Ever gifted a firearm to a relative? I'm about to

[Rommel]

Or should I say had a relative that was worth gifting a firearm to?

A little backstory: Childhood pretty much sucked (seriously) but with that said no ones childhood is perfect. We move on and try to separate ourselves from that...stuff.

Point being I have an uncle who over the years has always done all sorts of nice things for me, always included me in on things when I was growing up, and taught me some great lessons too.

So after a few hardships (wife's illness amongst a few others) all seems to be on the upswing. So I've been thinking for a while now why not show some appreciation to someone that has made a difference in my life? Tomorrow I'm purchasing him a brand new 686. I have waited and waited for a 7-shot model (+) to become available and one finally has. I did want this one to be new.

I know he will love the platform it just gets kind of tricky with the barrel length (preference of). I know he's got at least one (to my knowledge) S&W .357 in a shorter barrel and some other things he tends to tote around the families' property. I have to think the 6" barrel will work nicely for him when target shooting and target shooting.

Anyway I'd love to hear some stories. Anyone ever done this? Ever done this for someone other than your kids or spouse?

 

[NWGeorgiaSquatchman]

I never had too rough of a childhood growing up but one of my great uncles who I am very close with surprised me not too long ago.

Growing up my dad always told me how much of an asshole this man was lol He said he was always mean and hateful to him and the other grand children and that he even got ugly a few times with my dad in general. Worst part is that my grandfather (his older brother) never would do anything, which if you knew my Papa was unlike him. Well then he left to go to Vietnam as a transport driver. While he was gone, his girlfriend (now wife) left him and married another man and had several kids. So as you can imagine he got even worse when he came back. Well fast forward to the late 80's, I came along and for whatever reason my dad said he always took a liking to me. As I got older he bought me my first fishing rod and I attribute him to my love for trout fishing.

Well the other day I was at his house with him and we got to talking guns like we always do and he just kinda opened up to me. Eventually him and my great aunt (the one who left him) got together when her husband passed and he HATES her kids! Can't say I blame him as they are all a bunch of druggies who have tried to steal from him etc etc. Well as we were sitting there he told me that he didn't have kids of his own and he has always thought of me as a son. Made me tear up to be honest. He then went on to tell me that when he passes for me to go through his safe and take what I want, what I didn't want my dad could go through, and the rest big mamma (my aunt) could sell. I would have hugged him in the moment but he would have kicked my ass so I just smiled and said ok.

Fast forward to yesterday, he called me saying he wanted a Glock pistol in 9mm. He said he didn't care what model just nothing too small. So to return all the good memories and times he has given me growing up, when my taxes come back I am going to buy him a Glock 19. I think he will really appreciate it and it'll be a mere token of appreciation for what he has done for me! Glad to see someone else who feels the same as I do.

 

[Rommel]

I never had too rough of a childhood growing up but one of my great uncles who I am very close with surprised me not too long ago.

Growing up my dad always told me how much of an asshole this man was lol He said he was always mean and hateful to him and the other grand children and that he even got ugly a few times with my dad in general. Worst part is that my grandfather (his older brother) never would do anything, which if you knew my Papa was unlike him. Well then he left to go to Vietnam as a transport driver. While he was gone, his girlfriend (now wife) left him and married another man and had several kids. So as you can imagine he got even worse when he came back. Well fast forward to the late 80's, I came along and for whatever reason my dad said he always took a liking to me. As I got older he bought me my first fishing rod and I attribute him to my love for trout fishing.

Well the other day I was at his house with him and we got to talking guns like we always do and he just kinda opened up to me. Eventually him and my great aunt (the one who left him) got together when her husband passed and he HATES her kids! Can't say I blame him as they are all a bunch of druggies who have tried to steal from him etc etc. Well as we were sitting there he told me that he didn't have kids of his own and he has always thought of me as a son. Made me tear up to be honest. He then went on to tell me that when he passes for me to go through his safe and take what I want, what I didn't want my dad could go through, and the rest big mamma (my aunt) could sell. I would have hugged him in the moment but he would have kicked my ass so I just smiled and said ok.

Fast forward to yesterday, he called me saying he wanted a Glock pistol in 9mm. He said he didn't care what model just nothing too small. So to return all the good memories and times he has given me growing up, when my taxes come back I am going to buy him a Glock 19. I think he will really appreciate it and it'll be a mere token of appreciation for what he has done for me! Glad to see someone else who feels the same as I do.

Good deal man! Very classy.

 

[jjrock]

I gave my father-in-law a 1911. He loved shooting mine so much so I got him one since he is a good guy and the person I shoot with the most. This is an AWESOME thing you're doing! I can relate to the family thing and have a kick ass uncle...haven't given him a gun since they aren't his thing but have definitely showed my appreciation over the years.

 

[Cartman]

I did go buy my dad a Ruger Super Redhawk. I just felt that urge one day so I bought it, went to his house and handed it to him and said thanks for everything. He was very shocked, my mom was a little jealous. I took it hunting on day before he put a scope on it and this smaller 6pt walked out and I aimed for his chest. Pulled the trigger and he dropped like a rock! Except I hit him in the head.

 

[titanhank]

I gave my dad a glock 26 one year for christmas and a ruger lcp gen 2 for fathers day. He is getting up in years and just cant't carry the heavier guns he has. He carries the lcp everyday and the glock in the truck. I know someday i will get them both back and they will be cleaned, put in the safe and serve as a reminder ever time i look at them of how much my dad has done for me.

 

[Rommel]

Updated: Got a call today that a Plus model had come in (that was a close one / almost settled). Who knew all the 686's would come in the same week.?.

 

[Rommel]

haven't given him a gun since they aren't his thing but have definitely showed my appreciation over the years.

Hey that's the important thing. I've found that you have to concentrate on the relationships that you do have and to not hesitate / wait around when I comes to giving thanks / showing appreciation. It goes by fast.


Great stories and thanks for sharing guys!

 

[DerekB711]

I bought my mom a sig and my brother an XD for Christmas both were their 1st handguns