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Ok so here is the deal. I currently own a Guardian Blue Initiate, and a Consular Green Liberator. I have the money for a new saber and I want it to be a Red Saber. I need suggestions on which hilt I should go with. I am not a fan of a saber that has a huge amount of flare on it. I want something that looks both like a Sith would use it as a saber. But also that it looks practical. Here is a list of sabers I would be willing to buy:

Standard Issue V3
Bellicose
Overlord
Shock
Archon (I would only get this in Consular Green)
Bane
Monarch
Manticore
The Guardian (I would only get this in Guardian Blue)
Graflex (I would only get this in Guardian Blue)

NOTE: I think the Mantis is cool looking, but it doesn't look very comfortable to swing around. I need to see a review on this saber first before I can know whether or not I would buy this one.)

Please tell me which one of these in the list you think would make a good Sith saber and why?

Out of these sabers I would choose either the Bane or the Manticore for a Sith saber. Both are based on actual Sith sabers, from Darth Bane and Darth Maul respectively. I also like the the black and silver hilts with red blades.

I actually think a Standard Issue in BR would be interesting.  I don't think that is a very common combination and it might work pretty well.  You don't usually see all silver sabers in red.  Out of what you listed probably the Bane and Manticore are the most obvious choices. 

Yeah I have given all three of those a lot of consideration.

Given your criteria, I would probably also choose the Manticore.  It has it all, so to speak.  Or simply put, it's an incredible looking saber in my opinion.  However, the Overload has a definite Sith feel to it without being overbearing.  Also, the Dark Shock would be a great choice if you prefer something that has a more classy feel to it.

Of course I don't own any of the sabers... yet.  Um...  But I will! :D

Good luck with your quest...  Now,  where was I!  Oh-ya...  Um, no, that's not it.  Oh heck, I don't know...  I am so not good at being serious. Um...  Bye!

I have a standard Issue in BR though it's the dark version with vertical grooves and gotta say I love it as a sith saber. it's not over the top but it has a really nice weight to where I feel quite comfortable using it for dueling

My Emerald Manticore looks good in red as well though that saber looks good in a lot of colors. For the manticore for whatever reason Purple seems to be a favorite for it which funnily enough was what I ordered it in was VA pulsing to DVA. both are great for wielding and make great sith sabers. I love both for different reasons as one is a sound saber and the other a stunt which alot of the time when I'm practicing is at night so my stunts see alot of use

I'd suggest the Manticore or Standard Issue as well - very nice, very comfortable hilts, relatively simple in appearance (compared to something like the Mantis or Scorpion).

Of course, the Bellicose is awesome and I recommend it to everyone, but as a Sith 'sabre I'd say it's a little less obviously so than the above hilts :)

I think the Bellicose would be a good one too.  I plan on getting a stunt one in red once I recover from the Mantis purchase.

The Graflex actually looks awesome in red, the least likely sith saber but it looks good in red:).

I'd also vote for the Manticore. I currently have a BR unit installed, and it looks really Sithy ;) Definitely a saber I would recommend for a Sith - maybe together with the new Mantis emitter. I saw a pic of it, and this emitter is much more suitable for a Sith saber than its original one (which is also awesome, of course)!

I say take into consideration just what you will use it for and then pick what you like and worry a little less about what other people think.  Remember, the examples from the movies and the extended SW universe provide many different examples of what the Sith or dark characters looked like and what their weapons look like.  Some are more obviously warriors and have menacing weapons like the Reaper, Malice, Dark War Glaive or the Scorpion made by US, but other dark side characters had a more aristocratic air to them and carried elegant sabers like the Monarch or Dark Shock.  Palpatine was acknowledged as one of the most evil and gifted force users in the SW universe, but he didn't carry a Malice to intimidate people.

Are you using your saber for cosplay, ie: you want for it to be seen and appreciated by others?  If so, might want to go for the "wow factor" of big sabers like the Malice, Raven or Dark war Glave.  If you plan to use it for basic practice and maybe a little dueling with your friends, maybe consider something a bit more neutral like the Manticore.

I say go Ultra Sabers classic and get a Bane saber. :P Hardly see those anymore. Just wish the standard stunt version would come back in stock.

I would say the Manticore as well, but the overlord would also look good in BR I think. Just go with your gut you will be more than happy regardless I think.

I'll try and get a pic of my Manticore in red for you either tonight or tomorrow to help, otherwise of course there's the always-helpful thread at: http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=15681.0 (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=15681.0) ;)

My first choice would also be the Manticore, but I have to say the Bellicose looks pretty cool in red as well.  I actually have the RGB version of it. 

Here's a shot of it in red.

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag230/Michael_Pfister/BellicoseRed_zps67639a68.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/Michael_Pfister/media/BellicoseRed_zps67639a68.jpg.html)

I'd say the bellicose. I just ordered one in red as well and it is actually a sith saber of sorts. It looks a lot like a saber from a promo spot of the force unleashed and I'm pretty sure it's meant to look like starkiller's saber and he was originally a sith character so... Good luck though either way.

Also, the name "Bellicose" means warlike or belligerant.  Describes every Sith character I've ever seen.  :-)

Manticore in red, as promised :)

I'll +1 james's Manticore with a pic of my own and my dark standard issue both in red

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3842/14800432853_b0b5393183_c.jpg)

and for fun though surprisingly difficult to take by yourself

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2923/14757569576_d4c7959d31_c.jpg)

I'd go with the Manticore, but that's just me.

i know you said youd only get a Archon in green but this is what i did to mine to make it Sith looking. My fav emitter on it is the overlord BTW

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v429/benlosi/Mobile%20Uploads/PhotoGrid_1405895693464.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v429/benlosi/Mobile%20Uploads/PhotoGrid_1405895500816.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v429/benlosi/Mobile%20Uploads/PhotoGrid_1405895816309.jpg)

I'd say the Bellicose or the Manticore as well.  The Bellicose tends to look good in any color.  Also consider the Bane,
I can only picture it in red.

So few people ever get the Bane anymore. Also this saber looks like it would be badass with an Activation Box!

Probably because it's out of stock.  By what Zren Tobas said, it sounds like it has been that way for a long time.

IT WASN'T EASY BUT I FINALLY DECIDED TO GO WITH THE MANTICORE WITH THE BLACK HANDLE. I WILL POST A PICTURE ON THIS THREAD WHEN I RECEIVE IT. ALSO I AM GOING TO START DOING REVIEWS ON MY SABERS ON YOUTUBE, SO WHEN I DO MY REVIEW I WILL POST IT ON THIS THREAD AS WELL. THANK YOU ALL FOR ALL YOUR HELP IN MAKING MY DECISION.

I remember James Casey bought one early this year or late last year.

Good choice.

Okay, I own 1 saber but the saber i do currently own, is one that I am proud of. I too wanted something to be sith like and look the part. So I chose the Overlord.

MY choices for this were:

A) It looks like a sith saber, with the red light blazing through the windows of the saber shining on the beautiful black hilt with the silver grips.
B) It is very practical imo, a nice size in your hand, perfect for spinning etc.
C) the size is also a nice solid one so you are able to do duels with it if you so wanted to.

I would so say get this saber, you won't regret it, if you want to know more about it, PM me. It just speaks sith to me.

Still you made a great choice, love the thought of it, can't wait for pics!

Just got a tracking update. My Manticore is coming in on Friday! Now I am really excited!!!

it's a great saber should fit the role perfectly as a sith saber

Mine is funnily enough usually in the DVA to VA setup I ordered it in and kinda wished I had requested a silver Covertech wheel instead of getting black

I think you'll be quite happy with your saber

Manticore!  Excellent choice!  Looking forward to seeing the "proud parent" pictures.  :-)

Very funny...ha ha

Darth Phobias I am still considering getting the Bane too.