Old farts turning 40 this year- What guns should we be buying from 1975?

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Posted: 1/8/2015 10:13:06 PM EDT

Since there are no decent cars from 1975 (maybe the Datsun/Nissan Z), we need to come up with better options to commemorate our advanced age.

It has to be concealable among a tray of vitamins and Metamucil.

Also, now that you're turning 40, what are you doing different? I finally decided to run, have a duathalon in 3 months, it's 5K run, 14mi bike, 5K run. We'll see how well that goes.

Posted: 1/8/2015 10:22:42 PM EDT

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Get yourself this vintage piece of history

Posted: 1/8/2015 10:23:14 PM EDT

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Python

Posted: 1/8/2015 10:23:52 PM EDT

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Was the automag still being made?

Posted: 1/8/2015 10:24:31 PM EDT

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I turned 40 last year...so I got an AK-74. Perfect. You sir are out of luck. There is no AK-75 that I know of.

Posted: 1/8/2015 10:25:02 PM EDT

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I know this is nearly heresy, but I used to own a King Cobra and I thought it was a pile of crap. I regret selling the Dan Wesson that I sold to buy the Colt.

Posted: 1/8/2015 10:25:09 PM EDT

[#6]

Its a great idea, but I can't think of any guns from 1975.

Posted: 1/8/2015 10:25:46 PM EDT

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Any S&W revolvers.

Posted: 1/8/2015 10:25:55 PM EDT

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Blued Colt Pyton with a 4" barrel.

Posted: 1/8/2015 10:26:41 PM EDT

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Ugliest HK ever, but still interesting idea for the sake of a 1975 polymer pistol.

Posted: 1/8/2015 10:26:59 PM EDT

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Posted: 1/8/2015 10:27:16 PM EDT

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I turn 40 this year. I'm thinking about a Rolex, but just can't accept spending $7,500-$10,000 on a watch. We'll see though.

I do plan to build an AR pistol and buy a S&W 627 Performance Center, Glock 19 Gen4 and something in either 10mm or .45ACP.

Posted: 1/8/2015 10:28:09 PM EDT

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S&W 41

Dan Wesson 357

Colt Python

Savage 24v

TC Contender w/extra barrels

Damn, missed the part about concealable.

Posted: 1/8/2015 10:30:23 PM EDT

[#13]

Sig 220 imported as the Browning Bda, 1975 manufacture. Good luck.

Posted: 1/8/2015 10:30:49 PM EDT

[#14]

Colt SP-1

Posted: 1/8/2015 10:31:20 PM EDT

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Here's an interesting one, probably not going to find one in a pawn shop in small-town Utah though-

Russian 5.66mm Dart Gun

Posted: 1/8/2015 10:33:34 PM EDT

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Conmcealable is overrated, we're just sitting in the recliner waiting for Matlock to be over so we can get to bed by 4:30.

Smith 41 is a GREAT idea! Now to find a serial number range from 1975!

Posted: 1/8/2015 10:34:19 PM EDT

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Old farts at 40 ?
You young kids need to run a few years yet to be an "old fart".......

Posted: 1/8/2015 10:34:53 PM EDT

[#18]

Series 70 Colt.

Posted: 1/8/2015 10:35:12 PM EDT

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Aren't you up a little late, Gramps?

Posted: 1/8/2015 10:35:48 PM EDT

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I'm saddened that no one has mentioned the CZ 75 yet.

Posted: 1/8/2015 10:36:25 PM EDT

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CZ75

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Posted: 1/8/2015 10:40:04 PM EDT

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I an thinking Browning Hi-Power

Posted: 1/8/2015 10:40:23 PM EDT

[#23]

Why did you have to remind me the big 40 is coming this year.

Posted: 1/8/2015 10:41:37 PM EDT

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40 is easy...

Posted: 1/8/2015 10:42:01 PM EDT

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Already have two

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Posted: 1/8/2015 10:52:36 PM EDT

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Get a 40 Fortay

Posted: 1/8/2015 10:53:39 PM EDT

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Anything revolver with S&W on the side. And Colt Pythons.

Posted: 1/8/2015 10:55:29 PM EDT

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OK then...a Ruger Blackhawk in .357

Posted: 1/8/2015 11:02:58 PM EDT

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I turn 40 next month, that's what I'm thinkin'.

Not a B, I'll track down an original 75.

Made in February.

Of 1975.

Bitch.

Posted: 1/8/2015 11:09:24 PM EDT

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Since there are no decent cars from 1975 (maybe the Datsun/Nissan Z), we need to come up with better options to commemorate our advanced age.

It has to be concealable among a tray of vitamins and Metamucil.

Also, now that you're turning 40, what are you doing different? I finally decided to run, have a duathalon in 3 months, it's 5K run, 14mi bike, 5K run. We'll see how well that goes.

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A '75 Trans Am is a whole helluva lot better than a Datsun

Posted: 1/8/2015 11:23:51 PM EDT

[#31]

70 Series Colt 1911
Ruger Security Six

Posted: 1/8/2015 11:26:05 PM EDT

[#32]

Second post nails it. Python all the way.

Posted: 1/8/2015 11:26:25 PM EDT

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I picked up a gp1975 AK last year just for this reason it was such a fine specimen of a firearm its long gone and forgotten, and have pretty much realized there was nothing cool with the 75 stamp. I would like to pick up a few different guns built in 75 (s&w revolver rem 700 and a marlin lever) but its not a really high priority right now

Posted: 1/8/2015 11:27:18 PM EDT

[#34]

Colt Diamonback in 22lr.

Posted: 1/8/2015 11:29:47 PM EDT

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There seem to be a lot of us 1975ers on this board right now. I've seen a couple threads just today where peopled mentioned their age.

Posted: 1/8/2015 11:32:43 PM EDT

[#36]

Galil ARM

Posted: 1/8/2015 11:40:02 PM EDT

[#37]

I figured I will buy a high end 1911.

Posted: 1/8/2015 11:40:22 PM EDT

[#38]

Past my 40's, but way ahead of you OP

Posted: 1/8/2015 11:49:23 PM EDT

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Dec here. There seem to be quite a few.

Posted: 1/8/2015 11:55:16 PM EDT

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Well I can't say what gun you should buy but I commend you on that strange sounding event you are about to participate in.
I just turned 62.
I have tried to stay in shape since my teens and it has helped me tremendously in the long run.
So keep that workout regimen going.

Shit man in the last two days I have seen the obituaries of two guys I worked with in the old days.
Great guys but they both packed that weight through life.
One is gone at 60 and the other 70.

Good luck.

Posted: 1/8/2015 11:55:43 PM EDT

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Here's an interesting one, probably not going to find one in a pawn shop in small-town Utah though-

Russian 5.66mm Dart Gun

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I never knew that dated back to the 70;s i thought it was a late 80's/90's innovation

Posted: 1/8/2015 11:57:07 PM EDT

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Considerating yourself an old fart at 39/40 is just plain giving up. I was standing on the focsle of a DDG with an M-14 controlling all the 50 cal crews going through the strait of Hormuz in 2002. Both CIWS mounts in AAW Auto, clearing sector holdback tool removed, hold fire off.

Posted: 1/8/2015 11:57:37 PM EDT

[#43]

Ruger Bearcat 22 revolver...

I wish I could find one...

Posted: 1/9/2015 12:00:35 AM EDT

[#44]

U.S. rifle, caliber .30, M1
or even an early Ruger 10/22

Posted: 1/9/2015 12:01:55 AM EDT

[#45]

Iver Johnson Enforcer

Here is a brand new one in the box available:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=455127204

Posted: 1/9/2015 12:03:10 AM EDT

[#46]

CZ75...duh

Posted: 1/9/2015 12:13:38 AM EDT

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We're every where, always watching, collecting data.

Posted: 1/9/2015 2:42:58 AM EDT

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Since there are no decent cars from 1975 (maybe the Datsun/Nissan Z), we need to come up with better options to commemorate our advanced age.

It has to be concealable among a tray of vitamins and Metamucil.

Also, now that you're turning 40, what are you doing different? I finally decided to run, have a duathalon in 3 months, it's 5K run, 14mi bike, 5K run. We'll see how well that goes.

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Old farts turning forty? Ah, to be a young pup again....

Posted: 1/9/2015 2:58:17 AM EDT

[#49]

Short rail 75

Posted: 1/9/2015 11:35:22 AM EDT

[#50]

here is the car I always wanted, I'd bet I lusted after this car for 30 years, wanting to get a 1975 model someday. Then I drove one a few years ago and it lost all it's luster. What an unmitigated terd. Zero to sixty-ish in June.....ish. Handled like a pregnant walrus try to not spill coffee as it glides down the road.

The '75 trans am WAS cool, but died with the mullet. I don't miss them.

The CZ75 is a great idea, if I can figure out how to get one produced in '75 that will really be cool.

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