Ruger Mark 1 22 handgun bought when I was 14. Picked it up at gun store at lunch break from school. Brought it home on the school bus. Was told by the driver to not load it till I was off the bus. Different times for sure.
What was your first handgun purchase?
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31FordA
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The first handgun I bought with my own money was a 625-6 .45 Colt Mountain Gun in 1996. I read an article about it in Handguns magazine and went right out and ordered one. I've still got it.
If you count using my Dad's money it would be the police trade in 10-5 4" that I convinced my Dad to buy for me at a gun show when I was in high school. I've still got that one too.
If you count using my Dad's money it would be the police trade in 10-5 4" that I convinced my Dad to buy for me at a gun show when I was in high school. I've still got that one too.
THE PILGRIM
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As I have posted - was down at Walker AFB, Roswell, NM.
Got into Jack Rabbit shooting with borrowed guns.
Get a Gun! You got money, get a Gun!
So I bought a Pot Metal 22 Convertible.
Didn't take long to figure out that was a bad move.
Went back to the same store and traded it for a Ruger.
When the Jack Rabbits heard this, they all headed for Texas!
Got into Jack Rabbit shooting with borrowed guns.
Get a Gun! You got money, get a Gun!
So I bought a Pot Metal 22 Convertible.
Didn't take long to figure out that was a bad move.
Went back to the same store and traded it for a Ruger.
When the Jack Rabbits heard this, they all headed for Texas!
1976. 4" nickel Colt Python. Sold it and a Ruger Single Six in 1983 to raise money for a down payment on my first house. Back in the day when you needed a down payment for a loan. Good thing is sold the python to a good friend and he still has it. Bad news, other than I sold it, he still has it and reminds me often.
AJ
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A British Webley MK IV .38. I paid 415 for it from a friend in 1968, I was 16 at the time.
S&W 4" Model 15-3. It was my duty weapon for nine years.
I traded it for a S&W 4" nickel Model 19-4. I carried it until I retired nearly 25 years later.
Both the model 15 and 19 were great guns.
Today, my EDC is a S&W Model 3953. I like the brand.
I traded it for a S&W 4" nickel Model 19-4. I carried it until I retired nearly 25 years later.
Both the model 15 and 19 were great guns.
Today, my EDC is a S&W Model 3953. I like the brand.
The first pistol I bought was a Smith 422. It was a good gun. I wish I still had it.
First gun I paid for was in 1965 and was an astra 400. Shortly after that it was a Belgium Browning challenger. It was an awesome pistol, but like an idiot I sold it a few years later.
Mine was a 1939 Mauser made Luger back in 1991. Still have it too!
Bumpus13
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A stainless Colt Officers ACP.
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Ruger Super Single Six 22LR/22mag single action revolver purchased in 1968 for the princely sum of $50.00 and it had a nice Hunter belt and holster. Still set up as an Old Model.
Earned the money by helping my Dad with his firewood sales. He cut, I stacked and unloaded for his customers. Dad charged $10.00 a truck load of which I got $2.00
Took a long time and a lot of firewood, but I EARNED it myself. Pretty good for a 12 year old I think. Learned a valuable life lesson on that.
Has fired thousands and thousands of rounds with NO malfunctions ever.
I still have it and still use it.
Randy
Earned the money by helping my Dad with his firewood sales. He cut, I stacked and unloaded for his customers. Dad charged $10.00 a truck load of which I got $2.00
Took a long time and a lot of firewood, but I EARNED it myself. Pretty good for a 12 year old I think. Learned a valuable life lesson on that.
Has fired thousands and thousands of rounds with NO malfunctions ever.
I still have it and still use it.
Randy
Bought a slightly used Security-Six in 1978. It was my first duty weapon. When the department began issuing model 66's the next year I sold it to a reserve officer who left the force shortly afterward. No idea where it is but I still have the price tag. I think I got $10.00 off for a LEO discount.
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bbqncigars
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A Ruger SBH with factory brass grip frame that I bought in '72 from an owner that dropped it on his second shot. I took it off his hands for $65.00.
deadin
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Sometime in the mid 1950's I traded (I was only 12 or 13) into a BSR that had been sleeved to 22LRRF. The first gun I actually paid money for was 45/70 Trapdoor. I was either 16 or 17 and paid $35.00 for it.
nate-dogg
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Glock 22 Gen 2 40s&w police trade in
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