Howdy All!
Recently, theperez1972 made a post entitled Ugly Weapons.
In it he has put a picture of an AK47 with a wooden "dongle" forend as I like to call them.
He stated that he considers it truly ugly.
For this I must agree, having always thought the traditional wooden AK furniture to be much more aesthetically pleasing.
In all honesty, I believe the basic AKMS underfolder is likely one of the most iconically beautiful machines ever made.
As threads do, it wandered a bit.
Unfortunately, it wandered into the wasteland that is viewpoints on the venerable and equally iconic 1911.
Originally Posted by machinedrummer:
"The 1911 is probably the ugliest gun ever produced."
Egads!
So, in lieu of derailing the other post's intent, I would like to discuss ugly guns here as well with no limits held and a welcome attitude towards derailing this thread.
I'll start, if you don't mind.
My vote for the ugliest gun is not the 1911, which I find quite beautiful.
It is also not the HiPernt, which I find hideously ugly that is only allowable due to the nature of exactly what it is in the firearms world.
My vote is for this:
Behold! The Taurus Judge Public Defender Polymer!
Okay, the first time I saw a Taurus Judge my first thought was just how ugly it was.
This is the only time in my recollection that I disliked a firearm design immediately.
Having shot one, I can say that it was neither a good nor bad experience.
The gun worked but seemed pointless.
I know, people usually try to come to its rescue by calling it a "snake gun," but let's be honest, there are far better snake guns out there.
Of course, many folks just find the thing fun to shoot and there's no harm in that.
Just not my cup'o tea.
Having said that, there is a carbine version of the Judge called the "Circuit Judge," pictured here:
For some reason, I actually like how that gun looks.
No real idea why but I do.
On the flip side, which firearm do you consider the most beautiful?
My vote for most beautiful is the Marlin 1895 Trapper in 45/70:
I work and live part time in Barrow Alaska and am never without my Trapper when out and about.
As a plus, it's fun to shoot as well.
So, what firearm do you consider the ugliest?
Let the flaming begin!
Recently, theperez1972 made a post entitled Ugly Weapons.
In it he has put a picture of an AK47 with a wooden "dongle" forend as I like to call them.
He stated that he considers it truly ugly.
For this I must agree, having always thought the traditional wooden AK furniture to be much more aesthetically pleasing.
In all honesty, I believe the basic AKMS underfolder is likely one of the most iconically beautiful machines ever made.
As threads do, it wandered a bit.
Unfortunately, it wandered into the wasteland that is viewpoints on the venerable and equally iconic 1911.
Originally Posted by machinedrummer:
"The 1911 is probably the ugliest gun ever produced."
Egads!
So, in lieu of derailing the other post's intent, I would like to discuss ugly guns here as well with no limits held and a welcome attitude towards derailing this thread.
I'll start, if you don't mind.
My vote for the ugliest gun is not the 1911, which I find quite beautiful.
It is also not the HiPernt, which I find hideously ugly that is only allowable due to the nature of exactly what it is in the firearms world.
My vote is for this:
Behold! The Taurus Judge Public Defender Polymer!
Okay, the first time I saw a Taurus Judge my first thought was just how ugly it was.
This is the only time in my recollection that I disliked a firearm design immediately.
Having shot one, I can say that it was neither a good nor bad experience.
The gun worked but seemed pointless.
I know, people usually try to come to its rescue by calling it a "snake gun," but let's be honest, there are far better snake guns out there.
Of course, many folks just find the thing fun to shoot and there's no harm in that.
Just not my cup'o tea.
Having said that, there is a carbine version of the Judge called the "Circuit Judge," pictured here:
For some reason, I actually like how that gun looks.
No real idea why but I do.
On the flip side, which firearm do you consider the most beautiful?
My vote for most beautiful is the Marlin 1895 Trapper in 45/70:
I work and live part time in Barrow Alaska and am never without my Trapper when out and about.
As a plus, it's fun to shoot as well.
So, what firearm do you consider the ugliest?
Let the flaming begin!