Hokkmike
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I feel like sometimes I have spent too much on guns, especially when they warm the gun racks too often. But - it is a GREAT hobby!
Is this normal? Or am I out of control?
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Dravur
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That's...
not out of control. That is just Tuesday....
not out of control. That is just Tuesday....
You seems to be pushing it pretty hard. I know my preferences in a gun when I first started shooting and carrying is completely different now. You need time to learn, research and experience what is right for you. You might want a gun with a external safety and you might not. You might not be as good with a 3" barrel compared to a 4". There are many variables you have not thought about yet..
tnieto2004
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I am right there with you .. I have guns and ammo I will be paying for for the next year or two (0% interest of course!).. If it makes you happy then go for it!
Phil DeGraves
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That's normal. When I got divorced and financially caught up, I bought 44 guns in a 52 week period. I keep thinking "I have too many guns. I should sell some." But what would I spend the money on? More guns! So now I just keep what I have and add another every once in awhile.
crebralfix
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The main thing is to become proficient with what you have. Don't be a turd with a $3000 rifle who has to bench it to get a 4" group at 50 yards.
ThomasT
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My wife use to complain about buying guns and finally gave yp. She came to the conclusion that i am going to do what i want. What helped a lot was when i have sold guns and made anywhere from a few dollars to a couple of hundred dollars on the sale. She realizes that the guns are like money in the bank.
Stay away from cheap junk. You always lose when you try to sale it. If you do want to sale something don't get in a hurry. One of my shooting buddies does this repeatedly. He will get in a bind and sell guns to a pawn shop. He loses on every gun he sells. He sold 4 guns in the paper recently and said he picked up $2100.00 in cash. Sounds good except that he had nearly $3000.00 worth of guns.
Stay away from cheap junk. You always lose when you try to sale it. If you do want to sale something don't get in a hurry. One of my shooting buddies does this repeatedly. He will get in a bind and sell guns to a pawn shop. He loses on every gun he sells. He sold 4 guns in the paper recently and said he picked up $2100.00 in cash. Sounds good except that he had nearly $3000.00 worth of guns.
Kimber1911_06238
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hahaha....it's not getting any less expensive. Compared to many on here you're a lightweight.
Welcome to the addiction.
Welcome to the addiction.
Only being 20.. and low in cash has been somewhat of a good situation for me as it has limited me to get something new only every 3, 4 or 6 months. Although it makes me angry at times because I can't buy anything like a auto-ordnance thompson SBR or M1A. Ahhh... some day my friends... some day.
ScottsGT
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Poor soul....You still have yet to catch Garanditis. It's all over then. Especially when the CMP offers such great deals on them along with .30-06 ammo for less than you can reload them for. I too have many hobbies. One on the sideline now is restoring my '66 Mustang GT fastback. Had a major bathroom remodel for the past 5 years :banghead: and now the wife has decided to go back to school, so we are going to be living off student loans for the next 3 years. (Oh, and my pitiful state income too) so the GT is still on the back burner for at least 3 more years. I also build plastic scale models. I'm takling about kits in the $75 to $150 range, then you add on all the aftermarket acessories, paint, bla, bla, bla.....I've got about a dozen of the high end kits, but about 100 kits total. Basically, model building is therapy for me and cheaper than counseling.
Then there is the gun collection. Yes collection, because I don't have time to go shooting with 4 kids and the wife working all the time. But latest count, I'm at 25 firearms. But 2 of those are Garands I put together from CMP woodless Danes that will go to my two sons on their 18th birthday. Currently have 3 Garands, Carbine, 1903A3, M1A, AR-15, several shotguns, Uberti 1866,Hunting rifle is a Marlin .30-30 half a dozen 1911 types including to original Colt WWII's, Python, Ruger SAA's, etc....
I've got a VERY addictive personality, so I steer clear of Golf and drugs!!
Then there is the gun collection. Yes collection, because I don't have time to go shooting with 4 kids and the wife working all the time. But latest count, I'm at 25 firearms. But 2 of those are Garands I put together from CMP woodless Danes that will go to my two sons on their 18th birthday. Currently have 3 Garands, Carbine, 1903A3, M1A, AR-15, several shotguns, Uberti 1866,Hunting rifle is a Marlin .30-30 half a dozen 1911 types including to original Colt WWII's, Python, Ruger SAA's, etc....
I've got a VERY addictive personality, so I steer clear of Golf and drugs!!
tinygnat219
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Bear2000,
Yeah, that's a little strong a little quick. However, if you can afford it and have been responsible with your expenses, you should be fine.
I'd enjoy your new firearms and go from there. Just don't get a C&R license for yourself anytime soon. That's a REAL money sink when guns get delivered to your door.
Yeah, that's a little strong a little quick. However, if you can afford it and have been responsible with your expenses, you should be fine.
I'd enjoy your new firearms and go from there. Just don't get a C&R license for yourself anytime soon. That's a REAL money sink when guns get delivered to your door.
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