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11-06-2014, 10:59 PM
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How does this happen?
I feel like I've crossed some invisible boundary into a different zone or reality regarding S&W firearms.
I just realized I have THREE in the safe that I have not yet fired - these aren't safe queens, and I haven't been acquiring all that long (maybe a few years, and I'm picky).
It used to be I couldn't wait to get the latest out to the range, now it's like "OK, another one, I'll get around to taking it to the range someday." Now there is a 908S, a 645 and a 15-2 (wheelgun, to you semi-auto fanatics) that haven't been shot yet by me. These were all guns that I "NEEDED"...
Is there any hope?
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11-06-2014, 11:10 PM
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Nope...
Get a bigger safe, that's all I can say... 
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11-06-2014, 11:48 PM
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This is funny. I too have some that haven't been shot but when I go to the bullpen, they'll be ready! I'll get around to it, but it may take awhile.
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11-07-2014, 10:09 AM
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If you don't have a couple of guns in the safe that you planned on shooting but haven't gotten around to yet, you don't have enough guns. Then again, I don't believe there is such a thing as enough guns.
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11-07-2014, 10:45 PM
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What Michigan Scott said. 
You really should shoot that 15-2.
15s are fantastic shooters.
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11-07-2014, 11:02 PM
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Even worse is having guns you modded in the safe that you haven't taken the time to TEST...
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11-08-2014, 12:18 AM
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Ammo was kind of hard to get for a while there. Now that it's more plentiful, it's time to take them out for a "spin".
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11-08-2014, 06:51 PM
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I do that some. I've rounded out my perceived needs/wants list but don't get around to firing them for awhile. Picked up a new Tavor but it''s the old Uzi carbine that seems to go to the range instead. With me anyway, I think it's more of a no hassle instant gratification thing. As busy as I am I only have time for quick range trips. Grabbing the Hi Power (I know, this is a S/W forum. lol), Uzi and 200 round of WWB gives me guaranteed good results even if I'm a little tired. I simply am more familiar with them so the triggers, controls, handling are second nature. If I take something else it takes me longer to dial in with it so groups, ease of handling, etc. suffer a bit. Guess I've been a lazy shooter lately!
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11-08-2014, 07:32 PM
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There's no hope for you...just send them to me.
I don't have a very big collection so I don't really have that problem.
Sounds like you need a range trip! 
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11-08-2014, 08:42 PM
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I really do need a range trip. It's not like I go often and have been ignoring the newcomers, I just haven't had a big enough urge to head out to the range. My wife was even asking to go recently. She thinks that 15-2 is hers. She spent some time with my 15 no-dash, and just had to have one. No way was she getting that one, so the 15-2 arrived.
Maybe it's the decision of what to take... all newcomers, and at least one old favorite as a control. Maybe one of each caliber...
Here I go again 
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11-08-2014, 09:18 PM
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11-08-2014, 09:29 PM
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Hours at the range pass like minutes.
Hours of cleaning afterward pass like days.
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11-08-2014, 10:26 PM
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I wouldn't quibble with the wife if she like the 15. Give it to her, she probably deserves it any way.
I wish mine had that kind of precision in terms of what she likes.
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I don't remember the last gun I bought that I didn't shoot the day I got it... 
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NEED is a powerful force......................... 
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I picked a MP FS .40 last Wednesday and haven been able to test it yet hope tomorrow, Monday, I was waiting on extra mags I ordered though
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11-09-2014, 12:51 PM
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I see no flaws in your collecting or buying habits. Your range habits however, need some serious overhauling!
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Guilty! I have a 27-3 and 66-1 begging for range time.
There's no cure, but perhaps there is (or should be) an Handguns Anonymous organization?
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11-09-2014, 02:04 PM
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Sounds to me like you're well off, and have something to look forward to. While I have never put off my first firing of any handgun (or other firearm), I can see how it might happen.
I wouldn't advise delaying your wife's opprtunity to fire her new gun.
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11-09-2014, 05:54 PM
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I'd let her have it. If she divorces you, she'll get half of them anyway.
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