I have a list of guns I'd like to buy and have ranked them on my perceived priority. I currently own all the guns that I "need" (bolt action hunting rifles, lever action rifles, a few AR's in different sizes and cartridges, full size semi-auto pistols, ccw sub compact pistols, shotguns, 22LR rifles), so the following are clearly just a list of wants. I usually save up and focus on the next one on my list.
1. S&W 686-4 Plus, with a 4" barrel. Not to be too restrictive, I would buy any 4" barrel 686 Plus in the right condition and right price. I don't have a revolver, so this is why this is at the top of my wants.
2. S&W 617. A 22LR pistol for practice and plinking.
3. M1 Garand
4. S&W 5903 or 5906. Kind of leaning 5906 because of the steel frame, despite weight.
SO, I was in a local store and this is (maybe "was" because it may be gone) sitting in the local store's display cabinet - a S&W 5906. Slide and frame seem to be in much better condition than the grips. Function tests fine. Trigger is gritty compared to my 92F but maybe this is typical for a 5906? As is, 1 magazine, no original box, $430 out the door after taxes.
Would you maintain your discipline and hold to your priorities or would you seize the opportunity, a 5906 in hand?
Do you buy guns after prioritizing needs and wants and then searching patiently; or do you buy as opportunities present themselves?
1. S&W 686-4 Plus, with a 4" barrel. Not to be too restrictive, I would buy any 4" barrel 686 Plus in the right condition and right price. I don't have a revolver, so this is why this is at the top of my wants.
2. S&W 617. A 22LR pistol for practice and plinking.
3. M1 Garand
4. S&W 5903 or 5906. Kind of leaning 5906 because of the steel frame, despite weight.
SO, I was in a local store and this is (maybe "was" because it may be gone) sitting in the local store's display cabinet - a S&W 5906. Slide and frame seem to be in much better condition than the grips. Function tests fine. Trigger is gritty compared to my 92F but maybe this is typical for a 5906? As is, 1 magazine, no original box, $430 out the door after taxes.
Would you maintain your discipline and hold to your priorities or would you seize the opportunity, a 5906 in hand?
Do you buy guns after prioritizing needs and wants and then searching patiently; or do you buy as opportunities present themselves?