oneounceload
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One does not need to be a millionaire to afford entry-level O/U shotguns like Browning or Berettas in the 3,000 range, or even mid-range guns like Perazzi or Kreighoffs in the 8-10,000 dollar range. If it is something you are going to shoot... A LOT.....then buying the best quality gun is the cheapest part of the equation. Quality guns, like anything else, will last longer, need fewer repairs, and give greater joy with better resale - actually costing less over a period of years.
You're better off, IMO, having only a few well-made guns that you shoot a lot and have no problems with, than have a safe full of junky guns that don't fit right, you're not totally in love with, keep needing repairs and depreciate too quickly.
While guns and shooting aren't cheap, compared to some other hobbies/pasttimes, it can be - depends on your priorities and wants and needs.
While I have a few guns for SD/HD, 90% are for fun and hunting - mostly fun. YOU need to decide that for yourself. And I also wouldn't worry about trying to "keep up with the Jonses" because there ARE some wealthy folks here, and some not as fortunate - so what?
You're better off, IMO, having only a few well-made guns that you shoot a lot and have no problems with, than have a safe full of junky guns that don't fit right, you're not totally in love with, keep needing repairs and depreciate too quickly.
While guns and shooting aren't cheap, compared to some other hobbies/pasttimes, it can be - depends on your priorities and wants and needs.
While I have a few guns for SD/HD, 90% are for fun and hunting - mostly fun. YOU need to decide that for yourself. And I also wouldn't worry about trying to "keep up with the Jonses" because there ARE some wealthy folks here, and some not as fortunate - so what?