Unicorn Gun

[Planedude]

I had a buddy (TechSGT) and he had a Hardball Longslide in 45acp. That was the balkiest, jam-happy 1911 I ever shot. Blood thirsty too, hammer bit every other person that ever shot it except me. At the range it was often passed to me as I could keep it shooting, most days.
I Loved it.
Billy told me that I could take it to the range on one sunny summer day, but I'd have to bring it back cleaned (no big deal). I had 200 rounds of "war surplus" Vietnam era mil ball. I had the old girl lubed right and had the most perfect day of shooting ever. Later I took that Longslide all the way down, cleaned it perfect and returned it proudly to it's owner.
It looked so good, he sold it!
The only time I have fired the 10mm was a single mag full at the 50yrd Gong through a borrowed gun. Hit 6 out of 8 times that day and have wanted one ever since.
NOT a carry gun except in a shoulder holster and even that way would be tough.
But still, we all have that one style of firearm that brings on the smile every time, practical or not. Figure that's what this thread was all about.

[Barth]

My kick stand just flipped out and my britches are sticking out in front.

Always had a special place for long slides in my heart, never owned one, held a few, wanted them all. Nothing new here.

I've always had a thing for long slides too.
I know it's technically not a long slide, but it's close enough for me.

[Barth]

I would certainly jump on a MK45 ... if I knew it was properly designed and 99.999% reliable.

My MK40 has been flawless.
Although 3.0" 45s are notorious for being unreliable.
I'd be happy with a 3.5" MK45 covert model.
Or even a 4.0" K40 Elite will work - if that's what it takes for 100% reliable function.

[yqtszhj]

My MK40 has been flawless.
Although 3.0" 45s are notorious for being unreliable.
I'd be happy with a 3.5" MK45 covert model.
Or even a 4.0" K40 Elite will work - if that's what it takes for 100% reliable function.

My 3.3 inch XDs is sweet. Mine has been flawless. Shoots dead straight too and the fiber optic sights and trigger are good. Very compact.

If I ever see a CM45 Kahr I may have to do something with that too.

[willwork4guns]

I picked this one up a couple of years ago. I too just liked the look of the long slide, and hadn't seen anyone have one in person. I'm a fan of case hardening also.

[MikeyKahr]

Britches. Standing. Front. Yeah we know uncle B.

[TheTman]

I was able to get one of my "unicorn" guns, a pristine Dan Wesson Pistol Pack in .357.

I would like to aquire Sgt. Yorks P-17 he captured all those Germans with, or Audie Murphy's M1 Garand. Something with some history behind it.

[Bawanna]

I picked this one up a couple of years ago. I too just liked the look of the long slide, and hadn't seen anyone have one in person. I'm a fan of case hardening also.

That is drop dead gorgeous. I really dig color case hardening. I held one of those once, so nice looking I really didn't even care if it shot, nice to look at.
The things that fill our hearts with joy, case hardening, long slides, stag, 1911's, big knockers.........happy, happy, happy.

[JFootin]

My Unicorn Gun is the Cabot Southpaw.

[willwork4guns]

It's a really nice shooting gun, the only other 1911 I have to compare it to is my RIA tactical in .45. Which is a nice gun and has never had any issues, but the trail boss is obviously much smoother.