What was the first gun you bought yourself as an adult?

[gatmandoo]

Egyptian Maadi AK47 clone bought at Three Bears Guns in Clackamas 1995. Also a Para/Colt hybrid 1911 with double stack aluminum Para frame and Colt slide/barrel bought the same day. Sold both a long time ago and wish I hadn't. Paid around 400 for each, but I ended up putting about another 400 into the pistol, and it was an awesome shooter when I got done with it.

 

[oremike]

1975 marlin glenfield 22, H&R topper12 ga.

 

[robertg]

Browning Buckmark, wish I still had it.

 

[bzltyr]

At 21...LLama 45

 

[Liberty97045]

AR-15 in 1976 for $210 new at the Kittery Trading Post. No forward assist, pencil barrel, A-1 stock. Old-school Vietnam style.

 

[F2CMaDMaXX]

Beretta 92FS, it must be nearly ten years old now

 

[countryboy865]

Saiga 7.62x39

 

[hker71]

Sig Sauer P220

 

[BillGabby1]

I bought a 12 gauge Stevens single shot from a hardware store when I was 14. Is 14 considered adult?

It was way back then. LOL
I bought my first Ruger single six at 17 and my first Ruger Blackhawk 10" barrel still 17, just before joining the Navy after turning 18 , my next older brother got the first one It just sort of disappeared, and my dad kept the second one for me and I sold it after I got out,
I didn't have a clue what I had! I'd love to have them both back.
Gabby

 

[Right Wing Wacko]

I had owned several guns for decades that I had either been given my Dad and other family members.

Then a few years ago I went thru a period where I "enhanced" my collectiom.

My first actual purchase was a Taurus PT111 Millennium Pro 9mm, followed shortly by a Springfield XD45, an AK47 clone, a couple old Mosin/Nagent's and an AR-15 that I built myself from individual parts.

Another "firearm" purchase I made a few years back was a couple hundred shares of Sturm/Ruger stock.
I need to thank Phil, as the stock has done well I really think it's time that he buy another Ruger!

 

[Gator Monroe]

1891 Mauser Argentine Carbine

 

[2beaucoup]

We have asked "what was your first gun" now I am asking "what was the first gun you bought yourself as an adult?"

For me it was a stainless Taurus .2mag revolver. That I bought in 1988 if I remember correctly.

Ruger .44 Mag Carbine. Bought it at Bon Marche in '67 for $99. My mom had to sign for me.

 

[Idaho44]

Teenager, got a Winchester single shot 12 gauge for Pheasant season and traded it for a Model 94, 30WCF that I still have. Cost me a total of $25.

 

[AMT]

Taurus PT99.

 

[DeanMk]

Teenager, got a Winchester single shot 12 gauge for Pheasant season and traded it for a Model 94, 30WCF that I still have. Cost me a total of $25.

If you know where that shotgun is, and can get it back, I'll reciprocate your original $25 in exchange for the gun......please?



Dean

 

[2Wheels4Ever]

Mosin nagant at big5. Back when you could get them for $80

 

[DeanMk]

2Wheels4Ever,

The pricing might be a bit out of date these days, but since you have a Mosin (or had one, anyway), you might find this pretty funny.
I found it hilarious! - http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinHumor.htm

 

[P7M13]

Winchester 270. Then a P7M13. Wish I still had that one.

 

[bpulv8061]

Marlin model 88.And Ruger 77 in 220 swift

 

[fireblade]

First gun: ruger sp101 .357.
First semi auto: Springfield xd40sc.
first shotgun: mossberg maverick 88.
first rifle: ruger 10/22.

Still have the 2 rugers.