Jim, unless your daughter had a need for a S.D. revolver NOW, why not keep your old friend and help her locate her new best friend?
P.s. you are a great dad.
P.s. you are a great dad.
Going to miss my old friend
- Thread starter Jimrn
- Start date
Those who suggest he "upgrade" from the Model 15: there is no upgrade for a Model 15. It is the best of its kind.
Those who callously suggest he tell her to buy her own gun, or get her a Llama (really?
), obviously you don't have a daughter.
Those who callously suggest he tell her to buy her own gun, or get her a Llama (really?
), obviously you don't have a daughter.
Green Frog
Member
I'm a lifelong bachelor, so you'll tell me I know nothing about daughters, but I have two nieces who grew up shooting with my brother (their dad) and me. The eldest got married to another gun guy and has my brother downstairs in the in-law suite (with a safe full of guns) and doesn't need any help from me on that score, but the littlest one asked me to buy one for her, even before she was legal to do so herself. I made a deal that day with her that if she would take her safety course, I would give her the gun she had requested for her 21st. I actually cheated a little and gave her the personal gun (same model, a Model 30) that I had bought from the estate of a recently deceased gunsmith buddy of mine, complete with Roy Fishpaw grips. The gun fits her perfectly and she can shoot a bad guy's eyes out with it, so when her husband the Marine can't be home, we all feel a lot safer. If she had asked for one of my other guns instead, it is quite likely she would have gotten it, and when I go, she and her sister and their cousin will likely get all of them, but this was the one she wanted and that was right for her.
I tell this long tale to bring out the point that your kids (even my nieces and nephews in this case) are what's important and should be your first consideration, with all your guns and other possessions just ethereal and passing through. I agree that the OP's #1 daughter should get the gun she grew up with NOW so he and she can BOTH enjoy it while he's still around. I'd also look for another well worn Model 15 for myself and maybe in his case, 2 more to provide each of the younger ones with a good sendoff when the time comes. JMHO, of course, and I'm getting to be a sentimental old fart!
Froggie
I tell this long tale to bring out the point that your kids (even my nieces and nephews in this case) are what's important and should be your first consideration, with all your guns and other possessions just ethereal and passing through. I agree that the OP's #1 daughter should get the gun she grew up with NOW so he and she can BOTH enjoy it while he's still around. I'd also look for another well worn Model 15 for myself and maybe in his case, 2 more to provide each of the younger ones with a good sendoff when the time comes. JMHO, of course, and I'm getting to be a sentimental old fart!
Froggie
LOL....... I've mentioned this before...... but I've justified (to myself) that I'm buying guns for my two boys..... currently age 19 and 16.......
Including K-.22 Masterpieces, K-frame .357s and a couple of 915s and 3913s!
Including K-.22 Masterpieces, K-frame .357s and a couple of 915s and 3913s!
bananaman
Member
Nobody mentioned a snub K. A 10, 15, or 64 might trigger your interest. I was looking for a 15 snub. No luck. Ended up buying a 10-5 R.B. While it is no beauty queen, it is fun to shoot! Good luck on your hunt! Bob
TRE
Member
- Joined
- Oct 24, 2015
- Messages
- 219
- Reaction score
- 393
I too have a model 15, I love it and would understand missing it. But I also have a daughter (not quite old enough to own a handgun yet) and when/if she wants it, it will be hers.
Having said that, they are replaceable, and at a decent price if you don't mind some "finish issues". The one I have, I picked up last year for around $300. Not the $100 you paid, of course, but not a bad price for a great revolver. They're out there, if you look around.
As others have said, I'd also look at a model 19 to replace the 15, but I might be biased as the 19 is my all time favorite handgun, lol.
TRE
Having said that, they are replaceable, and at a decent price if you don't mind some "finish issues". The one I have, I picked up last year for around $300. Not the $100 you paid, of course, but not a bad price for a great revolver. They're out there, if you look around.
As others have said, I'd also look at a model 19 to replace the 15, but I might be biased as the 19 is my all time favorite handgun, lol.
TRE
I smiled at her when I told her she could have the 15-3. It was after that I thought about it that made me sad. Will start looking for a new friend until then the wife's model 64 dao will fill in. I have other guns now that will be at the bedside that the wife is comfortable with enough to use. One of the great things about that gun was price. Very quality gun for $100. I miss those days. Will keep my eye for a good trade in to replace the 15-3. Again not looking for a cheap throw away gun. Something that wont break the bank or my heart if it gets banged up or comes up missing. May be a trade in 64. For those that have kids, you know I was ok with giving the 15-3 to her. Thanks for all the replies.
James
James
Those who suggest he "upgrade" from the Model 15: there is no upgrade for a Model 15. It is the best of its kind.
Those who callously suggest he tell her to buy her own gun, or get her a Llama (really?
This deserving of at least two likes, but I can only give one. Well said, sir. My thoughts exactly.
I consider a Model 19 to be a upgrade from a 15 but that is just me.
muddocktor
Member
Jimrn, I was just looking on GunBroker and you won't have any trouble finding a very nice 15-3 as a replacement. Unfortunately you won't be able to buy it for $100 like the one you are giving your daughter, but they are still quite a bit cheaper than the model 27s I collect.
Green Frog
Member
Update to my last; aforementioned niece had left her Model 30-1 with me for service and some reloading activity while living with her (well armed) in-laws. I got a call this morning that there seemed to be something weird going on outside their home where she was alone with her 2 year old daughter. I was there in less than 10 minutes with a Model 60-4 that she kept for the day (fortunately it was a false alarm) and I met her this evening with her father-in-law and brought her back her own gun and ammo... you could see the extra confidence in her demeanor when she had "her own" gun back... she was perfectly competent with the 60, but the Model 30 was HERS! How much is that worth? THAT'S how I answer the OP's question. 
Froggie
Froggie
Last edited:
Similar threads
