Does anyone else get buyer's remorse when they make gun related purchases?

[arizona_cards_11]

Straight forward question: "Do you guys get buyer's remorse after your gun related purchases?"

I'm just asking because I need consolation. So tonight I decided to purchase my first reloading kit, and I've also been thinking about picking up an FNP-9 @ $389 off of gunbroker.

I went through and ordered stuff from Midway, MissouriBullets....etc.....getting the press, bullets, brass, manuals, and scales. (Mostly budget stuff since this will be my first rig) So I had primers and powder picked out, but for some reason I had no comprehension of the Hazmat fees. The primers and powder weren't at the same place, so I was going to get charged $50 for two separate packages. When I saw this I about shat myself. I ended up bailing on these two components, but have already ordered everything else. I'm going to try and find a local option. Right now I feel really guilty for buying everything.

If I can't find the powder and primers locally.....I'm stuck paying the Hazmat fee and just throwing money down the drain.

Sorry, I know this is a little off topic.

 

[Webbj0219]

Nope. Ive had sellers remorse, but never buyers remorse.

 

[Kentucky_Rifleman]

The overwhelming majority of my "buyer's remorse" comes from NOT buying something I'll use when I see a good deal on it.

Don't fret over the stuff you've bought. If you have any affection for activities that require attention to minutia, you'll probably enjoy reloading.

Powder and primers are easy enough to come by around here, and it may well be the same where you are. Gun shows are good places to pick up components. It also helps to get together a little "buyer's co-op" to pool orders for powder or primers. That way, you get to split up the hazmat fee and save on shipping.

 

[Sunray]

Doesn't have to be a firearm. $400 is $400. Lot of money no matter what you buy. On the other hand, firearms, of any kind, tend to retain their value well, over time. Time being the key.
"...can't find the powder and primers locally..." Keep looking. Buying components anywhere but locally is far too expensive. My Inglis BHP is partial to Bullseye with 121 grain TC cast bullets(a target pistol it ain't, but neither is an FNP-9), but you'll have to work up the load anyway. Ask your local gun shop about local cast bullet makers. They can get you anything you want too.

 

[Sediment]

Yea try local and bring your load data with you. That's going to go a long way to help make a powder selection if they don't have the one you wanted originally. It's like bringing a parts list to Home Depot, it's a great idea and many have done it.

 

[Jonah71]

Just a few weeks after buying the Mossberg 500 Cruiser I was wishing I had my $ back. Nothing at all wrong with the shotgun and it was worth the $305. But I quickly realized the gun was impractical for my needs. Sure it may be good for HD, but that's about it. Due to an old injury at the joint of my right hand/thumb I could only use managed recoil shells without it being extremely painful. I was also sorry I'd bought the Taurus .22 mag 8 shot UL, and the Taurus mod. 65 SS .357 mag. Didn't keep it long at all. Much happier with the old '72 Ruger Security Six.

 

[hunto]

I only get seller's remorse.

 

[uspJ]

usually after saving up the $ for weeks or months i'll buy what i want and usually somthimg will happen and i'll need that cash. so yes i generally have buyers remorse if it was a big ticket item, even if i don't end up needing the money i'm waiting for something to happen untill i get a good chunk saved up.

 

[hoodfu]

Knowing that Lancaster is a bad company, I went and bought one of their AK's locally after waiting a long time on an order I had placed with them. It was a total impulse buy because of just having done my taxes, and the gun turned out to be rusted inside. Now I have near double the money in the wind and still no gun to show for it. I think this falls half way under buyer's remorse, and half way under "I'm an idiot". :banghead:

 

[shockwave]

Just a few weeks after buying the Mossberg 500 Cruiser I was wishing I had my $ back. Nothing at all wrong with the shotgun and it was worth the $305. But I quickly realized the gun was impractical for my needs.

No problem here - just add a Butler Creek folding stock and you're good.

 

[buck460XVR]

I try to take my time, research the purchase, find the best price and then decide whether I can afford it or should use the money on something more important. Once I get that far, there is no doubt in my mind when it comes to making the decision, yea or nay. IMHO, buying on impulse is what leads to buyers remorse, because there is doubt remaining, either on price, quality or need.



I too would shop around for powders and primers locally. Most shops that had empty shelves a year ago, have plenty of both on hand now.....at least around here. Once you get into reloading and know exactly what powders/primers work the best for you, you can buy online in quantity, spend $20 on the hazmat fee and still come out ahead.

 

[Snowdog]

In the late 90's, I developed some serious buyer's remorse when I purchased a Norinco Paratrooper model SKS (model D, I believe). I bought it instead of the Bulgarian AK that sat next to it simply because I didn't see why I should spend $75 more for something that used the same magazines and ammunition.
Not not long after taking the SKS home did I realize that I really wanted the AK.

The silver lining was that the model D turned out to be a relatively rare SKS variant that some collectors were willing to pay a premium for, so I did sell it used for well over what I bought it new for (although it was still in like-new condition).

Now if you're wondering about seller's remorse, I can tell you all about that. Every time I think of the Marlin 1894 .44mag I sold (here off THR) to "make room in the safe" for another purchase, I kick myself. I no longer believe in selling my firearms for any reason.

 

[KY_wildcat]

My wife takes care of all of the buyers remorse for me. I usually have it for about a month after any purchase. I always get permission, but the dang buyers remorse never fails.

 

[LoneCoon]

I've never sold anything I regretted selling. I've actually been glad to see them gone.

I do usually regret buying something for a day or two after, or at least until i shoot it, then I remember why I bought it.

 

[hunto]

I guess I got buyers remorse once after I brought my new .44 spl to the range and it show low to the left at 7 yards. It was a Charter Arms .44 Pug, new in box, and after asking about it, and letting a range instructor verify that the gun shot low and left, he told me about CA and their reputation. I got a crappy feeling in my stomach and knew I didn't do my homework on this one; I got excited by the idea of a pocket .44 and didn't know about CAs rep or go learn about it. I also knew I'd get screwed trying to bring it back to the gunshop/pawnshop I bought it from. I couldn't see spending good money after bad to send it back to CA. After every range visit I had to tighten the frame screws- this with CCI 200 gr, 246 LRN, or any other load I tried. When the hammer went slack on it one day, rendering it useless, I sold it at a loss and didn't look back.

I regret selling, in times of financial need, my .410 (my first gun, I got it when I was 7) and my 686 (ex-PD gun, sweet.)

 

[MMCSRET]

I've experienced it on both sides. I'm currently working my way thru a 2000$ revolver purchase. (big crocodile tears!!!!!!!!)

 

[22-rimfire]

I have buyers remorse just about every time I spend more than a couple $100. I would definitely have it for your purchases. I get it when I know that I really shouldn't have.....

 

[NinjaFeint]

The only impulse buy I had was a 22/45 and I am very happy with it.

 

[searcher451]

Seller's remorse, to be sure -- enough to convince me to nver, ever sell another gun. But buyer's remorse? Never. In fact, the only remorse I have when it comes to buying is that I don't have enough money in the kitty at the moment to make yet another purchase on the spot.

 

[NG VI]

So... Did you buy the FNP?

 

[PT1911]

Never have... buyer's or seller's.... I dont spend money I cannot spare and do not buy on impulse if I can help it.

 

[Arkansas Paul]

I don't have remorse over spending money on guns, because I don't usually use money that's in our budget for that purpose. I try and do odd jobs, sell scrap and other things to finance the gun addiction. There's usually a gun purchase involved at tax refund time as well.
I have had remorse when I found a better deal shortly after making a purchase, but never for spending the money in the first place. I just bought a 7 1/2" Ruger Blackhawk and paid $449 for it. Weeks later I found a 5 1/2" model of the same gun with better grips like new for $349. Could have saved a hundred bucks. I'm still very happy with the new one though.
If I spent money that we needed for something else, I probably would regret it. (And would probably get my a$$ kicked by the little lady.

 

[wrs840]

Now that you've caused me to think about it, I'm surprised to report: never with gun-related stuff.

Boutique audio-gear, yes, new tractor I really didn't need but traded for anyway because of a zero-percent financing offer, yes. Paying 50 large for a loaded-up Suburban, yes. But never with gun stuff. I'll buy used guns in Pawn Shops, and THEN get on the internet to see how bad I overpaid. Never bothers me. If something feels "right", it's the one to own, and I like supporting the local outlets whenever possible anyway. They are a resource we'll all really miss someday.

Les

 

[Dave B]

I bought lots of guns and never had any buyers remorse. I've had non buyers remorse several times on guns I passed up.

 

[NMGonzo]

I regret buying all the guns that I sold.

I should have not sold them.