If you have to do something, rechamber the 35 to 358 Winchester. One way to deal with your sweetie is with no special reason, other than you love her, get her some roses or chocolates she likes, or any other small kindness she favors. Do this several times a year. After a year of that just up and tell her you have been thinking of another gun for fun. Suggest it then wait a month and mention it again. Eventually you will win her over. Even if she doesn't come around on the firearm thing you will have a better home life. WORKS! Been there, done that, and still do. I also made lots of credit with the sweety by establishing a date night once a week. Whatever works out for your schedules, and the friends and relatives know not to call or come over on that night... the phone is off the hook and the door is not answered. I don't always get the gun when I want it but the wife paid for a partially restored 25 year old pickup that has been hotrodded up sufficiently to get me speeding tickets regularly. She did this without warning just about three years ago. She recently asked me if I liked the new S&W 500 pistols. ... I have high hopes for Christmas this year. Good luck and God Bless. Bandito
