Thread: 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-

You'll shoot your eye out!

You got the whole Dirty Harry thing goin on....
Good for you Man....!

Congrats Alex,

next I want to see some G10 handles on that puppy!, Philadelph Style!

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.

Originally Posted by JMS

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.

You off to out man the kid who shaves with a lighter? lol

Nice gun, enjoy. Always been a fan of Revolvers.

I owned a Smith and Wesson revolver ones. But it was an air pistol.

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

Originally Posted by Quick Orange

Gregs, move to the US and you can have the real thing

It's not my top reason to move to the US, I'll admit, but it's an interesting bonus.

I am reminded of the (paraphrased) words of Mr Miyagi: "Just remember, gun never replace eye, ear, and brain."

Nice looking gun though Alex.

James.

Nice! Can't wait to see it with the thumbnotch & worked rib!