won a golden boy last night, keep or trade?

[Thunder219]

So i won a 22 golden boy last night and i can either keep it or trade it for something else same price or pay the difference. i need some help, can't make my mind up if i should keep it or trade it. i don't have a 1911 and i do have a few 22's. it would be nice to keep it in the safe and give it to my son someday, on the other hand would he rather have a nice 1911 or another AR? he's only 16 months old so i can really ask him what to do. any ideas? they are allowing me $420 in trade by the way

 

[cbseniour]

I had a Golden boy and traded it for a handgun. I still want it back. the little rifle is a work of art and deadly accurate besides. My vote is to keep it.

 

[singlesix]

I have a Golden Boy and it is a fun little gun to shoot. I wish I had your problem. My teenage son loves to shoot it; he even asked me if he gets all the guns when I die.

 

[johnb62]

I too vote to keep. I have always admired them.

 

[Goober135]

...he even asked me if he gets all the guns when I die.

I'm sure he asked that with the best of intentions, but I would sleep with 1 eye open from now on if I were you

I'm sure your son would be happy with either, but obviously a 22 would make for a much better "first" gun.

 

[Thunder219]

i have a marlin papoose to start him on that i got from my dad when i was a kid. i have a couple 10/22's also. i like the idea of a golden boy but i really don't need another 22...i hate making decisions

 

[Goodcat]

Keep it!! Those are one of the coolest toys to have.

 

[youngda9]

I always get a chuckle out of these threads. I would get rid of it and get something that I wanted.

 

[henry0reilly]

Any firearms collection should boast as many action types as practical. You got another lever 22?

 

[gunman41mag]

GET ANOTHER GUN, You already have plenty 22 LR rifles

 

[Thunder219]

i just sold a winchester 9422 22 win mag to pick up a 308 can....i'm leaning more and more to trade it for a 1911.....it's something every safe needs. i just don't know anything about 1911's. all i know is i want a 2 tone or all stainless, and spend around 800 or 900 total...

 

[MrSmitty]

Ok, so let me get this straight...you got a gun free, and it's a Henry, and you want to get rid of it?..... keep it!! Your kids will thank you....Oh, and good for you!! Winning...Duh!

 

[superjoe76]

Resist the temptation! Keep it!

 

[LPPOsecurity]

Keep it, gorgeous gun, why get rid of that

 

[MAJB Retired]

Keep it! I've got a Henry 22 and they are smooth, reliable aand accurate! And, you can't beat the price you got!

 

[Shoots4Fun]

I'd keep it too.

It's a great gun, fun for adults or kids and as you already know 22's are cheap to shoot...

Congrats on the win.

 

[GunSlinger]

Henrys' are just a blast to shoot. The Golden Boy is absolutely top shelf craftsman and quality, and they are each hand built. Their customer service is the best. I actually spoke with Anthony just today...he actually took the time out of what I'm sure was a very busy Monday morning to spend five minutes with me. Where else are you going to get that type of customer interaction?

Keep the Henry!

 

[abmears]

I vote to keep it. Those golden boys are good looking and great to shoot.

 

[Thunder219]

thanks for all the input but i have to put a 1911 in my safe. i may have went over budget a little but i think it'll be worth it...i ordered a kimber eclipse custom II. the only down fall is the 3-6 month wait...about like waiting on a tax stamp.

 

[Que]

Trade it for a 1911. Your son will probably appreciate the 1911 even more than the Henry.