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SwoopSJ

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Merry Christmas to me!
« on: December 15, 2008, 05:01:13 PM »
I'm so excited, I can't stand myself.  My brother has some experience with guns since he has hunted a little, however, today he started looking at handguns and is getting interested in the shooting sports.  (I guess he just wants to be like his stunningly handsome, undeniably loveable brother.)   :D  Unfortunately, the guy he spoke to at the gun shop suggested he buy a S&W 638.   ???  Yeah, a snubbie for his first handgun.  This just means big bro gets to bring another into the fold, as well as assist in shopping for a new firearm.    ;D  So, Christmas has come early for me this year and as the saying goes, I'm happier than a puppy with two... well, you get the idea.   8)

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Re: Merry Christmas to me!
« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2008, 05:37:22 PM »
Quote from: SwoopSJ on December 15, 2008, 05:01:13 PM
I'm so excited, I can't stand myself.  My brother has some experience with guns since he has hunted a little, however, today he started looking at handguns and is getting interested in the shooting sports.  (I guess he just wants to be like his stunningly handsome, undeniably loveable brother.)   :D  Unfortunately, the guy he spoke to at the gun shop suggested he buy a S&W 638.   ???  Yeah, a snubbie for his first handgun.  This just means big bro gets to bring another into the fold, as well as assist in shopping for a new firearm.    ;D  So, Christmas has come early for me this year and as the saying goes, I'm happier than a puppy with two... well, you get the idea.   8)

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So you have two brothers?
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Re: Merry Christmas to me!
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2008, 05:52:39 PM »
Quote from: Fatman on December 15, 2008, 05:37:22 PM
So you have two brothers?

No, I was just blessed with an ego big enough for two.  Hey, if no one else likes me atleast I have myself.   ;D
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Re: Merry Christmas to me!
« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2008, 05:54:30 PM »
S&W 638 is a good first piece. 

Point, pull trigger...little gun goes BANG.....simple, no frills, easy to clean...inexpensive...
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Re: Merry Christmas to me!
« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2008, 06:05:55 PM »
Quote from: Timothy on December 15, 2008, 05:54:30 PM
S&W 638 is a good first piece. 

Point, pull trigger...little gun goes BANG.....simple, no frills, easy to clean...inexpensive...

Don't get me wrong, I love the .38 snubbies.  I have a 642 that I use as a CCW.  However, for someone buying their first handgun, it would not be my reccomendation due to the short sight radius and relative skill and practice required to shoot it.  Also, most people find the recoil of the snubbies to be uncomfortable (I'm not one of them) and I want my brother to enjoy shooting his first handgun so he may fall in love with the sport as I have.

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Re: Merry Christmas to me!
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Re: Merry Christmas to me!
« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2008, 08:03:57 PM »
Quote from: SwoopSJ on December 15, 2008, 06:05:55 PM
I want my brother to enjoy shooting his first handgun so he may fall in love with the sport as I have.

Swoop


Much the same reason I started the 12 year old grandson with a .22 instead of a .30/06.
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Re: Merry Christmas to me!
« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2008, 08:46:54 PM »
Quote from: tt11758 on December 15, 2008, 08:03:57 PM
Much the same reason I started the 12 year old grandson with a .22 instead of a .30/06.

100% correct.

Have fun shopping and have fun with  your brother as you both make shooting memories together.
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Re: Merry Christmas to me!
« Reply #7 on: December 16, 2008, 01:03:13 AM »
I would reccomend a Ruger Mark III or 22/45 or whatever your favorite brand of .22 is. If his first handgun just has to be a centerfire I think he should get a 4" .357 and only shoot .38s in it.
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Re: Merry Christmas to me!
« Reply #8 on: December 16, 2008, 10:52:56 AM »
Quote from: jumbofrank on December 16, 2008, 01:03:13 AM
I would reccomend a Ruger Mark III or 22/45 or whatever your favorite brand of .22 is. If his first handgun just has to be a centerfire I think he should get a 4" .357 and only shoot .38s in it.

+1.  I have a 686 that is a perfect weight to make .38 recoil very tame and the trigger isn't overwhelming in double action..very smooth.  A nice step up.
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Re: Merry Christmas to me!
« Reply #9 on: December 16, 2008, 11:36:10 AM »
Quote from: jumbofrank on December 16, 2008, 01:03:13 AM
I would reccomend a Ruger Mark III or 22/45 or whatever your favorite brand of .22 is. If his first handgun just has to be a centerfire I think he should get a 4" .357 and only shoot .38s in it.

Yes, what JFrank said. 
Good luck, and welcome your brother to the club.  :D
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