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A gun filled Christmas...My New Ruger 22/45! (Pic)
Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 5:32 am
by kalipsocs
I totally didn't expect it, but my mother's boyfriend surprised me with a $400 gift certificate to Bass Pro. Honestly, I am not a big fan of Bass Pro because a lot of their firearms are overpriced and its less diverse than Cabela's in the firearms/firearms accessories. Still, it was very generous and much appreciated. I have been wanting a .22 pistol for awhile so I figured it was the perfect moment to seize the opportunity. Has yet to be shot, but Bass Pro gives you the first range trip for free! Try to get out there tomorrow and give range report.

Re: A gun filled Christmas...My New Ruger 22/45! (Pic)
Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 8:29 am
by Oldgringo
Your mother has a nice boyfriend.
Re: A gun filled Christmas...My New Ruger 22/45! (Pic)
Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 3:05 pm
by Embalmo
Bass pro has a range?
Re: A gun filled Christmas...My New Ruger 22/45! (Pic)
Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 3:07 pm
by chamberc
Embalmo wrote:Bass pro has a range?
Yep.
Re: A gun filled Christmas...My New Ruger 22/45! (Pic)
Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 3:57 pm
by bpet
Wow! That pad lock is almost as big as the pistol.
Double Wow! $400 gift certificate to Bass Pro. What's not to like (except maybe lugging around that huge pad lock).

Re: A gun filled Christmas...My New Ruger 22/45! (Pic)
Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 4:35 pm
by ddstuder
Embalmo wrote:Bass pro has a range?
Bass Pro in Grapevine has a good indoor range. Only $10 per hour.
Re: A gun filled Christmas...My New Ruger 22/45! (Pic)
Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 5:36 pm
by fm2
That's a fun gun. Congrats!
Re: A gun filled Christmas...My New Ruger 22/45! (Pic)
Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 8:17 pm
by kalipsocs
Oldgringo wrote:Your mother has a nice boyfriend.
Very nice. He donated a few thousand dollars to Grace in Grapevine as well to help out with the holiday season. If everyone in the world could be a quarter as generous as he has been, we would live in a much better world. Thanks for the compliments!
Re: A gun filled Christmas...My New Ruger 22/45! (Pic)
Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 8:21 pm
by surprise_i'm_armed
kalipsocs:
Since it's model is a "22/45", does that mean you can switch out
the barrel/magazine and shoot .45?
I'm not familiar with the pistol, but I give it a big thumbs up
for looking like a Luger P08.
SIA
Re: A gun filled Christmas...My New Ruger 22/45! (Pic)
Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 8:41 pm
by kalipsocs
surprise_i'm_armed wrote:kalipsocs:
Since it's model is a "22/45", does that mean you can switch out
the barrel/magazine and shoot .45?
I'm not familiar with the pistol, but I give it a big thumbs up
for looking like a Luger P08.
SIA
Ha, I wish!! No, it's controls (safety, mag release, slide release) and grip angle is supposed to mimic a 1911. So, theoretically, you can practice with the Ruger and have that translate easily to the 1911. At least, that's what they are trying to sell you on.

To me that was a bonus, but not a requirement. I don't like the extreme grip angle on the regular Mark III series; this version pointed much more naturally. Guess I have become accustomed to my CZ P-01 and Colt Commander, so it was an easy choice.
Re: A gun filled Christmas...My New Ruger 22/45! (Pic)
Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 8:47 pm
by surprise_i'm_armed
kalipsocs:
Thank you, sir.
SIA
Re: A gun filled Christmas...My New Ruger 22/45! (Pic)
Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 10:07 pm
by UpTheIrons
bpet wrote:Wow! That pad lock is almost as big as the pistol.
You should see the one that comes with the LCR. It weighs more than the gun!
Re: A gun filled Christmas...My New Ruger 22/45! (Pic)
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 12:42 pm
by MechAg94
A 22/45 target model was the first gun I ever bought. I still have mine. It has been a very good pistol.
At the time, it was on sale for $200 at Carter's Country. They are priced higher now.

Re: A gun filled Christmas...My New Ruger 22/45! (Pic)
Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 11:50 pm
by cougartex
Enjoy the new gun.
Re: A gun filled Christmas...My New Ruger 22/45! (Pic)
Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2010 1:55 pm
by kalipsocs
MechAg94 wrote:A 22/45 target model was the first gun I ever bought. I still have mine. It has been a very good pistol.
At the time, it was on sale for $200 at Carter's Country. They are priced higher now.

Mine out the door was $324. Looks like you made a good investment!