Ever Reached a Point

Never say never. I've been selling off my accumulation so my wife won't need to deal with it when I die. But I just bought a Ruger Mini 14 Ranch Rifle that caught my fancy. Can't think of anything I'm currently lusting for. If something cool and interesting comes down the pike, all bets are off.

Well... I told my wife after the new Sig 320xten I won't need anymore!!
I don't think she believes me any more!! Lol

I reached that point 2 garands, 2 enfields,1 30-40 krag, 1 carcano, 1 m1 carbine, 2 sks, and 1 AK 47 preban ago!!

You just reminded me that that 10mm is on my very, very recent list, but I'm likely to sell one off to get the XTen.

tommy.duncan said:

Well... I told my wife after the sew Sig 320xten I won't need anymore!!
I don't think she believes me any more!! Lol

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kimberkid euphemized,

kimberkid said:

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Unbeknownst to her I’d been talking to a (jeweler) Larry and had him re-size the stone with a 1.25 karat diamond … I left it on her desk and when she got home I just told her her it was on her desk … I got a lot of mileage out of that one![/b]

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Tee-hee-giggle-giggle-teenaged snort-teenaged snort. "He said 'mileage'..."

Back to topic...

In truth, with one exception, I never disposed of a gun I didn't regret sooner or later. (Don't want to mention brand or model.) The most regretted was a Colt Model of 1917 (.45 ACP/Auto Rim revolver) which I traded for something face-to-face. Seems as time goes on, I liked that gun more and more. Well, it wasn't really mine anyhow. It said "Property of U.S. Gov't" right there on the barrel.
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Terry, 230RN

Seems like about half the time, I've got something on my "next to buy list," but I do occasionally reach the point where it feels as though there's nothing I need or desire.

Doesn't mean I don't still buy anything that tempts me; I tend toward impulse buying on occasion. Just because. Most times those purchases would be older revolvers or 1911s.

Just now it seems I "need" a SIG P-320 XTen. Because bear.

I'm pretty much past that point; been downsizing the guns & related stuff the last few years. Sold off some safe queens and plan on keeping only stuff that I shoot. Although I picked up a Ruger Mark 1 .22 pistol with the bull barrel a couple months ago. It's nice, the price was right and my excuse was that it doesn't take up much room in a safe. Didn't really need it, just couldn't resist. It gets shot so that I can justify keeping it.

marksman13 said:

Where there wasn’t a “next gun” on your list? I feel like I might be there. I know several members here are shooters more than collectors. I fall somewhere in the middle between shooter and accumulator. I don’t want guns that I won’t shoot, but there’s always been a “next gun” for me. I’ve got money from selling a few guns lately and the rule between my wife and I has always been that gun money remains gun money, as in, it doesn’t get used to pay the bills and such unless there is a dire emergency. I think I’ve reached a point though where I just want to shoot what I have. I’ve picked up several new rifles in the last year and a half and haven’t really had time or ammo to really get used to any of them yet. Maybe something is wrong with me. I should probably schedule a doctor’s appointment.

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Kind of. There is a always a new gun or type that I may see in passing or randomly think of that reignites my interest but as of the last few years I've had more self control and make certain that it serves a purpose.

I won't pass up any great deals though, I'm just not out looking for anything really ecen though I'm still happy to check things out... As of the last number of years, I turned my attention to collecting "ammo" and actually shooting guns and putting nice optics and stuff on the guns I already have. There was a time where I would buy anything and everything, even bought a Hi-Point just cause.

There are really only a few guns that are on my "to do" list, another trap shotgun, a nice higher end .22lr rifle (or 2), .223/5.56 bolt action rifle and possibly a semi auto shotgun like an 1100 or 930 or 1301.

As mentioned earlier in the thread, I’m there. I’ve done the high-end 1911 thing. It was fun, but expensive and I found myself dealing with diminishing returns on my happiness scale. I’m now down to two great 1911s. I’ve done the high-end AR thing and found that I’m just as happy with a stock FN15. I’ve chased the perfect dedicated shotguns and found that other than a dedicated trap gun, a field gun does everything else. I’ve chased the perfect tactical shotgun…M1, M4, Beretta and found that I like the Mossberg pumps. I’ve chased the perfect carry gun and am right back to a snub nosed revolver or my Classic PPS. I wish I had all of that money back as it didn’t buy my happiness.

There is always something on my list, usually something I refuse to pay for, this is different over afford. I could afford a Johnson, but refuse to pay for one. I have babbled at length on the 77/357, that stupid thing costs far more then it should, and I have said I just refuse to pay that much for a stinking ruger. Finally I am just thinking....well hell I will just do it, been shooting the lever 357 a great deal lately as well as the 9mm marlin, bet this thing will get fondled a great deal as well, so going to do it.

Past that I know there are other things, but nothing I can think of digging in my wallet.

At 70 and I've been shooting and competing for 50 years there aren't too many guns that I liked and didn't buy over that time frame.

I'm not a collector. Once I'm done with a gun I sell it and buy the next one on my want list. I've chased after the golden ring and have found a few. I now have only 5 guns in my collection and I shoot every one of them.

Can't think of one more that I need.

I’m sure I have a “next gun” , I just don’t know what it is until I see it.

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Where there wasn’t a “next gun” on your list? I feel like I might be there. I know several members here are shooters more than collectors. I fall somewhere in the middle between shooter and accumulator. I don’t want guns that I won’t shoot, but there’s always been a “next gun” for me. I’ve got money from selling a few guns lately and the rule between my wife and I has always been that gun money remains gun money, as in, it doesn’t get used to pay the bills and such unless there is a dire emergency. I think I’ve reached a point though where I just want to shoot what I have. I’ve picked up several new rifles in the last year and a half and haven’t really had time or ammo to really get used to any of them yet. Maybe something is wrong with me. I should probably schedule a doctor’s appointment.

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Sort of. I'm only thinking of my next gun in terms of what happens after I shoot this one out or I can no longer get components for it. Which could very well happen given that it's an older milsurp.

I spent an hour last night looking around my gun and reloading rooms trying to figure out how I accumulated so much stuff. I'm seriously looking to get rid of some stuff so my other half doesn't have to later. I have a list of certain guns that are going to friends that have admired them over the years.

I am not even close to getting to the end of my wish list. But I won't stop trying.

twarr1 said:

I’m sure I have a “next gun” , I just don’t know what it is until I see it.

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Sums me up in a nutshell.
Did not realize how much I needed a micro-nine until the LGS had a SIG 35X with Romeo Zero RDS.

Or when they got in a Colt 1903 on consignment--but, I had been missing one of those since the 2008-2012 debacle.

I got to that point and then started pining for some of the guns I had at one time but sold.

So remember you can always go backwards!!!

Do I NEED another firearm? Most certainly not, still if a good comes along I will add it to my accumulation of such tools. I certainly can afford things at this point in my life but want to reduce the clutter that is not needed.

I went to a gun show today and wasn’t tempted in the least. Eventually I’ll get another rifle, maybe something like 224 Valkyrie just to be different. I’d also like a Colt 44 magnum.

my issue now is finding a time and place to shoot my current guns. I don’t live in the country and I get bored with shooting paper at the range. I need some property.

Don't need any,and don't think I want any either. When I'm gone my grandson gets most of 'em.

marksman13 said:

Where there wasn’t a “next gun” on your list?

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Been there for a while. Pretty much done with 99% of the mass produced stuff.

.308 Norma said:

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If I was there when your "pusher" displayed a 38/44 Outdoorsman, you and I would be involved in a quick-draw contest - to see which one of us could "draw" his wallet first.

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My buddy and I both lunged for a stainless Beretta M92 from a clerk at a pawnshop once. I may have won the draw on that one, but he got the consolation prize- a Series 70 Colt Commander, so everyone left happy.

I have plenty of guns I want. I would say my next firearm is a Walther PPQ 45. Since I don't have a double stack 45 right now and the one I sold didn't fit my hand well. Then a decent hunting rifle with a synthetic stock about tied with that. I would say my needs are just about filled. I have weapons for self defense, home defense, and hunting in a pinch. With inflation going as it is, I may focus more on hunting to fill the freezer.

marksman13 said:

Where there wasn’t a “next gun” on your list?

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Been there for two years. Happy with what I own. I only trade guns now, rather than accumulate more. I have all the guns I need at the moment.

I just hit that point on knives also, trade away unused ones to fund new purchases.

hey smepl this said:

Eventually I’ll get another rifle, maybe something like 224 Valkyrie just to be different.

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That’s what I did. It just wasn’t enough different I guess. It’s okay, but I didn’t know I wanted the bushmaster necked down instead of the 6.8.

The .223 versus Valkyrie, It’s like the Creedmoor vs Swede/260 debate, except nobody is having this one.