Did you hit a point where aquiring new guns wasn't that much of a priority anymore?
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commygun
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At 57, I'm really feeling the tide of acquisition needs to be running the other way, so I'm selling a few, deciding which ones to give my sons as they enter young adulthood, and strongly resisting the impulse to buy anything new (though the PCC just may break my resolve).
I volunteer doing chores for the elderly and disabled and the experience has really driven home to me the importance of keeping your possessions in direct and reasonable (and hygienic) proportion to the size of your living space and your physical ability to take care of them. I don't want to be an old guy holding on to a pile of stuff I don't need or use.
I volunteer doing chores for the elderly and disabled and the experience has really driven home to me the importance of keeping your possessions in direct and reasonable (and hygienic) proportion to the size of your living space and your physical ability to take care of them. I don't want to be an old guy holding on to a pile of stuff I don't need or use.
FROGO207
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I have covered all the bases about 30 years ago but still find that odd one that follows me home.
I am an accumulator at heart and for many years was a member of the "gun of the month" club. Approaching retirement and see no need to sell off anything yet. I also have duplicates of most my "bases" and then some in a second location along with a duplicate reloading setup to match. I still have multiple large safes full of assorted firearms at more than one location. These days I am more into reloading/casting than acquiring new firearms but still will jump on a good deal nonetheless.
I am an accumulator at heart and for many years was a member of the "gun of the month" club. Approaching retirement and see no need to sell off anything yet. I also have duplicates of most my "bases" and then some in a second location along with a duplicate reloading setup to match. I still have multiple large safes full of assorted firearms at more than one location. These days I am more into reloading/casting than acquiring new firearms but still will jump on a good deal nonetheless.
Big7
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Got to a point where I had to many guns.
The kicker' is when bummer' looked like he was going to win, I
went on an ammo run.
Some of the one's I'd like to sell, I have cases and cases of ammo
worth more than the gun(s).
In Georgia, you can only sell ammo face to face or at a show, face to face.
Gun shops and pawn shops that look like gun shops can not legally buy
ammo.
Folks willing to buy the guns through FFL dealer. Just no way to get rid of the ammo.
My personal collection, along with my Uncle's and late Father was well over a hundred at one time.
(about three years ago)
I'm planning on keeping 16. that will cover all my bases.
The kicker' is when bummer' looked like he was going to win, I
went on an ammo run.
Some of the one's I'd like to sell, I have cases and cases of ammo
worth more than the gun(s).
In Georgia, you can only sell ammo face to face or at a show, face to face.
Gun shops and pawn shops that look like gun shops can not legally buy
ammo.
Folks willing to buy the guns through FFL dealer. Just no way to get rid of the ammo.
My personal collection, along with my Uncle's and late Father was well over a hundred at one time.
(about three years ago)
I'm planning on keeping 16. that will cover all my bases.
bannockburn
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I haven't really bought anything new in quite awhile though I have received a couple as gifts the last few years. The thrill of the hunt isn't really there anymore, like stopping in at the LGS to see what's new in the Used Gun display case or waiting for the next gun show to come around so I could look for something that I wanted.
Nowadays with so many other things to do with family and work there just doesn't seem to be enough time in the day to enjoy the guns that I have. I don't hunt anymore and nobody to go trap shooting with. Like someone else posted it seemed like I had more fun when I had fewer guns (but more free time), to do things with them.
Nowadays with so many other things to do with family and work there just doesn't seem to be enough time in the day to enjoy the guns that I have. I don't hunt anymore and nobody to go trap shooting with. Like someone else posted it seemed like I had more fun when I had fewer guns (but more free time), to do things with them.
I like it.
I have slowed way down, and have some I need to sell, simply because they are wasted here.
Sav .250
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As I go down the road (retired) I have a new ,to me, expression. Want and need. Certainly has saved me money.
As some have noted, times changes a lot of things.
As some have noted, times changes a lot of things.
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I'm at that point right now.
My current job is absolutely dreadful in many ways and doesn't really allow any time for shooting. I have ...at least one gun I haven't even shot yet. I'm finishing some schooling so I can get a better job, except that ensures that my day(s) off are completely killed. Except, my car is at the point where I need to replace it in a few months. Except, my current location is completely unsatisfactory and I need to move.
I don't think I'll need to sell any guns, but gun buying is on hold unless I see an outrageous deal, in which case I will probably pass on it and feel annoyed about doing so.
My current job is absolutely dreadful in many ways and doesn't really allow any time for shooting. I have ...at least one gun I haven't even shot yet. I'm finishing some schooling so I can get a better job, except that ensures that my day(s) off are completely killed. Except, my car is at the point where I need to replace it in a few months. Except, my current location is completely unsatisfactory and I need to move.
I don't think I'll need to sell any guns, but gun buying is on hold unless I see an outrageous deal, in which case I will probably pass on it and feel annoyed about doing so.
Berger.Fan222
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Yep. After three safes were full and I realized that shooting guns was more fun than just owning them and that owning did not really increase my skills as much as shooting.
Another factor has been the decline in quality of most available new guns over the past 20 years.
Yet another factor was the Obama bubble: when both guns and ammo are in short supply, ammo is the limiting factor once you already have three gun safes full. There's enough hardware for three generations of Berger fans, but only enough software for a couple years.
But take any budget, say $1000 a year or so: spending it on ammo will build a lot more skill than putting new hardware in the fourth or fifth gun safe.
Another factor has been the decline in quality of most available new guns over the past 20 years.
Yet another factor was the Obama bubble: when both guns and ammo are in short supply, ammo is the limiting factor once you already have three gun safes full. There's enough hardware for three generations of Berger fans, but only enough software for a couple years.
But take any budget, say $1000 a year or so: spending it on ammo will build a lot more skill than putting new hardware in the fourth or fifth gun safe.
Armored farmer
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I started my married life eith just s few quality guns that my parents had given me in my youth.
Browning BL22
LCSmith 20ga sxs
Rem 1100 12 ga
Mod 12 win trsp gun.
Ruger SSS .22 revolver.
I spent the next 34yrs buying guns whenever i could afford them. I bought at least one per year, and acquired quite a collection. Some of which i never shoot.
Now i am at a point where i want to thin and cull my possessions. I have a few that i really prefer over the others.
Guess which ones?
BL22
LC smith
Rem 1100
Mod 12 trap
Ruger SSS
(I have to add my Ruger SR1911cmd)
Browning BL22
LCSmith 20ga sxs
Rem 1100 12 ga
Mod 12 win trsp gun.
Ruger SSS .22 revolver.
I spent the next 34yrs buying guns whenever i could afford them. I bought at least one per year, and acquired quite a collection. Some of which i never shoot.
Now i am at a point where i want to thin and cull my possessions. I have a few that i really prefer over the others.
Guess which ones?
BL22
LC smith
Rem 1100
Mod 12 trap
Ruger SSS
(I have to add my Ruger SR1911cmd)
DavidABQ
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I have reached the point where I pretty much have what I want. There are a couple more guns I would like to have but if I don't get them that is ok.
I prefer to have fewer firearms but more special firearms to me.
I prefer to have fewer firearms but more special firearms to me.
Arkansas Paul
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Yeah, it would have been hard to walk away from that. That's a good deal.
Jim NE
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I have several guns, and could afford more, but have just closed my GunBroker and GunsAmerica accounts yesterday because I'm in danger of accumulating far too many firearms. Part of my reason for buying more than I need, however, was to convert some money into hard assets. Ammo, too. As others have said, though, over the last couple of years it would generally take a really great price for me to buy something.
Now I have to make sure I don't transfer my lifelong collecting tendency into something else I like...like old cars. I once had four, and now I'm down to two, and I'd like to keep it that way.
Here's one on EBAY I'd love to have. Fortunately, I won't buy it because it's WAY WAY out of my price range.
Now I have to make sure I don't transfer my lifelong collecting tendency into something else I like...like old cars. I once had four, and now I'm down to two, and I'd like to keep it that way.
Here's one on EBAY I'd love to have. Fortunately, I won't buy it because it's WAY WAY out of my price range.
I'm with commiegun (post53), I've got too much stuff. Not just guns, everything, can't take it with me. I'm kind of in the mode of identifying those things I really enjoy and eliminating the rest. I will certainly refine my collection by selling or trading some, sentimental inheritances of course are not negotiable.
Yes, about 20 years ago.
Before I ever think about going to look for a gun, there has to be a reason - most often a "need" - for it. Well, once, I got the bases covered; semi-automatic rifle, hunting rifle, 22 rifle, shotgun, self-defense pistol, there just didn't seem to be an overriding need to spend a lot of money on more guns. And while I did buy a few "toys" along the way (like my AR-7 and 5.7mmJ Carbine), if what I had worked, and worked right, then I didn't see a lot of need to replace it or augment it.
Demi-human
maybe likes firearms a little bit…
Not by a long shot!
Though my taste is more expensive now.
Though my taste is more expensive now.
TomJ
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I've accumulated a nice collection and can't think of a gun need that's not met. I thought I was done until I saw some of the new releases from Ruger, Dan Wesson, Sig and I stumbled across a Sig P220 stainless 10mm on Tuesday. I sold one of my safe queens to fund the Sig 10mm, which I'm picking up tomorrow. If I pick up any new guns, in trying to be financially responsible I have a self imposed rule that I need to sell one first.
everydefense
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I'm good. I don't come close to the collections a lot of folks have on here, but I am quite satisfied and more than happy with what I've got. My future plans mostly deal with replacing/upgrading the parts on firearms I already have, sending them to the gunsmith for TLC, etc.
Deanimator
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Yeah, when I got laid off during the recession in 2009 and didn't have a regular job for the next eight years.
If things go according to plan, I'll be a full time employee next week.
I probably will buy a gun to celebrate... of course working from 9:00pm to 5:30am, I'm not sure when I'll be able to shoot it.
If things go according to plan, I'll be a full time employee next week.
I probably will buy a gun to celebrate... of course working from 9:00pm to 5:30am, I'm not sure when I'll be able to shoot it.
63 here, retired and slowed down quite a bit from my obsession days. I still love to hunt and shoot but now the urge comes less often. I have a small, nice gun collection that suits my tastes and I have no desire to sell (at least right now). I have a bug for a custom bolt build and have gotten some excellent guidance from members of this forum. I like to keep an active gun “iron in the fire” as it adds ongoing spice to my retirement. But as far as my heavier buying/ trading days, they are all but gone (the spark still exists but the action is minimal - OUCH - just dawned on me not limited just to new guns - note to young men, do not age if you can avoid it!!!! Good shooting.
I'm 30 and live in a small apartment in a large city in a gun friendly state. I bought my last gun about 2 years ago because I ran out of storage space.
An M1 garand is the only thing left on the short list. Of course, I do want a modern semi auto handgun, a shotgun with a short enough barrel I could use for home defense, and a non-antique revolver for fun...
An M1 garand is the only thing left on the short list. Of course, I do want a modern semi auto handgun, a shotgun with a short enough barrel I could use for home defense, and a non-antique revolver for fun...
Now that I have many guns I want, I'm concentrating on accurizing them. Diopters, sight adjustments, new hardware, tweaking, to make the guns I already have shoot the way I want them to. Doesn't seem to make much sense, if the guns you do have don't shoot worth a tinker's damn.
JR24
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Pretty much there. I hit my list years ago and started pairing down the collection based on what I like and shoot best.
Now I just want a backup for my carry gun and after that its time to start saving for a Wilson.
Now I just want a backup for my carry gun and after that its time to start saving for a Wilson.
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