Charlie Martinez
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I was 21 years old looking for a 357 Magnum revolver in a now defunct gun shop called Tamiami Gun Shop. I was interested in a gun I could afford (at the time was the Ruger Security Six if new) & whatever I could find used. After I talked to the salesman for a while & realized there was nothing there I really wanted to buy when an old guy walked in & demanded his money back on a brand new 4" barreled Colt Python he had purchased the day before. He explained to the salesman that to pass his security guard exam he had to shoot w/one hand & the Python was so heavy he couldn't pass. He failed the exam due to the weight of the gun & needed a lighter gun to take it again & hopefully pass. The salesman offered him a little Smith & Wesson 38 Special & $125 to take the Python back (Please note this happened in 1972 when a dollar was a dollar & Colt Pythons sold for $200 new in the box). I don't think Ive ever seen anyone as pissed as this little old guy was when he heard that. He told the salesman that the day before he had paid him $200 plus tax & now after just 10 shots he was offering him $175 for the same gun. The salesman told him that $175 is what they paid Colt factory for a new gun & that was the best he could do. The old guy almost put 6 in the chamber & started shooting before the salesman told him that I (the kid) was looking for a 357 & maybe he could do better dealing with me. That old man (bless his heart) looked at me & said "kid, you want this gun? Because if you do I'd rather sell it to you for $125 than to return it to this son of a bitch". I said yes, & bought the gun for $125 including a box of 357 (40 rounds), a gun case, the box & everything else). My buddies couldn't believe it when I showed them that incredible jewel & to this day that revolver is not only my most prized possession but the most expensive gun I own. Sometimes even a poor guy finds God.
Anyone that has a good gun story please share.
Anyone that has a good gun story please share.