THE COOLEST LOOKING PISTOLS
This may be a pointless, subjective article, but what would my blog be without my drunkenly rambling about random things that go on in my head? I’ve decided to limit the list to revolvers and semiautos to keep it from getting too big. There might be entries that other gun enthusiasts might disagree with, but I’ve noticed that these types tend to think that any gun that doesn’t look like an M1911 is “ugly.” Granted, this isn’t really about the quality or practicality of these weapons, it’s just something about how they look. Due to the lack of any objectivity, this probably won’t come off as a very intelligent post.
33. Sig-Sauer P226 (Switzerland/Germany)
A very solid-looking, recognizable gun with great ergonomics. If I wasn't such a cheapskate, I might get one.
32. CZ G2000 (Czech Republic)
I like the racy looks, and the 19 (9mm)/15(.40) magazine is cool, too.
I like the racy looks, and the 19 (9mm)/15(.40) magazine is cool, too.
31. Heckler & Koch P7 (Germany)
A very unique piece with a German look to it. It also helps that this is Hans Gruber’s gun from Die Hard. I don’t like the grip safety, though.
30. Walther PPK (Germany)
Most pocket pistols are designed for concealability rather than style. This is one of the few that’s actually genuinely pretty.
29. Glocks (Austria)
Though some say these are ugly, they’re actually one of the few polymers I don’t find ugly. I like their clean, minimalistic motif.
28. Heckler & Koch USP (Germany)
This is a very well-proportioned and solid-looking gun, although I’ve held one and it feels a bit like a brick.
27. Browning Hi-Power (US/Belgium)
Overall, a pretty good-looking gun with a good mid-century charm. Mostly what makes them cool is their amazing balance. Holding one, you feel like it’s an extension of your arm.
26. Makarov PM (Russia)
I like the distinctive and iconic outline of this Russian gun. Also, the CZ 83 looks enough like it as well.
25. Steyr 1912 (Austria)
With its long slide, this gun has an intimidating appearance. It was also available in a machine pistol variant.
24. Beretta Px4 Storm (Italy)
Although, I do like the 92’s better, this does have a distinctive design. The manual safety, however, is impossible to manipulate.
23. Beretta 9000 (Italy)
What I like about this fat little pistol is how it combines a modern polymer frame with the classic open slide design that sets Berettas apart. From what I've heard, though, they're not very good guns.
22. Mauser 1910 (Germany)
I like this little pocket pistol. The slide design makes it look very unique.
21. AMP AutoMag (US)
Ok, if all I can say about the gun is that it looks cool or distinctive, I’ll just stop putting descriptions…
20. Mauser C96 (Germany)
Very evil-looking, classic German handgun. Also, it’s Han Solo’s blaster.
19. Boberg XR-9 (US)
This a clever little design. Look at how the breech is right above the grip. This gun uses a new mechanism to pull the round to the back of the gun, making it the pistol equivalent of a bullpup.
18. My Friend Knuckleduster (US)
I don’t see how this is to be used as a set of brass knuckles, but it still looks cool.
17. Colt 1860 Army (US)
The Colt Single Action Army is still a classic. I’ve always preferred the long, svelte frame of these guns.
16. Pepperbox Revolvers (Various)
Though I’ve heard these were not very practical, they certainly look neat.
15. IMI Jericho 941 “Baby Eagle” (Israel)
The gun used by Spike Spiegel in Cowboy Bebop. It’s pretty much a CZ 75 restyled to resemble a Desert Eagle, and is a far more practical alternative to the latter.
14. Ruger P345 (US)
This is the best-looking Semi-auto that Ruger has come out with since the P90. I like the smooth, distinctive design, and the side of the frame has a subtle crease which reminds me of the earlier P-Series. One of the few polymers I find beautiful. Still, it has a few lawyer-friendly bells and whistles, such as a magazine disconnect safety, that I’m not sure I trust. It’s nice for Ruger to make guns that can be used in places like California and Massachusetts, but can’t they make a variant for those of us who live in the free states?
13. M1911 (US)
A true classic. Big, solid and well-proportioned, this looks like the quintessential handgun. I like the double-diamond grips on the original 1911s. Many variants like the high-capacity 1911's have improved upon this timeless design. The Kimber CDP looks particularly beautiful.
12. Walther P38 (Germany)
A great mix of old school and modern design, this has a sinister mystique matched only by the Luger.
11. Colt Python (US)
Though most revolvers look the same to me, this one stands out. It’s beautifully proportioned, and I like the little indentation on the frame right in front of the trigger that identifies it as a Colt.
10. IMI Desert Eagle (US/Israel)
The corvette of handguns: big, powerful and beautiful, but not very practical. I do like how the slide is basically just the back part of the gun, which gives in a unique look when empty.
9. Browning 1900 (US/Belgium)
Though most gun enthusiasts would call this ugly, I love the way it looks. The double barreled, humpbacked shape and the low mounting of the barrel make this gun stand out.
8. CZ 52 (Czechloslovakia)
Using the powerful 7.62 Tokarev round, this certainly looks the part of a big, intimidating Commy weapon.
7. Mateba Model 6 Unica (Italy)
Overall, a rather cool, exotic autorevolver. I like how the barrel is aligned with the bottom of the cylinder.
Half-shotgun, half-revolver, all beauty.
This is probably the one everyone disagrees with me on. Most everyone describes them as hideous, but I find them to be well-proportioned and distinctive. I also like the color coordination of the stainless variants like the one pictured here.
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great looking gun, with a subtly evil, Eastern European look. Many
people say it just looks like an M1911, but I disagree. The CZ 75 SP-01 also looks good.
3. Beretta 92/96 (Italy)
Ah, the perfectly beautiful gun that everyone recognizes. Apparently, it’s the only gun that John Woo finds attractive. Every groove on this pistol is perfectly placed, and the open slide sets it apart as a Beretta. Even the new Beretta 90two does justice to the design, maintaining a unique look while being edgy. The Auto 9 variant is certainly a very intimidating weapon.
2. Luger P08 (Germany)
One of the most recognizable guns ever made. The comfortable angle of the grip, the action, the cylindrical barrel, everything about this gun’s appearance is unique and beautiful, and it has a mystique that few guns can claim.
1. Webley Mk. VI (UK)
Many gun nuts describe this as ugly, but I love the beautiful, Old World charm of this classic British weapon. The angular shape of the barrel looks great, and the top-break design makes it quicker to reload. The Enfield No. 2 Mk. 1 is also good looking, as well.
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