Remember Your First Handgun? Let's Share Stories!

[Alan]

What was your first handgun, and do you still have it? I'm curious about the memories tied to that first purchase. Share your thoughts, any funny stories, or even a pic of that old trusty sidearm!

 

[VATom]

1975, S&W 17-3, still have it.

 

[GregRN14]

Early 2000's. Smith & Wesson Model 5906. Still have it, as well as several other S&W's: 4566, 5903, 6904, 915, and 39. My father was a police officer in Pennsylvania and his second duty firearm was a S&W Model 59. Learned how to shoot with that gun. I guess I am hooked. LOL

 

[foxfirerodandgun]

At the young age of 15 (1961) my first handgun, purchased from a dealer, was a 1913, double-stamped 1920 Erfurt German Luger. I kept and shot this Luger for many, many years, finally trading it away for something else in the 1990's.

 

[PopCharlie]

1971, Ruger Single Six with the interchangeable .22 mag cylinder. I still have it. My 6-year-old grandson will be learning to shoot this.

PopCharlie

 

[Chiefbg]

I bought my first handgun in 1977, a 4" Colt Trooper mk3 in 357 mag. I still own it and have added a 6" version and a 4" version in 22.