I previously wrote about firearms wish lists last month and while this post is quite similar
it is also different in its specificity. We all have those lists we keep, regardless
of what the collection may be, of those items we wish to acquire at some point
in the future. Sometimes those items are obtainable while others are of the
good fortune variety that require a significant influx of cash in order to make
those acquisitions feasible. This particular list definitely falls into the
former category as at one point in time I owned each of the firearms listed
below.
There
are various reasons why I decided to let some of these go and there are plenty
of firearms that are not included for one reason or another. What it really
comes down to is what I would like to take to the range again and what
performed well for me in the past. Nothing outrageous is included and they are
all readily obtainable but, at the moment, it is not the time to be buying. Now,
before I go further, I will let you know that today is my birthday so if you
are looking for a gift idea feel free to cross something off.
There
have been three Sig Sauer firearms that are no longer stored in my safe: P238,
P938, P226 MK25. They were all great performers on the range even for someone
such as myself who is not the most accurate. The quality on each of these
handguns is superb with accuracy and reliability living up to the Sig Sauer
name. While the P238 is much further down on the list due to its caliber, I
would welcome an opportunity to bring back the other two if given the opportunity.
I
have always been a huge fan of Smith & Wesson from the moment I purchase my
first handgun (a well-used 910). When I sold that first handgun I ‘upgraded’ to
a new SD9 which was later replaced, naturally, with the M&P 9. If anything,
I would like to reacquire the SD9 for nostalgia as it was with this firearm
that I really learned how to shoot. During this time I also came to own a 39-2
which had, by far, one of the best triggers that I have ever experienced. This
is definitely one that I regret letting go because of both how great the gun
was and for the simple fact that I can’t really find any in as good a shape as
the one I previously owned.
The
next two are the outliers. I have always been a big fan of Kahr Arms (more so
now that they are manufacturing in Pennsylvania) and the CW9 proved to be a
perfect concealed carry option given its medium sized single stack frame. It
helps that the trigger and accuracy are exceptional as well. The CM9 is great
but that little extra grip surface does make a big difference. The last on this
list is the H&K USP9. While definitely not as exceptional at the P30, the
USP model still exemplifies the exceptional H&K build quality, accuracy,
and reliability. This one may take some time to reacquire as it might be the
hardest to justify given the presence of the aforementioned P30.
Anyone
who has enjoyed this sport for any length of time has a similar list floating
around somewhere. It may not be the fanciest collection of names or models but,
for one reason or another, it is the one that we look forward to completing the
most. Maybe one day I can check a few off of this list and hopefully that doesn’t
mean that I would have to add one at the same time.
