Drunk Revolver Purchases

[Modified]

Yes. I was drunk when I bought this.

A very kind forum member who understands how my brain works just gave me those grips which are a glorious example of something I love but shouldn't.

Is the work done on this gun great? No. Does it work? very well.

Are these grips fantastic? They feel great. Are they made well? Uh, that's a wood screw in there. I don't think they can handle being taken off and put back on many times. The inside of the grips is this bizarre mix of nails and putty and grim determination to make them stay together.

This gun has sat in my safe most of the time since I bought it, I had vague ideas of taking the king sights off and putting them on something else, or doing more work to the gun. With the addition of these glorious target grips though I think the gun is exactly the way it should be.

Its awful and fantastic and a perfect example of both the good and the bad that can happen when you surf Gunbroker drunk.


Anyone else out there happen to have any guns they purchased while drunk (or just tell people that to explain why you own it?).

 

[kilo charlie]

Who says alcohol and firearms don't mix?

 

[THREEDFLYER]

CHEERS!!!!!
And a hearty "Well Done Lad"!!

I need to start hanging raising a glass while surfing the net as well.....you never know I may just get lucky and come out with a treasure or two myself someday!

But seriously, I am glad the stocks worked out for you.....I knew you were lusting over them when you first saw them!

Tom

 

[varmint243]

I would have bought that gun sober if the price was appropriate.
Well-Loved Shooter grade is my favorite

I believe the grips could easily be fixed by using a 8-32 brass threaded insert with care and epoxy

 

[Kyle M.mi]

Well I wasn't drunk when I bought my 1905 1st change I was just desperate for an affordable shootable .38. People I show it too keep laughing at it and telling me I got hosed, but for $350 I don't feel like I did bad it all, and it shoots like a dream.

 

[Modified]

Having owned some of those now. I think $350 is an entirely appropriate price for one that's a good shooter.

The only people laughing at you are the people who don't realize how good that gun is, or haven't come to terms with how much more expensive guns are.

I would have bought that gun sober if the price was appropriate.
Well-Loved Shooter grade is my favorite

I believe the grips could easily be fixed by using a 8-32 brass threaded insert with care and epoxy

Yeah, I'll probably upgrade the grips to use a real screw here I think.

As far as the price goes I the gun ended up being $280 after shipping and everything. Much worse things can happen to a fellow when drunk.

The only thing about it that actually bothers me is how they put that rear sight on. It's just sort of a shame, everything else is pretty ok.

But, the nature of these grips so perfectly matches the overall aesthetic of the gun that I'm glad it is the way it is now.

 

[arjay]

Theres a nickel model 15 ,with half of the trademark buffed away and pitting under the grips,the trigger and hammer are also nickel,the right target grip is well worn.The opening bid was cheap,the pics were fuzzy...Sat in my safe for 4-5 years,refinished the grips,flitzed it within an inch of its life,took it shooting and the damn thing never misses lol.

 

[Kyle M.mi]

Having owned some of those now. I think $350 is an entirely appropriate price for one that's a good shooter.

The only people laughing at you are the people who don't realize how good that gun is, or haven't come to terms with how much more expensive guns are.




Yeah, I'll probably upgrade the grips to use a real screw here I think.

As far as the price goes I the gun ended up being $280 after shipping and everything. Much worse things can happen to a fellow when drunk.

The only thing about it that actually bothers me is how they put that rear sight on. It's just sort of a shame, everything else is pretty ok.

But, the nature of these grips so perfectly matches the overall aesthetic of the gun that I'm glad it is the way it is now.

Actually most of the people who are laughing at me at my purchase are people my age, because unfortunately most of my generation does not recognize quality and thinks that plastic guns are the most amazing thing ever. Sad world we live in.

 

[tacreload]

Exactly what are you drinking?Just curious.

 

[Watchdog]

There isn't anything about your revolver that I don't like. Plus, it and the holster look perfect together. And for some reason, the stocks remind me of trench art. The only thing I'd even consider changing would be to put a proper screw and escutcheon in the stocks.

 

[Modified]

Exactly what are you drinking?Just curious.

I actually gave it up, trying to be not so fat. When I gave it up I was drinking Ommegang Hennepin or Lagunitas IPA pretty much. I've been doing work for salesmen for a long time, and they always want to go out and drink, giving me the opportunity to drink a ton of different types of booze on various company's dimes. I ended up liking really old fashioned beer, or IPA. I loved drinking beer in Munich, great stuff there.

 

[DWalt]

I have a long history of buying guns, the nature and condition of which would make many think I was guilty of BUI (buying under the influence). But as I don't drink, it has to be blamed on something else.

 

[mr-mom]

^^^^^^^
That most likely applies to many of us...
Dave
SWCA #2778

 

[jmace57]

Let me just say "Ambien and on-line auctions don't go well together". 'nuff said.

 

[6518John]

Guns all look better at closing time. You go to bed with a Registered Magnum on your pillow and wake up with a Hi-Point!

 

[shouldazagged]

Guns all look better at closing time. You go to bed with a Registered Magnum on your pillow and wake up with a Hi-Point!

Nice one.

I haven't had a drink in 33 years. It made me break out in strange places--Birmingham, Cleveland...

But cold sober I'd have laid down the money for that gun. What's not to like about an ugly duckling that shoots like a beautiful swan?

I like the stocks. I'd have to fix them up a little to assure they didn't fall apart in my hand, but I like them.

 

[lamarw]

Kind of like rescuing a dog - It is never a miss and will love you to its death.

 

[JohnRippert]

I sit here with a almost empty Shiner Bohemian Black Lager while clicking on this. LOL.

Oh and, I need no alcohol to make me hit the BIN on some things that many people would say "Um, why?".

 

[Drm50]

100 Proof buys

I made a lot of good buys in the local saloons. The trick is to be
in better condition than seller. I even had bartenders give me
a call when gun is being offered for sale. I grease them with a
little finders fee. Also you buy it whether you need it our not, as
long as you can make a buck or even break even. The run of the
mill stuff makes good trading stock. The new generation has no
qualms offing uncle Joe's guns. Every once in a while you get a
real Jem. Makes it worthwhile. This is done with a Monroe Cnty.
Cooler, Wild Turkey double tossed while setting under picture of
snow caped Rockies at end of bar.

 

[lowhog]

Are the grips Mexican?