Your first gun
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TN_shooter
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Blued Ruger Single Six Convertible, got it bout 20+years ago...........Christmas present from Uncle (back when Ruger used those cool cardboard boxes
loadedround
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I still remember my first gun. It was a used Winchester Model 67 with a cheap Lyman 4X scope on it. It was given to me by my younger brother and where he got it I have no idea. It was a sweet shooting rifle and it somehow disappeared during my college and army days. Sure would like another some day.
oneshooter
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First Rifle
Remington Nylon 66, bolt action, 22cal. Recieved new in the box when I was 9yrs old, and still shooting! Trained all 3 of my sons with that rifle.
Oneshooter
Livin in Texas
Remington Nylon 66, bolt action, 22cal. Recieved new in the box when I was 9yrs old, and still shooting! Trained all 3 of my sons with that rifle.
Oneshooter
Livin in Texas
krimmie
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Still have my first gun...I wanted a .22 and got a .20 gauge LC Smith, that was in 1969 at 10 years old.
chaim
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First gun, Marlin Model 60 which I still have (bought it about 7 years ago). I only still have it because it never would have brought much money. When I first started, I didn't have very many guns and I was inpatient. Now, I can be a little more patient since I have a few. I'm glad that Model 60 wasn't worth enough to justify selling because now I would never let it go- it is accurate, reliable (with CCI) and fun, and yes it is my first (though no sentimental "my grandfather taught me on it" or any such story).
First handgun, a Taurus 82. I really wanted a .357mag, but it was my first handgun so sticker shock got me. I found a decent used Taurus 82 (a .38spl) and decided to go with that. It was a good, if basic, gun (newer 82s are better made, this was really a solid, but very basic gun with a so-so trigger at best). I wish I still had it*
First auto pistol, a Ruger KP89. I missed it for a little while (mostly because it was my first of a type) but I really don't miss having it. I sold it to help me buy something else. I was in the market for a CZ, Kahr or Glock, but got bit by the 1911 bug and bought a Charles Daly.
*Back when I first started I didn't think I'd have many guns. 2-4 handguns was about it (and no more than 5 or 6 counting long-guns). Possibly just one auto and one revolver, maybe one service pistol, one service pistol, and one or two smaller guns in different catagories. So, I had already bought my S&W 65LS and had a mid-size/service revolver in .357mag (which can also shoot .38spl) and didn't see the need for the mid-sized/service revolver in .38spl (the Taurus 82), so I sold it (helped pay for the Charles Daly). It makes be feel especially bad to be without my first handgun when I consider the stupid reason I sold it (especially since I have more than 2-4 guns today).
First handgun, a Taurus 82. I really wanted a .357mag, but it was my first handgun so sticker shock got me. I found a decent used Taurus 82 (a .38spl) and decided to go with that. It was a good, if basic, gun (newer 82s are better made, this was really a solid, but very basic gun with a so-so trigger at best). I wish I still had it*
First auto pistol, a Ruger KP89. I missed it for a little while (mostly because it was my first of a type) but I really don't miss having it. I sold it to help me buy something else. I was in the market for a CZ, Kahr or Glock, but got bit by the 1911 bug and bought a Charles Daly.
*Back when I first started I didn't think I'd have many guns. 2-4 handguns was about it (and no more than 5 or 6 counting long-guns). Possibly just one auto and one revolver, maybe one service pistol, one service pistol, and one or two smaller guns in different catagories. So, I had already bought my S&W 65LS and had a mid-size/service revolver in .357mag (which can also shoot .38spl) and didn't see the need for the mid-sized/service revolver in .38spl (the Taurus 82), so I sold it (helped pay for the Charles Daly). It makes be feel especially bad to be without my first handgun when I consider the stupid reason I sold it (especially since I have more than 2-4 guns today).
PGroenewold
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I still have my first real gun... it's a Winchester Model 94 in 30-30 that I bought with my own money when I was 12. It's nothing fancy, but it's taken plenty of deer over the years and I'll never sell it.
I also have my late father's first gun. He bought that Marlin 39 .22 when he was a kid, and someday I'll pass them both on to my daughter.
I also have my late father's first gun. He bought that Marlin 39 .22 when he was a kid, and someday I'll pass them both on to my daughter.
Feanaro
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I don't sell guns. If I didn't want it, I wouldn't buy it.
My first was a Yugo M48A. In retrospect, my first choice should have been the last rifle I bought, a Marlin 981T. But plinking with a .22 probably wouldn't have interested my at the time. Damn if it ain't a cool rifle.
My first was a Yugo M48A. In retrospect, my first choice should have been the last rifle I bought, a Marlin 981T. But plinking with a .22 probably wouldn't have interested my at the time. Damn if it ain't a cool rifle.
Hypnogator
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Remington Nylon 66. Got it for my 10th birthday, some 49 years ago. It will be passed on to my oldest when I no longer need it. Hopefully that day is still a l-o-n-g way off!
Hardtarget
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My first was a mod. 24 Savage .22/410 and I still have it. I was 10 (1960)and I could barely cock it with both thumbs when we were plinking...never noticed a problem when a rabbit broke cover.
The first I bought for myself was a Colt, Diamondback .38. Should have picked up that Python...it was right there! :banghead:
Mark.
The first I bought for myself was a Colt, Diamondback .38. Should have picked up that Python...it was right there! :banghead:
Mark.
Notch
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My first gun is the Ruger redhawk on the right. I'll never sell it. For that matter I will never sell the 1911A1 (my dads) or the Baretta 22 ( my moms ) either.
My first rifle. Colt target match AR15.
I bought my first rifle at Kmart, a Savage Arms 954 .22 rifle. I bought it on layaway and I belive it was $89. When my mom saw it she gave me two shotguns that had belonged to my father, a Topper 20ga. and a Western Auto Supply 410ga.
I don't use the shotguns but I shoot the Savage at 75 100 yds. It shoots much better than my 10/22.
My collection has grown and I've traded here and there over the years but I'll never get rid of these three firearms.
I don't use the shotguns but I shoot the Savage at 75 100 yds. It shoots much better than my 10/22.
My collection has grown and I've traded here and there over the years but I'll never get rid of these three firearms.
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XD Fan
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Dad gave me a Winchester Model 88 When I was 13. Still got it.
My dad gave me a Crosman air pistol, Benjamin air rifle, and a single shot .22 rifle.
The first I bought was a Colt AR-15 because Bill Clinton was being an idiot and I was only 19. So all the stupid AWB did was put one more "assault rifle" in the hands of a "child" because I was too young to be trusted with a handgun.
The first I bought was a Colt AR-15 because Bill Clinton was being an idiot and I was only 19. So all the stupid AWB did was put one more "assault rifle" in the hands of a "child" because I was too young to be trusted with a handgun.
1BLINDREF
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I still have my first three guns.
My dad bought me a Colt Python for my 18th B-day (26 years ago). The first gun I bought for myself was a new Sig P228 followed by a P220 about two weeks later.
My dad bought me a Colt Python for my 18th B-day (26 years ago). The first gun I bought for myself was a new Sig P228 followed by a P220 about two weeks later.
SoCalShooter
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Yup still got my first gun and I still have the first gun I paid for.
My Dad bought me a used Stevens "Springfield 120" .22 single shot bolt action rifle for $12 or $12.50 when I was about 11 or 12. It's the most accurate iron sighted rifle I've fired. It has a very thin front blade sight. I've never sold a gun.
vis-à-vis
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Browning Challenger .22
I've had it since I was about 14. Belonged to my grandpa in the 70s who died before I could remember him.
I've had it since I was about 14. Belonged to my grandpa in the 70s who died before I could remember him.
jayrod1980
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FN FiveseveN USG. Great gun... the gun that got my wife over her fear of guns and into shooting as well as some others I know.
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