I know this may be an abhorrent concept for some folks, but I believe I have finally achived contentment with my gun collection.
I've had guns my whole life, but I have seriously built my collection over the last 10-12 years. I have had about 100 different guns, ultimately keeping only about 20 of those. I've also gone through a number of "phases" and bought more than a few guns I did not like simply for the sake of having a "rounded" collection. Now, I've learned that MY collection is really only about ME. I've ditched things I don't enjoy, and I have multiples of a few favorites. Most importantly, I finally feel HAPPY with what I have. There is nothing I have that I'm tempted to sell, and I know of nothing I'm eager to buy. Sure, there might be a couple of things I'd buy if I found a good one at a good price. Or, a new item might later hit the market that catches my eye. But, I won't go trolling through every shop within a hundred miles trying to find those items, and I won't overpay in an auction for some "must-have" gun. In years past, that's exactly what I would have done. Now, though, I just want to shoot what I have and maybe tinker with an accessory or modification here and there. Contentment actually feels good!