Retirement Gift for Me

[Expat]

So I am retiring a bit earlier than planned. I plan on waiting 1.5 years to start drawing on my SS and pension, which will be age 65. I will need to tighten the belt a little bit. But I thought before I tighten it too much, I should get myself a congratulatory gift.
Things I am considering:
H&K USP Expert .45
H&K MR762a1
Galil Ace 2 5.56
Citori 20g

I am not sure which of these I need most or if there is something else that I might need even more...

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

First, congratulations!

It’s a milestone accomplishment. Which one, to you, is most representative of this once-in-a-lifetime achievement? If possible, it should be the item, when you hold it, use it, you’d associate with this accomplishment the most.

 

[gpasp101]

Congratulations, I hope you enjoy a blessed and fun filled retirement. I would have a hard time deleting anything from that list.

 

[Mij]

^^^^^^^
what he said

 

[indyjohn]

Congrats!

In place of the Ace, I would recommend the CZ Scorpion 3. Lots of giggle for not a lot of $$$$.

 

[Mr. Habib]

Given your list, I'd retire 4 times, just to be sure.

 

[Tryin']

For commemorative items, I want the mere sight of the object to bring back a flood of positive memories. It should take you back to stories, feelings, and relationships. It doesn't matter what the object IS, it's what it is connected to. With that as the marker, the object must be pleasing in its own right, as your brain will more immediately associate pleasure with pleasure. Wood and finely finished steel does it for me. Ubiquitous and utilitarian does not. I can buy many items to "use", but very few to embody an experience.

Don't underestimate the power of "wow" items, even for conversation launch points. People recognize specialness when they see it, and they want to know the story. On top of that, there are inheritance factors, etc.

 

[XDdreams]

Only 25 - 50 years until I can retire . Working until I'm 100 should do it!

 

[Creedmoor]

Only 25 - 50 years until I can retire . Working until I'm 100 should do it!

This seems appropriate.

 

[Farmerjon]

Congrats ExPat! What the hey, buy each one! I've got 3 years til 65. Would retire but can't afford the insurance so will wait until 65. Enjoy your time.

 

[OneBadV8]

HK Mark 23?

 

[XDdreams]

This seems appropriate.

I needed that laugh! Thank you

 

[Expat]

HK Mark 23?

Got one

 

[Hatin Since 87]

Congrats! Not to be emotional or ruin the good vibes, but its an amazing accomplishment and thank you for contributing to society and all the hard work, late hours, early morning, blood sweat and tears you sacrificed for all those years.

A lot of people, sadly, do not live to retirement age. Not only is it an accomplishment to have worked and completed that aspect of it, but being healthy enough and blessed to have the opportunity to live to retire is a blessing on its own.

Congrats again expat, you deserve it and im really happy for you.

 

[snorko]

What do you enjoy shooting most? Hopefully you will be hitting the range a lot more often.

 

[Expat]

What do you enjoy shooting most? Hopefully you will be hitting the range a lot more often.

I joined a range this year so that i could get out more. I even signed up for a couple of classes that they offer. So I am looking forward to it. Unfortunately they dont have a trap or skeet set up and the longest range is 100 yards. But I should have enough ammo to last me awhile

 

[wtfd661]

Congratulations ! 4 possibly 5 more years until I retire, I’m already trying to talk my wife into me buying a 1968 442 convertible as my retirement gift (I had one back in the 80’s and have ALWAYS regretted selling it). She’s not seeing things my way but I have some time to wear her down

 

[model1994]

Congrats.

Get the Citori. I’d like to imagine that’s the kind of gift that used to be given at retirements by colleagues

I remember when a guy for Indiana division fish & wildlife retired after like 35yrs the boys got him an engraved Golden Boy.

 

[Lpherr]

Why not get them all?

Reduces the risk of regret.
YOLO.
You've earned it.
I could go on, but you get the point.

 

[snorko]

4 possibly 5 more years until I retire, I’m already trying to talk my wife into me buying a 1968 442 convertible as my retirement gift (I had one back in the 80’s)

Crap, you have single handedly changed my retirement strategy. I drove a '65 Impala convertible in high school/college and had a '65 Corvair convertible in the late 1990s. So I guess I have to get one later.

Maybe that will be my justification to work part time an extra year, to [ay for the fun car.