What's your first Firearm of 2012?

[jake m29]

I'm contiplating a nice little 17-3. I'm waiting for the price to come down a little... Unless I happen upon a 25-5 with a 4 inch tube ;-)

 

[MATTHIAS]

a piston AR.

 

[RMatthew]

I will be looking at a M66-2 either today or tomorrow.

I have my hopes on a 66-1 short barrel I found in a local pawn shop. Has a Dept of Public Service number (State Police) on it.

 

[ltxi]

I just picked up this magnificent beast from my dealer:

It's an RG in .44 Magnum! I had been searching Gunbroker for a S&W Model 57 (in .41 Magnum) with an 8-3/8 barrel and came across this. I had no idea they made such a thing and when I saw it, I had to have it. Oddly I was the only bidder.

I remember back in the day when RGs were being sold, that it was said that it stood for "Rotten Gun". I had seen the ubiquitous shabby .22s, and a number of equally nasty .38s but had no idea that they had stepped up to .44 Mag level. After taking a look at it, it's actually surprisingly well made (considering). The seller said that he had shot about 60 factory loads through it but I guess he's braver than I am. Even though it looks pretty good I think I'll stick to .44 Special when and if I ever get around to firing it.

Oh, and the serial number is 10000. A collector's item!

Happy new year, and back to the hunt for a long tube S&W Model 57.

A pot metal RG in .44 mag! OMG!

I would have bought it, too. If only for the curiosity value.

As to actually shooting it...I'd suggest light target load .44 wad cutters, gloves, a full face shield, and body armor.

 

[markeb]

I am trying to made a deal on a 686-3 6" and a Puma M92 357, with a 24" octagon barrel and 2 boxes of 357 ammo. More details tomorrow.

 

[trukreltrog]

Picked up a 29-4 with a 3" barrel,,,

 

[george58]

617 6 inch

I picked up a 617 6 inch barrel that I ordered back in October. I thought it would complement my 686 6 inch barrel that I simply love to shoot.

 

[3Gunnah]

I got a 66-1 with 6 1/8 barrel 0n 1-4-12. Not a bad way to start the year!!

 

[TAROMAN]

Went with a friend to a little (100 ft2) gunshop tucked into the back of a saddle/harness shop.
Came away with a 4" 1971 Model 10-5 as new, in its box, with unopened cleaning tools and papers still in their cellophane sleeve. Only thing missing was the S&W VCI wax paper sheet. Original price on the box was $85.00!
Almost broke my wrist getting my checkbook out.

Wasn't cheap, however. I had to pony up $360.

I'll image it in the AM and post to the appropriate forum.

 

[smith617]

M&P 40 ProSeries on the 3rd.

 

[RHINOWSO]

DDLES 9MM AR lower.

 

[whodat]

Kel-Tec KSG Bullpup 7+7+1 12GA. shotgun came home last nite. Happy New year!

 

[blackdeuce]

I bought this 28-2 (1972 vintage) because it had diamond grips that I needed for my 25 no dash. Did a grip swap last night, and now both guns should have the correct grips.

 

[crsides]

Got it over pretty quick. 3 digit k22 around !0:30 on the first day of the year.

I'm good to go until 2013


Charlie

 

[TAROMAN]

First was actually a double:

 

[alenworn]

here is my first 2012 gun, picked it up Saturday, 7 days into the new year, by all indications this is going to be another great gun year as long as my bank acct can keep up

28-2 Highway Patrolman

 

[Deadi51]

My first gun of the year was a two tone Sig 239 in 9mm, dehorned with night sights and Bianchi minimalist holster. Also 800 rounds of S&B ammo to break it in with. This is my new favorite carry gun.

 

[jnyav8r]

M&P 9mm here. Getting the Apex tomorrow!!

 

[bigtubby]

First gun of the year 627 PC picked it up on 1/6 called for a call tag same day, it arrives in Springfield today has a few issues to be fixed. At the price offered I had to buy it came with the aluminum locking case and 2 boxes of ammo.

 

[MacA]

As stated earlier in this thread, I've been looking for a nice 586 no dash. But just found and purchased this beautiful 19-3 w/ 2.5" barrel. First snubby, but won't be the last!!