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06-14-2009, 02:18 AM #1The Razor Whisperer
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My first gun...!
Well after RI's 7 day waiting period I finally picked up my first gun yesterday (paid for a week ago!)! I did plenty of research and came to the conclusion that I wanted a .22 revolver. .22 for the low cost of shooting and revolver because I hear semi-autos can tend to have more problems in a .22. Regardless, it came down to a Taurus Tracker 990 and a Smith & Wesson 617. Both basically the same gun, but one is a Smith lol. I couldn't justify the extra $300 in the end though and only heard good things about the Taurus (both 990 and 970) so I went with that. Looking back, I much prefer the aesthetics of the Taurus as well. For now I only have one not-so-great photo, but I'll post more when I take them!
My Taurus Tracker 990-
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06-14-2009, 02:35 AM #2Occasionally Active Member
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You'll shoot your eye out!
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06-14-2009, 03:52 AM #3
You got the whole Dirty Harry thing goin on....
Good for you Man....!We have assumed control !
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06-14-2009, 04:05 AM #4The Shell Whisperer
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Congrats Alex,
next I want to see some G10 handles on that puppy!, Philadelph Style!
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06-14-2009, 06:12 AM #5Usagi Yojimbo
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Remember Alex, it's not a razor...But I suppose if you aim it just right... Excuse me, I'll be right back...I think.
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06-14-2009, 09:11 AM #6Senior Member
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You off to out man the kid who shaves with a lighter? lol
Originally Posted by JMS
Nice gun, enjoy. Always been a fan of Revolvers.
I owned a Smith and Wesson revolver ones. But it was an air pistol.
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06-14-2009, 09:48 AM #7Dapper Dandy
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Gregs, move to the US and you can have the real thing
Good looking gun Alex. I hope you enjoy it (I'm sure you will). Like you said, the great thing about a 22 is that it's super cheap to plink with. I feel bad for the 45 guys right about now
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07-03-2009, 11:44 PM #8Senior Member
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Don't get him started Max!!! I can barely keep up with my RAD, now you'll have me wanting new handles for all my handguns too!! Originally Posted by Maximilian
Congrats Alex,
next I want to see some G10 handles on that puppy!, Philadelph Style!
Alex, congratulations! Taurus make great guns, and you're right, cannot beat that warranty. with smith you are paying for the name (yes, I have a couple and love them, still, overpriced nowadays).
this ammo fiasco angers me too. fortunately (looking at bright side) I hardly ever get a chance to shoot any more so don't go through much. I do reload for the rifles.
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