I did a 180 at the gun store today

[solman]

So I have been browsing a few of the local gun stores lately. I have been looking to put a Bersa Thunder 380 in my hands as I am wanting to replace a 380 I sold a few years ago. I have come to see the S&W's the PPKS and the Walther PK380 among a few others. Most stores around me don't seem to carry the Bersa. Today on my search I spotted a S&W model 629 44mag in the case and asked to see it. The trigger was smooth in DA and the SA trigger breaks nice and crisp. All in all I felt this gun was calling to me. I fell in love with it and put it on layaway. I had a 44 Ruger Super Redhawk for a long time but, I also sold that off two years ago. That gun was nice but I never really loved it. Even with 44 specials it was not very accurate for me. Built like a tank but it didn't have the smooth action feel like the Smith and Wesson. I can't shoot many rounds in 44mag as I find it punishing But I still like a gun that can shoot both. The Smith and wesson feels better to me and so I pulled the trigger so to speak. Any of you ever gone to buy one gun and ended up buying something completely different?

 

[Old Dog]

Any of you ever gone to buy one gun and ended up buying something completely different?

Only every time I set foot in a gunshop. Went to pick up a SIG P-320 but the used S&W Model 67 needed a new home ... stuff happens. Typically when I'm seeking a new firearm, something in the used counter catches my eye; conversely, when I'm looking for a specific used gun (such as a pre-lock S&W revolver or an old lever rifle) some whiz-bang new gun announces itself and needs my attention ...

 

[rskent]

That how I ended up with my 629. When into the gun shop for something else, a new 1911 probably.
That big stainless 629 was just sitting there calling to me. Buy me. I need a new home. Buy me.
Once I picked it up, it was coming home with me. I guess I have no willpower. Sad.

 

[rskent]

On another note, my 4” 629 is one of the few guns I have bought and left alone. No new sights. No trigger work. No new grips. Nothing. For a big gun it handles great, has a great (awesome really) trigger and the sights are fine.

 

[MidRoad]

Hmmm I had that happen when I went to buy a 1911 this fall . Made a thread here and got some really good advice. Went to two of my lgs to handle some guns. Handled a couple of 1911s and headed to the other side of the gun case while I waited for the clerk.than I saw a CZ p01 sitting in the case,tucked in the back row. Around here czs are far and few between ,let alone a p01 with nato numbers on it. Asked to see it,and it melted into my hand. That was that,had to have it.

Last gun I bought was a sr1911. I went up to the lgs to pick up either a 4" gp100 or a 4" sp101 for another woods carry gun. Wasnt sure what one i wanted yet. Something to split sizes between my 2.25" sp101 and 6" gp100. Ended up handling than buying the 1911 instead.

 

[ChanceMcCall]

That how I ended up with my 629. When into the gun shop for something else, a new 1911 probably.
That big stainless 629 was just sitting there calling to me. Buy me. I need a new home. Buy me.
Once I picked it up, it was coming home with me. I guess I have no willpower. Sad.

I used to be that way with women. Then I got married and am living happily ever after.

 

[Deltaboy1984]

It happens enjoy that Smith.

 

[Zaydok Allen]

I was going to buy a Taurus Judge as my first handgun. I left the store that day with a Ruger SP101 in 357 magnum. It was definitely the right choice.

 

[bannockburn]

I can't say that I have done that (looking for one gun but finding something else), but I use to go to gun shops and gun shows with a wallet filled with cash, just looking for anything that piqued my interest. Bought quite a few guns that way, like a Baby Browning, a Browning Model 1910, and a beautiful Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless with factory nickel plating and factory pearl grips.

 

[MedWheeler]

Had been looking around for my first 1911 back in 2015, and wandered into a pawn shop away from my town once to see what they had. They did indeed have a nice Springfield Commander-type in stainless, but we didn't come to a price agreement (we probably would have if I had taken my current attitude that money on guns like that can normally be recouped later.)

Prior to that, I had let lapse my desire for a Bauer .25, something I'd been intrigued in as more of a curio piece, but had only seen in gun shows for extreme asking prices.

As I was going to leave the pawn shop, I spotted a Bauer in the case. I told the guy "This is going to sound weird from a guy who came in here looking for a .45, but I'd like to see that little Bauer there."

I ended up leaving with it, and I'm glad I did.

(I did end up getting a 1911 some time later, and another one after that.)

 

[JeffG]

So I have been browsing a few of the local gun stores lately. I have been looking to put a Bersa Thunder 380 in my hands as I am wanting to replace a 380 I sold a few years ago. I have come to see the S&W's the PPKS and the Walther PK380 among a few others. Most stores around me don't seem to carry the Bersa. Today on my search I spotted a S&W model 629 44mag in the case and asked to see it. The trigger was smooth in DA and the SA trigger breaks nice and crisp. All in all I felt this gun was calling to me. I fell in love with it and put it on layaway. I had a 44 Ruger Super Redhawk for a long time but, I also sold that off two years ago. That gun was nice but I never really loved it. Even with 44 specials it was not very accurate for me. Built like a tank but it didn't have the smooth action feel like the Smith and Wesson. I can't shoot many rounds in 44mag as I find it punishing But I still like a gun that can shoot both. The Smith and wesson feels better to me and so I pulled the trigger so to speak. Any of you ever gone to buy one gun and ended up buying something completely different?

All the time! Once I went into a big box sports store, to buy a 9mm for my wife. Walked out with two Walther 22 pistols...figure that one out. Oh look, there's a puppy...lol!

 

[bannockburn]

MedWheeler

Prior to that, I had let lapse my desire for a Bauer .25, something I'd been intrigued in as more of a curio piece, but had only seen in gun shows for extreme asking prices.

As I was going to leave the pawn shop, I spotted a Bauer in the case. I told the guy "This is going to sound weird from a guy who came in here looking for a .45, but I'd like to see that little Bauer there."

I ended up leaving with it, and I'm glad I did.

I was the same way about getting a Baby Browning. Ones I saw at gun shows were way too much money for something I was just mildly interested as there were other guns I wanted a great deal more. Then one day I'm looking through the Used Gun case at the LGS, just checking out what's new and there's a nickel plated Baby Browning LNIB for under $400! Didn't even have to think about it! Got my wallet out at the speed of light and bought it. Amazing workmanship in such a miniature package!

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Walked in to buy an AK and walked out with a '42 S&W Victory Model.
Walked in to buy a Police Positive and walked out with a Ruger MK1.
Walked in to buy Colt 1911 frame #1303, but discovered it was Remington Rand #1303, and walked out with a S&W 6904.
Lol.

 

[red rick]

Not that different .

 

[375supermag]

Happens to me all the time.
Looking for one gun and end up buying another or sometimes two or more.
And sometimes I am just looking and stumble across something I didn't even know I needed until I saw it.

 

[GunnyUSMC]

It’s happened to me a few times, but I have always corrected the problem by going back and getting the intended gun.
Now what has happened more times then I can count is walking into a gun or pawn shop with no intent to buy a gun and leaving with one or two.

 

[huntsman]

I’ve only bought 1 handgun on impulse, it was a nickel Browning BDA a LGS had in the case for $395. Back in 03 and I still have it.

To be tempted by a gun ain’t no sin but the weakness may prove costly latter when you break up.

 

[bannockburn]

huntsman

Like the nickel plated BDA .380! Had it's Beretta Model 84 counterpart when they first came out. A bit too wide for concealed carry but served very well for many years in the home defense role.

 

[redneck2]

I can't shoot many rounds in 44mag as I find it punishing But I still like a gun that can shoot both.

Blackhawks and RedHawks have the trigger guard close to the grip. When you fire the guard smashes into your knuckle

I’ve got a Bisley in .45 Colt and it’s a joy to shoot, even with heavier loads. But usually it’s regular .45 level which are mild but hit hard.

 

[MedWheeler]

Bannnockburn, you've shown that gun here before...

...and I've always admired it.

 

[Saddlebag Preacher]

I actually went to my LGS to buy one of those surplus CZ's in .32 auto I had been looking at for a little under $200.00. Didn't need it, but always wanted a 32 and this one looks like a PPK. HOWEVER, in the next case was a police trade in Sig P229 in .40 that I wanted in the past, but couldn't afford new. SOOOOO, I changed my mind and took the $200.00 and put the Sig on lay-a-way, over half the price of a new one. Still don't have a .32, but I got my dream gun. I'll get a .357 barrel for it next time I can.

 

[Danoobie]

Preacher, I got one of those CZ70s,(VZOR70) it is a favorite pocket carry now. A little heavy,
but a massively heavy DA first pull, and a 9 shot single stack. Love it.

As to "going to buy one, and getting another", the way I think of it is the intended purchase is only a guideline, until the selection is made...

 

[bannockburn]

MedWheeler

Thanks, it's one of my favorites though I will never carry it. I just love how well it was designed and made.

 

[montanaoffroader]

Any of you ever gone to buy one gun and ended up buying something completely different?

Yes.
Yesterday, lol.
Went to a shop to look at surplus Mausers and wound up coming home with a Glenfield Model 75. With a side trip to look at a 10/22.
I may go back for one of those Mausers, just have to figure out how to pay for it..........

 

[Omaha-BeenGlockin]

Today-----not exactly a gun

Went in today to see if they had any of the new Ruger PC carbines------nothin---------but did walk out with a little Buck 55 that they had on sale.