larryh1108
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I agree with browningguy.
Just because it didn't cost $1000+ doesn't mean it won't function and work as intended. A $400 Rock Island can shoot accurately and function 100%, just like the $3000 custom 1911. It won't be as refined or as pretty, though. That becomes a matter of choice.
As the hair gets grey you tend to learn a few things. At one point I had well over 30 handguns of various calibers, mostly run-of-the-mill shooters. Every one functioned perfectly or I wouldn't own it. They all did as they were intended. However, as the OP stated, I was good with all of them but not great with any of them. I was good enough, if needed, for any SD situation. I know them all and once I hit 1500 rounds with a certain gun I was satisfied that I could use it well.
I wanted one or more of all the popular American calibers. It got to a point that I didn't shoot the "older" guns as much as I used to and finding time to shoot them all as well as the cost of ammo made me realize I had too many guns for my needs.
The same can be said for the cheaper guns. If you paid $350 for it used and kept it 5 years you should still be able to get $350 for it. What I decided was to sell 2 or 3 less expensive guns to get "better" guns that I will shoot more and get more proficient with. I love the 1911 platform and I got a top of the line Kimber and a custom that way. I scratched that itch. I can now sell my other 1911s because I doubt I'll shoot them any more and I don't like safe queens. I am in the process of selling more to buy better, per caliber. I think I have 6 or 7 9mms. I have a PM9 for carry as well as a PCR. I have a HK P7. I have a 1911 9mm. I have 3 BHPs in 9mm. Do I need 3? I think so. They are all different. I can't sell any....
Sigh, I still need a shrink. I thought I figured it out. I guess I didn't.
Nevermind, ignore my post. :banghead:
Just because it didn't cost $1000+ doesn't mean it won't function and work as intended. A $400 Rock Island can shoot accurately and function 100%, just like the $3000 custom 1911. It won't be as refined or as pretty, though. That becomes a matter of choice.
As the hair gets grey you tend to learn a few things. At one point I had well over 30 handguns of various calibers, mostly run-of-the-mill shooters. Every one functioned perfectly or I wouldn't own it. They all did as they were intended. However, as the OP stated, I was good with all of them but not great with any of them. I was good enough, if needed, for any SD situation. I know them all and once I hit 1500 rounds with a certain gun I was satisfied that I could use it well.
I wanted one or more of all the popular American calibers. It got to a point that I didn't shoot the "older" guns as much as I used to and finding time to shoot them all as well as the cost of ammo made me realize I had too many guns for my needs.
QUALITY will never disappoint you - especially if you have to part with some of it, to finance something else!
The same can be said for the cheaper guns. If you paid $350 for it used and kept it 5 years you should still be able to get $350 for it. What I decided was to sell 2 or 3 less expensive guns to get "better" guns that I will shoot more and get more proficient with. I love the 1911 platform and I got a top of the line Kimber and a custom that way. I scratched that itch. I can now sell my other 1911s because I doubt I'll shoot them any more and I don't like safe queens. I am in the process of selling more to buy better, per caliber. I think I have 6 or 7 9mms. I have a PM9 for carry as well as a PCR. I have a HK P7. I have a 1911 9mm. I have 3 BHPs in 9mm. Do I need 3? I think so. They are all different. I can't sell any....
Sigh, I still need a shrink. I thought I figured it out. I guess I didn't.
Nevermind, ignore my post. :banghead: