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My daughter and son-in-law just had a set of TWIN BOYS born this am. All is well with them. Parents are shooters too.

SO-what kind of TWIN firearms should I get for the boys? Consecutively serial numbered something-or-other?

Should I get them something to learn on or should I let daddy do that and get them something kinda special for later such as a set of 1911's or Ruger Vaquero's?
 
Honestly, I think the first gun is Dad-territory. I got my first from my dad (Granted, it was handed down from my grandfather). I'd say hold off and get them the really sweet guns when they come of the proper age. My vote is for the Vaquero, by the way.

Congratulations!
 
Based on my experiences with twins they'll have different personalities and will likely want different guns. I buy my nephews similar things but make sure there's a difference between the gifts.

It gets irritating when people assume the twins are the same person and they often want to differentiate themselves.

You'll figure out real fast if that's the case in your household!

If they would want the same gun, consecutive serial numbers is a cool idea.

Good luck with them, they're a handful.
 
CONGRATULATIONS!

I'm with Packman, let the first gun be Dad's decision. As far as later in life I'm in favor of getting them something special. If you can swing it start looking for Colts. A Colt Detective Special (late model), Diamond Back, Trooper MKIII, Python, SSA, or 1911 would be great to pass on to the future. `
 
CONGRADULATIONS, i'd have to agree with Packman and Black knight also, enjoy.:)
 
The best idea would be to buy what you think they'll want, and wait for the right time to give it to them when it'll mean the most to everyone.
 
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I think anything from Grandpa's going to fit that bill.

Just a thought, but how about something to learn on that you'll never outgrow. Something like Marlin 39's. Or you could go with a pair of Garands or something like that, that may not be available when they're old enough for them.

Another thought would be to earmark something out of your collection for each. That way it's not "something Grandpa bought me", it's "Grandpa's Rifle." I bet the vast majority of members would list Grandpa's rifle as their most valued.

Congratulations, and remember, your main job is to spoil them before you send them back home. :D
RT
 
Buy two Garands from the CMP and hold onto them until they turn 18 or something.

Or, if you're a handgun guy, maybe two identical 1911s (SA Mil-spec?) or S&W 686Ps.
 
That way it's not "something Grandpa bought me", it's "Grandpa's Rifle." I bet the vast majority of members would list Grandpa's rifle as their most valued.
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Gotta agree with Red Tornado. The rifle that came from my grandfather is probably one of my most prized possessions. It'll go to my grandson one day. (yeah, it's THAT kind of rifle.)

Again, Congrats!
 
Might be harder with twins unless they like different types, but the best thing I could see as far as the longest impression, is indeed as others suggested not something grandpa bought me, but grandpa's rifle. Add a lot of history to it to, lots of hunting stories and all. It'll give you a reason why you need to go out and use the rifle a little...
 
The PERFECT gift

You need to look into the Henry Yellow Boy 22's with the personalized sideplates - they are custom and will always hold a special place in their hearts. (Look it up) I gotta buy four of them! (ouch!)

Congratulations - enjoy!

ReddogIII
 
Congrats,

I agree first gun from dad.

That said, Matched Vaquero's would be nice as would a pair of garands, 1903's etc. Get them now and put them away for later. Gaurantee they will never be chraper than they are today
 
Father of twins here . . . :)

My boys have completely different tastes . . . if I opened the safe and said take anything you want one would grab the old russian capture K98 and the other would grab the AR and both would think they had hit the lottery.


That being said . . . my best friend of 30+ years recently had a boy and I got him a REAL red ryder BB gun (wood stock, etc.). I told him to put it up on the closet and give it to him when he thought he was grown up enough. I figure this way he will be giving his soon his first "real" gun, and also his first BB gun but I got to contribute. :)

I like the CMP Garand idea, but I'll tell you the only gun that survived my being broke early in life was my grandpa's deer rifle. (all the rest were sold at one time or another). I think most people would rather have someting that means something to you . . if that makes any sense.

Have a good one,
Dave
 
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