Hickok 45 on the Glock 19 of Revolvers

[Randyzzz]

Heirloom? Here grandson, take this Ivory gripped & engraved Colt. Enjoy it's looks & feel while you swirl your brandy in the snifter.
Glock. Grandson, times are gettin tough. Take this Glock & protect yourself & your family.

Harsh reality. Wish we all could enjoy the heirlooms for generations. But a dependable side arm seems to be more important these days.

I love this analogy.

To be honest- brutally honest- taking out your ivory gripped engraved Colt and fondling it daily will bring your grandson a lot more enjoyment and better memories than a heartless piece of plastic and steel. Chances are the protection of self and family will never materialize. At least you hope not.

I'm a car guy. Would you rather inherit a Porsche or a Prius? A Silverado or work van?

Personally, I'll go for a firearm with heart and soul hands down. If you feel the need to supply your grandson self protection, put the Colt in his hands and an envelope with $1000 and a note : " I loved this Colt, and it means a lot to me that you will think of me every time you hold it. And here's some cash so you can buy something practical should you feel the need."



By the way, back on the car thing. We have long been in the age when most any common vehicle from our times will not be considered a "Barn Find" some 40 years down the road. It will be another piece of crap the heirs have to dispose of.

 

[freakindawgen]

I know for a fact my kids have been talking about my collection and what's happening to it when I run out of time. My youngest Son is designated in will to receive it all, aside from a couple already claimed by my Daughters, and.....my Son-N-Law the K9 Cop is like a vulture flying around with an eye on those Glocks. He is a die hard Glock fanatic. I haven't told him that they will be his. I'm just letting him baste for awhile. I swear if his Dept ever moves away from Glock he will be heartbroken.

I recently told my son I had a flash of the future after I go. Him, his sister, and my sil would be going thru my stuff like 10 yo on Christmas.

 

[XUSNORDIE]

I recently told my son I had a flash of the future after I go. Him, his sister, and my sil would be going thru my stuff like 10 yo on Christmas.View attachment 63412

Well I hope mine aren't expecting anything wrapped......I hate wrapping stuff....

 

[ProfessorWes]

Maybe I spoke too soon about S&W back up the thread . . .



Nice looking gat, in a film noir sort of way. Do. Want.

Somebody at the TwiX thread noted that S&W now also offers the M19 without the lock, which is even cooler.

C'mon, Ruger, bring back the Security/Speed Six.

UPDATED: Wow, S&W's turning the clock right back to 1940, or at least back to LA Confidential.

 

[powder smoke]

I've never warmed up to the glocks. But i did fall dead in love with my Service Six.

Very Nice I kinda like the looks of that

 

[freakindawgen]

Maybe I spoke too soon about S&W back up the thread . . .



Nice looking gat, in a film noir sort of way. Do. Want.

Somebody at the TwiX thread noted that S&W now also offers the M19 without the lock, which is even cooler.

C'mon, Ruger, bring back the Security/Speed Six.

UPDATED: Wow, S&W's turning the clock right back to 1940, or at least back to LA Confidential.

And the firing pin on the hammer!