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 Re: looking for retirement gift(pistol) for dad-opinions?
[Re: Gravytrain]
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09/15/11 07:51 PM
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Does he like old westerns? Something like this would be different and unique. It's a Henry Mare's Leg in 45LC, legally considered a pistol 
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Re: looking for retirement gift(pistol) for dad-opinions?
[Re: Viking Armory]
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09/15/11 07:55 PM
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KRoyal
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Really? Thats not a SBR? that thing is sweet.
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Re: looking for retirement gift(pistol) for dad-opinions?
[Re: KRoyal]
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09/15/11 07:57 PM
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Viking Armory
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Really? Thats not a SBR? that thing is sweet.
Nope, it's too short to be "suitable for firing from the should" so it doesn't meet the definition of a rifle
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Re: looking for retirement gift(pistol) for dad-opinions?
[Re: Viking Armory]
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09/15/11 08:03 PM
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KRoyal
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Wow thats a bit pricey for me, but right in the OP price range though.
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Re: looking for retirement gift(pistol) for dad-opinions?
[Re: KRoyal]
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09/15/11 09:32 PM
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Go with 1911...Then for the ammo cost get him into reloading I do my 45 rounds for about .15 each and enjoy the time I spend reloading.
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Re: looking for retirement gift(pistol) for dad-opinions?
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09/15/11 10:19 PM
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I would personally go with a command length 1911. You have the option of several different calibers. It would be something that is "pretty" but functional, dependable and is able to be carried easily and he could show it off to his golfing buddies. That's my .02
I think you could meet your budget if you shopped around. X2 on the commander length 1911, great shooter and easy to carry, I carried one w/ ease for 3 years +
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Re: looking for retirement gift(pistol) for dad-opinions?
[Re: NTXBowfisher]
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09/15/11 11:44 PM
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mustafa
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not sure if it has been mentioned but you can get his name engraved in it. Or if he is a grandpa paw paw's "whatever brand"
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Re: looking for retirement gift(pistol) for dad-opinions?
[Re: mustafa]
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09/16/11 12:03 AM
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deewayne2003
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PM sent I have a nice 1911 that im looking to sell and could make you a good deal on pistol still in box with ammo, holster the whole 9 yards
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Re: looking for retirement gift(pistol) for dad-opinions?
[Re: deewayne2003]
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09/16/11 12:21 AM
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Re: looking for retirement gift(pistol) for dad-opinions?
[Re: GusWayne]
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09/16/11 02:06 AM
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I can't believe nobody has mentioned a 1911 yet. J/K. I love Glocks but I think a 1911 is the perfect gun for this situation.
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Re: looking for retirement gift(pistol) for dad-opinions?
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09/16/11 02:46 AM
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One more vote for a 1911. Ever American man should have at least one.
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Re: looking for retirement gift(pistol) for dad-opinions?
[Re: Gravytrain]
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09/16/11 01:05 PM
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Are you acquainted with his golf buddies? I'd find out if he's actually expressed any interest in any particular pistol.
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Re: looking for retirement gift(pistol) for dad-opinions?
[Re: Omaney]
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09/16/11 01:17 PM
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janie
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He is your friend defender your dog. Be worthy of such devotion ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/zhLJAGS.gif)
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Re: looking for retirement gift(pistol) for dad-opinions?
[Re: janie]
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09/18/11 01:23 PM
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Springfield Loaded Champion Stainless. Small enough to be concealed, big enough to shoot well, and dang good looking gun to boot. They can be had around $850 new which leaves you enough scratch to buy a couple hundred rounds, a really nice holster for him, or pay for his CHL class. Just one goober's opinion, but I find the Commander length barrel to be the ideal compromise between concealability and shootability. I think it also looks more balanced than a Gov't model. 
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Re: looking for retirement gift(pistol) for dad-opinions?
[Re: Gravytrain]
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09/18/11 01:32 PM
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TGO
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Gun prices have come down some at least on used guns. My vote would be a used Sig 226 made in Germany. Be patient as they turn up all the time. You can probably get one for about $600. If you want new, the Sig 2022 is a great value at about $400.
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Re: looking for retirement gift(pistol) for dad-opinions?
[Re: TGO]
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09/18/11 10:05 PM
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Wow, 1k in a gun store, is like a kid in a candy store. Ahh, too many things to choose?
I'm partial to the Colt New Agent in .45 Sweeet.......
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Re: looking for retirement gift(pistol) for dad-opinions?
[Re: TNT Nitro]
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09/18/11 11:25 PM
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jeepercreeper
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Without a doubt, Colt 1911.
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Re: looking for retirement gift(pistol) for dad-opinions?
[Re: jeepercreeper]
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09/18/11 11:25 PM
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cloudnine
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Without a doubt, Colt 1911. +1
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