Ever buy a rifle just for looks or feel? (nt)

[DReicht]

nt

 

[Plink]

Looks? Pshaw, Hollywood. I do admire the looks of a fine handcrafted rifle, but I've never bought anything based on looks alone. Feel is the most important aspect to me. If it doesn't fit well, it doesn't shoot well.

 

[DMK]

I own an AK just for the looks. Don't particularly like how it feels or shoots.

I own lots of rifles because of how the feel. I love the ergonomics and lightweight of the AR. Especially my M16A1 clone and those I've customized with shorter stocks and rubber grips. It just feels right when I shoot it.

Historical value? I have a C&R. 80% of my collection has at least some historical value. The Garand, Springfield '03, Kar98 (and M1 Carbine I'll buy next month) rate especially high in that aspect.

 

[MilsurpShooter]

Bought my 91/30 for historical reasons. 91/30 PU (non original) because I like WWII Sniper Rifles. I'm looking for a Tokarev for the simple fact that it's a WWII Battle Rifle. Same for the 98k, Garand, M1 Carbine, 1911, Gewehr (Never find that gun) Lee-Enfield, Springfield...

I'm a WWII battle rifle a'holic... only thing limiting me right now is my budget

 

[MrDig]

I buy for fit and function more than looks or historical value.

 

[redneck2]

Anybody that buys a non-shooter collectible has to be in this category.

I've probably got a dozen rifles that I've never shot, so I guess "yes"

 

[amprecon]

I chose other, I don't choose my rifle on looks or feel alone. I buy a rifle on it's application, reputation on reliability and accuracy and my opinion on it's user-friendliness.

 

[TexasRifleman]

A good number of mine have historical significance.

Never bought one SOLELY on looks, but I might if it came along.

 

[Steve H]

Looks

I bought a Henry Golden Boy 'cause; I wanted another .22, the action is soo smooth, you can never have too many .22's BUT mainly it looks so nice on the wall.

 

[RH822]

I buy rifles for several different reasons, including "It's all I could afford" and decided I liked it after I shot it.

RH

 

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bought a 10/22 for its look and feel.

 

[EricTheBarbarian]

well i like my mosin nagants and my mauser because they have historical value, theyre cheap, cheap to shoot, and good accurate firearms. thats enough reason for me.

 

[U.S.SFC_RET]

Never for the looks or feel but for reliability. Historical value is at the top of the list.

 

[CU74]

All of the Above

My pick was "other" because each of the three have been a major factor in at least one purchase, and ALL three in some. Never has any one been the single reason - looks or feel alone isn't a valid reason for me to buy a rifle. Since I'm not a "Collector" - I shoot my rifles - I don't buy just for historical value.

The M1 Garand has a bit of all three for me - looks good, feels good, has a history. Looks were probably stronger than history for the Persian Mauser, but definitely not for the SKS. I really like the feel of the Swiss K31.

 

[glockman19]

I voted other I bought my M1A loaded because of all three It looks great, feels great and has historical value.

 

[Hoppy590]

have boughten a bubba
definatly not for "looks"
feel was alright.
and i hope to one day restore historic value with a new stock.

unfortunatly, bubba's grinder got there first. damage wasnt too bad,

 

[trueblue1776]

For me the AR carbines handle like no other, +1 for feeling

 

[Geno]

All of the above and economic value...a Mosin 91/30 or Mosin M-44 for $79.00?! An SKS, unissued, all-matching parts' numbers for $159.00?! Why not purchase firearms of this nature?

 

[ball3006]

The only correct answer....

is "all of the above" which was not an option.........chris3

 

[cheygriz]

You forgot to include none of the above.

 

[smithwr3]

That's why I buy guns like the PS-90, FS-2000, HK-94, 1919A4, Saiga 12, etc. I guess I just like to be different....or draw a crowd at the range.

 

[ALS]

I bought a Blaser LRS 2 in 300 Win Mag after seeing one at the NRA show in Charlotte.

 

[Eyesac]

I bought a Winchester 94 recently, just 'cause I always wanted one, I have no real use for it, but I wanted a gun from the same plant as my fathers guns. Nice to have that same stamp on my gun as me dear old pop's.

 

[akolleth]

I am embarrassed to say but my first firearm was bought primarily on looks


I was looking for a first gun, walked into the local gunshop, saw my Yugo 59/66 SKS on the rack, saw the price tag of $90, and bought it immediately.

It has turned out it was a very wise purchase, and a great gun, but I really only bought it back then for the way it looked. Dang, looking back I was such a newbie, buying a firearm based on how cool it was.

 

[10-Ring]

Guns are a bit too expensive to buy just for looks or historic value...I like guns shooting my guns and I like guns that work as advertised