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[Pandemic]

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Nice!

my two Sig357s, since sold:

 

[Pandemic]

Steyr AUG, similar to the F88C I had in the army

 

[Correus]

Wow, some fine collections posted here. Correus and JustiW welcome to both of you, you certainly made a fine first impression!

Thanks! Much appreciated.

 

[Kirk H.]

I've sold off or traded most of my collector pieces like the P.38 AC41 and AC43 I had. They were in very nice condition, especially the AC41 with the high polish blue. It was a first variation. My 1983 non-import marked Walther TPH in 6,35mm also was sold for a lot more than I paid for it. It was NIB only proofed in Ulm.

I miss my German 1967 PPK that was also NIB and unmarked. I also had a 100 Jahr P.38, but was with alloy frame. I would love to have a post-war steel frame, but that's a little above my pay grade at the present.

Some of the firearms I currently own are third and fourth copies. The first ones were traded or sold and then replaced.

My duty weapon when I was an auxiliary with my county Sheriff's Department. Love 3rd generation S&W's, but particularly the 4006. It was initially designed for 10mm, but plans changed and they made it in .40S&W instead. Solid stainless through and through and you'll know it after carrying it for 12 hours.

Grips have been replaced with new and slide has been lightly polished to get rid of the bead blast finish on the flats.

Most of my collection are German made pistols like this pair of SIG-Sauers. The P220 is a 1992 model still made and assembled and proofed in Germany. Note the spur hammer. The little brother P225 is a 2010 manufactured model and is the last of its kind being 46 numbers from the end of production.

This P225 is marked 'German Police Pistol' which it was not. Those were the P6 model with different hammer and roll marked P6. The roll mark was just to acknowledge its roll as a Polizei Pistole with the German police.

This Walther P5 is also near the end of production ans is simply roll marked 'P5' instead of the two line roll mark normally found on the P5. This was also in service and competed with the P6 for selection as the new German police pistol after the '72 Olympic shootings in München. The HK P7 was also a competitor and all three pistols served with the German police and die Staats could select whichever pistol they wanted.

This is a very rare variation and seldom comes up for sale anywhere. Grips are factory Walther. Another rare option.

Here, pictured with a very early Interarms PPK in 9mmk, A008xxx SN. Shoots well and is as reliable as my German model was. Not all Interarms models were during later production.

Very seldom seen Walther Model 7 in 6,35mm

And a more common Walther Model 4 in 7,65mm. Grips are not original to this model. These grips were for a model that had a lanyard ring.

Walther PPS 1st variation 2014 model in 9mm. Handles like a much larger firearm but is only slightly larger than a PPK.

Post-war alloy framed P1 issued to the Bundeswehr

This is one of a handful of current German Polizei issued firearms for duty. In Germany it is the HK P10, here in the States it is the HK USP9 Compact. Very accurate and reliable.

Another German Polizei Pistole, the Walther P99. Also James Bond's every day carry for several movies. He has since resumed carrying the PPK.

This is my third P99. I had a very early production model, bought it even before it was announced that this would be the new Bond gun. It was serial number 001237 with serial numbers sarting with 001001. So, the 237th example of this model. I've been kicking myself for selling it for over 15 years now. The second P99 was a Limited Edition MI6 model that was one of 1,000. It was discontinued shortly after coming on the market due to a copywrite or trademark claim by Eon and MGM. I paid $900 for it NIB. If you can find one now they go for around $3,000. Kicking myself for that boneheaded sale too. I got more than I paid, but not $3,000.

This is the HK USP45 Tactical. This pistol is issued to the German Border Guard otherwise known as GSG-9 or Bundesgrenzschutz. They are one of the most elite teams in the world. IIRC, Navy Seals are also using this in tandem with the HK Mk 23. Like a Tactical on steroids.

My latest acquisition is this Rock Island armory dual stack 10mm. Unbelievable reliability for a sub-$1,000 1911 style pistol, but it's HEAVY. I don't carry it very often, and not unless I'm wearing jeans and a heavy belt. Nice crisp 5 pound trigger with no creep and nice let-off.

I'll get to the rifles later. Time for dinner.

I know what you mean about the 4006. My agency issued the 4046, the DAO version of the 4006. I carried that from 1991 when we transitioned from revolvers to pistols. I carried it until 2005 when we went with the SW99. We carried that until 2008 when we went with the M&P. The Smith 3rd generation pistols are good shooting guns. I take mine out of the safe from time to time and it is like shaking hands with an old friend.

 

[Pandemic]

A little bit of my past, here in Texas:

 

[Bushman]

A little bit of my past, here in Texas:

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That thing's wild! Looks like something out of some "not too distant" future movie!

 

[fireman]

That thing's wild! Looks like something out of some "not too distant" future movie!

That design is more than 40 years old....still the best of the bullpups.

 

[Bushman]

That design is more than 40 years old....still the best of the bullpups.

I never really kept up much with nontraditional firearm designs.

 

[green papaya]

That thing's wild! Looks like something out of some "not too distant" future movie!

I saw these in the original movie DIE HARD with Bruce Willis 1988 action movie.

 

[Correus]

I never really kept up much with nontraditional firearm designs.

Some of the more modern designs are interesting, especially when it comes to the 'little black rifle'. Yet I tend to loose interest in most civilian firearms made after WWII and military firearms post Vietnam. Lots and lots of people out there are really into futuristic looking firearms, but they aren't my cup o' joe.

 

[Correus]

Following on my post in re more traditional firearms and modern ones... figured I ought to toss this grouping into the mix.

 

[green papaya]

Some of the more modern designs are interesting, especially when it comes to the 'little black rifle'. Yet I tend to loose interest in most civilian firearms made after WWII and military firearms post Vietnam. Lots and lots of people out there are really into futuristic looking firearms, but they aren't my cup o' joe.

I waited 30 years to buy a GLOCK , I just couldnt buy a plastic pistol , after owning several polymer framed guns, I like modern guns, they just function so well and take any type of ammo

back in the 80's the first time I held a Glock it felt like a toy because of the lightweight plastic frame & magazines, and the tiny lugs on the frame for the slide rails, it just didnt seem like it would last.

I use to only like M1911's & old school all steel guns

 

[Pandemic]

I tend to prefer older firearms. I have a soft spot for the Browning Hi Power, for example. But I couldn’t resist the AUG - a civilian version of my old service rifle (the F88C).

 

[Correus]

I waited 30 years to buy a GLOCK , I just couldnt buy a plastic pistol , after owning several polymer framed guns, I like modern guns, they just function so well and take any type of ammo

back in the 80's the first time I held a Glock it felt like a toy because of the lightweight plastic frame & magazines, and the tiny lugs on the frame for the slide rails, it just didnt seem like it would last.

I use to only like M1911's & old school all steel guns

Have never owned a Glock never intend to.

Agree in re 'plastic' guns. I do have a couple modern sidearms I carry, but have never really cared for pistols. I do like pistols from the late Victorian period through WWI - that's my one regret when it comes to collecting old firearms, I didn't get any of those pistols back when I was younger and the prices were more reasonable.

Whenever I think about modern pistols I always think back to a couple of criminal forensic classes I took. In both classes the teachers pointed out that that's where most modern shooters mess up if they intend to discharge a pistol during a crime, and speed is essential - casings. The ejected casings tend to lead to the apprehension of the person - revolvers on the other hand...

 

[Correus]

I tend to prefer older firearms. I have a soft spot for the Browning Hi Power, for example. But I couldn’t resist the AUG - a civilian version of my old service rifle (the F88C).

Understandable. That's one reason I have an AR-15.

 

[Yahoody]

1st Gen Colt SAA revolvers with mother of pearl grips from 1900 and 1909.

 

[KSCOM4]

1st Gen Colt SAA revolvers with mother of pearl grips from 1900 and 1909.

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Very, very nice!

 

[Yahoody]

Thanks. Had specific years and condition I was looking for. Took me decades of searching to come up with the pair.

 

[KSCOM4]

Thanks. Had specific years and condition I was looking for. Took me decades of searching to come up with the pair.

Well worth the time and effort!

 

[belfastboy]

Have never owned a Glock never intend to.

Agree in re 'plastic' guns. I do have a couple modern sidearms I carry, but have never really cared for pistols. I do like pistols from the late Victorian period through WWI - that's my one regret when it comes to collecting old firearms, I didn't get any of those pistols back when I was younger and the prices were more reasonable.

Whenever I think about modern pistols I always think back to a couple of criminal forensic classes I took. In both classes the teachers pointed out that that's where most modern shooters mess up if they intend to discharge a pistol during a crime, and speed is essential - casings. The ejected casings tend to lead to the apprehension of the person - revolvers on the other hand...

I was watching a real life crime show on TV. The detective lamented that too many criminals were watching police procedural shows and learning to pick up their casings before fleeing the scene.