Howdy Major,
You got the "butt ugly" part right. Coolest? Not even close. Cooler pistols? Luger, LeMat, Sharps Derringer, Webley-Fosbury, Howda, Colt Peacemaker set up with a Bridgeport rig. I could go on, but I want to lie down until I get the image of that Standard monstrosity out of my head.
Maybe others can add to the "cooler" list. (It's hard to imagine adding to the uglier list).
Reverend Chase
ps:forgot to mention my 3rd Model Dragon .45 Colt conversion.