What Was Your First Handgun? Do You Still Have It?

[alan]

I was reminiscing about my first handgun the other day and got a bit nostalgic. I picked up a Glock 19 as my first. Do any of you still have your very first piece? How do you feel about it now—sentimental, regretful, or just plain foggy? I'd love to hear your stories, and feel free to share a pic if you still own it!

 

[Robert DeSantiago]

I was reminiscing about my first handgun the other day and got a bit nostalgic. I picked up a Glock 19 as my first. Do any of you still have your very first piece? How do you feel about it now—sentimental, regretful, or just plain foggy? I'd love to hear your stories, and feel free to share a pic if you still own it!

My first ever handgun was a Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 mag. With a 7.5" barrel. I loaded that thing HOT and HEAVY. I've since purchased two Smith and Wessons in 629-1 and 629-6.I baby the 629's though and don't load 'em hot. Ha, learned my lesson.

 

[Havasu]

My first new purchase was a Colt Python, 6" nickel plated .357. She is a safe queen now.

 

[Marrk]

My first gun was a Browning Hi-Power. I still have it, and I still love it. Since that purchase, I've bought about 4 more Hi-Powers.

Good thread. Thank you.

 

[xchecker]

My first was a 686-2 6". Bought it brand new for $325! Like a schmuck I sold it for under $200 when the wife (now deceased ex-wife...long story) coaxed me into a "self-help" weekend training. I could hear my brain screaming NOOOOOOO! I have since replaced it and added a 4" to the collection.

 

[Javbike]

My first handgun is a beretta 92 FS still have it

 

[Jim in San Diego]

My first handgun was a S&W 680+ in 357 mag. 7 shot cylinder in SST. I still have it.

 

[Bobthegod]

My first was and is a Ruger GP100 357 mag. Will never part with it.

 

[packnfl]

Gen 2 Glock 21..still have and many many more added to my stable LOL

 

[SCB]

I found original receipts from 1977 a few days ago. They are old NCR receipts that have faded, and are now unreadable. I could not find any instructions on how to make them ligible. Don't know if it was a Ruger Mark 1 or a Ruger Security Six .357!

 

[Eastenerwesterner]

How about a Colt Police positive 32 special. Think the original Superman TV show, faster than a speeding Bullet.
It has a badge number engraved on the butt stock.

 

[Saudade]

Got into handguns ownership late in life. Bought my first, Sig SP2022 (9mm) in 2012. Still have it.