Guns you bought because of media exposure

[gryphon]

Mine.

First one: S&W Sigma .40 - hot news when it came out. Glock's illegitimate sister. I still think it is a great gun and I carried it for 13 years.

Second one: Sig P229 - the federal gun, standard issue for FBI, etc. I still have it but dang, it is large and bulky and doesn't hold many rounds (of course, neither does a 1911). I never carried it (and I have carried 1911s).

Third one: Kimber Custom. I bought one of the first ones available when Kimber began manufacturing handguns again, about 1995 or 96.  It was a decent gun, but it consistently shot low.  I contacted Kimber and they told me, "Yeah, we messed up, it's a known problem, send it back and we'll correct the sights."  It was stolen before I could send it back. 

Fourth one: S&W 4013TSW tactical. Basically an off the shelf $1K gun from their custom shop. Sorry, never thrilled me.

Fifth one: FNH Five-seveN - holy sh*t! Why did I wait to buy this? I talked myself out of it for years. Dumbest decision I ever made, aside from my starter wife. It is my EDC.

I have more firearms, but these I bought because of media reports.

[CV67PAT]

First was the Glock17 I got a couple years ago, around 1987, because they were going to get banned for their ease of going through metal detectors.

Next was the HK USP40. I jumped on the .40S&W bandwagon because of all the stupid hype in Guns & Ammo. Not a fan of the .40S&W.

Always loved the Ruger Mini14 with the folder like Hannibal had on the A-Team. It is one of my favorite Michigan pistols. Although I don't carry it because of it's value. The folder cost almost as much as the rifle I put it on.

Then there's the couple of .44Rem Mags that I own. And of course one is a S&W Model 29. And we all know how that one became famous. :-)

[gryphon]

I've never shot a USP, but their owners seem to universally praise them on firearms forums as one of the best handguns--period.

[TheQ]

I want a PS-90 for StarGate memorabilia, I just don't have 2 grand I'm willing to spend on a gun that shoots bullets that are lighter than a .22 LR.

[Shadow Bear]

I want a PS-90 for StarGate memorabilia, I just don't have 2 grand I'm willing to spend on a gun that shoots bullets that are lighter than a .22 LR.

Me? Staff Weapon and Light Sabre. Possibly a phaser....

[gryphon]

I want a PS-90

Nice Michigan pistol. 

[TheQ]

I want a PS-90

Nice Michigan pistol. 

If only I could get the P-90 with the 10" barrel

[scot623]

Sigma 9mm with 2 hi-cal mags right after Clinton banned them. Upgraded to M&P 9mm last year.

[yance]

Super soaker...they never work like they show on the T.V. commercial 

[TheQ]

Super soaker...they never work like they show on the T.V. commercial 

Use gasoline and a blowtorch...

[yance]

lol, is that from personal experience?

[TheQ]

[yance]

that is awesome, that looks like a quick fix solution in a zombie apocolypse

[TheQ]

that is awesome, that looks like a quick fix solution in a zombie apocolypse

Don't hold the valve open too long.  If there is air in the line ....and air in the tank.....

[CV67PAT]

I've never shot a USP, but their owners seem to universally praise them on firearms forums as one of the best handguns--period.

IMO... They are the best there is in a that type of handgun. I also have a USP45. I like it more than the USP40. I am a huge HK fan. My fav rifle is my HK91.

[gryphon]

My fav rifle is my HK91.

Then don't you need to buy my port buffer and carry handle?

[bigt8261]

XDs

Tried one out at my local range. My first two shots made one hole dead center and my third was only off by a bit. It probably helped that I was comparing it to a LC9 that my wife picked out to try. The LC9 had a really long and awkward trigger which just made the XDs's seem even better.

I was looking for something that would lend itself to CC a little better than my full size 1911 for those times when I just didn't want to deal with the hassle. It also helps that I won't have to worry about multiple calibers. (for now )

Hopefully I will find time soon to put it through it's paces.