"you don't need another gun"
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Shadow 7D
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"buying my last gun, one at a time"
A tangent of this is "why on Earth do you have all those guns?"
It's a sign of the late-stages of gun-nuttery when you've run out of hidey holes and stashes for guns and ammo and your house begins to look an awful lot like the ones on that show Hoarders, except instead of old boxes of old magazines and supplies, you have boxes of magazines, and .. oh different kind of magazines...
When every corner of every room in the house has a rifle leaning in it, you just might be a gun nut.
When every slot in your gun cabinet is full and you kick yourself for not buying a bigger cabinet, you just might be a gun nut.
When you're on a first name basis with the proprietor of every gun shop within 100 miles and when you walk in it is like a scene from Cheers ("Norm!"), you just might be a gun nut.
When friends call you at 11:30 at night on a work night, wake you up, and ask you reloading questions, but you don't CARE, you just might be a gun nut.
When keeping firearms clean, inventoried, and oiled becomes a full time job, you just might be a gun nut.
When you sit alone in your reloading room running your hands through boxes of empty brass casings whispering "my preciousssss", you just might be a gun nut.. and a Tolkien geek. Seek medical assistance.
When you stop in the middle of a sentence while talking to someone at the range after spotting a lonely rifle brass casing off in the weeds and you become a mindless zombie that feels compelled to go pick it up at the expense of dignity and comraderie, you just might be a gun nut.
When you Google "largest gun safe" or "how to build a gun vault" you just might be a gun nut.
When your trigger finger has a callous that peels, you just might be a gun nut.
When you drive to get groceries but accidentally find yourself on autopilot driving to the shooting range you frequent, you just might be a gun nut.
When winter comes and you bitch and moan about not being able to hit the shooting range after work because it's dark out when you leave, you just might be a gun nut.
When you spend your winter loading ammunition and can estimate the onset of spring more accurately than the Farmer's Almanac by how high the pile of loaded ammunition is, you just might be a gun nut.
When your wife asks for a printed shopping cart from Midway USA because she can't figure out what to buy you for Christmas, you might just be a gun nut. (this actually happened, BTW.. I love my old lady)
It's a sign of the late-stages of gun-nuttery when you've run out of hidey holes and stashes for guns and ammo and your house begins to look an awful lot like the ones on that show Hoarders, except instead of old boxes of old magazines and supplies, you have boxes of magazines, and .. oh different kind of magazines...
When every corner of every room in the house has a rifle leaning in it, you just might be a gun nut.
When every slot in your gun cabinet is full and you kick yourself for not buying a bigger cabinet, you just might be a gun nut.
When you're on a first name basis with the proprietor of every gun shop within 100 miles and when you walk in it is like a scene from Cheers ("Norm!"), you just might be a gun nut.
When friends call you at 11:30 at night on a work night, wake you up, and ask you reloading questions, but you don't CARE, you just might be a gun nut.
When keeping firearms clean, inventoried, and oiled becomes a full time job, you just might be a gun nut.
When you sit alone in your reloading room running your hands through boxes of empty brass casings whispering "my preciousssss", you just might be a gun nut.. and a Tolkien geek. Seek medical assistance.
When you stop in the middle of a sentence while talking to someone at the range after spotting a lonely rifle brass casing off in the weeds and you become a mindless zombie that feels compelled to go pick it up at the expense of dignity and comraderie, you just might be a gun nut.
When you Google "largest gun safe" or "how to build a gun vault" you just might be a gun nut.
When your trigger finger has a callous that peels, you just might be a gun nut.
When you drive to get groceries but accidentally find yourself on autopilot driving to the shooting range you frequent, you just might be a gun nut.
When winter comes and you bitch and moan about not being able to hit the shooting range after work because it's dark out when you leave, you just might be a gun nut.
When you spend your winter loading ammunition and can estimate the onset of spring more accurately than the Farmer's Almanac by how high the pile of loaded ammunition is, you just might be a gun nut.
When your wife asks for a printed shopping cart from Midway USA because she can't figure out what to buy you for Christmas, you might just be a gun nut. (this actually happened, BTW.. I love my old lady)
WALKERs210
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I have lived long enough that my "NEED and WANTS" no longer come into the equation. Every time my wife even hits about not another one, I go open her jewelry box and start pulling out things. Na I am lucky my wife's only comment is if you have the cash go for it.
whtsmoke
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Walker's wife sounds like mine, as long as you paid for it with cash.
MICHAEL T
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Mine told me I had enought guns last mo. She then said time to stock up on as much ammo as possible with that money instead of more guns ,
Fine with me might even start reloading some also.
Fine with me might even start reloading some also.
Ignition Override
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cemjr:
We're in the same boat. It happened to me at age 52, back in '07. Other than bb/pellet guns as a kid, about five times with the .22 rifle in my 20's was pretty much it.
Back in early '08 I decided to buy a second MN 44. But my wife's reaction was that of a jungle intruder who had been hit by a drug-laced dart from a native's blow pipe.
The stunned, baffled stare on her face can't be described. Now with more than two Enfields, I miss that uncomprehending stare.
Frankly, when she was so confused but recovered to ask "Why do you need two of them?", I told her "Well, look at how many guys blow money on casinos or t*++y bars with very little return, but with guns and ammo, you can resell for most of what you paid-but Not so with women's shoes or purses". That is a direct quote. She thern had no response.
Later it was a logical "Let's keep track of the monthly average cost..."
We're in the same boat. It happened to me at age 52, back in '07. Other than bb/pellet guns as a kid, about five times with the .22 rifle in my 20's was pretty much it.
Back in early '08 I decided to buy a second MN 44. But my wife's reaction was that of a jungle intruder who had been hit by a drug-laced dart from a native's blow pipe.
The stunned, baffled stare on her face can't be described. Now with more than two Enfields, I miss that uncomprehending stare.
Frankly, when she was so confused but recovered to ask "Why do you need two of them?", I told her "Well, look at how many guys blow money on casinos or t*++y bars with very little return, but with guns and ammo, you can resell for most of what you paid-but Not so with women's shoes or purses". That is a direct quote. She thern had no response.
Later it was a logical "Let's keep track of the monthly average cost..."
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We are issued them at birth. They activate based on certain manly criteria, or by default at age 21 (In California and New Jersey I believe it is 25, and in Texas 18). What happened to yours? You didn't lose it did you?
BigN
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I traded my wife for a great rifle back in 1981. Haven't heard that line since 
Ian Johnson
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get a ruger single six 22 revolver or a ruger mkII\mkIII 22 pistol
Hardtarget
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My wife saw my safe open one day and said it looked full to her...so I took all the guts out and just leaned them against each other. Got "instant room" in the safe... so...
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friscolatchi
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I'm in the same position as the OP. Started collecting in 2008 at the age of 54. My collection spans the gamut of pistol and rifle types and calibers - but it still has a few holes.
I have a personal policy. When the wife wants a project done on the property or on the house, I estimate what it would cost if we paid someone to do it. Then I "estimate" how much I would pay myself for the same job. Now I have my baseline. For example, I just finished staining the house and used my "policy" to buy a Colt AR. This keeps me motivated and justifies my purchase. Another tactic that I use is this. My wife, God love her, has a bear and snake phobia. Do you know how many "anti bear and snake handguns" I own?
One time, I returned from a hunting trip in the Adirondacks. I was lamenting on how heavy it was to carry a 629 Classic 6 1/2 incher. She said " why don't you get another gun". That all I needed to hear. Very soon after, I found a really nice used 629 Monutain gun and added it to the collection. I hope that this help.
I have a personal policy. When the wife wants a project done on the property or on the house, I estimate what it would cost if we paid someone to do it. Then I "estimate" how much I would pay myself for the same job. Now I have my baseline. For example, I just finished staining the house and used my "policy" to buy a Colt AR. This keeps me motivated and justifies my purchase. Another tactic that I use is this. My wife, God love her, has a bear and snake phobia. Do you know how many "anti bear and snake handguns" I own?
One time, I returned from a hunting trip in the Adirondacks. I was lamenting on how heavy it was to carry a 629 Classic 6 1/2 incher. She said " why don't you get another gun". That all I needed to hear. Very soon after, I found a really nice used 629 Monutain gun and added it to the collection. I hope that this help.
WoodchuckAssassin
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You don’t have nearly enough Rugers. Haha. I would get a SR9 Compact. It comes with a double stack 10 round mag for concealed carry (and fits my hand like a glove), but also comes with the FULL size SR9 mag. I believe it holds 15 rounds, but I can’t remember. Whether you have small, medium, or large hands, this would be a great gun to add to your harem. Oh, and the 10 rounder comes with an optional pinky extension. You get a lot for your money.
kimberkid
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Don't know what to tell ya ... over the years my wife has bought me several guns as gifts for special occasions.
For our 15th anniveresey my wife bought me a 1957 fully engraved Colt 1911 National Match ... Sunday she asked what I wanted for my birthday, told her I should probably get another safe
Oh yeah, she's a keeper!
For our 15th anniveresey my wife bought me a 1957 fully engraved Colt 1911 National Match ... Sunday she asked what I wanted for my birthday, told her I should probably get another safe
Oh yeah, she's a keeper!
bikerdoc
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Had that problem with ex wife, thats why she is an ex.
Second wife of 20 yrs, has her own collection of guns, some of which used to be mine. her own motorcycle, and her own truck, so I cant relate.
Second wife of 20 yrs, has her own collection of guns, some of which used to be mine.
her own motorcycle, and her own truck, so I cant relate.How many "shoes" does the wife have, They are pretty expensive also in the high end catagory, and can easily run as much as a gun. I tell mine when you stop buying shoes, and bags, I'll stop buying guns.
Guys buy a pair or two a year, sometimes none, "if you are retired and just wear sneakers".
Guys buy a pair or two a year, sometimes none, "if you are retired and just wear sneakers".
Regarding the OP, I'd say a .22 handgun. Great for fun and practice. They compete with .22 rifles as being the best guns to put in the hands of a new shooter so they'll have a good time with low noise, low recoil, much better accuracy especially for someone unused to recoil, and they won't have to watch you wince every time you open up a new box of ammo for them to shoot through.
It's the sort of thing you'd want to have if your mother or wife (kids? grandkids?) ever shows a little interest in trying shooting.
They're also used in shooting sports, including in the Olympics, but also at a lot of more local events. So you might get one to participate should the occasion arise.
As far as the needing thing. Something I've found to work really well is to have both joint and personal accounts. I work and my wife stays at home, the bulk of my paycheck goes into the joint account to cover the bills, but a small amount every month goes into personal accounts for the two of us, so we can buy stuff we want without having to ask the other one.
I think it also makes gifts rather more meaningful, since you're drawing from your pool of funds for personal luxuries as opposed to buying them something with their own money.
It's the sort of thing you'd want to have if your mother or wife (kids? grandkids?) ever shows a little interest in trying shooting.
They're also used in shooting sports, including in the Olympics, but also at a lot of more local events. So you might get one to participate should the occasion arise.
As far as the needing thing. Something I've found to work really well is to have both joint and personal accounts. I work and my wife stays at home, the bulk of my paycheck goes into the joint account to cover the bills, but a small amount every month goes into personal accounts for the two of us, so we can buy stuff we want without having to ask the other one.
I think it also makes gifts rather more meaningful, since you're drawing from your pool of funds for personal luxuries as opposed to buying them something with their own money.
olafhardtB
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Well you probably don't need another gun,so? They probably need another excuse to complain. I am not sure there is anything new here.
Looks like the HK is your go to gun, having a back up is a great idea. Personally, for a key defensive gun I like another of the same, or at least darn similar. If you're satisfied with the HK I'd get a second. Otherwise it looks like the S&W M&P would be my pick of the litter of those you listed.
The gent who suggested ammo had a good point, without it guns are expensive clubs at best. It's not as fun as buying a new gun when you get it, but it sure is fun shooting it.
The gent who suggested ammo had a good point, without it guns are expensive clubs at best. It's not as fun as buying a new gun when you get it, but it sure is fun shooting it.
tomrkba
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Yes, you actually do. You should have spares of each self-defense gun, along with extra magazines and spare parts. The "fun" guns are one thing, but it's important to have spares. Given what you have mentioned, I recommend you purchase a second Kahr PM9, HK P30, and AR-15. You should have common parts in inventory, especially main recoil springs and magazine rebuild kits.
If the AR-15, P30 and PM9 are not the correct line-up for you, then change them out to whatever it is you think you need. After that, focus upon ammunition and training.
Reloadron
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I don't have to go far to open Kathy's jewelry box as it resides in the gun safe.
No, I do not "need" another gun. Matter of fact I likely do not need any guns. However, I just about always would like to have another gun. Much like if we are out and she sees a piece of jewelery she would like to have. She doesn't "need" it but would like to have it.
So I figure it this way. I had two young kids when I met and married her. She helped raise those kids. Those kids are now grown with kids of their own. That leaves myself and Kathy. We both still work and have been fortunate with good jobs. We are closing in on a comfortable retirement. My guns just like her jewelery appreciate in value rather than depreciate. They are things we have both worked for.
As long as finances allow it why not treat ourselves to the things we enjoy? Life is short so enjoy it. Besides, may as well stock up before retirement.
I could care less if friends or family understand my love affair with the gun. Matters not really as long as myself and Kathy agree on my nice to have things.
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