[AndABeer]

When I first started shooting I let a lot of little things influence my handgun choices. Slide to frame play, trigger take up, adjustable sights, action type, etc. Now it seems as long as the thing goes bang everytime and the bullet ends up reasonably close to were I meant it to go I don't care too much about anything else (except maybe trigger reset).

[22luvr]

I used to think that I had to buy my very own NIB guns, but with the prices what they are, I've purchased some very nice used examples for about half the price of a new one.

Thanks to the knowledge of many of you on these forums, I have a better eye for knowing what to look for in a used firearm.

What I'm selective about is a particular manufacturer and the reputation of the model I'm looking for.

It seems buying a new gun is worse than buying a new car, only on a smaller scale. The depreciation on leaving the store is steep.

I'll let someone else take that big hit.

[Boats]

I used to have various trigger systems, but now if it's not cocked and locked capable in an autopistol, I'll have nothing to do with it. Life is too short and ammunition too limited to deal with a crappy (DA) trigger.

[Omaha-BeenGlockin]

1. Function---it has to shoot first time---every time-----that's why no cheapies or guns of questionable manufacture.

2.Fit or grip angle??----for me, when I raise the gun up, the sights have to be instantly lined up---otherwise I'll pass. For example---when I raise a Glock or Steyr M9 up---the sights are instantly lined up----as much as I try and want to---I can't get the Springfield XD's to do that---so I haven't bought one---and probably won't----as much as I like the gun itself.

3.Trigger---as long as the trigger isn't bear trap strong---I can pretty much deal with it.

Is that being picky or not????

[WhoKnowsWho]

I have become less picky.

Goes bang, hits the paper, doesn't hurt my hand, looks good while doing all of the above, I'll take it.

When I first started looking at what to buy, Glock, Beretta, HK, and Kimber were all I wanted to get.

Well, I only have a Glock and HK so far, with lots of other stuff I would have never imagines getting, like the Arcus 94 and Makarov.

I don't mind paying a bit for my CCW weapons, but both my Kahr and Kel Tec were used and have been flawless.

[Ala Dan]

Greeting's All-

And A Beer- I'd say I'm a little mo' pickey; just
cause I like firearms to be the way they are suppose
to be, FLAWLESS!

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

[DWS1117]

Not too picky at all. I like all the ones the wife will let me buy, and way too many that she won't.:cuss:

[Blackhawk]

In my mind, I'm less picky, but my acquisition record over the years puts the lie to that so I voted more picky.

I used to acquire and shoot just about anything, warts and all. Now I don't even bother with guns I don't admire the design and workmanship of.

However, I seem to be the same way about everything as I get older. There are a bunch of gizmos, ideas, and types of people I don't bother with anymore either. I'm turning into a curmudgeon, I guess.... :rolleyes:

[pignock]

Waaaaaaaay less picky...

I guess I used to read too many gunrags :D

Since the WWW came about with forums like this and TFL (and I got married which put a SERIOUS crimp on my discretionary income) I've come to value the opinons of many forum members here. I doubt I ever would have read much about makarovs, CZ 52s, SKSs, and SARs in GunsNAmmo or American Handgunner.

I used to only be interested in match AR15s, Italian shotguns, and german pistols - now I'm building a fairly nice collection of maks and SKSs. They are stone reliable, easy to modify to suit me and I can afford more than one a year.

I still got a thang for those italian shotguns though - just not the Tactical ones like I used to;)

[10-Ring]

More picky now. I used to want one of everything, now I know what I like, what works well for me & what fits me best.

[Dorrin79]

more and less, in different areas.

I used to be very picky about a lot of things I really didn't know much about.

Now I've learned enough to be picky on a few things that matter to me (I don't like DAO, I need a grip that allows use of all three fingers, etc.)

As for the rest, I've learned that variety is the spice of life. As long as it fits my hand and goes bang every time, I can't complain.

[NapAttack]

Much more picky.

If it's not a 1911 or a S&W revolver I'm not interested. (Unless it's a rimfire.) A 1911 gets slim grips, beavertail and the grip safety deactivated before I shoot it. The trigger cleaned up if it needs it. A Smith gets Pachmyer grips.

Only rifles I'm interested in now are single shots and bolt actions, mostly old military that I can sporterize. I've been paring my collection down to 7.62x39 and rimfires. 7.62x39 seems to be the best compromise of power and shootability that I've found (for me). I just don't like the recoil of the big boomers any more. I do have to add M1 carbines to that also.

[Drifting Fate]

More picky about the guns, but much less about carry ammo.

I no longer worry about the latest/greatest/Marshall/Ayoob article. If it's a hollow point, feeds, and within certain weight parameters (in 9mm) it's good to go.

[Skunkabilly]

Just as picky, but about different stuff.

[sm]

Personal stuff, I guess I never really thought about being picky. 1911's and K frames since I was wee brat...ain't changed...don't plan on changing. I do not like change per se' I do appreciate quality and craftsmanship--I spent too many years being a craftsman you might say.

I prefer SA, like 1911's and BHP. I appreciate a well crafted revolver...have to go back to the old ones to get what I call craftsmanship. I'm the same way on shotguns and rifles.

I'm picky, I know what works, I appreciate quality and I am - afterall - a C.I. T. ;)

[Tacblack]

More without a doubt. I have had and sold enough guns. I know what I like and don't bother with much else anymore.

[goon]

I think I am both more and less picky. I will buy a used gun with no finish if it is tight and servicable. I like triggers that I can actually control, so I am more picky with that. A gun needs to be 100% to my satisfaction in terms of reliability and shootability or I sell it off quickly.
I am often amazed at how the quality of a 50 year old miltary rifle beats that of a sporting rifle that was made last month. I checked out an old Czech Mauser last week that impressed me. There was almost no finish left on the gun and the stock looked like it had been used as a club (it very well may have), but the action still locked up like a bank vault. That is quality. I doubt that your average Remington will hold up as well.

[Island Beretta]

Less picky as I realize that their are many good firearms out there, and that any gun (incl. the expensive and/or overhyped ones) can and do malfunction !!

[Silent Bob]

I have learned that I despise DA/SA guns!

[boogalou]

I am definately more picky. I got into handguns through my C&R license, so anything that was C&R eligible was OK in my book. Then I bought a used CZ75.......

Since then, I've sold almost all of my C&R handguns and currently am interested only in CZ's, Hi-powers, and 1911's.

And then I get mad when I can't shoot my 1911's as well as my CZ's or Witness. :banghead:

If I ever get a CZ97, the 1911's may need a new home.

[lee n. field]

More picky. Mostly the absolute requirement that the gun _work_, every time. Would you trust anything less?

Current favorite is the Makarov, closely followed by a Ruger P90.

[PATH]

Quality, quality, and quality are what I look for now. I do more homework and shop around. Yup, I am becoming a finicky fella!

[garrettwc]

More picky about the right things. Less picky about how I get there.

I used to be one of those "gun of the month" gun rag readers. But after shooting for a while, getting some training, and finding forums like this I have learned what is important on a defensive gun, and what is just "good copy" for the marketing department.

So in that sense I am very picky about things like reliability, accuracy, sharp edges, and triggers. I couln't give a hoot whether it's a 9MM, 45ACP, Glock, Sig, Colt, etc. As long as those important areas have received the proper attention.

[blades67]

My oldest guns and my newest guns indicate that I haven't changed much.

[Erik]

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