First Handgun, What was yours? Mine was...

[Deanimator]

A Colt Series 70 Mark IV that I purchased immediately after my 21st birthday.

I lived in Chicago at the time, and bought it at at little gunstore in Oak Lawn, that's long gone.

 

[KI.W.]

My first handgun was

Colt Huntsman .22LR. It is gone. Now my .22LR-handgun is Anschutz Exemplar bolt lock with 1,5x4-20 Hakko handgun scope.

 

[Thernlund]

My first... Colt Double Eagle.

I posted this pic on Wikipedia way back when I was contributing.


-T.

 

[tinygnat219]

Taurus PT22. No longer with me.

 

[jd70]

Hello I'm new here. My first handgun was a Heritage roughrider in 22. My Dad bought one at the same time, he still has his.

 

[Hokkmike]

Security six, .357. Wouldn't own one now. Love to tinker with semi autos!

 

[JJ Hiryuu]

My first handgun was a surplus CZ52, I paid $99 for it. It shot well enough, but was rather ungainly and not very useful for self defense.

Keeping with my tiny budget, I then bought a Bulgarian makarov. After I was old enough to do so I carried it. Never had an issue with it, and still have it. It's since been refinished because I've worn the bluing off the front-strap and areas of the slide, but it still works great after thousands of rounds.

My first new gun was a Glock 17, 3rd gen. It works. It might be a square looking utilitarian gun, but I will never get rid of it. It was one of my first major purchases. Not only that, when the serial number is read phonetically, it sounds like one is saying a certain explicative about another caliber. I'll leave that to the imagination I guess.

 

[armed85]

My first was a Glock 21. I decided I did not like it because of the huge size and poor ergonomics.

After that I tried several revolvers: 6" Smith & Wesson 66, 4" Ruger GP100, 6" Ruger GP100, 4" Smith & Wesson 686, and a Smith & Wesson 642. I decided I do not like revolvers because of the weight and long double action trigger pull.

After that I thought the 1911 would be perfect based on the reputation for excellent triggers. After two Kimbers and two Colts, 4 1911s in total, I decided I do not like 1911s because of the weight.

After that I thought a polymer gun would be the way to go. After my experience with the Glock 21, I wanted to try something smaller and more ergonomic. I bought a Smith & Wesson M&P Compact in .40 S&W. I decided I did not like it because of the way .40 S&W recoils.

After that I bought a Smith & Wesson M&P full size in 9mm.

Now I have my first gun. Or at least, the first gun I want to keep.

(Well, to be technical I still have my Smith & Wesson 642. I don't enjoy shooting that little pocket rocket, but having a gun that I can conceal in almost any clothing is too good to sell.)

It only took me 12 (yes, twelve) tries.

 

[Fishman777]

Browning Buckmark

Very comfortable grips, but I really didn't like the Buckmark's overall design very much.

Within the first few months of owning that gun, I shot the gun until the barrel came loose. I didn't like the idea of owning a gun that could fall apart if you didn't tighten a screw adequately. I decided that it was time to go for a more robust gun. I replaced it with a Ruger Single Six Hunter. I'm still not used to it, but I'm shooting it a little better now. I haven't been shooting as much as I'd like. I'm sure that I'd be much further along if it weren't football season.

Its funny, I'm a pretty darn good shot with my .357 magnum revolver, but I am a pretty lousy shot with my .22. I'm still getting used to the trigger and 7.5" barrel. I'm sure that I'll be fine.

 

[whynot1911]

First Hand Gun

My first hand gun was a ruger 22, it was a great shooter.

 

[W.E.G.]

Mauser HSc

.380 caliber

Mid-70's Interarms import.

Just about the worst choice imaginable for a recreational handgun.

Slide bite, lousy sights, anemic cartridge.

WHAT was I thinking?!!!

 

[gunmn74]

H&R nickel plated 9 shot .22 revolver

This was my first real handgun if you dont count my Jennings .22 jamomatic.
I loved that H&R revolver but traded it as a youg kid thinking I wanted a
semi-auto. I think I sold it for a hundred bucks.
That was my first handgun and the trade I regret the most.

 

[Old 112]

Colt New Frontier 22/22m G series around 1970(1). It shot the magnums very accurately, but patterned the LR.

Old 112

 

[nwilliams]

S&W Model 14 in .38 Special

Wish i still had it but that was many years ago, the first I bought and the the first I sold.

 

[doc2rn]

Ruger MKI and I still have it.

For all of you H&R fans, I just bought a 199 since my Great-Grandpa had one. It took me a long time to find it.

 

[Snapping Twig]

6" S&W 586 @ 1983 which I sold regrettably, but recently I replaced it with a 4" 686 which IMO balances better.

 

[Glockman17366]

First gun I bought was a Dan Wesson Model 15-2V...so I guess that's the first I really owned.
My father gave me an ancient breaktop .32 revolver when I was 13 or 14. Can't recall the brand...but it was old when I was young (40 some years ago).

 

[frenchbushmaster]

My first handgun was a UBERTI Remington 1858 Stainless.

Black powder gun could by buy when you are 18 year old.
I buy it with the money of my anniversary
I had wait to be 21 year old for buy a modern weapon.
It's French law.

I have a very good memory of this gun.
My first shooter feeling. With many mistake etc..
The beguining of a pleasant adventure.

 

[madcratebuilder]

A Ruger Super Blackhawk in 1970, followed by a gold cup the next year. Of all the crap I have owned over the years, I have always got my money back on firearms, hot rods, choppers, race cars, NO WAY.

 

[zenner22]

Mine was a Dan Wesson model 15-2VH .357, blued, six inch barrel. Purchased new from a hardware store when I was 15 years old. Ok, my parents bought it for me with my money. Paid $251 for it. It is still the most accurate revolver I ever shot. Got rid of it long ago, however. Another of my firearms selling regrets.

 

[ojibweindian]

Mine was a S&W 457. Good gun.

 

[First Shirt]

Ruger Blackhawk in .41 Mag, bought used in 1970, along with reloading dies, bullet mold, and cast-iron pot. Ran tons of wheelweights through it, made enough money winning bets that I bought a new Reminton 788 (lefty) with the proceeds.

Traded it to a collector for a New Model Bisley Blackhawk in .41 Mag, which I still have.

 

[security6]

A Security Six of course. Blued, 4" barrel, 357 Mag. I still enjoy shooting it.

 

[JesseL]

My first handgun was a Ruger 22/45 purchased a day or two after my 21st birthday. J&G Sales was running a special on them for around $175.

 

[mnw42]

My first handgun was a Ruger Mk1 I got from my father. Shortly after I turned 21 I got a Colt 70 series Gold Cup LNIB for $650. I really wasn't looking but the price was too good and I haven't regretted it! I have a pic or two floating around here some place...