Comments on: Book giveaway: What’s the greatest handgun? Your vote is your entry

By: chkirk

chkirk — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:43:43 +0000

I vote the Colt 45 peacemaker as the worlds greatest handgun.
Ialso vote that the military 1911 45 automatic is the second greatest handgun ever made.

By: H

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:27:10 +0000

I bought this book already and am reading it now. Love it! I would really like to win a copy to give as a gift to a close friend.
-H
PS – I would love to own a 6 in blue Python someday!

By: An Old Cattleman

An Old Cattleman — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 16:23:46 +0000

Hi There: I am an old cattleman–80 years old. I read your post with a degree of nostalgia. My choice for this award would certainly be the Colt 1911 .45ACP, too.

My first 1911 was purchased in 1952 when I was a member of the Key West Naval Base pistol team. I never could hit a “bull in the butt” with any type handgun–but as a member of the pistol team I could obtain a goodly amount of ammunition free each week.

But to cut to the chase I too purchased a 1911 through the Pistol Team. As I recall the team ordered 12 of them and and they came from a wharehouse in Canada-we paid-as I recall-a total of $27.00 apiece for them They were, of course, brand new still with the cosmoline wrapping–I mean totally new.

So whats the big deal eh? Well my particuliar gun was manufactured by the Singer Sewing Machine company. As you are probably aware Singer only made 500 of these guns and they are now valued at several thousand dollars each.

The sad part of this story is that being a bit underfunded when I went to college I sold this gun (in 1954) for $50.00 and thought I had “cut a fat hog in the ass” with that $23.00 profit. I had no idea of the scaricty of that gun till years later.

By: Editor Dan Shideler

Editor Dan Shideler — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 02:24:30 +0000

I like your thinking re the Paterson. I’ve spent 20 minutes trying to think of something more significant than the Pat — and I can’t!

By: ladyroper

ladyroper — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:55:08 +0000

The Ruger Blackhawk 357/9mm convertible.

By: BearBurke

BearBurke — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:29:50 +0000

The best is the S&W K38 Combat Masterpiece.

By: Maaakaaa

Maaakaaa — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 23:08:35 +0000

For me, I would have to say the Ruger Redhawk.

By: dadpyle7

dadpyle7 — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 19:02:25 +0000

I love the Springfield XD40. I love the timeless design, the easy draw from my Blackhawk quick release holster, and the flawless reliability make it hard to beat at a price point almost anyone can afford.

By: STW

STW — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 17:40:34 +0000

Greatest, best, or most significant?
Significant would be the Colt Paterson.
Greatest would have to be the 1911.
There are undoubtedly better guns than either one of these but influence on what came after has to be a consideration.

By: Paul.Bartomioli@gmail.com

Paul.Bartomioli@gmail.com — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:11:59 +0000

Ruger Model 1 and its progeny. Affordable fun for all, and after 50 years, the Model 1 I own still shoots better than I will ever be able.