PEOPLES CHOICE SUGGESTIONS

Randy Roberts · 03-12-2026, 08:51 AM

Good Morning All:

At some point within the next 2 weeks or so I plan on announcing the Peoples Choice theme and the particulars of the event which will be held in conjunction with the annual meeting in Sanford. In the past the membership has offered up some suggestions with regards to a theme. Last year the theme was "Hammer Time" and we did lure some nice hammer guns out. Prior to that we used "Purpose Built Parkers" and "Parkers with Condition or Provenance" prior to that.

I am soliciting ideas for this years theme from the membership as you fellas have offered up some good suggestions previously. Once again your suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Also any ideas offered up will be given consideration for the "Tent Display" which will be organized by Keavin Nelson. If you have an idea please feel free to contact me via a PM or email me at randy@hsiagency.com

For anyone not familiar with the Peoples Choice Awards please see the following as copied from the PGCA website Awards & Recognition section:

The Peoples Choice Award: Peoples Choice Awards shall be held annually in conjunction with the annual meeting. The mission of the Peoples Choice Awards shall be to conduct an event that will be enjoyable for both attendees and the folks displaying by selecting a different theme annually that will focus on Parker guns in terms of grade, condition, rarity, configuration, or other aspects. Members will then be invited to display their Parkers with attendees voting for their Peoples Choice. By doing so we hope to bring out to the Members Parkers with unusual and or desirable features for viewing and discussion thereby furthering the interest and education of the Parker gun, creating camaraderie amongst Members, and recognizing our Members for their collecting achievements.

Looking forward to hearing from you Gents. See you all soon !!

Hammer Gun · 03-12-2026, 09:43 AM

8gauge guna, Gary

Dean Romig · 03-12-2026, 11:22 AM

How about “One of One” Parkers, as in ‘the only known with this feature.’

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Bill Murphy · 03-12-2026, 05:19 PM

Dean, that is a great idea which should bring some plain jane, but never before known examples. Of course, owners of such plain jane guns would have to be convinced to attend the annual meeting at a swanky country club.

Jay Oliver · 03-12-2026, 05:29 PM

What about "Favorite or go to Parkers"

My favorite Parker is not my highest-grade Parker, but I like it for reasons that would probably resonate with the membership.

It might give a chance for more members to participate as well. Display the gun with a page/card on why you love it.