[10-Ring]

Has anyone decided on what they're buying to close out '04? Me, I just found a Kimber Custom II at a really good price (for CA at least) so I'm done for the year...anyone else?

[tc300mag1]

Looks like nothing right now blew gun fund other day for new washer so looks like 2005 will start with a big bang ive been makeing my want list up all ready

[krang]

Got myself a membership at the range, bought the wife a new refrigerator. Hey, it sounds like I got all kitchen appliances. :D

[41mag]

A BHP clone & a 5in S&W M57.

Should have 'em picked up in two weeks!

[PlayTheAces]

Running out of time this year, but next year?

The 325PD is really starting to call out to me.

Must resist. Don't need another gun. SWMBO won't be very enthusiastic. Must resist..............;)

[pezo]

my first smith and wesson scandium alloy revovler. possibly a 7 shot 386, because I can never get enough recoil, bang and blast. :)

[seanmc42]

Me too!
I got a Kimber Eclipse Custom II, in 10mm!
Frickin' BEATIFUL !!!

[tbeb]

A brand new 9mm CZ75DAO with 10-rd factory magazine, and two new 16-round Mec-Gar magazines.

[Zeke Menuar]

No Handguns

At least one more cosmo-soaked old milsurp rifle to close out the year.

ZM

[Cyanide_357]

hopefully a Benelli M1 Tactical (PG & GR)... If I can just find one locally.... well, a local shop that has one in stock...

[WhoKnowsWho]

Last piece I picked up was a Kimber Eclipse II Pro, and a new TV sort of sucked up funds too. But I think I will get my CMP order in before the end of the year so I can start out next year with a PING!

[c_yeager]

For me depending on funds (i.e. how generous I am to other people this year) it's gonna be either a milsurp bolt action (yugo mauser or K31) or Browning Hipower.

[victory]

3 stripped ar-15 lowers

[BlkHawk73]

The wife bought me a brand new Ruger Brearcat last night some that'll be my last for '04. '05 will start pretty good with at least one - maybe two - new Hk's (P2000sk and a P7)

[Gunsnrovers]

Looks like 2004 will end with the two long guns I picked up from a friend. A 1950 Wingmaster and a Savage .22 heavy barrel bolt action. I was in the market for neither, but the price was great and he needed the $. We both came out OK.

Unless I stumble onto something amazing in the used S&W market (always looking), nothing new on table.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that my 1911 being worked on by Ted Yost will be ready this month. He quoted 6 months back in early June. Would make an AWESOME Christmas gift... :D

[SnWnMe]

I got my 45LC M25 a hot date: A Colt New Service in the same caliber :)

[armoredman]

Mosin 91/30 already delivered.....the wife found the SOG flyer....pointed out that Yugo SKS rifles are $99 shooter grade....I love my wife.... :)

[FPrice]

I have two S&W revolvers on layaway with my local dealer. A roughly late 1920's .38 special Hand Ejector M&P (Model 1905 4th Change) and a 1955 K22.

[Missouri Mule]

I am transforming my "Bad" black rifle into a Full grown "Evil" black rifle!! :evil:

Sorry...I know it's not a handgun But it is my last project for the year! :D

[Win75]

Well, I am getting myself one handgun (kind of) and one rifle.

The rifle is a 917M2S Marlin 17HM2 stainless with gray laminate stock. Something to play with.

Handgun is a Savage Striker stainless bolt action pistol in 243 cal. with the muzzle brake. It has a silver Burris 2-7 scope. It should give me lots of play time.

David.

[Flinter]

Bought a Winchester gun safe to make sure all my goodies are still here when I get home from work. ;)

[bratch]

Picking up my PM9 once it shows up. Rounds out my "needed" handguns for the time being.

I will probably pick up a few military rifles I've had my eyes on.

[cstreu1026]

I'm looking to get my first 1911 and probably a .33 of some sort.

[a454me]

I got my second Glock last weekend , got a G17 to go with the G19 I already had both are 2nd gen and I gotta get more hi-caps now . That will probably do it for me this year .

[nhhillbilly]

Left hand 700 VS my wife is purchasing it as a Christmas gift for me. :) Great wife. Married 20 years this past Sept..

[Mulliga]

Star BM that I'm buying off another club member (hopefully).

[Moparmike]

Either a Bersa .380 or trading in my Witness 10mm towards a 1911 .45. Something tells me it wont happen before the end of the year though. :(

[jojo]

I was hoping for a CZ75, but it looks like my recent Parker crossbow will be it for this year. :(

jojo

[Lennyjoe]

Nadda.

Gonna take the wife and kids home for the holidays. Ohio and WVA. That pretty much took up the gun buying funds.

But, income tax is gonna be a good return next year so I plan on buying another pistol of some sort.

[Black Snowman]

I got a Mossberg 500 Persuader and a cheapo 22 rilfle for practicing my rifle technique at indoor ranges.

Also picked up a present for my Mom since she's taken more of an interest in shooting lately. A S&W M60 Lady Smith. Also going to give her about 200 rounds of my hand loaded 158 gr JHP 38 Special ammo.

I'm sure my Dad will get some use out of it too ;) He's getting a set of Caldwell rests, some defensive ammo for his Firestar, and a few other little goodies.

My uncle is getting a Benchmade Outlander and a Winchester recoil pad.

[farscott]

I just got a Colt Government Model that was made in 1969.

[wanderinwalker]

Closing out the year with a nice used S&W 629-1 6". (Birthday present, ya know... ;) ) Oh yeah. I'm a sucker for big-bore, N-frame Smiths, I admit it. There is a 6" 25-2(?) in .45 ACP at the shop in town that was also on the list. If the $$ turns up sometime next year and it is still on the shelf, I may make an offer.

[Campusninja]

God willing, I hope to purchase a P226ST, and a CZ 527 Carbine in 7.62x39.
We will see.........

[Spieler]

I haven't decided yet what to get, but I AM getting something to close out the year with!

An add for a big gunshop in the Sunday paper may have made the decision a bit easier for me, they have SIGPros for $449 and I have wanted one for some time now.

Then again, I really would like to finish that AR build...decisions, decisions...!

[Black Snowman]

Then again, I really would like to finish that AR build I have this same problem, but getting started seems to be the hard part. :D I know exactly what I want, I have the dies, bullets, brass, and powder to reload for it, but I still have yet to by even 1 part of the gun . . . So many options it's hard to know where to drop the money.

[joegerardi]

I guess I got it today: A 98K Mauser Nazi-stamped from 1939. One of the Russian captures. It was an impusle buy. I think it's because I've been recently purchasing and watching the Combat! DVD box sets! :)

..Joe

[Skunkabilly]

Me, I just found a Kimber Custom II at a really good price

Nooooooooooo! Don't do it!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek:

As for me, nothing... :(

[snubby]

A 22 wheelgun (6.5" barrel) for plinking-- probably one of those 22 LR/22 mag combos like Ruger's Single Six, or the cheaper Heritage Rough Rider. A 22 plinker is currently an unfilled niche in my collection.

[jamz]

Getting a gun safe, almost exactly one year after getting into guns.

After that, I'll be getting my SW1911 back from my Dad, hopefully.

-James

[Hammer-Ed]

Well, year end means bonus time at work so I just finished my 2004 splurge.

Got a new CZ 75B in satin nickle and traded for a Sig P230SL. Also couldn't pass up a 6" Colt Python (circa 1966) I found at my fav. gunshop.

Three new and new to me's in the last month. I'm DONE!! :cool:

[Rotnguns]

..recently picked up a 226 Sport Stock here, and that is going to be it for the year...I think........well, maybe...

[The_Antibubba]

The mounting urge to leave this Kalifornia for America, where I can own the guns I want to. :banghead:

[russlate]

Charter Arms 2" 38spl. lightly used in case for a few cents below a $100 bill.

[pythonguy]

Just bought a Colt Python, 6" blued from 1977. I need to make a resolution with the new year to stop buying them for a while!! Third one this year.

I have a disease :banghead:

[Smoke]

Browning Hi-Power. Hadn't planned on spending the money...just too good a deal to pass up.

Smoke

[sm]

Nothing for me.

Now if Smoke wants some help shooting that BHP...How far is it to your place from mine? :D

You are gonna really like that BHP!!

[MikeJ]

Picked up a 3" Ruger GP100 yesterday. I've wanted one for a long time and finally got one.

[armedcitizen]

Well, I've had a deposit down for one of the Smith and Wesson Thunder Ranch .44 Specials for two months now. But, I'm getting anxious and may redirect those funds to a new Bushmaster. Time will tell if my patience holds out.

[ruger357]

Funds are all tapped out for this year. Just closing it out with a few new Benchmade automatics. Next year is a different story. :D

[larryf1952]

I was all set to buy a CZ75B satin nickel .40S&W, until I remembered that I live in Missouri. I lived in Kansas before, but moved across the state line when we bought our house a few years ago. Hadn't bought any guns since then, and I discovered that in MO, you have to get a permit for "intent to purchase" a handgun from the local sheriff. I realize that other places...CA, NJ, MA, et. al...are worse than MO, but I've never had to get a permit to buy a gun from anybody before, and I'm not ready to start now. So, as long as I live in the "Show Me" state, I won't be buying any guns. How utterly sad... :mad:

[S&W44]

I decided to close out the year with a BIG bang,so I bought 2 S&W 500 magnums,a 4" and an 8 3/8" barrel.

[Checkman]

A Browning Buckmark Camper. Technically I'm not taking it out of layaway until 01/01/05, but I put the initial payment on it 12/03/04 so I say it counts.

[Sactown]

debating the Springfield GI .45

[444]

I am buying a new house.
Anything else in the near future is out of the question.
I will be dead broke.
My days of buying guns, reloading components, and related junk are over.
I have been blessed for many years to be able to buy all the guns and related junk I could decide I wanted. I guess my priorities have changed. Hopefully, all the ammo and handloading components will sustain me for many years to come.

[WhoKnowsWho]

Just bought my final item. Posted it in the Rifle Section. :D

I am buying a new house.

Sorry to hear your funds will be dried up from that, I am glad we rent with a roommate and I have no kids either. My kids I guess are in the safe.

[gulogulo1970]

Well I just bought a S&W 325PD going to the range on Saturday to shoot it. I just won an auction for a new in box Colt Cobra should get it right before Christmas. :) Merry Christmas to me!

[444]

"Sorry to hear your funds will be dried up from that...."

Don't be.
I have been spending the vast majority of my take home pay for over 20 years on guns, ammunition, reloading tools, components, training, accessories................ In fact, one of the major reasons why I needed to buy a new house was to have somewhere to put all this stuff. In my present "living room" I have three work benches completely dedicated to metalic cartridge handloading and nothing else: no TV, no furniture.
I am now going to channel my money in a different direction and I can't see why I couldn't spend the next dozen lifetimes shooting the guns and ammo that I already own.
Most people get out of school, get a job, get married, start a family, get into debt........as fast as they can and then wish they had the money to buy toys. I did the opposite: I bought all the toys I could and then decided to settle down and get into serious debt.

[rick_reno]

I picked up a new Thompson muzzle loader this weekend.

[mbs357]

I'm getting an Ibanez for Christmas. Though I think I'd rather have a Winchester lever in .357 or maybe a Weatherby....but hey, Ibanez rocks. \o/

[akviper]

My wonderful wife found a 1953 vintage S & W Model 27 for my Christmas gift. 1953 was a good year. She's a keeper (both wife and Smith).

[admar2]

picked up a Kimber Compact CDP II and a Finnish M39 last weekend to finish out the year.

oh yeah, and a Eotech for my M4gery.

[zx-12r]

I am considering a Walther P99, I have been wanting one for quite awhile now. My wife's not thrilled considering I just bought a S&W 500 a few months ago. :) Now if I could just decide between the Green one or the Ti.

[jed]

I will be getting my first ever SW Performance Center
gun. It is a model 945-1.

This could be the caboose on 45 semiautos for me.

If anyone has one I am going to start a thread for comments, etc.

[10-Ring]

I thought I was done, but I think I may have come across a used 22lr revolver that might be calling me for adoption! :eek: :cool:

[armedcitizen]

I got it! Smith and Wesson Thunder Ranch .44. See my post in the revolver forum.

[Marvin Gardens]

Armalite AR-50. Arnold made me buy it!

Marvin

[fgr39]

glock 19.....trying to resist the urge to send one of my 1911's off to a smith.

[E36M3]

Maybe a Glock 32. I'd like to find a nice varmint rifle in .308 with wooden stock.

[cratz2]

I'm broke... A Spyderco Solo is what will close out my year...

http://photos.imageevent.com/cratz2/lights/DCP_4509a1.jpg

[stealthmode]

a .50 cal before they are banned in CA. :evil:

[Hemi Magnum]

Just picked up an H&K USPc. That should do it for this year.

[bpisler]

I found 2 S&W 3" 625's in 45 colt in a local gunstore.Now if i can raise the funds i'll buy one.

[Peter M. Eick]

Just bought a 38/44 heavy duty, 1939 target setup.

To finish the year out probably a Colt Walker black powder replica. I am currently eye-ing a nice ASM or possibly a Uberti.

[FPrice]

This should be my last purchase this year...unless I get an offer I can't refuse.

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=19601

[boofus]

I got myself this for X-mas. :p
http://webs.tconline.net/jasonk/jignig/springfieldww2.jpg

[tex_n_cal]

Mmmm...I've bought two 10mm's...one Colt and one Kimber :)

[Billy Sparks]

Going to the Winston gun show today. Let you know after I get back. Of course the Winston gun show usually bites, I really didn't know there was that much camo to purchase outside of the military. Of course at the last Winston show I picked up a Krag so I am hopeful.

[BlkHawk73]

Well, besides the Ruger Bearcat my wife bought me a week ago, I'm also getting one of the Ruger Acusport stainless Bisleys in .44 magnum.

[krang]

Got myself a new Ruger P345. See the pics in the semiauto forum.

[joab]

I thought the 1897 I bought at the beginning of Dec would be my last.
2 days ago I put a 445 on hold to pick up on the 26th

[Billy Sparks]

Okay the gunshow wasn't that bad just nothing I didn't already have. I guess what I finished the year off with was a Kimber classic and a Arsenal SLR-105.

[rick newland]

I decided last week it was time to have a couple of 9mm in the stable so I bought a Browning High Power and the CZ 75 PO1. I haven't had a chance to shoot them yet.

[Maxinquaye]

ERF...the latest CDNN catalog has been haunting me. Think I'll be ordering a Steyr M-40, Tracker in 17HMR and Tracker in .45 ACP tomorrow. Doubt I get 'em before Christmas, but ya never know :)

[williamcrane]

I ordered an Olympic Arms K3B carbine with all the evil features back in Oct. Still hasn't come in yet! Hope it does before the year is out. :confused:

[Black Majik]

picking up a Glock 23 in 7 days! (dumb 10 day waiting period). :)

[McCall911]

Santa Claus might be bringing me a M.A.B. P-15 9mm, which has already been reviewed here:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=84349&highlight=MAB

(Excellent review, by the way, Michael!)

[cstreu1026]

Well I baught a Springfield Armory "loaded" 1911 in Stainless yesterday. I can't wait to shoot it now. I might not be done just yet though. I still want to get a Ruger Mini-14, I am just not sure I can squeeze it into this year.

[eagle45]

Nice little pocket pistol, Taurus 851BUL 38 +P and an Uncle Mikes #3 pocket holster.

[Stevie-Ray]

Stove and fridge. :( No firearms for me. :banghead:

[Moondoggie]

I unexpectedly bought a 12 ga side-by-side scattergun with exposed hammers today. Short bbls, zero choke, Russian made...my local, friendly FFL offered it to me at cost as a Christmas present. Supposed to hit 50* here on Sunday...must head out to the range to break it in.

Completes my set for cowboy shooting, and I just ALWAYS wanted one.

Now, there's only 2 left on my list of absolutely WILL own before I die;

1. A Tommy Gun (semi-auto)

2. A Weatherby w/a Leupold scope.

(I really don't NEED either one...shhhhh, don't tell my wife!)

I'm pretty sure I'll buy more, those two are just gotta have's.

[lee n. field]

Has anyone decided on what they're buying to close out '04?

Stove and fridge. No firearms for me.

Catalytic converter (three weeks ago) plus battery and starter (yesterday), plus the expert skill to install them. $500-ish. So, no guns for "lee n. field".

[Shanghai McCoy]

Not sure what it will be but a box from Midway arrived that was addressed to my wife and she was VERY firm about me NOT opening.Maybe a new scope or maybe a new blackpowder revolver.Not going to peek tho... ;)

[pythonguy]

My Last purchase, just picked up on Monday, is a Colt Trooper Mark V in Brite Nickel. Got a trigger so sweet I just love to squeeze her. Gotta admit, while I love squeezing my wife more, my guns are sure a lot more quiet most of the time......hahahaha

Merry Christmas all, and hope you all get what you want!

[Marko Kloos]

My year-end purchase came home yesterday...a Beretta 9000S in .40, and a S&W Model 642, both brand new for less than $350 sticker each.

[mons meg]

Well, I was hoping on a CHL, but doesn't look like it's going to make it... :( Maybe my High Noon holster will get here so I can primp in front of a mirror and see how I look in Steyr Black.

[campbellcj]

Ruger MkII...

[9x19]

On Monday I found another original Charter Arms Pathfinder, .22LR, 3" barrel and adjustable sights. This one is like new, complete with the original yellow and brown card-board box and instruction "book".

Even more uncommon, at least around here, and sitting just three guns over in the same case, was a High Standard Sentinel MKIV, .22WMR, 3" full lugged barrel and adjustable sights. This one is in very excellent condition, a few rubs in the wood grip’s finish, but the blue is pristine and the timing perfect!

The best deal I could get was $250 out the door for the pair... but I was OK with that, so they now have a new home!

[Myself]

Picked up a 10mm derringer last night. That should be fun to shoot!

Did an internet deal on a Nowlin 10. Should arive before year end.

Just can't stay away from those 10's. :rolleyes:

[trapshooter]

A new safe. It's already full. :what: ;)

[DonGlock26]

I got a Beretta 92FS Vertec. I couldn't be happier. If you have small hands, but prefer a wondernine, try one.

[TheDutchman]

Increase my S&W revolver collection(M24 M25)
Send My Hi Power back to Ted Yost
Finish installing Novaks,Dlask trigger,and Refinish my Colt Commander project gun

[FPrice]

My dealer has had this S&W M34-1 .22lr revolver in his case for a long time. Since I have a Model 63 (SS version) I was not really tempted although I thought it was a nice deal. My dealer, in a fit of Christmas spirit, gave it to me as a gift for my eight year old son to help teach him how to shoot this coming year.

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=19820

[bigjoegood1]

a Walther PP, Manurhin from Centerfire Systems! It's my first C&R pistol. These things are really getting hard to find at the price ($215+shipping).

[cstreu1026]

Looks as if my 1911 will be my last purchase of the year. However, with any luck I may be bringing home a .22 revolver from my in-laws house this weekend. :)

[Black_Talon]

O1991 NRM Colt.

Ordered it before Christmas but won't take delivery until 1-3-05. Does this count towards this thread topic?

[Fed168]

I just bought my C mag.

[Len_in_Phoenix]

I wasn't really planning on getting myself anything to close out the year, but......... :D

I had to go out today to get avocado's and cat litter (great combination, huh?) and just happened to be driving by the gun store that is no where even close to the supermarket. I waved 'hello' to the crew and wandered the store, waiting for the small crowd at the counter to disperse. I noticed a 2 tone 1911 in the used handgun display, but I couldn't get close enough to see what it was. Another shopper was looking intently at that particular gun and talking to the salesman about it. I heard the words "Kimber" and "Compact CDP" float out of that corner of the store, and then the phrase that makes my checkbook run for cover:









"It's a Series 1 if that means anything to you....."








So much for being polite. I didn't exactly push my way through the crowd, but I didn't slow down much either. :evil:

Here's my new baby with his two big brothers:


Len in PHoenix

[FPrice]

"Ordered it before Christmas but won't take delivery until 1-3-05. Does this count towards this thread topic?"

Nope. :D

I consider that your first purchase of 2005. That's a different thread.

[Billy Sparks]

Okay I picked this up last night. A Arsenal AK47 with a right folder stock with all of the evil features.

[bnolsen]

I picked up a P3-AT yesterday morning, parkerized for $210 (same price as the blued).

Then went out and fired it later that same day. Shot at some bulletproof glass and the richochet hit me!

[Black_Talon]

Black_Talon...
"Ordered it before Christmas but won't take delivery until 1-3-05. Does this count towards this thread topic?"

Nope.

I consider that your first purchase of 2005. That's a different thread.

Well, UPS screwed up and gave me overnite service for the price of second day, so I got it on 12-31-04 so I can be a proud member of this thread after all! :)