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Posted: 11/14/2002 12:19:33 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/14/2002 12:30:24 AM EDT
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Get him a $10 plastic padded lockable case, or if you're REALY nice, one of those James Bond looking brushed aluminum pistol cases (that makes it look like it aught to be a '93 with a supressor and some sort of high-tech sight). Make sure he calls the airline and asks about transporting an unloaded and cased weapon in baggage. I'm too poor to fly anything but SWA, and I've never had trouble with them. I take it to the front desk, declair it, open the case, tell them there is no ammo and the weapon is dissassembeled, and they tag it and we lock it again. Simple as that. R.G. |
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Posted: 11/14/2002 5:17:50 AM EDT
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You Sir are a Great Dad!!!
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Posted: 11/14/2002 5:28:09 AM EDT
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Good one, John, that warms the heart.
I remember way back upon my sons 21st birthday...he opened the box and out popped a S&W 645! The look on his face...priceless! (have camera at the ready as I did) |
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Posted: 11/14/2002 5:30:51 AM EDT
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john232,
im 41. am i too old for you to adopt?? |
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Posted: 11/14/2002 7:02:05 AM EDT
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Just make sure it's a gift otherwise BATF will be on your you-know-what. They really don't like people buying guns for other people even if legal. Anyway great gift!
Say you are going to give him some 15 round mags also? That would REALLY make it a great gift! CRC |
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Posted: 11/14/2002 8:00:38 AM EDT
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Do like we always do with gifts of that caliber(no pun intended
) that we want to keep a secret!Put it in a shoe box or some other devious packagig to throw off the scent before opening, if he sees a pistol sized box, he'll know what it is before opening... |
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Posted: 11/14/2002 3:29:34 PM EDT
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Put it in a box in a box in a box. Make him work to get it out.
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Posted: 11/14/2002 3:56:44 PM EDT
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Gee, THANKS, DAD!!
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Posted: 11/14/2002 5:10:07 PM EDT
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Naah, just do what my aunt does, get the little clear string-reenforced tape thats harder than hell to cut and tape the F* out of that bugger, then wrap it and make sure you dont spare the tape again, and leave him no openings to stick a finger in and rip in the paper. Oh, and fold the paper so its double-sheeted :) Heh, and I havnt even celebrated Christmas like that since I went to college... Funny what you remember. |
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Posted: 11/14/2002 5:56:41 PM EDT
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How many magazines? 10-rd? You might get him a box of self-defense ammo to go with it, and maybe at least one hi-cap mag if you see a good deal on one at one of the upcoming gun shows... |
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Posted: 11/15/2002 2:22:10 AM EDT
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Thanks for all the great ideas.... I am thinking about exchanging the berreta that is in lay a way for a silver chrome one they just got in stock that is only 50.00 more than the black one. What do ya think?? I am paying 549.99 for the Black M9 and they want 599.99 for the silver chrome one, that also has some real nice custom rubber grips on it too. I may swap models tomorrow. Thanks for the replies. John
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Posted: 11/15/2002 2:32:30 AM EDT
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stay witrh the black
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Posted: 11/15/2002 6:22:18 AM EDT
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Switch it out !
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Posted: 11/15/2002 7:20:04 AM EDT
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Find out what your son prefers. Some people like black and some like the silver guns that stands out in a crowd.... |
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Posted: 11/15/2002 8:15:17 AM EDT
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You've done a good thing!
Regardless of the model, make sure you enclose a couple large pictures of Osama Bin Laden. That way he won't have to buy any targets when he gets to the range. And he'll know why he joined the Navy in the first place!
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Posted: 11/15/2002 8:43:48 AM EDT
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Guns are the best Chirstmas gift by far.
and giving someone a gun with no ammo is like giving a toy with no batteries. |
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Posted: 11/15/2002 11:47:53 AM EDT
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LMAO....so true! |
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Posted: 11/16/2002 11:19:59 AM EDT
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Find out if that model with the rubber wrap around grips is a Brigadier. If it is, definately go for it! The Brigs are the ones that come with the rubber wrap around grips. I've got one on order from my local FFL (should be in Tuesday, or so) and I paid $657.45 after all the BK check, NICs, shipping, etc...
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Posted: 11/16/2002 1:04:19 PM EDT
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I'm sure the boy will be happy ! !
Got a 92 FS last year for myself last Christmas, and it is truly a wonderful 9mm. Did have a little problem with the 10 rounds mags, until the pistol was "broke in a bit". If looking for good RELIABLE high cap mags, try the ones by MecGar. Have several for my Hi-Power, and three for the 92 FS. Always 100 % ! ! ! |
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