10 Most Iconic Handgun Designs of All Time

[Annihilator]

Here is an article of the 10 most iconic handgun designs of all time, some very good choices.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | 10 Most Iconic Handgun Designs of All Time

Brad Fitzpatrick takes a look at the game-changing pistols and revolvers that have left a lasting impact on firearms history. These are the 10 most iconic handgun designs of all time.

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[Bassbob]

Excellent article.

 

[KillerFord1977]

Curtain rod maker. That explains a lot.

 

[SimonRL]

Ok, who can point me at a Damascus steel 1911!

 

[Talyn]

Good article.

I can think of quite a few that should be on that list rather than a Taurus Judge.

 

[HansGruber]

I’m not looking at the list; here are mine, in no particular order:

P08 Luger
1911
Colt Single Action Army (“Peacemaker”)
S&W J, K and N frame revolvers
Beretta 92
HK P7
Colt Python/Diamondback/Anaconda
Walther PP/K
S&W Model 3 (“Schofield”)
Mauser C96 (“Broomhandle”)

 

[Funwithfuel]

I would have had SIG in place of the CZ.
Yeah, I was digging the Damascus slide as well. I don't see the big fascination with the 92. The judge, really? I would've thought freedom arms or Ruger's super blackhawk. I guess it's all personal preference.

For revolvers, Colt SAA for the peacemaker
S&W for all double action

 

[terdog]

I can think of quite a few that should be on that list rather than a Taurus Judge.

The Judge offered a new genre that spawned not only a competitor, but a revolution in the ammunition industry.

I would squeeze the COONAN in there too.