Several months ago there was a thread where we all described what our ideal dream gun would be. I thought that it was a fun thread, with interesting responses. And we have gotten a lot of new members since then, so here goes:
If you could make a handgun to exactly your specifications what would it be like and why?
I would have a matching set, one full size, and one compact. The big one would have a 5" tube and full size grip, the smaller one would have a 3 1/2" tube and a shortened grip. They would take the same magazines, the regular mags would protrude from the grip of the smaller, but it would have a short mag for concealment.
I want a .45 with 10 shot capacity, (6 in the small one). The lockup would be based on the Sig 210. It would have a polymer frame with utility rails, with the grip shape and angle copied after the CZ. I want the action to be a light and smooth double action like the new LDA para. Double action only, bobbed hammer.
There would be an ambi thumb safety, in the standard 1911 position. Only I would want it to blend in more so that it wouldn't be very obvious, (for retention) but it would still be positive and easy to use. The mag release would be like that on an older Ruger with the ambi serrated push forward thingies. I want a mag disconnect, mag removed, it won't shoot.
It would be as slim as a 1911, and would have a meltdown. A Bar-sto barrel. Tritium night sights. And finished with one of those advanced finishes like Black T, or Roguard.
and last but not least, totally reliable, I'm talking like Galil kind of reliability, and more accurate than I am. Thats about it, doesn't seem like too much to ask for.
If you could make a handgun to exactly your specifications what would it be like and why?
I would have a matching set, one full size, and one compact. The big one would have a 5" tube and full size grip, the smaller one would have a 3 1/2" tube and a shortened grip. They would take the same magazines, the regular mags would protrude from the grip of the smaller, but it would have a short mag for concealment.
I want a .45 with 10 shot capacity, (6 in the small one). The lockup would be based on the Sig 210. It would have a polymer frame with utility rails, with the grip shape and angle copied after the CZ. I want the action to be a light and smooth double action like the new LDA para. Double action only, bobbed hammer.
There would be an ambi thumb safety, in the standard 1911 position. Only I would want it to blend in more so that it wouldn't be very obvious, (for retention) but it would still be positive and easy to use. The mag release would be like that on an older Ruger with the ambi serrated push forward thingies. I want a mag disconnect, mag removed, it won't shoot.
It would be as slim as a 1911, and would have a meltdown. A Bar-sto barrel. Tritium night sights. And finished with one of those advanced finishes like Black T, or Roguard.
and last but not least, totally reliable, I'm talking like Galil kind of reliability, and more accurate than I am. Thats about it, doesn't seem like too much to ask for.
