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Grippy · June 29, 2009, 10:56 PM

Great name huh? Most folk think it gross but it makes me happy.

I have enjoyed shooting since a kid. It's just fun. My first firearm was a Ruger Single Six I believe it was called. I had to sell it. Then I bought a .22 rifle and it was boring in the sense it had NO personality. I sold it. I was at Woolworth in the early 80's and they had Garands for $240 and M1 Carbines for $120. I bought the carbine cause I could afford it. Still have that beauty.

I saw a 1969 Romanian trainer 22 for $45 at a sport store and bought it. It is great for chipmunks at long range. (they get in the crawlspace). Love the bolt action.

My Pa gave me his .38 Colt Cobra which I can't hit anything with.

Finally my wife has her dad's shotgun a nice old 410.

I went hunting for birds once. I didn't like it. Hunting is fine it's just not for me. I'd rather feed the critters.

I like old guns made with wood.

June 29, 2009, 10:56 PM	#161
Grippy Junior Member Join Date: June 29, 2009 Location: da UP Posts: 7	I'm Grippy Great name huh? Most folk think it gross but it makes me happy. I have enjoyed shooting since a kid. It's just fun. My first firearm was a Ruger Single Six I believe it was called. I had to sell it. Then I bought a .22 rifle and it was boring in the sense it had NO personality. I sold it. I was at Woolworth in the early 80's and they had Garands for $240 and M1 Carbines for $120. I bought the carbine cause I could afford it. Still have that beauty. I saw a 1969 Romanian trainer 22 for $45 at a sport store and bought it. It is great for chipmunks at long range. (they get in the crawlspace). Love the bolt action. My Pa gave me his .38 Colt Cobra which I can't hit anything with. Finally my wife has her dad's shotgun a nice old 410. I went hunting for birds once. I didn't like it. Hunting is fine it's just not for me. I'd rather feed the critters. I like old guns made with wood. __________________ Woolworth M1 Carbine Romanian Model 1969 .22 Trainer .38 Colt Cobra Nickel J. Stevens Model 58 410 Last edited by Bud Helms; June 30, 2009 at 06:19 AM. Reason: Language inappropriate for mixed company.