Phantom Captain
Member
The first guns I ever shot were blackpowder rifles and pistols as my Dad was a huge BP guy, buckskinner and hunter. I learned and was weaned on BP and it is now one of my main hobbies too. All those early guns I now own of course as well as my own additions.
For my 12th or 13th bday (30 years ago already), can't remember which, my Dad bought me a Ruger 10/22. I absolutely loved it and still do. Of course, I still have it and would NEVER get rid of it. That little rifle has been everywhere, shot so many rounds and still to this day works great. Its got tons of sentimental value. I love it. In addition I also own my Dad's Remington Nylon 66. It's highly sentimental also and actually a really cool rifle unto itself.
First pistol I bought with my own money was an FEG .380. Sold that ages ago as I shot more and learned more about handguns.
First modern rifle I bought with my own money was a Norinco SKS that I purchased back in oh '90-'91 or so? I paid $69 for it with all the accessories. I still have it and still love it. It's another one I'd never sell. It's funny seeing them sell for around $350-$400 now.
For my 12th or 13th bday (30 years ago already), can't remember which, my Dad bought me a Ruger 10/22. I absolutely loved it and still do. Of course, I still have it and would NEVER get rid of it. That little rifle has been everywhere, shot so many rounds and still to this day works great. Its got tons of sentimental value. I love it. In addition I also own my Dad's Remington Nylon 66. It's highly sentimental also and actually a really cool rifle unto itself.
First pistol I bought with my own money was an FEG .380. Sold that ages ago as I shot more and learned more about handguns.
First modern rifle I bought with my own money was a Norinco SKS that I purchased back in oh '90-'91 or so? I paid $69 for it with all the accessories. I still have it and still love it. It's another one I'd never sell. It's funny seeing them sell for around $350-$400 now.