Cody saved all his Christmas and B-day money.... - The Firearms Forum

jlloyd73 · 01-29-2012, 04:30 PM

My 13yr old son Cody has been saving his money because he wanted to get a good pistol to help make him a better marksman. This is what he decided to get himself.....a Ruger 22/45 Mark 3. He has already shot about 100 rounds through it. I will tell you that I already have a love hate relationship with this thing.......love to shoot it, hate to clean it...

I am thinking of trying to find a better set of sights for him.

jack404 · 01-29-2012, 04:46 PM

good for him , i hope it looks after him and he it .. and well done to you for raising your kids so they see the need to save to look after themselves ( and not just sit with a hand out )

woolleyworm · 01-29-2012, 04:49 PM

Outstanding! They are a bit of a pain to clean, something that he'll learn to master as he gets older though. Job well done to save up for it!

jlloyd73 · 01-29-2012, 04:54 PM

Donna and I sat down and talked to him about the responsibilities of owning a handgun (he got a 22 rifle last year and has done well with it). He also knows he has to keep his grades up and chores done or it will stay in the safe until he grows a beard.

I am proud of him for saving his money up and making a smart purchase. He wanted to get a 22 that would last and that he could pass down to his kids.

Juker · 01-29-2012, 06:03 PM

Simply outstanding! I have (sadly, stupidly) sold or traded a few guns over the years, but I still have my first two - a .22 rifle and pistol.

Rugermanws · 01-30-2012, 02:11 PM

Great first gun, at least he has adjustable sights, my first one was a Ruger with fixed sights. I still own it and I hope he never gets rid of his first pistol, he earned it.

mranum · 01-30-2012, 04:32 PM

Thats awesome. Best part is basically he did this on his own, he earned it. He'll have a greater appreciation for stuff that way. Nice to sit him down and lay out the ground rules involved with owning firearms, but specifically handguns.

Never shot one of these but I know guys that have them and love 'em.

BETH · 01-30-2012, 05:01 PM

congrats to him for working for it he will appreciate it more and thanks to you for raising him like u are to many parents are just handing things to there kids

3/2 STA SS · 01-30-2012, 08:08 PM

Great job saving and good choice!! Can't beat a Ruger bull barrel...
I still remember saving for my first bike and the lady counting out my money for an hour from a peanut butter jar I gave her.

Ledslnger · 01-30-2012, 10:14 PM

I snagged my girlfriend's orange metallic fingernail polish and threw it on the front sight blade and it works great for me. Might want to try it out before you buy new sights.

mr.t7024 · 02-03-2012, 01:09 PM

Great pistol,enjoy shooting it. Cleaning the pistol takes time,but YOU will get used to it. There are great sites on the internet to help you !

Cliff

01-29-2012, 04:30 PM	#1
jlloyd73 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Contributor Posts: 1,932	Cody saved all his Christmas and B-day money.... My 13yr old son Cody has been saving his money because he wanted to get a good pistol to help make him a better marksman. This is what he decided to get himself.....a Ruger 22/45 Mark 3. He has already shot about 100 rounds through it. I will tell you that I already have a love hate relationship with this thing.......love to shoot it, hate to clean it... I am thinking of trying to find a better set of sights for him. Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------- The only thing better than good family is good friends. J and D Lloyd Get ready...it's getting "real" and really fast! -->

01-29-2012, 04:46 PM	#2
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Cody saved all his Christmas and B-day money.... good for him , i hope it looks after him and he it .. and well done to you for raising your kids so they see the need to save to look after themselves ( and not just sit with a hand out )

01-29-2012, 04:49 PM	#3
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,883	Re: Cody saved all his Christmas and B-day money.... Outstanding! They are a bit of a pain to clean, something that he'll learn to master as he gets older though. Job well done to save up for it! __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

01-29-2012, 04:54 PM	#4
jlloyd73 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Contributor Posts: 1,932	Re: Cody saved all his Christmas and B-day money.... Donna and I sat down and talked to him about the responsibilities of owning a handgun (he got a 22 rifle last year and has done well with it). He also knows he has to keep his grades up and chores done or it will stay in the safe until he grows a beard. I am proud of him for saving his money up and making a smart purchase. He wanted to get a 22 that would last and that he could pass down to his kids. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- The only thing better than good family is good friends. J and D Lloyd Get ready...it's getting "real" and really fast!

01-29-2012, 06:03 PM	#5
Juker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Land of Lincoln Contributor Posts: 2,872	Re: Cody saved all his Christmas and B-day money.... Simply outstanding! I have (sadly, stupidly) sold or traded a few guns over the years, but I still have my first two - a .22 rifle and pistol. __________________ SHOOT FIRST. SHOOT SECOND. MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE THE MAN WHO'S SHOOTING LAST.

01-30-2012, 02:11 PM	#6
Rugermanws V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: White Oak Pa Posts: 225	Re: Cody saved all his Christmas and B-day money.... Great first gun, at least he has adjustable sights, my first one was a Ruger with fixed sights. I still own it and I hope he never gets rid of his first pistol, he earned it.

01-30-2012, 04:32 PM	#7
mranum V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Central WI Posts: 463	Re: Cody saved all his Christmas and B-day money.... Thats awesome. Best part is basically he did this on his own, he earned it. He'll have a greater appreciation for stuff that way. Nice to sit him down and lay out the ground rules involved with owning firearms, but specifically handguns. Never shot one of these but I know guys that have them and love 'em.

01-30-2012, 05:01 PM	#8
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,676	Re: Cody saved all his Christmas and B-day money.... congrats to him for working for it he will appreciate it more and thanks to you for raising him like u are to many parents are just handing things to there kids

01-30-2012, 08:08 PM	#9
3/2 STA SS Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,437	Re: Cody saved all his Christmas and B-day money.... Great job saving and good choice!! Can't beat a Ruger bull barrel... I still remember saving for my first bike and the lady counting out my money for an hour from a peanut butter jar I gave her. __________________ MORS DE CONTACTUS-DEATH ON CONTACT

01-30-2012, 10:14 PM	#10
Ledslnger V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N Central, IA Posts: 415	Re: Cody saved all his Christmas and B-day money.... I snagged my girlfriend's orange metallic fingernail polish and threw it on the front sight blade and it works great for me. Might want to try it out before you buy new sights.

02-03-2012, 01:09 PM	#11
mr.t7024 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near a brook & pond in Ma Posts: 734	Re: Cody saved all his Christmas and B-day money.... Great pistol,enjoy shooting it. Cleaning the pistol takes time,but YOU will get used to it. There are great sites on the internet to help you ! Cliff Last edited by mr.t7024; 02-03-2012 at 01:11 PM..