buying low price guns (addiction)

[Mark_Mark]

I think I have a cure for my gun addiction. Low Price Guns, I have had the most fun with low price guns since I was 12 yo. Marlin Model 60, Italian .25 ACP, 870 Express Walmart Black Friday special….

I don’t have much vices; love watching poker but bad at it - play once every 2-3 years, modest drinker, Steaks and BBQ. < that about it.

But, GUN!!! Take my money!!!

So, I found a cure, LOW PRICE GUNS! here my plan for the next few years. Yes, if a Model 17-3 come up I’m snapping it up. But, collect ALL HiPoints, but at lease 4 Pump shotguns, and under $300 .22 revolvers.

What’s your favorite Low Price Guns?

 

[Hooda Thunkit]

I have a good supply of Taurus revolvers; all older - from the early 90s back to the 70s. No problems with any of them. I still think that vintage of Taurus revolvers are severely under priced. I believe the market will catch up.

I also seem to fall for the European autos - Tanfoglio, Star and such, usually in 32 Auto. When I take them out to shoot, usually nobody knows what they are.

No matter, I like them.

 

[Mark_Mark]

I have a good supply of Taurus revolvers; all older - from the early 90s back to the 70s. No problems with any of them. I still think that vintage of Taurus revolvers are severely under priced. I believe the market will catch up.

I also seem to fall for the European autos - Tanfoglio, Star and such, usually in 32 Auto. When I take them out to shoot, usually nobody knows what they are.

No matter, I like them.

I have fond memories of Rossi .38 special. Super clean and very 90’s gun. I need to buy a old Taurus! shot a .44 Mag Tracker and it was very nice with the ports, but not a cheap gun. I have a Tangfolio 10mm Steel < what a GREAT shooting gun.

 

[jmorris]

My favorites are a pair of Remington 510’s I keep in the shop. The expensive one was $65, the other $35 at an estate sale.

always handy for plate rack runs.

 

[Hooda Thunkit]

Here's one of my oldest Taurus revolvers, often referred to as a "Falcon".
Note the grooves cut in the cylinder fluting.

 

[theotherwaldo]

Up until recently, my addiction was un-Bubba'd milsurps and unfashionable classic hunting rifles... .

 

[buck460XVR]

Pardon the pun......but whatever trips your trigger. I'm in the mindset of quality over quantity. Not just with guns, but with all of my tools. Was in construction for 40+ years. Found that quality tools not only lasted longer, but help to produce a better product, much easier than many of their less expensive counterparts. Quality hand tools felt better in the hand. Same goes for guns, at least to me. Learned my lesson at a young age. Back when the Ruger 10/22 was first introduced, I fell in love with them, drooling over them in my dad's Outdoor Life magazines. Saved my monies from my paper route for over a year and when I had the $54 + Tax that one cost, my dad took me to the local hardware store, where he proceeded to insist I get a Mossberg instead, because it was $5 cheaper. The gun was a beauty and shot like a laser, but was a constant jam-matic. After stuggling with it for 4 years, when I turned 18 I went and bought a 10/22. Still have the old Mossberg in the gun safe to remind me what saving a few dollars is. Yet I have Mossberg 500, that has put down ore turkeys than I can count and has never failed me.

There was a time when I could not afford "better" tools and guns. I had to buy used or those of lesser quality. But not anymore. I don't need to impress anyone with having 30 pieces of pot metal. I try and impress myself with getting a good deal on a great gun and being able to shoot it well. As for the Remington 870 Express, I have one myself. I also have an original "wingmaster". Ain't a whole lot of difference and they shoot very similar for me.

 

[4v50 Gary]

I used to buy used inexpensive stuff. But they were cheaper back then and I could fix them myself. Think $125-$150 for a Colt revolver or S&W revolver. Today I buy more woodworking tools than anything else. There is a need for cabinets and bookcases to hide the clutter (actually neatly put things away so I can find them).

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

The lowest price guns i had were Hi-points. I paid 85.00 ea. I traded them towards a CZ 457 22 Mag. Got a 100.00 ea. Im not buying much these days. Thinking about selling my safe queens one day.

 

[chicharrones]

Back in the days of the flood of milsurps, those were the times to get a nice low price gun.

My unissued SKS 30 years ago, my Swedish Mauser in the same decade, and in the last few years my Beretta 81BB when a boat load hit the USA. Plus some unloved and out of fashion guns like my C.A. Pocket Target and my Marlin 25N, both found in the last few years at unloved prices.

Now, if we're talking newly built, the cheapest I've gone lately is Charter Arms. That taught me to upgrade to at least a Taurus revolver.

 

[Armored farmer]

Single shot guns fit my shooting style.
I like to reload.
I'm not a fan of wasting ammo.
I like have different Calibers for hunting.
....therefore....
I have gone completely overboard with the NEF/H&R Handi-Rifle line. Shotguns and Slug guns too.
I've always been a poor-boy but these are inexpensive. I kinda want a Handi-Rifle in .35Whelen.....for some reason...

 

[sevt_chevelle]

I'd rather own a S2 orange than a collection of hi points and some weird stupid revolver that doesn't work.

 

[Mark_Mark]

I used to buy used inexpensive stuff. But they were cheaper back then and I could fix them myself. Think $125-$150 for a Colt revolver or S&W revolver. Today I buy more woodworking tools than anything else. There is a need for cabinets and bookcases to hide the clutter (actually neatly put things away so I can find them).

$125-$150 for a Hand touched Colt or Smith! dang times have changed!

My goal is to buy Low Price gun and so I can Save more money for Master Pieces!

Here the goal, going to the gun shops, I have my mind set on my low price collection. And don’t look at the Colts, DW, CZ’s Smith (no locks) Berettas Shotguns. My gun fix will be met and my wallet cash account grows! does that make any sense?

 

[Mark_Mark]

Single shot guns fit my shooting style.
I like to reload.
I'm not a fan of wasting ammo.
I like have different Calibers for hunting.
....therefore....
I have gone completely overboard with the NEF/H&R Handi-Rifle line. Shotguns and Slug guns too.View attachment 1149729
I've always been a poor-boy but these are inexpensive. I kinda want a Handi-Rifle in .35Whelen.....for some reason...

Ruger #1!!! I LOVE THEM!

But, that’s a great suggestion! H&R singles are FUN

 

[Mark_Mark]

The lowest price guns i had were Hi-points. I paid 85.00 ea. I traded them towards a CZ 457 22 Mag. Got a 100.00 ea. Im not buying much these days. Thinking about selling my safe queens one day.

And I’m waiting on Boomers to dump their Safe Queens… not saying you’re a Boomer! bet your a X’er

 

[kje54]

Old Soviet era mildurps from back in the 80s & 90s, today mostly Turkish imports with a couple of Filipino imports tossed in for good measure.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Old Soviet era mildurps from back in the 80s & 90s, today mostly Turkish imports with a couple of Philippian imports tossed in for good measure.

I bought 2 of those Turkish 1911! talk about guilty free buying at $299 on sale! SHOOTS GOOD TOO!

 

[kje54]

I bought 2 of those Turkish 1911! talk about guilty free buying at $299 on sale! SHOOTS GOOD TOO!

That and I'm seriously looking at the SAR B6 now unless the 2000s drop in price.......... However I do need to save money.

Oh look!! A gun!!

 

[d31tc]

If you say it is an addiction, the cure isn't more of what you are addicted to. Just saying. So, if we can all agree, let's refuse to call this an addiction, or admit to any problems, for everyone's sake.

I won't say I buy low price guns. Relative to a lot of people who post on gun boards, I don't buy a lot of guns. I do buy, one, what I can afford, and two, what I want.

So, what do I want? That is somewhat defined by what I can afford. I know, catch 22. I don't want to spend my money on something that I can't get most of my money back on if I don't like it. That points to good deals on used guns. If the value is still there after you buy it, you aren't really wasting money. I would buy a gun that isn't necessarily low cost if it cost me $950 but I could sell for $1,050.

That points to another thing that I look for - good value. That doesn't necessarily mean lowest price. It does mean defining my needs/wants and not paying money for something I don't need or want. A $650 1911 that shoots when I pull the trigger and outshoots my abilities is enough. I don't need/want to spend $3,000 on something that looks amazing but does pretty much the same thing. It's why I drive a Taurus to work, and not a Testarossa. I don't need/want to spend $300 on a 1911 that is a jam-o-matic. To me, the value proposition isn't necessarily the lowest cost gun, but the lowest cost gun that meets my wants/needs. As an aside, from everything I've read - Tisas 1911 in 9mm - you're on my list!

However, if I ever happen upon a billion dollars, everything I said above is out the window. I'm buying one of everything!

 

[American_Fusilier]

I have gotten 2 guns for under $100: my Mosin Nagant m91/30, and my Heritage Rough Rider. I really like the heritage RR, and I'd like to get a shorter barreled birds head version sometime soon.

 

[Dirtybob]

I would subjectively define low price as sub $600 and not overly expensive to feed.
My current favorite is an NEF Pardner pump


Been itching to get a sporterised mauser (obendorf?) though, could become my new favorite...

 

[J-Bar]

What’s your favorite Low Price Guns?

I don't have any. I'm not a snob, not a collector, just figure I pretty much get what I pay for.

I've had one gun break in 30 years. I'm satisfied.

 

[Mark_Mark]

I don't have any. I'm not a snob, not a collector, just figure I pretty much get what I pay for.

I've had one gun break in 30 years. I'm satisfied.

have you tried a LCP Max! talk about the Swiss Army knife of guns! LOVE IT

 

[nofendertom]

When you say low priced guns, I think of lower priced guns in today's market. Paying $150 for a Colt or S&W revolver in days gone by seems cheap today but
back then it was the going rate.
My $295 ATI .45acp Commander (5000+ rds) shoots as well or better than any of the 6 Colts (4 70s + 2 80s), 2 Remington R1s or a Randall I have owned.
I am a fan of GOOD lower priced firearms.

 

[Mark_Mark]

If you say it is an addiction, the cure isn't more of what you are addicted to. Just saying. So, if we can all agree, let's refuse to call this an addiction, or admit to any problems, for everyone's sake.

I won't say I buy low price guns. Relative to a lot of people who post on gun boards, I don't buy a lot of guns. I do buy, one, what I can afford, and two, what I want.

So, what do I want? That is somewhat defined by what I can afford. I know, catch 22. I don't want to spend my money on something that I can't get most of my money back on if I don't like it. That points to good deals on used guns. If the value is still there after you buy it, you aren't really wasting money. I would buy a gun that isn't necessarily low cost if it cost me $950 but I could sell for $1,050.

That points to another thing that I look for - good value. That doesn't necessarily mean lowest price. It does mean defining my needs/wants and not paying money for something I don't need or want. A $650 1911 that shoots when I pull the trigger and outshoots my abilities is enough. I don't need/want to spend $3,000 on something that looks amazing but does pretty much the same thing. It's why I drive a Taurus to work, and not a Testarossa. I don't need/want to spend $300 on a 1911 that is a jam-o-matic. To me, the value proposition isn't necessarily the lowest cost gun, but the lowest cost gun that meets my wants/needs. As an aside, from everything I've read - Tisas 1911 in 9mm - you're on my list!

However, if I ever happen upon a billion dollars, everything I said above is out the window. I'm buying one of everything!

I went to AA when I was in college, though I had a problem until I heard other people’s real problem. Long story short, ended up with a 6 pack that night and figured the difference between Addiction & Vice Problem

I definitely have a Gun Problem, think a out it all day & night. Youtube every gun channel