Many classic pistols will never again leave factories new.
These time-proven sidearms are only available at premium prices on the used market. And that's a shame because they are guns that have stood the test of time and are still reliable to this day. Why take something off the market that works? Well, we don't know the answer to that. You'd have to ask the gun makers themselves.
We already got the return of the Colt Python recently. We're hoping that these will be the next on the list.
These five discontinued handguns should still be made for today's shooters.
1. Colt Anaconda Revolver
This tough-as-nails .44 magnum revolver is sought after by collectors willing to pay the big bucks. This firearm was an ordinary, affordable shooter many years ago, but you have to pay a pretty penny for one now. There have been rumors about it making a comeback, but those have yet to materialize.
2. Stevens Model 35 Pistol
A long time ago, the Stevens single-shot, tip-up pistols were a favorite among target shooters and outdoorsmen alike. When chambered for .22 LR, it was cheap and highly accurate for precision pistol shooting.
3. Ruger Mark 1 Pistol
The Ruger Mark 1 .22 LR pistol is an autoloading pistol many people began shooting with. I personally cut my teeth on a Ruger Mark 2 which is the direct descendent of this great firearm. Ruger is up to the fourth incarnation, with many good and bad changes. Oh, how we wish the Ruger Mark 1 was still made.
4. H&R 999 Sportsman .22 Revolver
This 9-shot, double-action revolver is unlike most revolvers on the market today. It loaded and emptied by using a top-break action that was extremely fast. When the H&R 999 Sportsman Revolver was discontinued, prices began to skyrocket. While the triggers are generally a little heavy, these revolvers do shoot well.
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