Done buying guns...now what?
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Justin
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Don't want to buy any new guns?
Good. You've reached the point where you want to move beyond buying what amounts to man jewelry.
Now its time to get down to the really fun stuff, getting out there and actually shooting.
Start seeking out training classes like the ones offered by Pat Rogers, Larry Vickers, or Louis Awerbuck.
Do some exploration and find out when/where local matches are being held, and start attending them. Got a shotgun? Try sporting clays. A service pistol? IDPA or USPSA are just the ticket. Have an AR? Get out to a High Power or 3 Gun match.
Now that you've got all of the guns you need, it's time to acquire skills, and the best way to do that is to seek out other shooters and shoot with them.
Learning how to effectively handle a gun in many different situations is infinitely more satisfying than going down to Randy's Gun Shoppe and blowing yet another paycheck on a new gun. (Yawn).
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Good. You've reached the point where you want to move beyond buying what amounts to man jewelry.
Now its time to get down to the really fun stuff, getting out there and actually shooting.
Start seeking out training classes like the ones offered by Pat Rogers, Larry Vickers, or Louis Awerbuck.
Do some exploration and find out when/where local matches are being held, and start attending them. Got a shotgun? Try sporting clays. A service pistol? IDPA or USPSA are just the ticket. Have an AR? Get out to a High Power or 3 Gun match.
Now that you've got all of the guns you need, it's time to acquire skills, and the best way to do that is to seek out other shooters and shoot with them.
Learning how to effectively handle a gun in many different situations is infinitely more satisfying than going down to Randy's Gun Shoppe and blowing yet another paycheck on a new gun. (Yawn).
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speaksoftly
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Refer to Mrs. Speaksoftly on that one. Let me know how that goes for you.
michiganfan
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I think your original premise is faulty. A gunboy is never through buying guns. Evey time I am done some darn manufacturer comes out with something new. Last year the Ruger LCR, then it was a Kel Tec PF9, then CDNN offers $460 dollar HK USP police trade ins.
I had an old timer tell me you never turn down "good iron". That's a good gun at a good price.
I had an old timer tell me you never turn down "good iron". That's a good gun at a good price.
michiganfan
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But I do bow to the wisdom of Justin's post.
oldbear
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When I retired in 2001, I had all the guns I wanted or needed, and I lost interest for shooting sports, other than my monthly range trip, I stayed that way for 5 -6 years. One day I became interested again, but this time I found myself drawn to the N frame Smiths, especially the M-27's. I have picked up a M 27-2 6" still looking for a 3 1/2", and I'm currently starting to negotiate for a 38/44 H.D.
For me it is now quality over quality!
For me it is now quality over quality!
Caliper_Mi
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Get your friends to the range (whether they shoot or not). It is great watching a new shooter shoot your gun.
Put more into savings. You don't have to spend it all. 401(k), savings account, somewhere with a good rate of return preferred of course. You may find you like something in a higher price range than you had considered before. Or, you may want to remodel the house, whatever.
What guns does your wife want? Or jewelry? At least a few flowers...
Finally, obsessively post in 9mm vs .40 vs .45 threads. Better, get extra screen names and argue both sides.
Actually, don't do that last one, seriously!
Put more into savings. You don't have to spend it all. 401(k), savings account, somewhere with a good rate of return preferred of course. You may find you like something in a higher price range than you had considered before. Or, you may want to remodel the house, whatever.
What guns does your wife want? Or jewelry? At least a few flowers...
Finally, obsessively post in 9mm vs .40 vs .45 threads. Better, get extra screen names and argue both sides.
Actually, don't do that last one, seriously!
speaksoftly
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EXACTLY what I was thinking.
speedway
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You need some nice Smith Revolvers.....
speaksoftly
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Favorite "guys day out" event for us. I shoot more often but the guys all get together and have an afternoon of shooting at least once a month. It's a blast and a good chance to shoot and become familiar with others weapons.
Silver.
The wife informed me that she wanted "a Coach" with her share of the portion of our tax return that we force ourselves to blow on ourselves. I was a bit disappointed when I realized she was talking about a handbag and not a really short double barreled shotgun.
OMG I'm rolling! I've given up on trying to inject any rational thought to caliber wars. Now I just pop in every now and then for the laughs.
speaksoftly
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Have a nickel Smith Model 28 Highway Patrolman. I don't know how "nice" she is but she shoots like a dream.
bbuddtec
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I love reloading, I became almost instantly a junkie, and used up all my supplies, must orderrr morre soooon.... ps love stripper clips
22-rimfire
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I have announced to myself this more than a couple times in my lifetime and I will probably say it again more than once.
I bought guns for the needs I had, most hunting, plinking, and defensive. I had everything that I needed for any conceivable purpose and I had the assets to buy whatever I wanted should a new need arise such as a hunting trip to Africa or Alaska.
Then I got hanging with friends who did the gunshow thing. I had never been to a gunshow. I thought buying and selling guns on a small scale might be a way to enjoy my hobby and hopefully eventually essentially have nothing in each of the firearms I owned. Didn't work. I bought more than I sold.... it was fun though, but I didn't make any money of consequence.
I discovered something important about my character.... I like guns more than I like shooting them. At least that is what it seems. I like nice tools, but I don't use them much ..... hmmm, collector..... sounds good.
Things change and I shoot more and I needed more shooters. So, if you truly believe you're done buying guns, more power to you. But based on your list, you haven't even started yet. Things change and your interests may change too.
Justin's suggestion was good. That is a great way to invigorate your interest and you will know after doing for a while IF you are really done buying guns.
I bought guns for the needs I had, most hunting, plinking, and defensive. I had everything that I needed for any conceivable purpose and I had the assets to buy whatever I wanted should a new need arise such as a hunting trip to Africa or Alaska.
Then I got hanging with friends who did the gunshow thing. I had never been to a gunshow. I thought buying and selling guns on a small scale might be a way to enjoy my hobby and hopefully eventually essentially have nothing in each of the firearms I owned. Didn't work. I bought more than I sold.... it was fun though, but I didn't make any money of consequence.
I discovered something important about my character.... I like guns more than I like shooting them. At least that is what it seems. I like nice tools, but I don't use them much ..... hmmm, collector..... sounds good.
Things change and I shoot more and I needed more shooters. So, if you truly believe you're done buying guns, more power to you. But based on your list, you haven't even started yet. Things change and your interests may change too.
Justin's suggestion was good. That is a great way to invigorate your interest and you will know after doing for a while IF you are really done buying guns.
I have visited a couple of gun stores and haven't found any that flipped my switch, looking but ain't interested in any except older Smiths and they are in short supply, have one child(son) and he has more than I have and I don't have a public range, just the back 40 where I shoot my own targets. I fired at least 50rds every other day for 30 or more years, gave my reloading stuff to my son. I have made a few trips just to buy and came home empty. Guess I will try a few coyotes and feral dogs that got two calves but otherwise I will need to trip over a nice Smith without a hole in it to make me happy.
Searcher4851
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I reached the point of not needing another gun probably before you were born. The desire factor is another story. There's an ebb and flow. In the between time is the best time to aquire the little extras (that can't really be counted against you gun purchase allotment). Honing your skills with the weapons you already have can be a continuing quest. Reloading is another area of interest. It can also help fuel your shooting desire in wanting to try new loads and try to improve on them, to get the most out of your guns.
After 5 years, if the desire for more guns doesn't rekindle in you, seek proffesional help.
After 5 years, if the desire for more guns doesn't rekindle in you, seek proffesional help.
Sam1911
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While I have plenty of "wants" I have few "needs." If you've got your guns covered, then the obvious choice is training with them, range time, competition, practice, more training, more match fees, etc.
So you've got guns. Good! Now spend you free time and cash learning to make them extensions of your body/mind, and learning how and when to use them.
Omaha-BeenGlockin
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Ammo--magazines--optics---a safe or two?---then it goes into knives--watches--pens---flashlights---electronics and vehicles.
A nice knife will set you back $500 or so---a decent Swiss watch will go for a $1k or two
You get the idea---it just never ends.
A nice knife will set you back $500 or so---a decent Swiss watch will go for a $1k or two
You get the idea---it just never ends.
00 Buckshot
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Remodel a portion of the house to create an ultimate "Man Cave" as a place for your new gun safe and all of your new tactical accessory gear to compliment the completed gun collection. You can decorate your "Man Cave" with pics of you attending all the latest and greatest training classes and competitions shoots
....or....
buy the wife two Coach purses and get yourself a sweet motorcycle.
....or....
buy the wife two Coach purses and get yourself a sweet motorcycle.
JWF III
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I've been at that point for quite a while now. Done buying guns? Not a chance. There are still too many out there that I don't have.
Wyman
speaksoftly
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It's a partial list. I couldn't and most definitely wouldn't post a complete list of what I own on the interwebs.
Haha you should see my Montblanc, Visconti, and self lathe turned pens collection. I honestly think that I've got more invested in my fountain pen collection than in the firearm collection. However, I use the pens more often than I shoot my guns.
22-rimfire
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I don't do lists either on these forums. There has only been one exception and that was with 22 rifles. That "list" is out of date now. Things can change rather quickly.
I hope you enjoy your hobbies. Guns aren't everything. I actually fish more than I would ever spend shooting.
I hope you enjoy your hobbies. Guns aren't everything. I actually fish more than I would ever spend shooting.
MarshallDodge
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Wow! It took 27 posts until somebody got it right.
What Justin said was right on. Go take some pistol classes and start competing, it will sharpen your skills and you will look back at today and realized how bad you sucked...or at least that is what happened to me.
What Justin said was right on. Go take some pistol classes and start competing, it will sharpen your skills and you will look back at today and realized how bad you sucked...or at least that is what happened to me.
gbran
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Many times over the years I reached that magic moment where I thought I had all the guns I could ever need. But......... I always seem to find that one special gun I just gotta have.
nwilliams
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Done buying guns, I have trouble even typing that!
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