yeti
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Congratulations!
Colt Single Action Army, as American as apple strudel... umm... I mean apple pie!
Good work, Leatherneck!
Colt Single Action Army, as American as apple strudel... umm... I mean apple pie!
Good work, Leatherneck!
finally got citizenship after 11 years
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gathert
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Congrats. Now go out and get yourself a nice 1911 and destroy some targets!!!
pmec
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Congratulations on becoming a citizen of the USA. Most of us, here in the US, believe a man is based on his worth as a human being and not on his color or heritage. On what little I know about you, I think that you will be an asset to this country.
On to guns..... as an earlier poster wrote, a Marlin 336 is an American standard that is affordable. With Hornady's Leverevolution ammo, it makes it a good all around rifle. For an American made pistol in a reasonable price range, I'd have to go with Ruger.
Best of luck to you, citizen!
On to guns..... as an earlier poster wrote, a Marlin 336 is an American standard that is affordable. With Hornady's Leverevolution ammo, it makes it a good all around rifle. For an American made pistol in a reasonable price range, I'd have to go with Ruger.
Best of luck to you, citizen!
hermannr
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Congratulations gun addict: I received my citizenship when I came back from Vietnam. (1970 I was in Vietnam in 68 and 69) The Army facilitated and paid 100% of the cost. I hope the Marines did the same for you.
I was teaching a US citizen only class for senior company grade officers. My Major asked if I liked my job, I said yes, Major says, here is your paperwork, do it or I will have to relieve you of your duties. Yes Sir! Never looked back.
Weapon? Remington 700BDL in .264 is what I have. Love it. excellent choice. (It was my understanding when I purchased it, that it was the Marine sniper rife at that time,,,even if I was Army super rifle.)
I was teaching a US citizen only class for senior company grade officers. My Major asked if I liked my job, I said yes, Major says, here is your paperwork, do it or I will have to relieve you of your duties. Yes Sir! Never looked back.
Weapon? Remington 700BDL in .264 is what I have. Love it. excellent choice. (It was my understanding when I purchased it, that it was the Marine sniper rife at that time,,,even if I was Army super rifle.)
nwilliams
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That's awesome congratulations!
You should buy a Colt 1911!
You should buy a Colt 1911!
Congrats! Buy a Colt!
And a lever!
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1976 Marlin 336 30-30.
1971 Marlin 1894 .44 mag.
1967 Winchester 94 30-30, engraved receiver.
1986 Winchester 94 30-30, 16"bbl.
1978 Marlin 336 30-30, my tractor and pasture truck rifle.
Sorry. I had to post the pic, as a motivational pitch to the newest US Citizen on THR!
Top to bottom:
1976 Marlin 336 30-30.
1971 Marlin 1894 .44 mag.
1967 Winchester 94 30-30, engraved receiver.
1986 Winchester 94 30-30, 16"bbl.
1978 Marlin 336 30-30, my tractor and pasture truck rifle.
Sorry. I had to post the pic, as a motivational pitch to the newest US Citizen on THR!
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Cap'n Jack Burntbeard
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I have to agree with those who recommend the M1 garand, but the 1911 is just as american.
LHRGunslinger
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Ain't nothin more American than a SAA.
ofitg
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Gun addict, welcome aboard the "melting pot". Some of our finest citizens are Americans by choice, while some of our worst citizens are Americans by birth.
I am reluctanct to recommend a gun, since I don't know what interests you. Since nobody else mentioned it, how about a 1903 Springfield? Lots of history there, and in the hands of a Marine, plenty accurate/powerful enough for anything that walks around in the USA.
I am reluctanct to recommend a gun, since I don't know what interests you. Since nobody else mentioned it, how about a 1903 Springfield? Lots of history there, and in the hands of a Marine, plenty accurate/powerful enough for anything that walks around in the USA.
jhngardner367
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Welcome!
As for the gun...hey,this is America,and you're American,BUY WHATEVER YOU LIKE!!!That's what's good about it...no-one can tell you what you should,or shouldn't buy.Judging from that uniform,you're earning that right!SEMPER FI!!
As for the gun...hey,this is America,and you're American,BUY WHATEVER YOU LIKE!!!That's what's good about it...no-one can tell you what you should,or shouldn't buy.Judging from that uniform,you're earning that right!SEMPER FI!!
mljdeckard
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You earned it the legit hard way.
All good suggestions, look at a good tactical shotgun maybe?
All good suggestions, look at a good tactical shotgun maybe?
Spec ops Grunt
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Single Action Army?
Your an American imperialist Cowboy now!
Your an American imperialist Cowboy now!
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gun addict
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Meh! got enough AR15s already! Not that big fan of the M16 series weapons for various reasons
Got enough .22's? You could get a Marlin 39A. It's been in continuous production the longest of any American rifle. And a levergun is about as distinctively American as a gun can be. http://www.chuckhawks.com/marlin_golden_39A.htm
Congratulations, btw!
Congratulations, btw!
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Carl N. Brown
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Lever action!
clutch
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A nice .22 juniors rifle so you can take your son out shooting.
US Citizen and a Marine, it doesn't get any better than that.
Clutch
Semper Fidelis
US Citizen and a Marine, it doesn't get any better than that.
Clutch
Semper Fidelis
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Ohio Gun Guy
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Congratulations!
Depending on budget:
1. AR = 800 - 1,000 (You know how one works already!)
2. A 1911 - 500-800 (A classic)
3. A H001 (Henry) .22 lever Action - 300 (Just plain FUN!)
Depending on budget:
1. AR = 800 - 1,000 (You know how one works already!)
2. A 1911 - 500-800 (A classic)
3. A H001 (Henry) .22 lever Action - 300 (Just plain FUN!)
Mr. Bojangles
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Congratulations!
Whatever you choose I'm sure it will be a fine choice!
Whatever you choose I'm sure it will be a fine choice!
blazer525
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Congrads and thanks for your service.
The Bushmaster
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Congrats to you and your family and thanks for your service. As an American you get to pick and choose what ever you fancy. Have fun.
KevininPa
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Congrats, Welcome and Thank You for your service!
FROGO207
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Congratulations!! I think some of the citizens here by birth in this country would appreciate what they have a lot more if they had to go through the process you just completed. WOW You make me proud to say that I also am an American.
As mentioned a few times before me there is nothing more American than a 45 Colt and would recommend that if your budget will allow. Whatever you do choose, it will be that much sweeter knowing that you are doing it as a US citizen.
As mentioned a few times before me there is nothing more American than a 45 Colt and would recommend that if your budget will allow. Whatever you do choose, it will be that much sweeter knowing that you are doing it as a US citizen.
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