Because the they look cool!

[Buddy1211]

Hey all! I was curious what have you guys have bought just because you think it looks cool? Not because you needed a good reliable carry gun, or some other purpose driven purchase. But simply because you seen one and had to have it, wether it's a movie/tv gun, video game gun or just walked into a gun store and couldn't help yourself… some people might think the whole idea is silly but not me! My last one was a used gsg 9mm mp40 pistol…. Honestly I thought it looked awesome, I'll never own a transferable one and it doesn't do anything a Glock 17 can't. It in fact does things much worse but it looks so darn neat!

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[thekingoftroy]

I bought a MAC 5K MP5 clone. Because why not? It's a cool design and will make a good suppressor host once I can get to run reliable. I changed out the extractor and ejector with HK parts and it seems to run fine now. I just need to put some rounds through it make the final determination.

 

[WAYNO]

To me, form follows function. I buy nothing because of looks, but only of function, usefulness, etc.

Oh... There are exceptions. I could very much buy a rifle or shotgun because of the beautiful bluing and walnut.

 

[RVTECH]

Probably about the only thing I MIGHT have bought partially on the fact it 'looked cool' but more interesting of design AND because I had already shot one was a Kel Tec S2K.

It didn't take me long however to realize the 'error of my ways' and 'practical' and 'pragmatic' thinking returned to my senses and sold the idiotic thing.

 

[Knobgoblin]

Not the gun itself, but the dress up kit.
G36 " shell " for the 10 22.
Completely idiotic when it's cleaning time.

 

[Nosferatu]

Polished zamak Lorcin L380

 

[CountryGent]

I am not sure about applying the word "cool", but, unless purely for social purposes, the æsthetics of a firearm is almost as important as function in my buying or building decisions. Though interest in a given look has varied wildly depending on the particular fascination of the time. So, in answer to the inquiry, a qualified "yes".

 

[ilikegunspdx]

Agree with @CountryGent looks are a major factor for any firearm (excluding edc which is purely function for me). I can't think of any I've bought on looks alone. But several times looks have piqued my interest enough to buy it. But I wouldn't buy it unless it was reliable #1, and served some function I want #2.

Off the top of my head, #1 I would be Sar 2000. I bought it to experiment with different finishes for the all stainless gun. But the other factors were it's a reliable cz-75 clone, members here recommended it, and it was $343. I jeweled the frame and next I'll probably sand and polish the slide to see what that looks like.

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• ilikegunspdx
• May 29, 2025

#2 was Cricket 22 bolt action pistol. Other factors were price ($156 as I recall) and barrel length. If it wasn't threaded I never would have considered it. I would like to find something similar in 9mm or 300 BLK.

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• ilikegunspdx
• Jul 9, 2025

 

[K9FirstAidd]

Gunwise? Nothing. I'm boringly pragmatic that way, although I passed on a Model 97 a few years ago that I still regret missing out on.

 

[OrPackrat]

Most everything i buy is function first, however there are 2 purchases that were more for looks or love to own one.

One was a double barrel shotgun.

The other, a Colt A2 from the personal collection of Paul Harrell.

 

[K9FirstAidd]

Most everything i buy is function first, however there are 2 purchases that were more for looks or love to own one.

One was a double barrel shotgun.

The other, a Colt A2 from the personal collection of Paul Harrell.

Yeah, I could see being impractical for a really beautiful side-by-side, or a nice coach gun.

 

[arakboss]

That's why I bought all my hi points.

 

[OrPackrat]

Yeah, I could see being impractical for a really beautiful side-by-side, or a nice coach gun.

It was an LC Smith with faded Case Hardened Reciever.

 

[K9FirstAidd]

It was an LC Smith with faded Case Hardened Reciever.

Very nice. So...pre-1950, then?

 

[genericPNWname]

A want to buy, cool stupid thing for me is a S&W FPC

 

[OrPackrat]

Very nice. So...pre-1950, then?

That I don't know exactly, other than it was inherited by a friend from his grandfather and it was too much for him...

 

[roseburger]

Colt SAA. Edit, didn't buy, but want.

 

[Buddy1211]

Probably about the only thing I MIGHT have bought partially on the fact it 'looked cool' but more interesting of design AND because I had already shot one was a Kel Tec S2K.

It didn't take me long however to realize the 'error of my ways' and 'practical' and 'pragmatic' thinking returned to my senses and sold the idiotic thing.

But foldy gats are rad!….I could never get my sub 2k to run hahaha

 

[Buddy1211]

A want to buy, cool stupid thing for me is a S&W FPC

They're pretty rad and suppress great!

 

[1911Fanatic]

Agree with @CountryGent looks are a major factor for any firearm (excluding edc which is purely function for me). I can't think of any I've bought on looks alone. But several times looks have piqued my interest enough to buy it. But I wouldn't buy it unless it was reliable #1, and served some function I want #2.

Off the top of my head, #1 I would be Sar 2000. I bought it to experiment with different finishes for the all stainless gun. But the other factors were it's a reliable cz-75 clone, members here recommended it, and it was $343. I jeweled the frame and next I'll probably sand and polish the slide to see what that looks like.

IMG_8891.jpeg

• ilikegunspdx
• May 29, 2025

#2 was Cricket 22 bolt action pistol. Other factors were price ($156 as I recall) and barrel length. If it wasn't threaded I never would have considered it. I would like to find something similar in 9mm or 300 BLK.

IMG_5103.jpeg

• ilikegunspdx
• Jul 9, 2025

I did the same thing with the SAR 9X. I liked the look. I got in on sale for $249.00. And it is actually quite practical. Does your CZ clone accept actual CZ mags?