Remember Your First Handgun? Do You Still Have It?

[Alan]

I'd love to hear about your first handgun. Do you still have it in your collection? I remember mine like it was yesterday, and I have mixed feelings about where it ended up. Share your stories or any photos if you have them!

 

[Quark]

Nope. I think it was a Ruger .22lr auto with a bull barrel.

 

[montanamanx]

Mine was a 25acp Beretta tip up barrel & I still have it. I have the box but no directions. I have not shot it in years but it is in one of the gun safes somewhere.

 

[Phillz]

My first was a Glock 19, bought it right after turning 21. I still have it today and can't let it go, I've got tons of memories and range time behind it

 

[Robster]

S&W model 19 with a 6" barrel. Given to me by my brother. I gave it to my son with the stipulation never to sell it.

 

[Quark]

Ya I kind of wish I's never sold my Model 19 with the 6" barrel too.

 

[chav0_12]

Mine was a Springfield XD subcompact in 40S&W. I got rid of it a long time ago. I replaced it with a compact with night sites. I don’t miss that little 40.

 

[CurtisMac]

Yep, still have mine. Ordered it new in 1982, this is the last year the nickel Python was available. Mid year they switched to the stainless option. This is one of my favorite handguns, and I have a few. Still have the factory box and all the paperwork as well.

 

[Quark]

Nope do not still have the first handgun I ever owned. It was an original Dan Wesson with interchangeable barrels in .357 mag. A 6" barrel for hunting and a 4" barrel for police work. I sold it foo but can't remember what for. Maybe the S&W Model 19 I wish I had kept.

Nice Colt Python. Even though the new ones might be more reliable still can't beat the old ones.

 

[Alan]

That nickel finish still looks incredible after all these years. Having the original box and paperwork on something that old is rare enough on its own. Ever put a round count estimate on it or has it mostly stayed a safe queen