Must have semi-automatics?

[CobraGT]

Any solid modern handgun collection should have:

• 1911 in .45 of some kind (historical significance)
• P38 variant (historical significance)
• Hi-Power (historical significance)
• Makarov (historical significance)
• Beretta M9/92 of some sort
• CZ of some kind in 9mm (Shadow2?)
• Sig of some kind, 226, 228, something along those lines
• Glock of some sort (17, 19, 22, 23...)
• A big-ass revolver in .44 or larger (Redhawk, X-frame....)
• Probably a modern HK, Walther, and Browning as well

I intentionally left out a bunch that are significant but obsolete...

I should also note that I own almost none of these!!

 

[rimlick]

Honestly it's a fairly decent list as far as modern guns go

 

[Kosmonument]

Tokarev. Reliable, affordable, historical.

 

[Garaldtao]

If you are serious about rounding out a modern semi auto handgun collection, you will need to include a .22 in either a Ruger MK series or a Browning Buckmark. These pistols are iconic and really should be on the list.

 

[caramel]

H&K Mark 23

 

[King0265]

Norinco NP22
Norinco NP29
Norinco NP34
Norinco P226
Norinco P762

 

[trebor2880]

Hi point

The only sensible choice. It's guaranteed for life.

 

[RL1]

The only sensible choice. It's guaranteed for life in prison.

fixed it for you

yeah good list...i would have added the browning hi-power as well for a prototypical semi but someone beat me to it

RL

 

[ddouble21]

I agree with the Colt 1911 but list should also include the Colt Python.

 

[ddouble21]

Also Colt SAA 1873. Most iconic handgun of all.

 

[King0265]

Revolvers are not considered semi autos, hence why none are in the lists

 

[RL1]

Revolvers are not considered semi autos, hence why none are in the lists

oh but wait, if we want to be anal retentive gunnutz, there are indeed semi-auto revolvers out there, like the Mateba

RL

 

[King0265]

Lol ok you got me RL you sir a true gunnut!

 

[Kosmonument]

oh but wait, if we want to be anal retentive gunnutz, there are indeed semi-auto revolvers out there, like the Mateba

RL

Still not applicable, it's not a must-have.

 

[sailor723]

I agree with the Colt 1911 but list should also include the Colt Python.

Those semi automatic Colt Pythons are really rare....must be worth a fortune!

 

[Ontariooutdoorsman]

A Sig/GSG 22
Browning Buckmark 22
Almost all posters who posted multiple semi's included a CZ so I agree a CZ of any type is a must. I would also throw in a CZ Variant like the Jericho 941
A good 1911
JMHO

 

[Lungorthin]

No one's mentioned the C96 yet...

 

[easyrider604]

Norinco 1911 in .45acp. Claim to fame is the highly vaunted steel used in its frame and slide.

 

[Dave in Calgary]

In no particular order:
Beretta Model 71
Beretta 92FS
FN Browning Hi-Power, P35
1911
Browning model 1922
Walther P38

 

[Beauvais98]

My short list, in no particular order:

Walther PPQ 45
Glock 17
Beretta 92A1
CZ 75 in any variation, but preferably Shadow SP01
H&K P30L
H&K HK45
Ruger Mk IV in any variation