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[K.O.D.]

Here is a little Knife with Guns story for'ya: So we got these relatives of ours that have this 9years old boy...
Lately his dad started taking him to the range, primarily shooting his Henry repeater, .22mag.

Safety, the whole 9 yards, but as you can see the gun is big for the kid and he can't learn proper shouldering and so on even he is hitting the plates at about 30' well...

So I got his Winchester 67A that was originally restored by my father in law for my son, some 33 years ago...
At the time my son was about 12 yo and he shot this in our backyard, basically swamp land at the time, hitting some oranges at 20-30', very accurate little thing.
He grew up and never used this little rifle, we have a beautiful grand daughter but we don't think she'll ever be in guns, at least not for now, she's only 3 yo...
I bought a case, some .22 shorts, got him a little Olight AAA flashlight, a bore snake and small Vic knife and gave him the gun last night.
The kid was thrilled, and I think they are already shooting today at the gun range.
So what do you Gents think - is 9 years old, old enough to be introduced more seriously to guns or it was a mistake to give him the rifle ?

I learned to shoot a .22 revolver when I was 8. My 9 year old nephew really wants to learn, but the local ranges require the kids to take a class first. Problem is, classes are at 4:30 on weeknights, and the range is an hour from his school, so waiting for summer.

 

[Hammer67]

A pair of ponies.

 

[emtyhopper]

 

[POCEH KOCEB]

My Henry .22LR is hands-down on of the funnest guns I own. Everyone who tries it out has a grin by the time they're done. That's a sweet old Winchester as well.

Thank you all who chimed in ! Hammer67 , his Henry was purchased few weeks back. Beautiful rifle, action smooth as butter.
Unfortunately, when he pulled it out last night to fiddle with it, I discovered that the lever was completely rusted, you can see it on the picture...

We decided it is because of the sweat from the last shooting, we live in FL and understandably for few hours on the open range it was plenty of aggressive
sweat, that he obviously didn't clean at home and week later, along with the condense from the AC the result was most of the bluing on the lever was replaced with 'serious rust...
He'll take it to the store, I suggested the store to clean the rust and ceracoat the lever but we really don't know how they'll handle it. Still, beautiful rifle !

The story with the kid had short continuation today... His grandfather was with him at home and the kid pull the gun to show off, the grand dad (who knows nothing about guns)
sent me a picture of the kid (father wasn't home). Here it is:

Naturally, it drove me crazy... I called them right away and explained them some major safety rules, particularly what to do with the booger finger.
I'm glad the kid took it very seriously and I think he understood the idea about being aware of your target and surroundings and that the finger goes on the trigger
only when you're ready to shoot.
Later, he insisted of his grand dad to send me another picture, I was happy this time...

 

[Corto_Malt]

 

[bigolegator]

How does the 365 carry and shoot?
Thanks

My experience only: it carries well, easy to conceal even with T-shirt and shorts/pants etc, very reliable functions great, but It’s love hate for me with accuracy when pushed past 30ft or so but it’s not intended for that either. Close up and practical distance it’s good. I tried the XL frame but went back to the original, just fits my needs better and I have 12rd mags for it if needed (so that’s like using the XL frame basically, yes I know there are minor differences XL fans!)
I just shoot full size guns better but I grew up with a 10mm as my primary best friend too

 

[bigolegator]

Very good and reliable combo…..

 

[K.O.D.]

My experience only: it carries well, easy to conceal even with T-shirt and shorts/pants etc, very reliable functions great, but It’s love hate for me with accuracy when pushed past 30ft or so but it’s not intended for that either. Close up and practical distance it’s good. I tried the XL frame but went back to the original, just fits my needs better and I have 12rd mags for it if needed (so that’s like using the XL frame basically, yes I know there are minor differences XL fans!)
I just shoot full size guns better but I grew up with a 10mm as my primary best friend too

I'm the weirdo that shoots his P365 at 25 yards+, well at least I did. Still having trouble getting it back from the US Park service in St. Louis. Looks like I may have to drive down there. Its a great gun though, I look forward to having it back as the weather gets warmer. However, if I ever have money, I've got my eye on the new Canik Mete MC9...

I've been doing a bunch of research on this old .22lr bolt rifle of my grandfathers, its a Gamble stores Pioneer model 24, which apparently is a Savage 85 made for them. I'm going to attempt to refinish the stock the best I can, everything else appears to be in working shape, no rust, just patina. However, having been a farm gun, used by three boys back in the day, the stock is pretty badly marked up. When I finish I plan to give it to my nephew in May for his 10th birthday. I have very little experience "refinishing" wood but I figure this is a project that if I mess up I don't care, its in ugly shape anyway, and its going to a kid.

 

[bigolegator]

I'm the weirdo that shoots his P365 at 25 yards+, well at least I did. Still having trouble getting it back from the US Park service in St. Louis. Looks like I may have to drive down there. Its a great gun though, I look forward to having it back as the weather gets warmer. However, if I ever have money, I've got my eye on the new Canik Mete MC9...

I've been doing a bunch of research on this old .22lr bolt rifle of my grandfathers, its a Gamble stores Pioneer model 24, which apparently is a Savage 85 made for them. I'm going to attempt to refinish the stock the best I can, everything else appears to be in working shape, no rust, just patina. However, having been a farm gun, used by three boys back in the day, the stock is pretty badly marked up. When I finish I plan to give it to my nephew in May for his 10th birthday. I have very little experience "refinishing" wood but I figure this is a project that if I mess up I don't care, its in ugly shape anyway, and its going to a kid.

Is there a good story on how you ”gave up” your 365?
Yes I’ve seen a couple vids on the Sub-Canik…looks good and prob priced right too.
Ive refinished some furniture thru the years and you really have to be into the project bc it can be very frustrating and time consuming but rewarding also .

 

[RLB0414]

My experience only: it carries well, easy to conceal even with T-shirt and shorts/pants etc, very reliable functions great, but It’s love hate for me with accuracy when pushed past 30ft or so but it’s not intended for that either. Close up and practical distance it’s good. I tried the XL frame but went back to the original, just fits my needs better and I have 12rd mags for it if needed (so that’s like using the XL frame basically, yes I know there are minor differences XL fans!)
I just shoot full size guns better but I grew up with a 10mm as my primary best friend too

Thank you sir. Nice best friend

Very good and reliable combo…..
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I have the same Benchmade. Always liked it

 

[K.O.D.]

Is there a good story on how you ”gave up” your 365?
Yes I’ve seen a couple vids on the Sub-Canik…looks good and prob priced right too.
Ive refinished some furniture thru the years and you really have to be into the project bc it can be very frustrating and time consuming but rewarding also .

Yes, there is a story to Sigmund being awhile, I PM'd you.

 

[K.O.D.]

Update: Got an email today, Sigmund and the Astra will be fedexed to my local FFL for me to pick up. Should have them soon!

 

[K.O.D.]

Partially disassembled, clean and lubed what I could. Mechanicals all work, bore is in good condition,but that is where my expertise ends. Going to take it to a Smith to make sure it's safe and refinish the metal maybe. It was my grandfather's, a Gamble stores Pioneer 24, .22lr, it's basically (after extensive research) a Savage 85 made for Gamble. Grandpa said it was the gun he grew up shooting on the farm in Iowa. I'm not sure how old it is. I know it's not a collectors item, but it is gonna be a gift for my nephew's 10th birthday.

 

[MadeOnABench]

Partially disassembled, clean and lubed what I could. Mechanicals all work, bore is in good condition,but that is where my expertise ends. Going to take it to a Smith to make sure it's safe and refinish the metal maybe. It was my grandfather's, a Gamble stores Pioneer 24, .22lr, it's basically (after extensive research) a Savage 85 made for Gamble. Grandpa said it was the gun he grew up shooting on the farm in Iowa. I'm not sure how old it is. I know it's not a collectors item, but it is gonna be a gift for my nephew's 10th birthday.

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Boy do I wish I had an awesome uncle like you when I was 10 years old!

 

[ac3boyz]

 

[K.O.D.]

Boy do I wish I had an awesome uncle like you when I was 10 years old!

He has shot a pellet gun with me, but my local gun range requires him to take a training course, and timing of it is difficult.

I'm a lefty, so this rifle has been sitting in my dad's workshop locker for 26 years, and was in a box in my brand father's basement for God only knows how long. Probably the late 70s.

I think I'll have itbre-blued, but in a way I might leave the stock alone because of the history.

 

[MadeOnABench]

He has shot a pellet gun with me, but my local gun range requires him to take a training course, and timing of it is difficult.

I'm a lefty, so this rifle has been sitting in my dad's workshop locker for 26 years, and was in a box in my brand father's basement for God only knows how long. Probably the late 70s.

I think I'll have itbre-blued, but in a way I might leave the stock alone because of the history.

Being taught by someone with knowledge like an experienced family member or instructor is absolutely the best way to learn!

I never shot a gun until I turned 18 and bought a Remington 597 from my local Dick's. Fortunately I had some friends with some experience that helped guide me, but they weren't that much brighter than me and I definitely cringe looking back at some of the stupid (and dangerous) mistakes I made back then. I can't tell you how much better off I would have been if I had been taught by a responsible, knowledgeable adult.

Your nephew sure is one lucky kid!

 

[trevitrace]

Here is a little Knife with Guns story for'ya: So we got these relatives of ours that have this 9years old boy...
Lately his dad started taking him to the range, primarily shooting his Henry repeater, .22mag.

Safety, the whole 9 yards, but as you can see the gun is big for the kid and he can't learn proper shouldering and so on even he is hitting the plates at about 30' well...

So I got his Winchester 67A that was originally restored by my father in law for my son, some 33 years ago...
At the time my son was about 12 yo and he shot this in our backyard, basically swamp land at the time, hitting some oranges at 20-30', very accurate little thing.
He grew up and never used this little rifle, we have a beautiful grand daughter but we don't think she'll ever be in guns, at least not for now, she's only 3 yo...
I bought a case, some .22 shorts, got him a little Olight AAA flashlight, a bore snake and small Vic knife and gave him the gun last night.
The kid was thrilled, and I think they are already shooting today at the gun range.
So what do you Gents think - is 9 years old, old enough to be introduced more seriously to guns or it was a mistake to give him the rifle ?

My dad's old 68 is a great shooter as well.

 

[K.O.D.]

Being taught by someone with knowledge like an experienced family member or instructor is absolutely the best way to learn!

I never shot a gun until I turned 18 and bought a Remington 597 from my local Dick's. Fortunately I had some friends with some experience that helped guide me, but they weren't that much brighter than me and I definitely cringe looking back at some of the stupid (and dangerous) mistakes I made back then. I can't tell you how much better off I would have been if I had been taught by a responsible, knowledgeable adult.

Your nephew sure is one lucky kid!

It's for his brothers too, who are 9 and 5, but he is the one dying to learn.

I was 8, visiting my maternal grandfather down in Texas, when he taught me to shoot a .22 revolver. I already had a daisy bb rifle my uncle gave me for my 8th birthday, but I had never shot a pistol.

My paternal grandfather left me his guns, but he hadn't shot them in years, two busy with being a State Rep, plus the noise at indoor ranges gave him bad memories of WWII. He definitely had some interesting guns. Two are gone, stolen by my aunt. One sat in her basement (.22lr H&R revolver) for 20 years, and was rusted and pitted beyond repair unfortunately. It also was my great-grandfather's. The other was supposed to be a graduation present for me, his Colt combat commander with his (also mine) name engraved on it.

I think this old bolt gun will be a good gun to learn on. I was able to locate a reproduction mag for it, which will be here soon.

I've taught quite a few people how to shoot, and helped people at ranges. I hear so much bad advice from people trying to teach. Just a few weeks ago I helped a girl who was having difficulty, I told her to adjust her stance--bam instant improvement.

 

[Corto_Malt]