50 years

[David64]

I was just sitting around this morning, watching a gun video on Youtube and a guy was shooting a 1911. I got to thinkin' "I got one of those" and then it hit me just how old this gun is.

It's a 70s Series Colt Combat Commander .38 Super and it was bought in 1975 -76 when I was about 12 years old. This gun has been in my family for 50 years.

My Dad bought it way back then and when he died over 20 years ago, it came to me. About 10 years ago there was a resurgence in .38 Super and the money you could make on one was ridiculous. They're still going from $1000 and up, but this one is going to be passed down to my Son one of these days. I almost never shoot the thing. It stays in the safe and I get it out maybe once or twice a year, run a few rounds through it, clean it and put it back. Over the last 2 years, it hasn't been fired at all and  I don't really remember when was the last time I got it out other than to check it and oil it.
I've never done anything to it except put Pachmayr grips on it, but I still have the original wood grips. The wood looks good, but not so great for grip when your hands are sweaty.

I don't know why I hang on to it, it has no sentimental value, it just happens to be one of the collection and since I don't shoot it, I'm thinking about just giving it to my Son now. It's going to be his some day anyway, so might as well pass it on. I think I was just hanging on to it as an investment to see if the price went back up.

[PorkChop96]

I was just sitting around this morning, watching a gun video on Youtube and a guy was shooting a 1911. I got to thinkin' "I got one of those" and then it hit me just how old this gun is.

It's a 70s Series Colt Combat Commander .38 Super and it was bought in 1975 -76 when I was about 12 years old. This gun has been in my family for 50 years.

My Dad bought it way back then and when he died over 20 years ago, it came to me. About 10 years ago there was a resurgence in .38 Super and the money you could make on one was ridiculous. They're still going from $1000 and up, but this one is going to be passed down to my Son one of these days. I almost never shoot the thing. It stays in the safe and I get it out maybe once or twice a year, run a few rounds through it, clean it and put it back. Over the last 2 years, it hasn't been fired at all and  I don't really remember when was the last time I got it out other than to check it and oil it.
I've never done anything to it except put Pachmayr grips on it, but I still have the original wood grips. The wood looks good, but not so great for grip when your hands are sweaty.

I don't know why I hang on to it, it has no sentimental value, it just happens to be one of the collection and since I don't shoot it, I'm thinking about just giving it to my Son now. It's going to be his some day anyway, so might as well pass it on. I think I was just hanging on to it as an investment to see if the price went back up.

I have a Colt MKIV Series 80 Stainless Gold Cup National Match in 45 ACP that was my grandfathers and I might just end up taking it to the grave with me. That is one of my favorite firearms out of the collection he left to me when he passed. 


Not a lot of the guns in his collection are very valuable but they hold a very sentimental value to me, none of them will ever be sold.  I buy and sell guns all day long and only have a couple that I will never get rid of, the rest I will trade off for the next gun I "have to have".

[Roma]

I have a Colt MKIV Series 80 Stainless Gold Cup National Match in 45 ACP that was my grandfathers and I might just end up taking it to the grave with me. That is one of my favorite firearms out of the collection he left to me when he passed. 


Not a lot of the guns in his collection are very valuable but they hold a very sentimental value to me, none of them will ever be sold.  I buy and sell guns all day long and only have a couple that I will never get rid of, the rest I will trade off for the next gun I "have to have".

Slightly off topic, but I don't own a gun.  (I have swords from my martial arts days but different story).  I sometimes wonder if I should buy one.  What is something you would recommend to someone who's never fired a hand gun?

[PorkChop96]

Slightly off topic, but I don't own a gun.  (I have swords from my martial arts days but different story).  I sometimes wonder if I should buy one.  What is something you would recommend to someone who's never fired a hand gun?

Very far from an off topic question in regards to gun owners, always happy to help when we can lol 

I would recommend going to a local gun shop, preferably one that has a range as well, and see what guns they have that you can rent and just try a couple. I would do that before you even think about buying one, you never know if you end up not liking it at all. But, if they have the option, I would start out with a .22 LR, 9mm handgun, and maybe a 5.56 NATO AR. Those are going to be some of the most common guns you will ever come across and any of those you can find options that will suit anyone's needs, size, preference, color, etc.

[Roma]

Very far from an of topic question in regards to gun owners, always happy to help when we can lol 

I would recommend going to a local gun shop, preferably one that has a range as well, and see what guns they have that you can rent and just try a couple. I would do that before you even think about buying one, you never know if you end up not liking it at all. But, if they have the option, I would start out with a .22 LR, 9mm handgun, and maybe a 5.56 NATO AR. Those are going to be some of the most common guns you will ever come across and any of those you can find options that will suit anyone's needs, size, preference, color, etc.

 
Thanks PorkChop.  The geek in me wants a Walther PPK, but realistically I've heard it's not a good choice for beginners.  I know a few folks who love their Glocks...

[PorkChop96]

 
Thanks PorkChop.  The geek in me wants a Walther PPK, but realistically I've heard it's not a good choice for beginners.  I know a few folks who love their Glocks...

Any time! Feel free to message me anytime if you have more questions!


PPKs are great little guns, they can be a little snappy in your hand if you are inexperienced but fun none the less. 


Glocks are most peoples go to guns. They are reliable, you can get them anywhere, and almost everyone has one. Glock 19 and 43 are great beginner guns. 

I don't hate Glocks but they are not my go to. I have always been a S&W M&P guy but have recently become a huge SIG fanboy (not too happy with their marketing team lately surrounding the whole P320 bullsnip, but fan none the less).   S&W shield is a great gun for the beginner, especially if you have smaller hands, or want an easy conceal carry gun. I have a full size and it is perfect size for me, but I am no small dude, ask Moon68. My personal CCW gun is a Sig P365xl and I have been in love with it from the moment I first shot it.

[LordVoraxx]

Slightly off topic, but I don't own a gun.  (I have swords from my martial arts days but different story).  I sometimes wonder if I should buy one.  What is something you would recommend to someone who's never fired a hand gun?

Start out with a revolver, in .38 Special (or a .357 Magnum, but use .38 Special rounds while you're learning). Revolvers seldom malfunction (unlike semiautomatic pistols, which can have failures to feed, extract, or eject). Learn the fundamentals of trigger control and proper breathing while firing (you "squeeze" the trigger, you don't "pull" it; and inhale slowly, then exhale half-way, then line up the sights on target and slowly "squeeze" the trigger) and become comfortable with that, then if you want to buy a semiautomatic pistol, go to a local range and rent a few different models and try them out. The most important thing in choosing a semiautomatic is comfort in your hand. If it feels good in the hand, you'll have a far easier time learning to shoot it accurately.