[chickenfried]

Like most of my purchases I'm having serious buyer's regret here. Just bought a 10/22T and a scope for it. All told this thing is going to end up costing about $480. I was already feeling bad about spending ~$4000 in gun and gun accessories within the last year. Let's see a .45 and .22 pistol,four Garands, and a whole lot of surplus ammo were the main expenditures. But all the little accessories added up too, like five Wilson magazines and cleaning stuff. But I just couldn't resist the 10/22T to match my Ruger 678GC. Then I found out mounting some peep sights on it wasn't going to be as easy as I thought. So I bought a Scopechief 4x-14x scope from NatchezSS. It always seems like such a good idea when I'm doing all my research, finding a good deal. Until I enter the amounts in my Money program, and see the pie chart analyzing what I spend my money on. Damn Microsoft Money, in this case ignorance would've been bliss. So how about some words of support from fellow gun geeks.

[Jerrywahid]

You like shooting right? As long as you maintain financial integrity you should spend all the money you care to on firearms. The grand total in dollars will never equal the grand total in fun and satisfaction you had.

[Hal]

~$4000 in gun and gun accessories within the last year Least you have something tangible (guns) to show for the ~ $4K. I've spent over twice that on computers and video slots in the last year. :evil: - things.

[Standing Wolf]

Obviously, you're not spending enough of your discretionary income on firearms and accessories.

[Darrin]

I will help a brother out!

If the 10/22 is making you feel guilty, give it to me. I know what you're thinking, but no, I wouldn't do this for just anyone. You seem more cooler than the other people here, that's why I'm willing you help you out by taking the 10/22 from you.

Shhh, you don't have to say anything. The look on your face says it all. To that, I say, you're welcome.

My shipping info is..... :D :uhoh: :rolleyes:


Really, don't feel guilty unless that last case of ammo you got is the reason your power is turned off. ;)

[Urban Warrior]

Don't feel bad about it at all. Don't beat yourself up.

Look at the $$$ people spend on other hobbies, like classic cars, antiques, sports memrobilia, fishing/hunting trips, etc. Someone paying $ 4k for some baseball players socks or stuff like that.

Hell I've spent more than $ 4k on 1 rifle.

If it makes you happy, and you're not in debt,

GO FOR IT!!!! ...........UW

[gun-fucious]

you could be a coke head and have stuffed all that money up yer nose

[Feanaro]

You feel bad for buying guns, ammo and such? Seek mental help, now!

If you still feel bad send me the money, you can't feel guilty if you can't spend it. :D

[SquirrelNuts]

I look at gun purchases this way...

I am going to have it for the rest of my life, so who cares what it costs. I used to put some serious cash into my cars, and those will be gone in ten years.

If I have to use a gun in self defense, who cares what I cost. If it was a $50 Raven...fine. If it was a $1,000 H&K USP Expert...fine. Both were equally good investments...the H&K just looks a lot nice and speaks louder.

I have never lost money in my guns. I can turn around and sell each of them for at least what I paid for them. What other cool things can you buy, use them, and sell them for a profit?

-SquirrelNuts

[Tamara]

I was already feeling bad about spending ~$4000 in gun and gun accessories within the last year.

Relax; that sounds like a good start... ;)

[chickenfried]

Ahhh now I feel better, thanks. Almost feel like buying something else already...M1A, maybe a Browning Highpower :) Every gun I've bought so far I thought it would be the last one but now I think I'm learning to accept the fact that I'm hooked. So the 10/22 is definitely not my last firearm. Isn't that the first step towards recovery? Accepting that you have a problem ;) ?

[QuickDraw]

Look at it this way,4 grand a year is a little over $10.00 a
day.A cup of coffee,a couple of sodas and the big one..
lunch, will easily be over 10 bucks!
Heck,I can spend 10 bucks a day without even leaving the house!
If your feeling guilty,brown bag your lunch and buy a thermos.
Hey wait,you do that,you can spend more on guns and ammo! :D

QuickDraw

[telewinz]

You have to look at the big picture when adding-up your expenses for firearms related purchases. I include the following items that I DON'T spend money on (or very little) in order to finance my "hobby"

1. I seldom go to movies, it has to be great for me to go.
2. I NEVER go to bars or night clubs
3. I never indulge in drugs (not even "pot")
4. I rarely indulge in alcoholic drinks
5. I shop extremely wisely, I rarely find my purchase less expensive at a later date.
6. Went I go out to eat, it's hamburger steak (after all, Im just renting the food:D ) very seldom do I eat an "expensive meal".
7. I never gamble (not even the lottery).
8. I only go on vacation for site seeing (Washington DC) or for the benefit of the kids(amusement parks). I don't need to travel 2000 miles to look at the ocean or beautiful scenery or for relaxation. I have no problem relaxing at home, and besides I enjoy my job.
9. I don't drive a fancy gas hog, I drive a 4 cylinder Tracker that I enjoy greatly.
10. I don't cheat on my wife or whore around.

Looking at the above list of expensive "habits" that I don't indulge in and the monetary savings entailed, How could I or any normal person feel "guilty" about spending a portion of their income on "my" form of entertainment and (limited)financial investment on firearms.

I am a very materialistic person. I'll exchange a vacation or a year's worth of T-Bone steak dinners on an AR15 anyday and I'll have something more tangible than memories to show for it.:) Monks and (alot) of priests have a more exciting life than me but not more enjoyable.

[redneck2]

I was in the "Gun of the Month" club.

I lived in a rented run down farmhouse for $175 a month. Had zero bills...everything was paid in cash

if you have no debt and can pay your bills, I'd say you're smart. I still have those guns.

I go to the casinos (only business, couldn't stand to p*** away my money) and watch idiots drops hundreds in a few minutes. Or, as above, you could suck a $100 bill up your nose every day like millions of other chimps.

Now I put my money into my house, my ski boat and cars. If you think about it, $500-600 car payments are real common, and like Squirrel says, the car is gone in a few years.

If you'd drive a paid-for older car and put that $600 a month into guns, you'd have a great collection in a short time.

[Jeeper]

There are a lot of hobbies that are more expensive than guns. One good skiing trip would run $4K if you went somewhere really nice. All hobies are expensive. BUT THAT IS THE REASON WE HAVE JOBS.

[OEF_VET]

I thought about it awhile back, and realized that I had bought on average a gun a month for just over a year and a half. After I realized that I concluded that I hadn't bought enough. If you're able to eat everyday and keep a roof over your head, the heck with it, spend all you want on guns. Although, if the Microsoft Money program is making you regret how much you've spent on guns, I'd suggest getting rid of the computer and buying more guns. :D

[Stoney]

Chicken I think this will help you out. I've spent almost $10,000.00 in the last two months. On both guns and ammunition. Please don't ask me where I got the money. That's my business. Do I regret it. Not one bit.

[Darrin]

Please don't ask me where I got the money. That's my business.

I heard nothing (http://zapatopi.net/afdb.html)! :uhoh:

;)

[telewinz]

And you are the Defense Minister of what country ? :)

[Stoney]

It's not that hard if you buy the right gun's.

[critter]

You've spent the money and have all the stuff (except the ammo you have burned)-good investment-in FUN!

OR-you could spend the same (and MORE) giving it to a 'shrink' and have NOTHING-not even fun!

YOU MADE A GOOD CHOICE!!!

[michiganfan]

There was a thread a couple of weeks ago asking us how much we spent on guns last year. We are certainly doing the best we can to stimulate the economy.

[260Rem]

And am not afraid to admit it! But I need to come up with a few grand for college tuition (yeehaw!). And then I want to save a few grand so I may visit Africa on safari some day. (Way more fun than school, and just as necessary IMO!! :) )

But other than that, I'm pretty frugal for a 19 year old living with his parents still. Well, not entirely true, but I try best as I can.

Don't feel bad chickenfried, it's all for the better in the end. Feed the addiction! Besides, I could easily blow through that $4k on another hunting rifle... :rolleyes:

[Bowlcut]

Look at it this way....its a cheap hobby in the broader schemes of things. Cars....4000 isnt much at all. Computers....thats only 2 computers and some games usualy. photography...good camrea can cost ya that.

Ive had buyers guilt after every gun, after the inital giddieness. After an hour or so I feel guilty. But i feel guilty after going to get groceries....so dont worry about it too much. a hobby is a hobby

[vmi93]

If you're woried about your debt level you may want to check out one of the various net-worth worksheets available on the net.

I did one a while back and realized that while my spending on guns had been high, most of the money was still there. In other words, guns (good guns, not junk) hold their value pretty well compared to other things you could spend your money on.

Just imagine if you had spent the same 4K on new computers or car payments. In five years you would have almost nothing to show for what you had spent. Your guns, on the other hand, will be around to leave to your children, and may be worth more then than they are now.

[JeepDriver]

Don't feel bad I pretty much have a revolving account with my gun store. Every pay day I stop buy and give them money for something I have in their safe.

I figure for the first time in my life I have extra money. So I'm gonna spend it on the things I want.

I've spent close to $7000 in the past 1 1/2 years. I'm figuring on atleast that much in the next 1 1/2 years.

Keep On Buying!!!!