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bobs tactical, back in" 95". ruger snub nose revolver.
1st real gun was a Sig P220 from Collectors in Stoneham, also in "95"
1st real gun was a Sig P220 from Collectors in Stoneham, also in "95"
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Where did you buy your first gun?
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Glock 17 @ Four Seasons
jrbert
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I got my first shotgun (bolt action 410) for Christmas when I was 12 years old in 1981 (still have it). First rifle was a Marlin .22 that I bought from Post Rd Guns in RI (sold that one). My first handgun was a Ruger Mark III 22/45 which I bought from C & F Guns in Middleboro on 4/6/10.
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S&W model 10 at Ivanhoe's in Watertown 1977, $95 bucks plus tax.
S&W 5943 @ AAA Police Supply in Dedham
My first gun was a Mossberg 12 gauge that I bought at Hoffman's in Newington Ct. I bought it while waiting for my permit. My first pistol was a Walther P22 that I bought at Riverview Firearms in Windsor Ct.
Andy
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My how this thread has grown...
The first "gun" I bought was actually a pellet gun, a Crossman 1377 from Dicks in Enfield about 2005. It has since slain many a tree rat. But the first real gun I bought was a Marlin 795 from Dicks in W. Springfield last summer.
The first "gun" I bought was actually a pellet gun, a Crossman 1377 from Dicks in Enfield about 2005. It has since slain many a tree rat. But the first real gun I bought was a Marlin 795 from Dicks in W. Springfield last summer.
My first gun purchase was in 1975, a Remington Model 742 semi auto in 30-06, from a now defunct department store called, "The Fair" which was in the Rt 20 area near where Rt 146 came up from Providence, RI. (Auburn?) . My best friend, Kicker96FS now owns the gun. It's got a lot of rounds down range, and still shoots sweet.
In fact, back in the day, I bought all my reloading gear and supplies from that same store.
In fact, back in the day, I bought all my reloading gear and supplies from that same store.
.40 Springfield XD 4" from Hoffmans in Newington, CT
Damn I miss that store. Even though I've never lived close to it, I used to shop there shortly after I bought my house. Never bought guns there, but did buy ammo and supplies. Just the other day I saw a "The Fair" price sticker on something down in my basement. <sigh> The "good old days".
22 Bolt Action rifle at Sears Roebuck in Lawrence, MA - 1968
Some Massachusetts Police Forum. I bought a Glock 19.
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Sig P229 .40 S&W from four seasons, kick ass deal too. Sig, Sig paddle holster two spare mags, 100rds WWB and some cleaning supplies all for less than that gun retails for right now, will probably be heading back to Woburn for a S&W M&P15-22. Carl and Co. rock!
EDIT: also bought my fifth gun there, another Sig, and another sick deal. Starting to wish I lived closer.
EDIT: also bought my fifth gun there, another Sig, and another sick deal. Starting to wish I lived closer.
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Meriden Trading Post (Sile Distributors) in Meriden CT. in 1991. It was a Ruger Single Six .22 LR. Bought it on my 21st birthday.
Man I loved that gunshop. I wish I had the money I have now back then.
Man I loved that gunshop. I wish I had the money I have now back then.
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bought my 642 about two years ago at Tite Group in Northboro. Mr. Wheelock was pleasant, interesting, informative, and patient. The fact that was career Army also helped me decide where I wanted to make my purchase. Anyone who serve(s/d) his country will preferentially get my business.
