What Was Your First Handgun? Do You Still Have It?

[Alan]

I still remember my first handgun like it was yesterday—not only because it was a big deal for me, but because it turned out to be a bit of a lemon. Anyone else still holding onto their first gun? How do you feel about it now? Would love to hear your stories and maybe see some photos too!

 

[jskorz]

Smith and Wesson Shield Plus , yes I still have it ... Have owned it since 2020 , when I just started getting into guns... I'm late to the game ....

 

[stonebuster]

My first new gun was a Ruger GP100 4" 357 w/blue finish which I still have. I bought new because I didn't know how to check out a used revolver at the time and because of Ruger CS, plus their reputation as rugged guns. Since then I've branched out to S&W K frames, mostly 38spl in 3"-4" barrels. However, the first gun owned was a 1966 Trooper 357 4" my F-I-L left to me. That's what prompted me to get my pistol permit. It will always stay in the family and was his service weapon.

 

[CTSixshot]

Old model Ruger Blackhawk. Long since sold; not due to any negative history, but rather me being poor.