pantannojack
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A prominent has been figure continues to send me a couple thousand a month to buy up guns and Get Them Of the Street.
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Got a S&W m24 to sell to me? It'll be in my gun safe and not out walking the streets.
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It is amazing how quickly you can gather a substantial collection due to interests or perceived need.
In the search to find the right handgun for my wife, I acquired a number of pistols in 380 and 9 mm that don't see much range time. Thing is, I got them cheap (pre-COVID) so they owe me nothing, and with so many low-cost, brand new polymer guns on the market I'm not sure I would get my money back. Then there is my collection of Spanish semi-autos from 32 ACP to 45 ACP. Most of those fell into my lap at prices I could not refuse.
Then there are my milsurps. Nearly all are unique in some way like build standard, or what country they came from/served in. I need to be a bit more hard and cull the ones I will never shoot, usually because of the bore condition. You could say I should hang on to those as place holders, but because of what they are it is highly unlikely I will ever find a shootable example at a price I would pay.
Decisions, decisions...
In the search to find the right handgun for my wife, I acquired a number of pistols in 380 and 9 mm that don't see much range time. Thing is, I got them cheap (pre-COVID) so they owe me nothing, and with so many low-cost, brand new polymer guns on the market I'm not sure I would get my money back. Then there is my collection of Spanish semi-autos from 32 ACP to 45 ACP. Most of those fell into my lap at prices I could not refuse.
Then there are my milsurps. Nearly all are unique in some way like build standard, or what country they came from/served in. I need to be a bit more hard and cull the ones I will never shoot, usually because of the bore condition. You could say I should hang on to those as place holders, but because of what they are it is highly unlikely I will ever find a shootable example at a price I would pay.
Decisions, decisions...
I used to tend to hang on to toys (guns, guitars, etc.) almost forever.
But eventually,I got a bit more philosophical, and came to realize that it's all just "stuff", and ultimately, no matter what, it ALL ends up in someone else's toy box.
This realization helped me get over this rabid ( and common) tendency to never let anything go, and since financial realities mean I often have to let something go, to get something new, it's actually been kind of liberating, and helped perpetuate the overall enjoyment, as cool new toys filter in.
Sure, if I won the lottery, I'd probably be driving up to Atlanta 3 times a week, snagging most of the minty,old Smiths that I see on TheOutdoorsTrader. But, then I'd have multiple storage shelves, filled with toys I'd barely recall buying or shooting, and again......they'd all still end up being owned by someone else. Like I said, it's all just "stuff", we shouldn't take it too seriously.
But eventually,I got a bit more philosophical, and came to realize that it's all just "stuff", and ultimately, no matter what, it ALL ends up in someone else's toy box.
This realization helped me get over this rabid ( and common) tendency to never let anything go, and since financial realities mean I often have to let something go, to get something new, it's actually been kind of liberating, and helped perpetuate the overall enjoyment, as cool new toys filter in.
Sure, if I won the lottery, I'd probably be driving up to Atlanta 3 times a week, snagging most of the minty,old Smiths that I see on TheOutdoorsTrader. But, then I'd have multiple storage shelves, filled with toys I'd barely recall buying or shooting, and again......they'd all still end up being owned by someone else. Like I said, it's all just "stuff", we shouldn't take it too seriously.
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I have done that exact thing in the last 3 months. Now I am up 4 more.
My niece told me it's not hoarding if it's cool stuff. I love her. She will get some of my "cool stuff"
Hello, I'm Ken. I belong to Gunbuyers Anonymous. And I have a problem.
Can you tell me where to buy more gun safes?
Can you tell me where to buy more gun safes?
That sounds like me. I'd very much like to have even a single example of most all firearms. For exampleI just LOVE the toggle action of the Luger. INGENIOUS, even if a little fragile and complicated. Unfortunately I'm on a budget. I'd also like to have a 30 carbine and a single action revolver, but at this stage, I've got a pretty good collection of various actions and I don't need to add any, besides the expense. But I can dream, can't I.
PS: A friend, unfortunately no longer with us. had one of those weird 6mm Lee Navy rifles with the 'straight pull' crank on the side that wasn't really very straight pull. Personnel had a tough time adapting to it, but after few familiarity pulls I did ok. I don't quite get the problem.
PS: A friend, unfortunately no longer with us. had one of those weird 6mm Lee Navy rifles with the 'straight pull' crank on the side that wasn't really very straight pull. Personnel had a tough time adapting to it, but after few familiarity pulls I did ok. I don't quite get the problem.
I help a dealer friend with the annual local gunshow. One year I brought in about 7 or 8 guns to try and sell. I sold all of what I brought in but came home with 6 different guns and a bunch of cash. There was a net reduction in my accumulation of guns.
I understand your feelings, but I've been downsizing and upgrading, so it's okay to let a few go....
pantannojack
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I call them a storehouse of value. Cash and cars depreciate. Metal not so much.
Sort of defeats the purpose, doesn't it?
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I know exactly what you mean. It would be tough.
And I have the same affliction regarding my guitars.
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I've been hooked on collecting Colt 1903 in 32ACP for decades. Additional 32 caliber toys have also joined the crowded safes, as well as more than "several" rifles and a "couple" of shotguns. I keep telling myself I'll take some to LGS and put them on consignment but every time I walk in there something seems to follow me home.
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Like others here, I'm probably on that same fence. Don't know market pricing, so I'm not sure what to ask for these two shooters.
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I'm in a summersituation getting too many guns but instead of selling them, I decided to give them to my son-in-law and grandchildren doing it a bit at a time. I feel much better about doing that than selling them. I taught all my grandchildren how to shoot and they enjoy it. They can't afford to buy firearms cause they just get started in life this will give him a chance to get started with some good firearms.
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As I get older, I am selling more of my firearms. I am keeping the ones I really enjoy shooting, or have some sentimental value. Most of my "collector" pieces are on the block or will be soon. I can't get out to shoot as much as I would like to, so would rather pass them on to someone who can. I started this about 5 years ago. The first couple were difficult to let go of, but after a few months passed, didn't really miss them.
On the family with a deceased brother. Sad to say have more than once seen a death of a loved one either pull family closer together or literally rip them apart. Mother was in a care facility and had her will giving members loved treasures. After discussion she decided to give these before her passing. She smiled knowing her wishes were carried out..Think i'll take that path. That way they can enjoy the gifts while the giver is still with us.
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