Your "Coolest pistol" in any game or movie!

[Playful Pony]

Hey I'm sorry guys, I'm no gun expert and had absolutely no idea that a "pistol" didn't also refer to a revolver or any other kind of hand held shooty thing. Seems like when I say "pistol" most people know what I'm talking about and have no trouble getting on with it, and I didn't mean to cause a fuzz. I DID mean to include revolvers in this though, I think they really do look very interesting and a nice unique one could really be at home on my move prop replica shelf.

Deckards gun from Blade Runner is pretty sweet and inspired one of my favourite weapons in Fallout New Vegas, That Gun.

Spoiler: Deckards Gun

Spoiler: That Gun

Aw yiss, now THATS what I'm talking about! Definently looking into this one, gona have to run to the store and get that movie... What a gun! Do you have any clue which parts it is made of, or what it is based off of? If I could get a base gun to work from that would be great, although I can already see it will require a lot of uniquely crafted parts to come together. I'm ok with that though, as long as the potential for awesomeness is there!

id put in another vote for han solos or robocops gun

now when you get to making rifles you cant go wrong with everything in the movie aliens

Noted, I'm definently leaning towards Han Solos awesomely iconic weapon of choice at the moment! I'm not sure I'll ever get to making rifles, this is my first venture into shooty weapons and I generally prefer making things I can fit on my display shelf! I have seen a few of the Aliens movies and they certainly have some cool and recognizable weapons, one could pretty much guarantee that any fan of Alien would spot one of those rifles from a mile away!

Nordberg's pistol from the Naked Gun 2 1/2. At first glance it looks like pretty basic model,

Spoiler: but its upgradability is unparalleled!

but its upgradability is unparalleled!

Definently on board for the unparalleled upgradeability and firepower, but I suspect I may run out of space in my livingroom and office before I got even half of it assembled!

 

[Dirty Hipsters]

why has noone mentioned this?

do i win the thread now?

No, you in fact lose the thread. Everyone who posts a revolver loses the thread.

For the record, the full technical term is 'revolving pistol'.

You mean the weapon that Hellboy uses, or for revolvers as a whole? Because I can tell you that in both cases that is absolutely not true.

I mean for revolvers as a whole - and am curious as to why, exactly, you feel that us revolver-fans are so grossly mistaken.

Historically, the word 'pistol' originally meant any firearm operated with one hand. The inclusion of a revolving cylinder which allowed for multiple shots between reloadings was nothing but an upgrade to an existing invention. Only as the new-fangled 'revolving pistol' gradually became the norm, did the term evolve into the more tongue-friendly 'revolver'.

Later, when semi-automatics with spring-loaded magazines first began to surface, the then-obsolete term 'pistol' found a new purpose. As its original meaning was largely forgotten by the general public, the 'It's a pistol, NOT a revolver' - controversy became reality.

I'll accept that 'm wrong, but would like to know why.

On topic, perhaps some elaboration is in order: I'm casting my vote for Hellboy's revolver because of every truly iconic (or just plain outlandish) weapon from every movie I have seen, the fool who finds himself on the wrong side of THAT thing, is the fool I pity the most!

A pistol is classified, legally, as any firearm that is designed to be fired with one hand, in which the firing chamber is part of the barrel, or is attached to the barrel. A revolver has 6 firing chambers in the drum, each of which is independent of the barrel.

Pistols and revolvers both fall under the category of handguns, but are completely separate subcategories.

I also completely believe you that people used to call revolvers "revolving pistols" but that really doesn't mean much. The general public knows practically nothing about firearms, and misuse common firearm terminology all the time (like calling a magazine a "clip" which are two very different things).

Edit: I don't know why I wrote that a revolver has 6 firing chambers in the drum. A revolver can have as many firing chambers in the drum as it damn well pleases (I've seen as low as 4 and as high as 10), I was just thinking of classic six-shooters when I was writing this.

 

[busterkeatonrules]

A pistol is classified, legally, as any firearm that is designed to be fired with one hand, in which the firing chamber is part of the barrel, or is attached to the barrel. A revolver has 6 firing chambers in the drum, each of which is independent of the barrel.

Pistols and revolvers both fall under the category of handguns, but are completely separate subcategories.

I also completely believe you that people used to call revolvers "revolving pistols" but that really doesn't mean much. The general public knows practically nothing about firearms, and misuse common firearm terminology all the time (like calling a magazine a "clip" which are two very different things).

Fair enough. Thanks for your time!

 

[ccggenius12]

You know... G1 Megatron turns into a handgun...
Personally, my choice of handgun would be the Walther P38, weapon of choice for Lupin III for the past 35ish years. Given that you want something that's not just off the rack, see the case art for "In Memory of the Walther P38" released under the (far inferior) title, "Island of Assassins" in the west.
In addition to the mad Anime nerd cred you generate for the Lupin III weapon, you also get WWII nerd cred because it's a Walther P38.

 

[Little Woodsman]

Well to each their own, but for me it would have to be Gene Starwind's Caster, from Outlaw Star (obviously).

 

[Ninjat_126]

Alucards pistols from 'Hellsing'. End of thread.

Gotta love those little* buggers. Same vein as Ebony & Ivory. If non-pistols are allowed, I'd suggest the Harkonnen from Hellsing as well.

As for pistols, have you tried the Carnifex?

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If you're into the painting side of things, Maria from Fallout: NV could work.

EDIT: Spoiler tagged the image because I'm forgetful.

 

[Luminous Chroma]

I cast my vote for the Z-Cune from Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger:

http://www.imfdb.org/images/thumb/6/62/Moe_Moe_Z-Cune.jpg/500px-Moe_Moe_Z-Cune.jpg

A fantastic gun for an awesome, hilarious show.

 

[silver wolf009]

I say the Halo Plasma Pistol.

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Why? Well, because if you take it out of the balancing of the games themselves, these things are insanely useful. They're plasma, meaning they can be used to start fires. They burn through organic tissue, and melt armor. What's more, they're practically unmatched in the sense that they can be equally as effective against infantry, vesicles both land, and presumably aquatic, and aircraft. More than that, there are times in the book where Grunts charged a shot to use it as a flashlight. And going on the durability of the other Covenant weapons, it can be used as a pretty effective blunt weapon. Finally, in terms of long term campaigns, like most other Covenant weapons, they usually self-destruct when improperly tampered with, meaning the enemy can't learn things from them.

 

[Ed130 The Vanguard]

Not much of an artist myself, but my understanding is that the original DL44 was built around a German C96 Mauser, like the one shown below. If you wanted to try this, you should be able to acquire a non firing replica for less than $100 and go from there.

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Woah, yea that looks like an exact match for what it was based on, but with a shortened barrel by the looks of things. It seems a lot easier to make out what other pieces I need when I see what the base gun looks like on its own!

What's that judge dread gun called? That looks pretty powerful and it has all the selective fires and gadgets on it too.

I only saw the most recent Dredd (2012) film, but that certainly is a pretty neat gun. It looks like something that has to be scratch built though, unless you or anyone else knows what gun it is based on (if any)? The idea of fitting it with a working display on its side really tempts me though, I always love those glowy bits that really make it stand out as a sci-fi kind of weapon.

IMFDB is your friend.

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pulled from: http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Dredd

Dredd's Lawgiver is based off a Glock 17.

For me iconic would be Mal's pistol from Firefly/Serenity and the 10mm from the Fallout series.

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[spartan231490]

Definitely the fully-automatic handguns from Underworld, can't beat a G-18 with basically bottomless magazines.

 

[Azure23]

Well to each their own, but for me it would have to be Gene Starwind's Caster, from Outlaw Star (obviously).

Holy shit yes. For some reason I love those one shot handcannons. Also on my list is that awesome gun that Spike Spiegal uses to kill that immortal kid, anyone know what I'm talking about?

 

[Ravinoff]

The Robocop Auto-9 is a Beretta Model 93R in a modified shell, but it's easy enough to replicate if you've got the cash, or just buy off the shelf from KSC. The MGS4 Patriot suggested earlier is a simple one too, it's a 7-inch AR-15 pistol with a fullsize buffer tube and a Beta C-Mag double drum. In other off-the-shelf options, there's the VP70 and M41A Pulse Rifle from Aliens, and a couple resin-cast Mass Effect replicas.

The coolest option by far will be the Halo Magnum, though. Dropping a ten-foot-tall hive of armored worms with a single semi-AP high explosive slug? Yes please.

 

[solemnwar]

A Light Shining in Darkness from the Honest Hearts DLC for Fallout: New Vegas

I just think it looks really pretty (it's also extremely powerful for a pistol)
And the inscription just sounds so poetic:
"And the light shineth in darkness and the darkness comprehended it not".

 

[ThinRedPaste]

Ebony and Ivory, hands down. Not only are they absolutely gorgeous and stylish as hell, every customization they've got serves a valid purpose. More than that, the two guns are customized for two different purposes.

Ivory is all about speed - rounded, low profile combat sights for a faster draw and rapid target acquisition, a rounded trigger guard and a smaller beavertail.

Ebony on the other hand has high profile marksmanship sights, a nub on the trigger guard for an improved two-handed grip, an extended beavertail for stability, and a spur hammer. Everything done for the sake of accuracy. Odd that its the left hand gun, then, right? Actually, no. In the first game, Dante used all of the other guns left-handed (but he used his sword in his right, which I thought was a cool detail). So the accurate gun was in his primary shooting hand. That was changed later.

Both guns have full profile compensators with heavy mounting hardware to reduce recoil, custom weighted magazines, and custom ergonomic grips. And to top it off, Ebony is built from the ground up for left handed use - there aren't many handguns that eject casings to the left, despite what counter-strike would have you believe.

These guns were obviously designed by a gun person, and one who had an eye for aesthetics at that. Custom weapon perfection.

The best.



Conversely, the new ebony and ivory are nonsense. They're identical (except for color) desert eagle knockoffs with tacky engraving and uncomfortable, melted looking grips that could never accept a magazine, let alone feed ammo.


Also, Azure23, if I recall correctly, spike used a Thompson Contender for that scene.

And a final note: revolvers are pistols. They're not auto-loaders, but they are most certainly pistols. as for the claim of what they're legally defined as, here's the US law as written:
Pistol.
A weapon originally designed, made, and intended to fire a projectile (bullet) from one or more barrels when held in one hand, and having (a) a chamber(s) as an integral part(s) of, or permanently aligned with, the bore(s); and (b) a short stock designed to be gripped by one hand and at an angle to and extending below the line of the bore(s).

Revolver.
A projectile weapon, of the pistol type, having a breechloading chambered cylinder so arranged that the cocking of the hammer or movement of the trigger rotates it and brings the next cartridge in line with the barrel for firing.

Despite the definition of pistol technically excluding revolvers, revolvers are still "of the pistol type" according to the law. Politicians at work, folks.

 

[Thaluikhain]

Eh, where I live, a pistol is defined as a weapon reasonably useable with one hand, or something like that.

Also, it's not illegal to have stocks on pistols over here, IIRC.

 

[stormeris]

Seriously never mentioned this bad ass?

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I am disappoint in you people

 

[Dirty Hipsters]

Seriously never mentioned this bad ass?

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I am disappoint in you people

Really? 3rd post into the thread. And then there's 7 posts discussing it.

 

[Thaluikhain]

Seriously never mentioned this bad ass?

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I am disappoint in you people

Really? 3rd post into the thread. And then there's 7 posts discussing it.

They were discussing Han Solo's pistol, not Han Solo himself as a pistol. Maybe.

 

[stormeris]

Seriously never mentioned this bad ass?

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I am disappoint in you people

Really? 3rd post into the thread. And then there's 7 posts discussing it.

They were discussing Han Solo's pistol, not Han Solo himself as a pistol. Maybe.

GODDAMNIT, why do i have to be awful at reading xD

I apologize
Also, Han Solo shot first xD

 

[UniversalRonin]

So, easily the Magsec 4 from Perfect Dark,(cant be bothered to go picture fishing on my nexus) but that puppy did everything! 3 round burst, accurate enough, looked like a proper 'Guess who means business...' Gun.

IRL either a dueling pistol or a detective special.