Anyone expecting firearm goodies under the tree.
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Zekest Crowe
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Picking up packages from the mail has NOTHING to do with what Santa might bring you, silly Rick.
I know I am. Some of the best Christmas presents are the ones you buy for yourself.
I had been itching for a police trade in Glock 22. I figured $350-ish was a good deal. Poor me figured I'd have to save up for a bit. Then came the handing out of paychecks, enclosed was an end of the year bonus on top of the Christmas bonus!
Sadly, the used LE issue Glocks shot up to almost $500. In my infinite wisdom I said *forget* the used Glocks, why not buy new for that price? Buy used + shipping + transfer fee = within a few bucks of new.
Moral of the story, my gifts I'm getting are a Glock 22, Hornady .40 S&W dies, and another holster for my shoulder rig. And have money left over.
Shhhhh, don't let She Who Must Be Obeyed know. (I'm on gun buying probation until after our wedding)
I had been itching for a police trade in Glock 22. I figured $350-ish was a good deal. Poor me figured I'd have to save up for a bit. Then came the handing out of paychecks, enclosed was an end of the year bonus on top of the Christmas bonus!
Sadly, the used LE issue Glocks shot up to almost $500. In my infinite wisdom I said *forget* the used Glocks, why not buy new for that price? Buy used + shipping + transfer fee = within a few bucks of new.
Moral of the story, my gifts I'm getting are a Glock 22, Hornady .40 S&W dies, and another holster for my shoulder rig. And have money left over.
Shhhhh, don't let She Who Must Be Obeyed know. (I'm on gun buying probation until after our wedding)
Nine the Ranger
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Not expecting any new toys really.
But my Dad promised some ammo and some magazines.
But my Dad promised some ammo and some magazines.
About 3 weeks ago, my wife said to me, "So what do you want for Christmas?"
I said, "A new car."
Her jaw dropped, as we just purchased an Avalon for her, and we have 4 years of payments remaining on it.
I then spelled it, "K-A-H-R", and explained that it was a .380 carry pistol.
A $550.00 pistol doesn't look so bad compared to a $29,000.00 vehicle.
So what happened?:
(It's the stainless steel one, and is currently under the tree.)
I said, "A new car."
Her jaw dropped, as we just purchased an Avalon for her, and we have 4 years of payments remaining on it.
I then spelled it, "K-A-H-R", and explained that it was a .380 carry pistol.
A $550.00 pistol doesn't look so bad compared to a $29,000.00 vehicle.
So what happened?:
(It's the stainless steel one, and is currently under the tree.)
I have found that the moment I expect something to happen, it doesn't. either I have terrible luck, or the universe just plain don't like me. The only exception to this rule is my 'gut feel'/intuition/instincts (strangely these are usually right when it's important).
That being said, I'd love to have something gun related under the tree. I'm just not going to expect it!
That being said, I'd love to have something gun related under the tree. I'm just not going to expect it!
Last year there was an LCR .357 under the tree from the wife. This year it's an XDs .45. The kids don't know I know, but my wife would've had no clue what gun to buy and plus I had to fill out the paperwork. I didn't want to walk the line on a straw purchase.
I know from the kids I have boxes of ammo under the tree.
Tis the season.
I know from the kids I have boxes of ammo under the tree.
Tis the season.
1911Alaska
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Nope, but I did buy myself a Crossbreed holster as an early gift 
Kevin Rohrer
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Santa just delivered an M1 Carbine, and he is also getting the front strap of my Colt Officer's Model 1911 checkered for me. He hasn't decided on 20 or 25LPI.