What do you recommend for a pistol safe queen under $2k?

[albin25]

God safe the Queen



(ready to practice her Markle-manship......too soon ?)

 

[1BoredGuy]

CZ 75 Tactical Sport Orange

fantastic shooter

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Very very nice.
I already have a Shadow 2 though, and trying to find something a little more different.

 

[Knobgoblin]

An obnoxiously large revolver is going to elicit the most " wows " per dollar.

 

[1BoredGuy]

Alchemy Custom

$3200 is a bit of a stretch too far past $2k.

but nice stuff, thanks

 

[osprey]

An obnoxiously large revolver is going to elicit the most " wows " per dollar.

Yep, always wanted one of these.

MAGNUM RESEARCH BFR 45-70 Govt 10" Barrel 5Rd Stainless Frame Single Action Revolver with Rubber Grips (BFR4570)

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[Mikej]

Yep, always wanted one of these.

MAGNUM RESEARCH BFR 45-70 Govt 10" Barrel 5Rd Stainless Frame Single Action Revolver with Rubber Grips (BFR4570)

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I saw one of those in action in person. In .45-70 I believe. It was pretty cool, if you're into BFR's that is.

 

[ELRShooter]

That's perfect for a safe queen you never shoot. You'll never be disappointed or embarrassed at the range!

Thinking for reelz, something 1911 like in a long slide. 10 MM. Yeah. Oooo.

Dan Wesson Bruin 10MM long slide is pretty sweet and right at $2k.

Another member on the site had one for sale awhile back, I think it was @Elv8DM

 

[PDiddy]

You can obtain "safe queens" that are also fun for recreation. What do you like to do?

Pistol shooting - Nice Revolver in 44 are crowd pleasers and economical (relatively) compared with the 454, 460, or 500 models. Know your limitations for recoil if you want the larger calibers or they will become true safe queens. If you would prefer a pistol, you can't go wrong with a high end 1911.

Shooting groups? I have a Browning X-Bolt White Gold Medallion which is just shy of 2K. The wood and metal are so beautiful and it is a pleasure to shoot.

Shooting groups long range? Guns like the Savage Precision or other makers of these utilitarian long range setups are fun to load for and to shoot. They tend to be rather heavy, long, and intimidating. There are many great cartridge options. Beware of the 338 Lapua unless you are into rolling your own ammo. However, shooting that round somehow makes it worthwhile.

Shotgunning? So many different over/under and other shotguns that are absolutely beautiful and not out of place on the range. You may have to work the used market to stay within your budget.

Just my .02

 

[SHPD_Retired]

Kimber Sapphire

 

[hatchj]

The new production (if they're even for sale yet) FN hi power tickles my fancy.

 

[Weiser40]

You show someone this, you will have a great discussion.

 

[oremike]

How about something with some old school like this?

Schofield Nickel

Designed by Major George Schofield to be operated with one hand while on horseback, a break-open pistol was ideal for mounted soldiers in the U.S. Cavalry. Shooters could easily eject all six spent cartridges and reload while on horseback. The top break pistol also proved useful to the likes of...

taylorsfirearms.com

 

[ilikegunspdx]

Hi point 9mm carbine with a silver rustoleum rattle can job

Cousin Eddie says, "It's a good quality item"

 

[ilikegunspdx]

How about something with some old school like this?

Schofield Nickel

Designed by Major George Schofield to be operated with one hand while on horseback, a break-open pistol was ideal for mounted soldiers in the U.S. Cavalry. Shooters could easily eject all six spent cartridges and reload while on horseback. The top break pistol also proved useful to the likes of...

taylorsfirearms.com

Taylors' has some nice guns. I think they are all Uberti? Love the look of the outlaw 7.5" and almost bought one. Went for a case hardened 1858 instead cuz I wanted both black powder and 45 LC. Taylors offers tuning also which can be cool.


The colt gen 3 buntline 12" are around $2000 online fwiw. I would probably rather have uberti SAA clone personally and save $1200 - $1450 but different strokes, they're all good.


Uberti has some nice color case hardening FWIW

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• ilikegunspdx
• May 10, 2022

Another example, a 1858 in the white engraved (engraving brings price to about $650ish). So many models and finishes to choose from for SAA clones and similar.

 

[mcmlvii]

Here you go, a commemorative Colt SAA. These are regularly seen on the auction sites for around $2k and are fairly plentiful. I had this one for a brief while. Wouldn't mind getting another if the opportunity arises.

 

[1BoredGuy]

You can obtain "safe queens" that are also fun for recreation. What do you like to do?

Pistol shooting - Nice Revolver in 44 are crowd pleasers and economical (relatively) compared with the 454, 460, or 500 models. Know your limitations for recoil if you want the larger calibers or they will become true safe queens. If you would prefer a pistol, you can't go wrong with a high end 1911.

Shooting groups? I have a Browning X-Bolt White Gold Medallion which is just shy of 2K. The wood and metal are so beautiful and it is a pleasure to shoot.

Shooting groups long range? Guns like the Savage Precision or other makers of these utilitarian long range setups are fun to load for and to shoot. They tend to be rather heavy, long, and intimidating. There are many great cartridge options. Beware of the 338 Lapua unless you are into rolling your own ammo. However, shooting that round somehow makes it worthwhile.

Shotgunning? So many different over/under and other shotguns that are absolutely beautiful and not out of place on the range. You may have to work the used market to stay within your budget.

Just my .02

Good thought into this one, thanks.

I actually have an A-Bolt regular Medallion, not nice as the white gold, but it's a keeper.

 

[USMC1911]

With a pile of handguns in the safes the one that ALWAYS is the one everyone gravitate to is the 8" Colt Python in bright nickle. The royal blue is also absolutely fantastic looking.

 

[orygun]

I'm not much for safe queens and have had a couple of very nice ones I let go. I prefer to use the tools I have, guns included. I have a rare, first year Remington 600 carbine in 35 Remington that's gotten a "hall pass" in this regard, but if I was to do it again with a pistol, it would be another '50's or older Colt 1911. Something about them hits the mark for me.
This pic shows the 1951 Commercial and the 1962 National Match I had, along with my Dan Wesson. Either of the two Colts would qualify, IMHO. The Dan Wesoon does not qualify. I beat the crap outta that one!



An original, blued 4" Python would also be on the short list of possible "queens".

 

[TTSX]

Is the point of this to spend $2k on a gun just to LOOK at?

 

[orygun]

Is the point of this to spend $2k on a gun just to LOOK at?

And play "touchie-feely".