Remembering Your First Handgun: Do You Still Have It?

[Alan]

What was your first handgun? I remember mine being a bit of a handful! Do you still have it, and what's your take on it now? I'd love to hear your stories or see some pics!

 

[Pistolero]

My first was a Ruger Standard four inch. I bought it new for $49 plus tax at Tiano's Sporting Goods in Santa Fe. I was 18 years old. I transferred it to my youngerbbrother last year.

 

[Billinthedesert]

That was my first as well, with the six-inch barrel, given to me by Dad on my 18th birthday in 1971. Alas, I traded it off long ago.

 

[Manbeast]

Mine is a stainless Kimber Classic 1911. Had it on lay away a month before I turned 21 and was patiently waiting on the store owner to open on my 21st birthday. I still have it, shoot it and love it!