Does anyone think Glock inspires this kind of nostalgia? Reliving the moment you opened the plastic box, and your eyes first drank in that black polymer frame...seems unlikely. Though as it happens I do recall purchasing my first Glock. It's been a great pistol.
That said, I remember the day I purchased my first 1911. It feels like it was yesterday. But it was, in fact, around 4 years ago, so that feeling is off by more than 1400 days. She was an experienced STI Sentinel, having been in one previous relationship. I was a trembling, sweaty, love-sick first-timer. After filling out form 4473, which seemed like it would take forever, I plunked down my cash. I pondered briefly whether introducing a financial element might cheapen the relationship we were starting. The store owner heard me mutter this, and his eyes instantly narrowed to slits. I decided to think of the money as a reverse dowry.
I don't recall the trip home, though I'm certain I carried her over the threshold, as my parents had tried to raise me a gentleman. Our life together has had the usual ups and downs, but she has always performed her duties faithfully, and has comforted me greatly when things go 'bump' in the night.
Though I would never consider replacing her, I have to admit my eye has been wandering as of late. There's an absolutely stunning little SIG Scorpion down at the store...