Pigspitter
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My collection will be doomed to an endless cycle of creation and destruction. I will never achieve true nirvana.
I've Reached Zen Balance In My Arsenal
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sacp81170a
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What is the sound of one cap busting?
BANG!
I'm nearing Zen...
Only gun I bought in 2007 was a Mossberg Maverick, for ceramic-frisbee destruction. If I can find a Romanian Carpati, or a Polish P83, I'll snarf 'em up. Other than that, I may snag another semi .308/7.62x56, and I want to find a snaphaunce-lock pistol for a reasonable price. I'll probably hear a Mosin-Nagant calling my name sometime, too.
Of course, there's always cannon...
Only gun I bought in 2007 was a Mossberg Maverick, for ceramic-frisbee destruction. If I can find a Romanian Carpati, or a Polish P83, I'll snarf 'em up. Other than that, I may snag another semi .308/7.62x56, and I want to find a snaphaunce-lock pistol for a reasonable price. I'll probably hear a Mosin-Nagant calling my name sometime, too.
Of course, there's always cannon...
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romma
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When the registry gets disbanded, there will maybe be hope to strive for Zen.
GeezerwithGuns
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Gun "zen" for me will be when the number of my guns is equal or greater than the number of my birthdays.
doc2rn
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I am there too
I figured it out last month, all I have to make is one trade out and I am there
-Colt 1911
-Glock 32
-Ruger MKI,II,& III
-S&W Model 10-4
-Ruger 77/22
-Rem 700
-Arisaka- since ammo is non existant I may switch to combat tuperware M-clone.
-Mosin 44
-Savage MKII
-Mossberg 500a
I figured it out last month, all I have to make is one trade out and I am there
-Colt 1911
-Glock 32
-Ruger MKI,II,& III
-S&W Model 10-4
-Ruger 77/22
-Rem 700
-Arisaka- since ammo is non existant I may switch to combat tuperware M-clone.
-Mosin 44
-Savage MKII
-Mossberg 500a
Cosmoline
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Oooo. Now you're talking! Maybe it's time to get into the BIG stuff. Or at least BP in general. It's nothing I've messed with much in the past. Though as it happens I do have a bunch of cannon fuse that I got just 'cause.
W.E.G.
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If you know exactly how many guns you have you definitely have not achieved a "zen" state.
The condition of the gun owner must not be constrained by what is, and what was.
Facts and numbers are only two-dimenisional.
The condition of the gun owner must not be constrained by what is, and what was.
Facts and numbers are only two-dimenisional.
22-rimfire
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If I had to, I might be able list the firearms I own. But I can definitely list the ones I want. No balance.
Bullet Bob
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Grasshopper, without a S&W revolver, the universe can not be in balance.
trickyasafox
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not an auto pistol fan? a ruger mk II might help. . . .a nice police trade in auto pistol might be nice too.
I love revolvers, but im just starting to get into them. It's soooo nice not chasing brass
Good Collection!
I love revolvers, but im just starting to get into them. It's soooo nice not chasing brass
Good Collection!
pittspilot
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I am close
Pistols.
1) Charter Arms Undercover (This may be replaced with a four inch .357 revolver)
2) FN BHP
3) XD9 Subcompact
4) XD45 Tactical
5) STI Spartan
6) Makarov
Rifles
1) SAR-1
2) AR-15
3) Rossi 92 .44 Magnum
4) Mossy 500.
All I need is a bolt action in .306 and I am done.
Pistols.
1) Charter Arms Undercover (This may be replaced with a four inch .357 revolver)
2) FN BHP
3) XD9 Subcompact
4) XD45 Tactical
5) STI Spartan
6) Makarov
Rifles
1) SAR-1
2) AR-15
3) Rossi 92 .44 Magnum
4) Mossy 500.
All I need is a bolt action in .306 and I am done.
tubeshooter
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If I can just get a nice .22 handgun for plinking with, I'll pretty much be there. Anything else would be wishlist status.
Then again, I'm pretty easy to please and my requirements are rather modest.
Then again, I'm pretty easy to please and my requirements are rather modest.
I am feeling the Zen myself, this year. A final piece to balance it all out was a TC Contender with a 35 Rem barrel. I know I've gotten there, because the gun classifieds no longer hold my attention. But a new venture has begun, as new shooters at work are now asking me to price firearms for them as they begin their quest for "Zen." I'm directing them to the various Forums, with items I see. Oh, the responsibility...but I'm up to the task.
ArfinGreebly
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Beware The Man . . .
. . . with only seven guns . . .
(apologies to Massad Ayoob)
. . . with only seven guns . . .
(apologies to Massad Ayoob)
22-rimfire
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I wish I'd see a few of the High Standard revolvers around. I'd probably buy one given the opportunity. See, this thread just makes you want MORE!
For those that have reached a firearm balance, I don't see much "quality" in the handgun area unless you mean XD's. Oh well, firearm selection is one of experience and available resouce dedication. Reyn, I like your accumulation with all the rimfires. You definiitely need a S&W Model 17 or a Colt Diamondback in 22. You don't know what you're missing.
Cosmoline
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I'm still looking, but so far none of the battle rifles speak to me. They're fun to shoot but the balance is usually horrible and the ergonomics worse. Operating one is akin to operating a piece of heavy industrial equipment. The only exception was the old StG 57, which really seems to have been made with balance as a goal. But the price tag on those--yikes! I do miss the SAFN I used to have.
alsaqr
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Thought i was at zen balance with that left hand Stag Arms AR-15 i bought: Alas, balance was not achieved. Another Sig 210 just might bring it into balance.
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