My first gun and holster. Do you still have yours?
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Still have my first quality handgun. Got in 64 when I was 14. It was the result of my first major gun deal. They were building I-70
and took out large store with Sporting Goods. A clerk ended up with what was left after sale. I bought it all for $360. Still have 3 guns and ammo from that purchase.
The guns are a Ruger Single Six, Savage 24 Deluxe and Win m70FW which at the time couldn’t help being a pre 64. My original holster was Hunter western rig. Still have it and it’s been repaired many times and about falling apart after 58yrs. Also still have the original box and docs for Ruger S-6.
and took out large store with Sporting Goods. A clerk ended up with what was left after sale. I bought it all for $360. Still have 3 guns and ammo from that purchase.
The guns are a Ruger Single Six, Savage 24 Deluxe and Win m70FW which at the time couldn’t help being a pre 64. My original holster was Hunter western rig. Still have it and it’s been repaired many times and about falling apart after 58yrs. Also still have the original box and docs for Ruger S-6.
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max503
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My first handgun was an H&R model 676 revolver and a Hunter holster. Sadly, I no longer have it.
The local pawn shop has a used one for $499. For that much they can keep it.
They also have an S&W model 36, no dash, with slight rust speckles for $550. That one tempted me.
The local pawn shop has a used one for $499. For that much they can keep it.
They also have an S&W model 36, no dash, with slight rust speckles for $550. That one tempted me.
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RM Vivas
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1985 bought a blued 6 inch Python off a professor at the Geophysics Institute at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. Came with a right handed Bianchi #5 and two speedloaders. Still have the gun and holster.
1973 purchased first Handgun, S&W 19 4” with a “Bill Jordan” style holster made by Smith & Wesson, and a inside the waistband scabbard with clip also by S&W. Still own them. I was much influenced by Skeeter Skelton & Bill Jordan in those days.
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Thuer
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No, sadly not. I regred that I sold off my Smith and Wesson model 19 nickle finish wich I bought in 1979. number 44k4457. I traded it in for a second generation Colt SAA .45 colt wich I still own.
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First gun? Yes.
First holster? I don't know.
Granted, it's not such a huge deal in my case because I purchased my first gun in 2015, but I can safely say that I'll never sell it, nor will I ever sell any of my guns if I can help it.
It's a Walther PPK/S, circa 2013, made of some space age proprietary mystery metal which may or may not be a variation of ZAMAK. Chambered in .22LR.
I purchased this pistol in September of 2015 after a sudden surge of violent crime occurred within my residential area and beyond, which convinced me that my Home Defense weapons of the time which consisted of a Rawlins Baseball Bat and a BUDK knockoff of the Cold Steel Master Tanto was insufficient, and that in spite of my amateur bodybuilder physique and some limited knowledge of martial arts, I needed to start carrying a Pistol for self-defense.
Being rather ignorant of Pistols, (my prior experience with firearms was limited to Hunting Rifles and my father's old Iver Johnson .38 Revolver) I took to the internet seeking advice on Pistols, where I was greeted by the overwhelming sentiment that anyone's first firearm must be chambered in .22LR because anything else would just be too much for anyone to handle, even a grown man like myself, apparently. But being familiar with .22LR via Rifles, I was aware of the fact that it was potentially lethal, and seeing as I was merely looking for something to use for self-defense rather than battle, it seemed adequate to me.
From there I needed to find a Pistol that would work for me, something small, carry friendly, and easy to break down for cleaning. In my search I quickly found that I didn't much care for the look or feel of modern polymer-framed pistols, so I sought alternatives. I started thinking of pistols I had seen in movies growing up, which ultimately reminded me of the James Bond films and the little pistol he carried. I recalled watching those films with my father and grandfather, as well as some of the later parody films like Austin Powers, and an old joke I had made to my siblings about how if I were ever going to carry a pistol, then it would be that pistol. (In my youth, I thought of small guns as something of a joke because I was used to seeing police and soldiers carry full-size Duty Pistols like 1911s or Beretta 92s. So I figured it was worth looking into James Bond's Gun.
A simple Google Search of "James Bond's Gun" revealed it as the Walther PPK. I had never heard of the Walther brand before, but being ignorant of pistols, the brands that I was familiar with were predominantly American companies who also made rifles or shotguns like Colt, Remington, and Mossberg. The only pistol brands I was aware of were Smith & Wesson, Beretta, and Ruger, mostly because they were name-dropped in Movies/TV Shows.
Anyway, the Walther PPK nearly met all of my needs. Small, east to carry, easy to break down, and available chambered in .22LR. The problem was, it was just too small for my hands. I wanted something that I could get a full grip on, which lead me to the larger Walther PP and PPK/S. I preferred the PPK/S because the shorter barrel made it more easy to carry.
Imagine my surprise when I discovered that there was a new production PPK/S chambered in .22LR, featured an improved magazine design for more reliable feeding, and it only cost $375. SOLD!
Of course, later on I learned that .22LR really wasn't a great choice for self-defense due to lesser reliability as well as marginal performance out of a pistol, but that's besides the point. The Walther PPK/S in .22LR was my first firearm, I still own it, and will continue to own it. It may not be my carry gun anymore, but it still makes for one heck of a fun little plinker to take to the range.
First holster? I don't know.
Granted, it's not such a huge deal in my case because I purchased my first gun in 2015, but I can safely say that I'll never sell it, nor will I ever sell any of my guns if I can help it.
It's a Walther PPK/S, circa 2013, made of some space age proprietary mystery metal which may or may not be a variation of ZAMAK. Chambered in .22LR.
I purchased this pistol in September of 2015 after a sudden surge of violent crime occurred within my residential area and beyond, which convinced me that my Home Defense weapons of the time which consisted of a Rawlins Baseball Bat and a BUDK knockoff of the Cold Steel Master Tanto was insufficient, and that in spite of my amateur bodybuilder physique and some limited knowledge of martial arts, I needed to start carrying a Pistol for self-defense.
Being rather ignorant of Pistols, (my prior experience with firearms was limited to Hunting Rifles and my father's old Iver Johnson .38 Revolver) I took to the internet seeking advice on Pistols, where I was greeted by the overwhelming sentiment that anyone's first firearm must be chambered in .22LR because anything else would just be too much for anyone to handle, even a grown man like myself, apparently. But being familiar with .22LR via Rifles, I was aware of the fact that it was potentially lethal, and seeing as I was merely looking for something to use for self-defense rather than battle, it seemed adequate to me.
From there I needed to find a Pistol that would work for me, something small, carry friendly, and easy to break down for cleaning. In my search I quickly found that I didn't much care for the look or feel of modern polymer-framed pistols, so I sought alternatives. I started thinking of pistols I had seen in movies growing up, which ultimately reminded me of the James Bond films and the little pistol he carried. I recalled watching those films with my father and grandfather, as well as some of the later parody films like Austin Powers, and an old joke I had made to my siblings about how if I were ever going to carry a pistol, then it would be that pistol. (In my youth, I thought of small guns as something of a joke because I was used to seeing police and soldiers carry full-size Duty Pistols like 1911s or Beretta 92s. So I figured it was worth looking into James Bond's Gun.
A simple Google Search of "James Bond's Gun" revealed it as the Walther PPK. I had never heard of the Walther brand before, but being ignorant of pistols, the brands that I was familiar with were predominantly American companies who also made rifles or shotguns like Colt, Remington, and Mossberg. The only pistol brands I was aware of were Smith & Wesson, Beretta, and Ruger, mostly because they were name-dropped in Movies/TV Shows.
Anyway, the Walther PPK nearly met all of my needs. Small, east to carry, easy to break down, and available chambered in .22LR. The problem was, it was just too small for my hands. I wanted something that I could get a full grip on, which lead me to the larger Walther PP and PPK/S. I preferred the PPK/S because the shorter barrel made it more easy to carry.
Imagine my surprise when I discovered that there was a new production PPK/S chambered in .22LR, featured an improved magazine design for more reliable feeding, and it only cost $375. SOLD!
Of course, later on I learned that .22LR really wasn't a great choice for self-defense due to lesser reliability as well as marginal performance out of a pistol, but that's besides the point. The Walther PPK/S in .22LR was my first firearm, I still own it, and will continue to own it. It may not be my carry gun anymore, but it still makes for one heck of a fun little plinker to take to the range.
bearfoot
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Hunter holester
have a Hunter holester, 50+ yrs. young. the stiching rotted in several places, did a repair several times. used an awl w/ heavy thread. still have the pistol. thinking back, used mink oil to condition the leather. never knew why they took it off the market?
have a Hunter holester, 50+ yrs. young. the stiching rotted in several places, did a repair several times. used an awl w/ heavy thread. still have the pistol. thinking back, used mink oil to condition the leather. never knew why they took it off the market?
mckenney99
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In 1979 I was enrolled in a college law enforcement degree program at Eastern Kentucky University. My dad bought for me, a 4 inch stainless Ruger Security Six that I still own. (I was 3 months shy of being 21 and on track to graduate in December, a semester early) I became a frequent customer of Gall's old downtown Lexington store as I built up a duty rig with a Safariland black basketweave duty belt, thumb break holster, speedloader pouch, handcuff case and chemical mace holster. My intent was to join the Lexington Metro PD (having worked as a summer intern for the Deputy Chief, I thought I had a clear path). I sure didn't anticipate that the PD would institute a hiring freeze that summer, which changed my plans dramatically (so did getting married). I still have the Ruger Security Six but have no recollection of how I disposed of the duty rig.
Well the first handgun I shot (does that count?) was my Dad's Model 41 on the Dept.'s indoor range when I was about 10 or 11. He let me take it to College where I was on the Rifle Team. Still have it.
First holster was a Bianchi thumb-break for a 4" heavy barrel Model 10 about 1980...... still have it in the Big Box-O-Holsters... but the snap is history!!!!!
First holster was a Bianchi thumb-break for a 4" heavy barrel Model 10 about 1980...... still have it in the Big Box-O-Holsters... but the snap is history!!!!!
My first real gun was a Stevens Favorite .22 rolling block rifle, and I still have it. I don't think I have my Lone Ranger holsters anymore. I'd probably be lucky to get the gunbelt around my leg.
First firearm was a Remington 512 bolt that I still have. First handgun was a Ruger MK II. Bought an Uncle Mike's holster for it. Still have the holster. Sold the gun to pay bills years ago.
My first legal (to own) handgun was a Ruger Standard Model 4".
New, it cost me $41 and change in the late 60's. The price had just risen from $36+.
I made a flap holster for it and used that for all the time I had the gun which was right up into the late 80's.
I sold the pistol for some reason,,kept the holster.
I gave the holster to my brother when he inherited my fathers MkIII Ruger... The Ruger I had given my Dad for a Father's Day gift.
So I get to see my old approx 50y/o holster once in a while along with my Gift.
What'a guy I am...
...Holster has held up well..
New, it cost me $41 and change in the late 60's. The price had just risen from $36+.
I made a flap holster for it and used that for all the time I had the gun which was right up into the late 80's.
I sold the pistol for some reason,,kept the holster.
I gave the holster to my brother when he inherited my fathers MkIII Ruger... The Ruger I had given my Dad for a Father's Day gift.
So I get to see my old approx 50y/o holster once in a while along with my Gift.
What'a guy I am...
...Holster has held up well..
I still have my first revolver, a Ruger Single Six that my dad bought for me in the late 60’s. It originally had a 5-1/2” barrel, but I had the barrel cut down to 4-5/8”. Unfortunately the “Smith” that did the job butchered it, so I found a 9-1/2” barrel and had that installed by a competent gunsmith:
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Wyatt Burp
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You might have let go of your first handgun, but considering what you traded it for I’d still be doing back flips of joy over that deal. My 4” nickel 19-4 is my favorite .357 (which includes a 1980 Python), but 2nd Gen SAAs are my favorite all time guns of all types.
Baltimoreed11754
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No, my first pistol was a Powerline CO2 pistol and a western drop holster rig that I built for it back in the 60-70s. Don’t have a clue where it went to.
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