Lamest justification yet for a gun purchase, 625

[2000Z-71]

I have a pair of grips that would fit it...

Yes, the absolute lamest justification yet for me on a gun purchase, having a set of grips and wanting a gun to use them on. The grips came from my recently acquired S&W 329. They were replaced by Hogue X-Frame grips and the thought of shooting that hand cannon with these wood grips is painful enough, I don't need to actually experience it.

So after a night of drunken browsing on GoingBroker.com of looking at N-Frame roundbutts and going into sticker shock on 627's and 610's, I found this 3" 625-3 Model of 1989 in .45ACP and bid on it, then I won it, then I got it home today and put the grips on. It shows a lot of holster wear, but mechanically it's fine. For the price I picked it up for I have no regrets. I have no practical need for it, it will be a range toy. I may turn it into a project gun and refinish it, thinking black chrome could be kind of cool.

 

[kaaskop49]

"I have a pair of grips that would fit it." Wow. Never thought of that one. Gonna have to use it. I've already used the 'holster' variation of the above. Also the "I didn't want anyone else to buy it because they wouldn't understand or appreciate it."

S&W helps on the OP's grip rationalization by fitting IMHO terrible wood grips on otherwise superb revolvers, so there is ALWAYS a spare set of grips lying around to use as an excuse for a new gun. As if we need any excuses... Thank you, OP!

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

P.S. I always have spare J-frame grips to put on guns going into the shop. Never send a J in for work with an UM boot grip or Tyler T-grip. They will get lost...

 

[Breakaway500]

My favorite "modern" revolver...the snubby 625 in 45acp (no hole) Very nice!

 

[murphydog]

Wait, you actually justify your gun purchases? This is new.

By the way, if the gun came with Pachmayr "Grippers" those are the correct original stocks, so don't throw them out. Enjoy!

 

[RGNewell]

"I have a pair of grips that would fit it." Wow. Never thought of that one. Gonna have to use it. I've already used the 'holster' variation of the above. Also the "I didn't want anyone else to buy it because they wouldn't understand or appreciate it."



S&W helps on the OP's grip rationalization by fitting IMHO terrible wood grips on otherwise superb revolvers, so there is ALWAYS a spare set of grips lying around to use as an excuse for a new gun. As if we need any excuses... Thank you, OP!



Kaaskop49

Shield #5103



P.S. I always have spare J-frame grips to put on guns going into the shop. Never send a J in for work with an UM boot grip or Tyler T-grip. They will get lost...

Boy am I in trouble. I have about 30 pair of beautiful factory and custom grips with no gun to put them on.


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[Dave Lively]

I have a pair of grips that would fit it...

I have used "There's an empty spot in the safe".

Great looking grips!

 

[6string]

Nice 625, from a great point in S&W product history.

But, lame justifications?

How about:
-"I already have a set of dies."
Or...
"I already have some brass."

(In either case, buried in a box, never used.)

 

[stansdds]

If you happen to have either a holster, dies, or stocks for a firearm or caliber, then you are obligated to buy the matching firearm. It's not a lame justification, it is one of the founding rules for firearms ownership.

 

[jmace57]

I don't know. I bought 4 CZ-75 magazines years ago when I had a CZ-85...assuming they would fit. Then, rather than getting rid of the mags, bought a CZ-75 to use them.

 

[Protocall_Design]

My favorite one is "I just want it".

 

[m657]

...."I just washed my other guns and can't do a thing with them".....

 

[lrrifleman]

"I have a pair of grips that would for it ..." can be a very dangerous line! Couldn't that be comparable to the line, "I found a fabulous pair of high heels in the house that would look fantastic on a Size 1!"

 

[SFIDEC]

Very Nice! I wished I had a shorty 625.
Now you've implanted in my brain another reason for going after another S&W... "Justification".
That sounds much better than "I couldn't help myself". I like it!
Hey...I've bought boxes for guns, guns for boxes, grips for guns, gun for grips, and even bought a gun for the gun. Kicking back in recliner with laptop, not listening to news, logged into Gunbroker, favorite beverage in hand...Makes for nice evening IMO.
If it hasn't happened already, someone needs to start a Forum Thread listing all the reasons/excuses for buying a gun.
Gotta get one of those 625 shorties.
Thanks for sharing your excellent find.
Ray

 

[H Richard]

I had a friend that would go to gun shows and buy nice holsters, then start looking for a gun to fit it.

 

[RGNewell]

Very Nice! I wished I had a shorty 625.

Now you've implanted in my brain another reason for going after another S&W... "Justification".

That sounds much better than "I couldn't help myself". I like it!

Hey...I've bought boxes for guns, guns for boxes, grips for guns, gun for grips, and even bought a gun for the gun. Kicking back in recliner with laptop, not listening to news, logged into Gunbroker, favorite beverage in hand...Makes for nice evening IMO.

If it hasn't happened already, someone needs to start a Forum Thread listing all the reasons/excuses for buying a gun.

Gotta get one of those 625 shorties.

Thanks for sharing your excellent find.

Ray

Devil made me do it

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[RayRay7]

Nice score!

My most used justification is that it’s a good deal and if I got it at any other time, then I’d spend more money...hence I’m saving money on every purchase!

I also show the fiancée other ads or bids to help justify....

But then again, she picked hers because it had an owl on the grips.

I tried the ‘it’s one of my ‘grail’ guns - but she grew wise after she realized I had a very long list of grails.

 

[BigMuddy]

I don’t drink and drive, and I no longer drink and “browse” Gunbroker. ��

Dan

 

[RayRay7]

I don't know. I bought 4 CZ-75 magazines years ago when I had a CZ-85...assuming they would fit. Then, rather than getting rid of the mags, bought a CZ-75 to use them.

I have bought mags for several guns I don’t even have yet just because

 

[robertrwalsh]

I usually go with "Gee, that's neat and I don't already have one" but your notion of the unused grips is cool too.

 

[kaaskop49]

I have bought mags for several guns I don’t even have yet just because

If I may run with this one and on a more serious note: Do not be afraid to have a few magazines for guns you don't have. If things really go south, a firearm w/o the necessary mag is almost useless. I'm speaking of mags for commonly owned guns: 1911, Browning HP, Glock 17, AR, AK, M-1 Carbine, Ruger Mini-14, etc. Younger folks, please add mags for those guns I'm not familiar with.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

P.S. Is this a great thread or what?