My father and his AR-15! A story of changed minds.

Wyoredman, you're a good son!

Usually the gun-giving goes in the other direction.

About 30 years ago for my Dad's 75th birthday my two brothers & I gave him a new 3rd generation Colt Single Action .45 with a 7 1/2" barrel.

Oldest brother made a high quality case from Missouri Walnut (his home state), felt-lined & recessed to hold the revolver and a box of cartridges. We had a brass plate inscribing it as a presentation piece from his three sons. Also we had his military serial number engraved into the backstrap.

It turned out beautifully, and Dad was overwhelmed when we presented it to him.

With him being a huge fan of the TV series "Gunsmoke", we thought it was fitting to give him a revolver like "Marshal Dillion's".

If I remember correctly, the Colt cost a bit under $350.
 
That's a fantastic thing to do for your Dad. I'm sure he's very proud of his boy. I have all of my father's guns, got them in the will, I'd give them all back to have him here today and I'd throw in some extras too. I'm sure he'll get plenty of use out of it and he'll show it off to everyone he knows saying "Look what my boy gave me". Well done.

Stu
 
I was like your father a few years ago but shooting with my son and his friends who are into AR rifles has changed my opinion. They also own 1911's and other semi-auto pistols, single action revolvers, semi and bolt rifles and probably others. That they show total respect for their firearms, firearm safety and the environment is something I respect. That a few times a year they let this old geezer tag along is something I treasure.

I can remember telling my son I did not want him to buy an AR-15 and bring it into the house but this was before I got involved in the firearm debate. That some of the wisdom of forums like this one and importance of the 2nd Ammendment to our country has rubbed off is also at play.

I should also disclose I recently bought a Hi-Point 45ACP Carbine to hunt havelinas with. Every bit as black and evil as any AR.

Enough from me, Have a great day!
James
 
I'm in the same camp. Could not possibly see why anyone would want one of the strange looking black guns. The a good friend picked one up and I shot it a few times and decided perhaps I did need one. Now I'd never part with it. They are indeed an awful lot of fun to shoot (assuming you can find ammo).
 
Went shooting with dad again yesterday. He is still grinning from ear to ear! We made sure the gun had a good 100 yd zero for his eye. He was hitting paper plates at 100!:)
 
This thread helped inspire me to finally get my dad out to the range. He hasn't shot in over 20 years but brought out his S&W .357 mag that he carried in Vietnam with him. Had a great time.
 
Your story is silly...



If you had started with an AK instead he would of loved it from the start :D:cool:


And you wouldn't even have to worry about telling him to clean it :)


I'm glad he's happy though, I believe every able bodied person should have something to defend their home and country with.
 
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