I picked up a Marlin Golden 39M yesterday. I know I overpaid for it now, and wish I had walked out of the gun store and did some research before buying. It was totally an impulse buy.
Buyer beware, I am the fool here, I told the guy behind the counter that this was my 1st purchase and I will be in the market for various other guns in the future. Unfortunately for him I made my last purchase there. I am embarrassed to even say what I paid for it and I am considering returning it. Too bad, a little honesty would have went a long way for this guy. I am a very loyal customer when it comes to stuff like this and will gladly pay more in a private shop over a chain store within reason.
I am happy with my choice I was initially going to go to wally world and get a Remington and decided to look in a local mom and pop shop. There are a few around. I do not think I would find a quality gun like this. The second I held it I knew it was a nice piece, it felt more substantial that any of the others I had held up to that point.
My next purchase will be a decent .22 handgun, I want to learn on these first then move up the on caliber as I get more comfortable and accurate with them. I am open for tips on pistols from any of you.