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Vintage 80's/90's semiauto pistols
Posted on 8/27/15 at 6:17 pm
Posted on 8/27/15 at 6:17 pm
Ok, I have my own ideas, was curious to see what others thought.
Let's say you wanted a collection of various pistols; the usage would be range fun, keepsakes, and just because. Looking at the era between the revolvers and the Glocks; the "real steel" 9mms. Basically the same era as heavy metal bands. Of course, that terminology is somewhat flexible- not every metal frame is steel, and not every representative is/was 9mm (some were 10mm).
Since these aren't currently fashionable and plastic (and many are out of production), the prices on quite a few are reasonable.
What would you put on the list to consider? I'm intending this to be more than just 1 model, so feel free to list more than the first thing that pops in.
I'll start it off with a couple:
Beretta 92FS- our military uses them, and so did Riggs and McClane in Lethal Weapon and Die Hard.
CZ 75- the "forbidden fruit", the gun everyone loved and copied, but couldn't have until after the Iron Curtain fell.
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Let's say you wanted a collection of various pistols; the usage would be range fun, keepsakes, and just because. Looking at the era between the revolvers and the Glocks; the "real steel" 9mms. Basically the same era as heavy metal bands. Of course, that terminology is somewhat flexible- not every metal frame is steel, and not every representative is/was 9mm (some were 10mm).
Since these aren't currently fashionable and plastic (and many are out of production), the prices on quite a few are reasonable.
What would you put on the list to consider? I'm intending this to be more than just 1 model, so feel free to list more than the first thing that pops in.
I'll start it off with a couple:
Beretta 92FS- our military uses them, and so did Riggs and McClane in Lethal Weapon and Die Hard.
CZ 75- the "forbidden fruit", the gun everyone loved and copied, but couldn't have until after the Iron Curtain fell.
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Posted on 8/27/15 at 7:56 pm to Scoob
Colt Double Eagle
This post was edited on 8/27/15 at 10:45 pm
Posted on 8/27/15 at 8:06 pm to Scoob
Sig P228
Posted on 8/27/15 at 8:19 pm to DeoreDX
Browning Hi-Power
Posted on 8/27/15 at 8:22 pm to Scoob
Id get a Browning BDA/Sig P220. This wasnt mine, was Father In Law's. Sold it and the Colt Python because they needed money. Didnt have the cash at the time. Wish I would have.
Browning imported these before Sig was setup in the US. This one also had the mag release on the heel of the pistol. Was a pretty cool piece. I think I shot like 5 rounds through it and put it up. Never shot the Python. They were both in to good of shape.
Browning imported these before Sig was setup in the US. This one also had the mag release on the heel of the pistol. Was a pretty cool piece. I think I shot like 5 rounds through it and put it up. Never shot the Python. They were both in to good of shape.
Posted on 8/27/15 at 8:52 pm to Scoob
The Ruger P series was very popular back then, yet rarely seen now (the P85 in particular). The same can be said of the various iterations of Smith & Wesson DA/SA automatics. The Hi-Power is not an 80s/90s era gun, and the Beretta and CZ were rare birds (hard to believe, but true). Glocks were very common from the late 80s on, so there really isn't an in-between time between revolvers and Glocks.
Posted on 8/27/15 at 9:05 pm to Grebe
I agree w/ this.^^^^^ I was going to nominate the Ruger P85.
Posted on 8/27/15 at 10:29 pm to TigerOnThe Hill
I saw some Rugers at the recent gun show in Gonzales, with Iberville Sheriff's Dept on the slide. They were the roughest guns I've seen in awhile, one looked like it was hit by a tiller or some other heavy, sharp bit of machinery.
Remembering how those guns were, I bet it still shot. I liked the inscription, but the condition was too rough for the price.
Wouldn't mind a clean P85, if the price is right.
I like this class of guns, and have gathered a few (some listed).
Remembering how those guns were, I bet it still shot. I liked the inscription, but the condition was too rough for the price.
Wouldn't mind a clean P85, if the price is right.
I like this class of guns, and have gathered a few (some listed).
Posted on 8/27/15 at 11:17 pm to Scoob
P7
Posted on 8/28/15 at 12:41 am to Scoob
I have beautiful CZ75
Satin stainless
Satin stainless
Posted on 8/28/15 at 6:52 am to kengel2
The old BDA 380 is the sweetest shooting gun I've ever fired. Beautiful too.
Posted on 8/28/15 at 8:48 am to Scoob
S&W xx06 series?
Came in a number of variants (.45,.40,10mm).
Came in a number of variants (.45,.40,10mm).
This post was edited on 8/28/15 at 10:41 am
Posted on 8/28/15 at 8:57 am to Scoob
I own a Ruger P90 in stainless that is a great shooter but a bit on the heavy side and wide in the hand.
I also have a S&W 9mm from the 90's that I inherited from my grandfather but haven't gotten to shoot it yet. I have read that it isn't that liked in the firearm community.
ETA: I also have a intratech AB-10 from the 90's not sure if that counts
I also have a S&W 9mm from the 90's that I inherited from my grandfather but haven't gotten to shoot it yet. I have read that it isn't that liked in the firearm community.
ETA: I also have a intratech AB-10 from the 90's not sure if that counts
This post was edited on 8/28/15 at 8:58 am
Posted on 8/28/15 at 9:04 am to Scoob
Any German (or W. German - 
) made Sig Classic pistol. Multi-generational guns. Best examples of these would be P226 and P220.
I also like the Smith 4506 - great .45.
Finally, the squeeze cocker pistols from H&K - in particular the original P7.
) made Sig Classic pistol. Multi-generational guns. Best examples of these would be P226 and P220. I also like the Smith 4506 - great .45.
Finally, the squeeze cocker pistols from H&K - in particular the original P7.
This post was edited on 8/28/15 at 9:06 am
Posted on 8/28/15 at 9:06 am to bayoudude
My Dad has the P89 - Great shooting gun, but heavy and wide like you said.
I just picked up a PT-92 - the Taurus clone fo the Baretta. Its a good shooter as well. Not quite as heavy or as wide as the P89.
I just picked up a PT-92 - the Taurus clone fo the Baretta. Its a good shooter as well. Not quite as heavy or as wide as the P89.
Posted on 8/28/15 at 9:08 am to Chris4x4gill2
My favorite handgun is my H&K USP .40cal that was bought in 1998.
Posted on 8/28/15 at 9:29 am to Scoob
Does the Jericho 941 aka Baby Eagle count? Came out in the early 90's IIRC.
Posted on 8/28/15 at 9:40 am to DeoreDX
quote:No, just say CZ.
Does the Jericho 941 aka Baby Eagle count? Came out in the early 90's IIRC.
Posted on 8/28/15 at 10:06 am to AlxTgr
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No, just say CZ.
I thought you only posted about disc golf...
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