Are you primarily a collector, shooter or both?

Handshaker · Jun 4, 2022

It seems as time goes on and after moving to another state last year. I do more collecting than shooting. I know Covid had a lot to do with it but also, I am not able to just walk out back and shoot like i did on my previous property and have to find places to shoot. Sometimes I wonder if i am still as enthusiastic as i was before about shooting, although i love to, it takes a lot more effort to shoot these days. Ammo has never been an issue as i was hoarding for decades when on sale cheap, I dont think i will ever run out, lol.

MifflinKid · Jun 4, 2022

Shooter.

But the state of Maryland considers me a 'collector' so that I can buy more than one gun every 30 days.

Walkalong · Jun 4, 2022

Shooter

NIGHTLORD40K · Jun 4, 2022

I collect shooters.

Shanvanvocht · Jun 4, 2022

Shooter

stillquietvoice · Jun 4, 2022

I'm definitely a shooter, I love being behind the butt plate squeezing triggers, but I shoot with purpose, it culminates each fall during big game season.

Artg56 · Jun 4, 2022

A shooter, but I never sell anything so I guess I’m a collector with nothing really collectible

I6turbo · Jun 4, 2022

Like NIGHTLORD40K said, I collect guns that I like to shoot. AND that I admire from a machinery, craftsmanship, or historical (to me) perspective.

CoalCrackerAl · Jun 4, 2022

I shoot my collection. Some more than others.

Hangingrock · Jun 4, 2022

Shooter!

beag_nut · Jun 4, 2022

Shooter. Own all I need, no more foreseeable.

TarDevil · Jun 4, 2022

Defender.

Chevelle SS · Jun 4, 2022

Shooter and accumulator lol. I do "collect" certain things, but my overall "collection" consists of everything from an early 19th century militia musket to an FN PS90.

earlthegoat2 · Jun 4, 2022

Hunter first. Shooter second.

Jimster · Jun 4, 2022

Hell, lately I don’t have enough money to be one and not enough time to be the other.

Bazoo · Jun 4, 2022

I’m a shooter, a hunter, and a gun trader. I’d have no problems with using a collector grade gun.

aaaaa · Jun 4, 2022

Both but more collector than shooter. If I ever get a place out in the country, I want to set up my own outdoor range. Then I may become more of a shooter.

Mark_Mark · Jun 4, 2022

Collector! I buy (did, broke this year) because it’s pretty or cool

Mark_Mark · Jun 4, 2022

aaaaa said:
Both but more collector than shooter. If I ever get a place out in the country, I want to set up my own outdoor range. Then I may become more of a shooter.

that’s my plan too! !

Ethan Verity · Jun 4, 2022

I'm a shooter... I recently sold off a few guns because I rarely ever shot those specific ones.

JTHunter · Jun 4, 2022

earlthegoat2 said:
Hunter first. Shooter second.

Ditto. I also like to combine handguns and rifles in identical calibers. I have them in .22LR, .22Mag, and .357 Magnum.

Mark_Mark · Jun 5, 2022

anybody likes to stroke and take apart their guns! Love oiling the insides and wiping down with a lite oil rage.

Archie · Jun 5, 2022

When I started I was a shooter. Now I'm old enough shooting is still interesting and fun, but I'm more of a collector in various items. Not that I don't shoot any more, but most of my rifle shooting is more research than having a specific goal.
I still prefer firearms to other collectables. I did quit collecting ex-wives though.

LaneP · Jun 5, 2022

I shoot what I collect and collect what I shoot. I think.

PzGren · Jun 5, 2022

I have reduced range time to once or twice a week but the number of guns has increased slightly this year. I own no gun that I haven't shot and guns that have not been shot for a few years are usually sold, making much needed place in the safes.

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