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**Old School** · 05-19-2005, 10:17 AM

I have been asking (begging) my wife to go shooting with me for a couple of years now, knowing she would enjoy it. I also think is is important for her to know how to handle a gun for the times when I am not around.

During our recent Group Shoot, many of the guys asked her if she was shooting too, and she said no several times over. During the ride home, I asked her a direct question. What will it take for you to go shooting with me? She said, and I quote, "When they start making pink guns". Well, little did she know, that was easy.

I bought a used HS2000 from Bubbaman and sent it to Rich at Canyon Creek for some trigger work and a nice fresh coat of PINK GunKote. While Rich worked on the gun, I ordered a custom holster from Blade-Tech to match her new gun.

A note to all of you in the same position. Not only does my wife LOVE her new HS2000 and "cute" holster, but she asks me when we are going shooting next, often. I am in heaven.

mermaidchaser · 05-19-2005, 10:30 AM

Great job!! and the perfect way to do it too, not 'why won't you go?', but 'When or what will it take...' and then doing it.....

and on top of all that, you may have started a whole new line for yourself and Rich......Have fun and safe shooting!

Eric_Oh · 05-19-2005, 11:01 AM

lol... first word that comes to mind... "wow!"

I wonder if that'd work on my gf. hehe.... i think the other mermaidchaser has a point... you might have stumbled upon a great new idea to hit an otherwise untapped market. All the female shooters i've known were much like the male shooters i've known... but perhaps this type of product line would bring over those ladies who don't feel shooting is feminine enough.

haha... i can see it now... the line expanding to include purses with hidden quick draw compartments for concealed carry offered in the ever popular patterns of pink, zebra and the likes... haha...

SLCDave · 05-19-2005, 11:19 AM

MY EYES! MY EYES!!

TomSwift · 05-19-2005, 02:03 PM

Awesome! Congrats on getting her to join you in the sport.

attackrott · 05-19-2005, 02:11 PM

OH I Love it. How much was this, my wife has said that she would like a gun but would want a pink one or one with hello kitty junk on it.

**Old School** · 05-19-2005, 03:21 PM

Not to be too cliché, but it was "priceless". Seriously, the total when all said and done was around $450, however I have something I have wanted for awhile. A shooting buddy who is also my best friend.

I highly recommend the approach. It is easy to pick up a used firearm (many for sale on this forum) and get it in the the hands of an expert who can confirm that the gun is in good working order, who can also change the color to meet your "needs". Rich did a fantastic job with this gun.

More than 20 people have seen this gun on the range, and all of the said it was great. Not because the gun is great, but because my wife now wants to shoot. Can you tell that I am happy and proud

tec · 05-19-2005, 03:29 PM

Smart thinking!!!

Will she soon be asking her girl friends to go shooting???

R/T Performance · 05-19-2005, 03:34 PM

All I have to say is YOU ARE THE MAN!!!!!
Can't wait for next year shoot

aiformula · 05-20-2005, 05:12 AM

Not to mention, if she ends up having to use it in a defense situation, she may never have to fire it as the perp will laugh himself to death.

Glad she's into it. She seemed like a cool lady at the shoot.

Now, something you need to make sure she understands... If you have a flashy gun like that, you better be good because you WILL draw a crowd.

05-19-2005, 10:17 AM	#1
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,491	My wife's new HS2000: You have to see these pics! I have been asking (begging) my wife to go shooting with me for a couple of years now, knowing she would enjoy it. I also think is is important for her to know how to handle a gun for the times when I am not around. During our recent Group Shoot, many of the guys asked her if she was shooting too, and she said no several times over. During the ride home, I asked her a direct question. What will it take for you to go shooting with me? She said, and I quote, "When they start making pink guns". Well, little did she know, that was easy. I bought a used HS2000 from Bubbaman and sent it to Rich at Canyon Creek for some trigger work and a nice fresh coat of PINK GunKote. While Rich worked on the gun, I ordered a custom holster from Blade-Tech to match her new gun. A note to all of you in the same position. Not only does my wife LOVE her new HS2000 and "cute" holster, but she asks me when we are going shooting next, often. I am in heaven. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs! Last edited by Old School : 02-20-2007 at 03:07 PM.

05-19-2005, 10:30 AM	#2
mermaidchaser XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: FL Keys Posts: 114	Great job!! and the perfect way to do it too, not 'why won't you go?', but 'When or what will it take...' and then doing it..... and on top of all that, you may have started a whole new line for yourself and Rich......Have fun and safe shooting! __________________ XD9-SC Heine Slant Pro Tritium XD45ACP Winchester Model 62 .22(antique in great shape)

05-19-2005, 11:01 AM	#3
Eric_Oh XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 538	lol... first word that comes to mind... "wow!" I wonder if that'd work on my gf. hehe.... i think the other mermaidchaser has a point... you might have stumbled upon a great new idea to hit an otherwise untapped market. All the female shooters i've known were much like the male shooters i've known... but perhaps this type of product line would bring over those ladies who don't feel shooting is feminine enough. haha... i can see it now... the line expanding to include purses with hidden quick draw compartments for concealed carry offered in the ever popular patterns of pink, zebra and the likes... haha... __________________ XD-40 Service Bi-Tone Glock 19 9mm SigSauer P220ST .45acp

05-19-2005, 11:19 AM	#4
SLCDave XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 1,983	MY EYES! MY EYES!! __________________ We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate. Thomas Jefferson Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

05-19-2005, 02:03 PM	#5
TomSwift XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 1,133	Awesome! Congrats on getting her to join you in the sport. __________________ Don't handicap your children by making their lives easy. Get Your Free Targets Here Ultrasonic Gun Cleaning

05-19-2005, 02:11 PM	#6
attackrott XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 382	OH I Love it. How much was this, my wife has said that she would like a gun but would want a pink one or one with hello kitty junk on it.

05-19-2005, 03:21 PM	#7
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,491	Not to be too cliché, but it was "priceless". Seriously, the total when all said and done was around $450, however I have something I have wanted for awhile. A shooting buddy who is also my best friend. I highly recommend the approach. It is easy to pick up a used firearm (many for sale on this forum) and get it in the the hands of an expert who can confirm that the gun is in good working order, who can also change the color to meet your "needs". Rich did a fantastic job with this gun. More than 20 people have seen this gun on the range, and all of the said it was great. Not because the gun is great, but because my wife now wants to shoot. Can you tell that I am happy and proud __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

05-19-2005, 03:29 PM	#8
tec XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Holland Ohio Posts: 8,608 Blog Entries: 1	Smart thinking!!! Will she soon be asking her girl friends to go shooting???

05-19-2005, 03:34 PM	#9
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,482	All I have to say is YOU ARE THE MAN!!!!! Can't wait for next year shoot __________________ XD-9 Tacticle Tru-glow tfo's 3# Canyoncreek trigger Dillon Rl550 1911 Springfield Champion loaded 45 acp Kahr p40 Watch me shoot http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...32660329653237

05-20-2005, 05:12 AM	#10
aiformula XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: sw ohio Posts: 3,068	Not to mention, if she ends up having to use it in a defense situation, she may never have to fire it as the perp will laugh himself to death. Glad she's into it. She seemed like a cool lady at the shoot. Now, something you need to make sure she understands... If you have a flashy gun like that, you better be good because you WILL draw a crowd. __________________ Tony Guns are like orgasms.......you just can't have enough good ones! "A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can exist only until the voters discover they can vote themselves largess (a liberal gift) out of the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidate promising the most benefits from the public treasury, with the result that democracy always collapses over a loose fiscal policy, always to be followed by a dictatorship" tyler

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