Your Thoughts - Retirement gift for Dad
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cassandrasdaddy
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i think blueline might have hit it.
Thanks for all the thoughts everyone. Getting back to a few people:
1. He was in the military. First the Navy then the National Guard for a number of years.
2. Good idea about a class, I would like to do that with my dad and brothers, but it isnt really an option as they both live 500-750 miles away from my folks. Same goes for a gun show, hard to get all the brothers together.
3. I talked with my brothers, and while I like the 1911 idea, they are leaning more towards a rifle, so rifle it is.
4. I think we will print out some options for him, and have him open a gift containing the ideas that we had. Then, he can use those as a guideline to pick out something that he likes. Dont want to just ask him though, becuase while I certainly understand that firearms are personal, this is a gift and we want to have some input, not just front the $. That certainly doesnt show alot of thought.
5. We have always been pretty informal (not unsafe, just informal) in how we shot at the range. Plinking at stuff with .22 and handguns and handthrowing clay pidgeons. I understand that if we get him a nice rifle, a more formal range with longer distances would fit the bill better
6. I like the custom engraving idea, might look into something like that. Although, with dads taste, it would have to be pretty understated.
All that said, there are some good ideas here! I will put in lots more thought with my bros, but right now I am thinking of Cooper, Weatherby Sporter, Browning BAR Safari, and Kimber 84m Longmaster Classic.
Looking at the 1911's though, I might have got the bug. Tax return time is right around the corner!
1. He was in the military. First the Navy then the National Guard for a number of years.
2. Good idea about a class, I would like to do that with my dad and brothers, but it isnt really an option as they both live 500-750 miles away from my folks. Same goes for a gun show, hard to get all the brothers together.
3. I talked with my brothers, and while I like the 1911 idea, they are leaning more towards a rifle, so rifle it is.
4. I think we will print out some options for him, and have him open a gift containing the ideas that we had. Then, he can use those as a guideline to pick out something that he likes. Dont want to just ask him though, becuase while I certainly understand that firearms are personal, this is a gift and we want to have some input, not just front the $. That certainly doesnt show alot of thought.
5. We have always been pretty informal (not unsafe, just informal) in how we shot at the range. Plinking at stuff with .22 and handguns and handthrowing clay pidgeons. I understand that if we get him a nice rifle, a more formal range with longer distances would fit the bill better
6. I like the custom engraving idea, might look into something like that. Although, with dads taste, it would have to be pretty understated.
All that said, there are some good ideas here! I will put in lots more thought with my bros, but right now I am thinking of Cooper, Weatherby Sporter, Browning BAR Safari, and Kimber 84m Longmaster Classic.
Looking at the 1911's though, I might have got the bug. Tax return time is right around the corner!
Nowhere Man
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62 would make him ~ Vietnam age. How about a nice AR15?
Dave
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Dr.Mall Ninja
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or... an M1a
Henry sells a custom inscribed golden boy cover....see link. kinda cool and does mention retirements.
http://www.henryrepeating.com/personalizedgb.cfm
http://www.henryrepeating.com/personalizedgb.cfm
MinnMooney
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A mid-range Cooper is certainly within the price range ($1000 - $1500) that you mentioned. After adding a quality scope, however, you will probably break out of that upper limit.
I'm planning on getting my son a Cooper for his next Christmas/birthday combined present. He'll have an infant son by then so I'm considering it a legacy gift.
I think he'll like it.
I'm planning on getting my son a Cooper for his next Christmas/birthday combined present. He'll have an infant son by then so I'm considering it a legacy gift.
I think he'll like it.
BMF500
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+1Howdah Pistol!
1) Cost is well under your limit.
2) Certainly not a shoulder buster.
3) Can't imagine he's got one already.
4) Synthetic? PUH-leeze. 19th century goodness! Beautiful engraving, too!
5) Available through Cabela's, mail order. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...&parentType=index&indexId=cat20817&hasJS=true
-Sam
That's nice right there!
The Bushmaster
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Seeing his children and grandchildren with or without a gun would be the better gift. The gun would be just a bit of icing on the cake. Pick one...
I'd be tickled to death (figuratively) if my kids or grandkids got me an M-1 Garand. Check with CMP and get their best one. It's within your budget. http://www.odcmp.com/
huntsman
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Colt 1911 Commemorative 45 ACP
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/c...olt/1522858_c1911_45_rc.jsp?hierarchyId=11667
Colt Ace Signature Series, .22LR, Semi Pistol
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/c...olt/1412575_coltace_ham.jsp?hierarchyId=11667
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/c...olt/1522858_c1911_45_rc.jsp?hierarchyId=11667
Colt Ace Signature Series, .22LR, Semi Pistol
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/c...olt/1412575_coltace_ham.jsp?hierarchyId=11667
HighStrung
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I'd probably learn towards a Henry in .44 (or in a caliber he already has for cost effectiveness for his sake), but then again that's exactly what I'm looking for right now for my dad. You can get some relly nice engraving done on them and still stay around the price range you looking for. Hope this helps and good luck/congrats to your dad.
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