-2009, 08:04 AM

Cz 52

Big Dog · 10-20-2009, 08:09 AM

First Generation Harry Sanford designed Automag, in all three of it's proprietary calibers - .25JAMP, .357JMP and .45AMP.

jrswanson1 · 10-20-2009, 08:28 AM

Colt Python Hunter. I lusted for that gun since I saw it on the cover of American Hunter at my uncle's house.

Jim

wunhunglo · 10-20-2009, 08:31 AM

Dan Wesson 15vh in .357mag.

texnmidwest · 10-20-2009, 08:32 AM

Colt Python. IMHO best revolver ever produced. Fit me well, shot straight.

nathangdad · 10-20-2009, 09:23 AM

and have it chambered for 9mm, 10mm, and .45 ACP.

Cyrano · 10-20-2009, 09:30 AM

The Ortgies Pistol, but chambered in 9mm Parabellum. It was only available in .25 ACP, .32 ACP and .380 ACP. What I love about that pistol is that the entire backstrap is the safety. If you grasp it tightly, the way you would in a personal defense situation, you're ready to fire because you'll have disengaged the safety.

deserthobbies · 10-20-2009, 09:36 AM

randall left handed 1911. that ejected the shell on the left side.

sea_chicken1 · 10-20-2009, 11:24 AM

1885 colt double action frontier six.

Metronome · 10-20-2009, 11:26 AM

Since this is in the Handgun section, my wish is for the Colt 1903!

big boomer · 10-20-2009, 11:46 AM

here are my choices i could not get it to one
1. Broomhandle mauser and in 45
2 the old triple lock S&W in 44 and 45 (special,acp,long colt, and they could make a mag now too)
3. the big colt revolvers like the 1917 in acp and long colt etc.

DaTeacha · 10-20-2009, 12:02 PM

Why has no one mentioned putting the Colt SAA back into mass production at a good price? For most Americans, it is THE classic handgun, the great equalizer, the long arm of the law, etc. etc.

God may have created all men, but Samuel Colt made them equal.

10-20-2009, 12:47 AM	#1
Ballbearing Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Boondocks Posts: 621	If you could put one handgun of yesteryear back into production, what would it be? Which discontinued gun deserved a longer production run? For me, it's: The Colt New Service. It came in a myriad of calibers, from .455 Eley and .45 Colt to .38 special, .357 Magnum and .22 LR. It was big, tough and meaty, and yet many concealable "Fitz" specials were made from this frame. As it came it was rugged and reliable and simple to learn to shoot right. No adjustable sights, no external safeties, no complex whizzbangs or gizmos to attach to it, just a good, solid revolver. I for one, miss this baby.

10-20-2009, 12:49 AM	#2
Midas Chief Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 3,735 Blog Entries: 6	Ruger Security Six. __________________ NRA Life Member 10mm Auto-The ultimate trail gun

10-20-2009, 02:44 AM	#4
338RUM Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lonaconing, MD Posts: 1,180	Xp-100 __________________ What doesn't kill me has made a HUGE tactical mistake!

10-20-2009, 02:53 AM	#5
thrillbilly Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ozark Hill Country Posts: 3,182	The .45 S&W hand ejector 2 that Indiana Jones carried...they had a limited run through the custom shop, but it'd be nice in a regular run at a reasonable price! __________________ *" I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on."* John Wayne

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KW Gary M Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Key West Florida Posts: 6,516 Blog Entries: 1	Cz 52 __________________ To Say Guns Kill People Is To Say Automobiles Drive Drunk and Matches Commit Arson.

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jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 13,639 Blog Entries: 1	Colt Woodsman Xavier Thoughts: The Colt Woodsman

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Big Dog Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 13,711	First Generation Harry Sanford designed Automag, in all three of it's proprietary calibers - .25JAMP, .357JMP and .45AMP. __________________ "A bold spirit embiggens the smallest man!" Jebediah Springfield

10-20-2009, 08:28 AM	#11
jrswanson1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,175	Colt Python Hunter. I lusted for that gun since I saw it on the cover of American Hunter at my uncle's house. Jim

10-20-2009, 08:31 AM	#12
wunhunglo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: currently "Sunny West Africa" Posts: 4,750	Dan Wesson 15vh in .357mag. __________________ How can I 'Soar with the Eagles' when I'm working with such 'Turkeys'!

10-20-2009, 08:32 AM	#13
texnmidwest They wonder why I drink.. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 7,678	Colt Python. IMHO best revolver ever produced. Fit me well, shot straight. __________________ The first rule of tinkering is to save all the parts.

10-20-2009, 09:23 AM	#14
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,781	The German Luger and have it chambered for 9mm, 10mm, and .45 ACP.

10-20-2009, 09:30 AM	#15
Cyrano Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,813	The Ortgies Pistol, but chambered in 9mm Parabellum. It was only available in .25 ACP, .32 ACP and .380 ACP. What I love about that pistol is that the entire backstrap is the safety. If you grasp it tightly, the way you would in a personal defense situation, you're ready to fire because you'll have disengaged the safety.

10-20-2009, 09:36 AM	#16
deserthobbies Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast , MO. Posts: 350	randall left handed 1911. that ejected the shell on the left side.

10-20-2009, 11:24 AM	#17
sea_chicken1 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everett WA. and Norfolk VA. Posts: 1,144	1885 colt double action frontier six.

10-20-2009, 11:26 AM	#18
Metronome Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 981	Since this is in the Handgun section, my wish is for the Colt 1903! __________________ I take my coffee how I take my women: bitter and overbearing.

10-20-2009, 11:46 AM	#19
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 2,540	here are my choices i could not get it to one 1. Broomhandle mauser and in 45 2 the old triple lock S&W in 44 and 45 (special,acp,long colt, and they could make a mag now too) 3. the big colt revolvers like the 1917 in acp and long colt etc.

10-20-2009, 12:02 PM	#20
DaTeacha Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: near Funk, Ohio Posts: 3,645	Why has no one mentioned putting the Colt SAA back into mass production at a good price? For most Americans, it is THE classic handgun, the great equalizer, the long arm of the law, etc. etc. God may have created all men, but Samuel Colt made them equal. __________________ Teach NRA -- If you're reading this, you should be a member. United, We Stand.