Showing my feminine side

[TripleDigitRide]

Look at my pretty pink Ruger 10/22. Actually, it's my daughters birthday present.

I picked it up at Academy Sports + Outdoors. It was priced at $239.99, but because it was the display model, they gave me a 10% discount. Not that there was anything wrong with it, but I had to ask. It came with a Houge overmolded (rubber, not plastic) stock, and I actually like it better than the wood version.

I also had them install and boresight (install and boresighting was free of charge) a Bushnell Sharp Shooter 3-9 x 40mm scope. It's not the best of scopes, but it should serve the purpose for her.

I hope she's half as excited as I am.

[Westwindmike]

Hey, that's nice! I know she will love it. Will probably put Hanna Montana stickers on the stock.

[KahrMan]

Very cool. Hope she loves it.

[Fadex]

Man, you gotta be one of the best Dad's in the world! That's awesome.

[TripleDigitRide]

Man, you gotta be one of the best Dad's in the world! That's awesome.

Well, that depends on when you ask her. She's not real happy with me right now. Cleaning her room is not what she would call "fun".

[Garufa]

That thing is LOUD ! Is it as bright in person?

She oughta love it!

[TripleDigitRide]

That thing is LOUD ! Is it as bright in person?

She oughta love it!

Kinda-sorta. The camera flash makes it appears a little brighter than it really is. It's undoubtedly PINK.

[Garufa]

Ya know if she really likes it you'll need to get one of those pink Walther p22's for Christmas as a proper companion piece.

Maybe something like this will get my wife to embrace "the hobby".

Edited January 19, 2009 by Garufa

[TripleDigitRide]

Ya know if she really likes it you'll need to get one of those pink Walther p22's for Christmas!

I know she REALLY wants one, but I'm not sure how long she'll stay interested in it. If she lasts long enough, I'll start to modify it for her. If she loses interest, I'll be able to start my very own Ultimate 10/22 build.

I've really been wanting to start a build of my own, but I'd rather her take a serious interest in shooting. I can always build one later.

[Guest db99wj]

Very nice, possibly two of those in the future for my girls...I hope. My oldest already likes shooting and has been to the youth class here at Range USA.

[Luckyforward]

Now that is great!

[war4peace]

Nice

[MikeW]

Very cool idea/gift.

[musicman]

That thing is LOUD ! Is it as bright in person?

Better put your eye plugs in when shooting that thing, huh?!

[Guest SUNTZU]

I think your rifle is sick, you'd better get it to a gunsmith, pronto.

I hope you and your daughter have a great time together for years to come. Good on you.

[JW3Percent]

Cool! get here this when she turns 21:

edit: SUNTZU, love the sig quote. Thomas Paine is awesome.

[TripleDigitRide]

I ended up getting a pink case from Hero Gear. It wasn't exactly what I was looking for, but it will serve the purpose for the time being. She will love it.

[TripleDigitRide]

Well, today is my daughters 10th birthday, and she was excited to get the pink Ruger 10/22. I can't wait to get out for her first range session.

[Rightwinger]

Happy Birthday Single Digit Ride!

Great gun. My boys just got the plain ole wood stock thing going on.

My 11 year old and your 10 year old should shoot some time. I got my monies on the boy though!

[Fadex]

Happy Birthday to her!! I hope it brings her many years of fun!

[Guest jackdog]

Very cool, way to go papa

[Guest Hyaloid]

Very nice TDR... I am looking forward to doing the same for my daughter. She's just turned 4, so I'm still going to have to wait a bit longer.

I find myself alternating between wishing my kids would grow up faster so we can do all these cool things together, and wishing they'd stop growing up so quick.