An H&K would be worth passing down to the next gen. More than a Glock I think, considering its price point and cult-like status.

This is an interesting thread. Thanks, op.

An H&K would be worth passing down to the next gen. More than a Glock I think, considering its price point and cult-like status.

it would have to be a P7, P9, HK4 or VP70 to be a classic
or MP5/MP7

Clint Eastwood's S&W 44 magnum?

I could not agree with you more about this one, and I would love to pick up one myself. 
when i think of .44 magnum, this is the revolver that pops into my mind first and foremost.

"I know what you're thinking.
did he fire 6 shots or only 5...........
you gotta ask yourself 1 question:
do I feel lucky.
well do ya, punk?!"   

every handgun guy needs to have a .44 magnum
and the model 29 is definately a classic. 

HK P2000SK LEM Sub Compact will be pass down to my son.

Ruger 10/22
I will be giving mine to my nephew, and hopefully he can give it to his son when it's time. 

HK P2000SK LEM Sub Compact will be pass down to my son.

nice

BC, did you ever get your VP9?

Not yet, I'm still paying for the diapers and baby formula.  However, Christmas is around the corner.

Not yet, I'm still paying for the diapers and baby formula.  However, Christmas is around the corner.

 

congrats on the new kid!

too bad the HK rebate doesn't apply to the VP9

Thanks, my kid will have an awesome armory.

All great suggestion... thanks!

In response to mauidog: Admittedly kind of cheesy, but I'd love to be able to keep and hold onto a nice firearm for each kid, to present it to them on a very special occasion.

I had thought about saving up for a Ned Christensen 1911 to give to each child on their Wedding Day, to emphasize the importance of the day, to commemorate their transformation into the role of protectors of their families, and to solidify their respect and understanding of the importance of our Second Amendment rights, and to help them develop an appreciation of a finely engineered firearm.

... then I saw the price tag, and I was all, "Yeah, fuck that idea! Those 20-piece flatware sets from Macy's are looking real good, right about now."

Why not get less expensive 1911s, like a Springfield or Dan Wesson, and have the slides personally engraved for each child? It wouldn't really appreciate in value, so not really good for investment, but it would be much more meaningful for them.

US Rifle, Cal .30, M1

And yeah, P7s are starting to achieve cult status

I could not agree with you more about this one, and I would love to pick up one myself. 
when i think of .44 magnum, this is the revolver that pops into my mind first and foremost.

every handgun guy needs to have a .44 magnum
and the model 29 is definately a classic. 

Totally agree with the model 29.
Also the 629 or 686, a nice shiny revolver to present to your kid on a special day ten to twenty years from now.

I define a future classic as a trendsetting item designed within the last 50 yrs or so.
The only modern firearms that I can think of offhand is an original AR15/M16 and an original Glock
Many of the items previously mentioned are already classics.

Based on your definition of a future classic take a look at the Chiappa Website. The Rhino, Triple Barreled SHotguns and the X-Caliber are all unique trend setting designs. Not sure how well they are selling. So maybe in 20 or 30 years these models will command a higher price?

Based on your definition of a future classic take a look at the Chiappa Website. The Rhino, Triple Barreled SHotguns and the X-Caliber are all unique trend setting designs. Not sure how well they are selling. So maybe in 20 or 30 years these models will command a higher price?

Not really a trendsetter, but how about the FN Five seveN

Not really a trendsetter, but how about the FN Five seveN

only the IOM model ( I have one ) 
the USG is just to common.

Why not get less expensive 1911s, like a Springfield or Dan Wesson, and have the slides personally engraved for each child? It wouldn't really appreciate in value, so not really good for investment, but it would be much more meaningful for them.

I was at OGC once and Carter was talking to a guy about getting sequential Serial #'s for his 1911's, thought to myself that would be cool for handing down to children.

I was at OGC once and Carter was talking to a guy about getting sequential Serial #'s for his 1911's, thought to myself that would be cool for handing down to children.

Some manufactures can and will do personal Serial Numbers,
I have several firearms with special number ranging from Birthdays ,  matching calibers, lucky numbers, matching number of parts sets.
One can always call them and ask but do pay a little more.

With 80% you can always do special numbers and name.

in fact I have several guns with the exact same serial number in my collection.

Colt Pythons are only really expensive right now, they'll be OUTRAGEOUSLY expensive soon enough...

I've had the privelage of shooting a friend's Colt Anaconda.  the 44 mag version, and it was a great shooter as well.
similar to the Python to me in the brief experience i had with it.
but surely the Python is much more well known.

but being a .357 addict, I wonder what revolver took the place of the Python as the best 357? (as far as still being in production)
probably the S&W 66 / 686, although not on the level of the Python.
or you could also argue the Ruger GP100.  although not on the level of the Python, but comparable to the 66/686.
being a Ruger guy, and not so anal about performance, I like the GP100 over the 66/686.
recently more and more specialty models coming out in the GP100 platform
but i think for a .357 magnum, either the 66/686 or the GP100 can be considered a future classic.