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Help me decide...

caltain

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I do woodcarving as a hobby, but I'm getting pretty good. I'm thinking about doing a relief carving, at full scale, of a pistol or revolver. My intention is to do the carving and then donate it to VCDL for their use in a raffle or as a presentation piece. My problem is this. I love my Sig 226. Your mileage may vary. What I'm looking for is opinions on what the subject handgun should be. Bear in mind that it needs to be common enough, or publicly depicted well enough that I can get the details, specs and multiple angle photos. Failing that, I'll need a volunteer that has one to take some photos under controlled conditions that I will provide. Even better, to loan it to me to take the measurements and photos, or use as a model for the work.

So here's the big question...

What handgun would you most like to have on your wall as an original woodcarving?

caltain
 

CRF250rider1000

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The 1911 would be very nice. That is a very cool hobby. I have tried it before but uhhh lets just say we didn't fit each other:lol: Anyways I would like to see it when it gets completed it sounds like it should be a great project. You could even stain the slide and body different shades:)
 

deepdiver

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I also agree as to the 1911A1. There are fan boys who love and hate about every model pistol out there, but there seems to be almost universal respect (and rightfully so) for the 1911A1.
 

asforme

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I love my Glock, but I'll be the first to say they're butt ugly. I wouldn't want my life to depend on a 1911, but man they're pretty, nothing better for a piece of art.
 

Phat Shantz

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Thundar wrote:
Colt Peacemaker

Iconic. Venerable. Identifiable in every language from Spaghetti Western to John Wayne. Art with function.

The others? They're fine for the job. Colt? It's like holding a piece of Eden.
 

Sleepless

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I am bias towards the Springfield XD but I would actually agree with the majority and say go with the 1911A1.
 

asforme

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VAopencarry wrote:
Hi Point C9
Ha, I've got one uglier:
Steyr MA1
steyrma1.jpg
 
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