What gun buying "rules" can you add?

[JohnBlaze]

Legionnaire said:

I'm a shooter, not a collector. So my rules include:

1. Do the research first.
2. Buy what I think I'll shoot.
3. Sell those I don't shoot.
4. Repeat.

The better I do #1, the less I do #3.

Agreed, plenty of times in the past I've kicked myself in the butt because I overpaid, bought a cheaper clone for the same price I could have bought the original, or just bought a gun that wasn't what I expected because I got excited and bought it without considering all the angles.

From Now On, Research, Research, Research, and when you're done with that, research some more.

 

[Ala Dan]

I disagree with the original posters rule #3~! Cuz, I do duplicate on
some firearms. For example, 1947 was my birth year so I collect 2nd
series Colt Detective Specials; as manufactuered between 1947-1972.
And, I'm always in the market for quality Colt D-frames~!

 

[tinygnat219]

1. Price does not denote quality

2. Research the Model before you buy it.

3. A bore light is VERY useful.

4. ALWAYS ask to dryfire, if user won't allow it, kill the sale.

5. Glock Perfection isn't.

6. Taurus firearms are like owning a monkey. It may seem cool at first, but the crap they leave behind is more work than it's worth.

7. C&R licenses are one of the best investments.

 

[FFMedic]

I always buy at least 3 guns in each caliber I stock and always try to buy new guns when possible.

FFMedic

 

[Tom Fury]

Rules:

1. Never let anyone but the best work on your guns.

2. I have regretted trying to do it cheaply more often than I have regretted paying a premium for the best. Always talking about doing it cheaper is a reflection of my character.

3. At least once in your life, everyone should have a gun (1911) custom built from the ground up for them.

4. When you can't decide, buy both.

5. Never walk away from something you think you really want hoping it will be there when you get back; do what you must to hold it.

6. Take all trash talk with a grain of salt; experiences vary.

7. Good judgement comes from experience and experience comes from bad judgement; do your own research; participate in the learning curve; don't let others make up your mind for you.

8. Always get the stainless one.

9. Kimber 1 over Kimber II.

10. There will always be another one, but it will usually cost more later.

11. You have to learn to love it.

 

[Tom Fury]

Rules:

1. Never let anyone but the best work on your guns.

2. I have regretted trying to do it cheaply more often than I have regretted paying a premium for the best. Always talking about doing it cheaper is a reflection of my character.

3. At least once in your life, everyone should have a gun (1911) custom built from the ground up for them.

4. When you can't decide, buy both.

5. Never walk away from something think you really want hoping it will be there when you get back; do what you must to hold it.

6. Take all trash talk with a grain of salt; experiences vary.

7. Good judgement comes from experience and experience comes from bad judgement; do your own research; participate in the learning curve; don't let others make up your mind for you.

8. Always get the stainless one.

9. Kimber 1 over Kimber II.

10. Gunbroker law: There will always be another one, but it will usually cost more later.

7. You have to learn to love it.

 

[Hook686]

1) Have a purpose for the firearm.

2) Select the models that tickle your fancy.

3) Save up the money to buy them one at a time.

4) Try them to see if they meet the purpose you have for them.

5) If purpose met and it is a joy to shoot, keep it and practice often with it.

6) If the firearm is not being used to satisfy the original purpose, sell it.

Buy firearms from a local shop that has a gunsmith ... I think it important to keep one in business locally.