How much do looks factor in for you when buying a gun?

[doboyeee]

Just wanted to see how many people care about the looks of a handgun they are going to purchase and whether the looks are a deciding factor for them. Personally for me the looks of a gun for me factor in about 20% if I'm going to like it

[shaocaholica]

I would think people care a lot if they are 'into' guns as opposed to buying one for protection or for work if not already issued one.

[GunHo]

I recently got a good look at the "high point" 9mm. Don't care how well it functions; that is one ugly gun... so yes, looks is a huge factor

[jb octane]

There are enough attractive options that I don't need to buy a gun I find ugly.

[Visto]

looks are the least important factor for me. If a hi point had superior features I would buy it regardless of how stupid it looks

[static808]

in general, for me:

reliability > comfort = accuracy > tune-ability (aftermarket) > looks

there are times when things like size/weight will trump those previously mentioned criteria, such as when looking for a concealable firearm. things like resale value dont even compute since i never purchase a firearm with the intention of selling it, and i only consider handguns in 9mm and 45acp. everything i buy, i use, and is intended for a purpose.

[Canadadry]

The ugliest guns I own are my Glock 17 & 22. I love my 17. It has never let me down. The Glock is like an ugly chick with a great body that's always up for some action. Looks do play a part. I don't care what anyone says.

[TomReloaded]

They all look pretty much the same to me. It needs to feel good in my hand, and have available parts.

[ktmguy]

I think almost every gun is appealing and look good EXCEPT ar's! You couldn't give me one or pay me enough to waste my time shooting one those ugly, underpowered jamomatics.

[jonzer77]

There are too many good looking reliable guns to settle for a hi point or Glock lol.

[Hot Holster]

There are enough attractive options that I don't need to buy a gun I find ugly.

This.

[Gomphe]

The looks of a gun is a factor in my gun selection; but it doesn't rate very high in my criteria for ownership. For me, my primary concern is reliability, then comfort, then accuracy, then options, and then looks.



- Gomphe

[Blackrain7557]

If I'm buying a 1911 or something I'll be putting some care into how it looks and personal preference. If I'm going for something like a training/ccw weapon then it's gonna be a glock which are probably the plainest firearm you can own.

Functionality is more important for me than looks for your average handgun.

[sfvpool]

For my first gun, looks didn't matter as much as quality and price, since I was on a tight budget. Like others have said though, there are plenty of good looking guns that are quality built and reliable. After my 1st, looks played a strong role, second only to feel and quality.

[scamp62]

one word for you pal........GLOCK !
Not a beauty queen, but shoots like no other.