Do you enjoy the process of getting a new rifle?

[SteyrAUG]

It's rare a gun is "just fine" as new.

Nearly everything I bought 70s to 90s is stock out of the box.

[GNXII]

I did something new with two new rifle purchases that I wanted for a long time: I ordered them complete with almost everything I wanted. Optic, stock, grips,sling,mags, even a case, soup to nuts, A to Z, “turn key set up”, etc. etc. In the past, as probably a lot of us do, I always just bought the base gun and added stuff as I had funds for things like optics, slings etc. It took a while to “complete” the particular rifle. This one time, I said “F… IT!!”! I had sold a bunch of non firearm stuff to fund the new purchases and realized at one point that I had more than enough for the guns themselves and for all the accessories to go with it. My LGS was pleasantly surprised when I added a ACOG, Vortex’s, Surefires, Magpul etc.etc. Both are Colts: an M5 (originally I wanted a 6920 but the new M5 filled my long term want!)along with a NOS 901 that a buddy had found for me. Taking them out to my car & heading home felt great! I spent every cent I had set aside for them and maybe a bit more but nothing that raised the concern with minister of finance (wife)! This big purchase should suffice for a while. I pretty much didn’t “need” either rifle but purchasing them the way I did was an awesome experience! Maybe a fully tricked Ruger PC 9 is in my future, we shall see…now where are those old Camaro rims that gotta go!


PS they both are accurate, reliable feel very comfortable to shoot!

[artoter]

It's rare a gun is "just fine" as new.

I must have a lot of rare guns then.

[Ron3]

I must have a lot of rare guns then.

Like what?

[Ron3]

Have you ever gotten rid of a gun and regretted it? I have. You may think it’s easily replaceable today but you never know about tomorrow. My interest in something comes and goes so much I’ve just started letting it sit and fought the urge to replace it with something else. So far I’ve come back to every single one sooner or later.

A few times, but not often.

The problem is I don't want to keep all of them & become a curator.

And some are hard to replace or have increased in value enough I wouldn't spend that much to get another, so they get kept. I have a Vz61 that was $500, now they're $750. I wouldn't spend that much for one, but still enjoy the one I have. So while I don't need it and have other fun guns to shoot, if I sell it & regret it I'm not buying another, I'd just be out, so I'll keep it for now.

[ralfabco]

#1). Read reviews online
#2). If it is good you consider the item
#3). Angels and Devils on your shoulder
#4). Do I really need another item.
#5). What about the other items I have not even finished putting together
#6). Yes you have the scope and rings but what about the other accessories
#VII).Hi honey. I picked up another new toy

[PNorris]

#1). Read reviews online
#2). If it is good you consider the item
#3). Angels and Devils on your shoulder
#4). Do I really need another item.
#5). What about the other items I have not even finished putting together
#6). Yes you have the scope and rings but what about the other accessories
#VII).Hi honey. I picked up another new toy

Actually step seven should be. Sneak rifle in house late at night when wife is not looking and quietly tuck it away in the gun safe

[m1a_scoutguy]

Actually step seven should be. Sneak rifle in house late at night when wife is not looking and quietly tuck it away in the gun safe

While I agree with this 110% If that doesn't work then "I sold XYZ so I could afford this also works well"! At most I'll just get an eye roll out of that one,LOL.

[Ron3]

While I agree with this 110% If that doesn't work then "I sold XYZ so I could afford this also works well"! At most I'll just get an eye roll out of that one,LOL.

Similar.

I often talk about what guns are going to be sold when acquiring a new one. And I follow through. I really don't want a huge collection of guns.

The Matriarchy shows itself in this thread, which is fine. It's awesome when it's a good woman.

[Bret]

I really don't want a huge collection of guns.

Me either. I just want one of each made. 😁. If your collection gets too big, send the extras to me.

The Matriarchy shows itself in this thread, which is fine. It's awesome when it's a good woman.

A good woman won’t require or even want you to ask her permission. A good man knows when he’s met his obligations to his family, so he knows if it’s ok to buy a new gun or whatever else he desires.