Lamest justification yet for a gun purchase, 625

[HOUSTON RICK]

I forgot - I had to buy it - They don't make these anymore.

 

[murf205]

Well, hell. That did it, I just went to the shop and looked and sure enough, there is a bag of 50 new Starline 45 AR cases. Now to just wait for the Alabama Gun Collectors show in July-if I can. It's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.

 

[Lou_NC]

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

I have a 625-3 3" only it has a bead blast finish, I like your brushed stainless much better. I didn't know Smith made both versions in the - 3. Seems like I learn something new here every day.

Lou

 

[mod34]

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

I used that one about 15 guns ago!!!

 

[bigggbbruce]

Someone gave me a couple hundred pieces of 45 LC brass..

Now guess what I need?

 

[Electraclyde]

But dear this is the last gun I will buy!! (this month).
On the same note, I am now on my 3rd "last motorcycle I will buy"

 

[Chukar60]

I am sure glad I do not have to justify anything I buy with Mrs. chukar.
All I ever hear from her is "oh that is a nice one" and occasionally the dreaded "is that for me? Very thoughtful of you" when I drag a compact of some sort through the door.
But you guys got me thinking that I have a very nice set of K frame non-relieved diamond target stocks in the safe. It ain't an excuse but now it may become a mission.

 

[Qmark]

Once upon a time the only 45 caliber gun I owned was a 1911. While searching a gun show for 45 cal bullet molds I got a super deal on two. One mold was a full button nose wadcutter that simply wouldn't feed in a 1911. The generous gun show vendor added some moon clips to the deal. Having a mold only suitable for revolvers and made worse by having about a dozen moon clips. I was forced to buy a 45 ACP revolver. Started out with a Brazilian 1917, then another and another 45 ACP revolvers. I justified by blaming it on the vendor that coerced me into buying a bullet mold I didn't need. It's his fault not mine. I'm sure I got the "oh no not another how many do you need" lecture but I now have three 45ACP revolvers and she took a permanent walk from my life.

 

[steelslaver]

I don't use much in the way of justification on gun purchases.

I can now justify another or larger gun safe though.

 

[CH4]

I have a 625-3 3" only it has a bead blast finish, I like your brushed stainless much better. I didn't know Smith made both versions in the - 3. Seems like I learn something new here every day.

Lou

Yeah, mine's has the bead blasted finish too. Same as my 629-2 Mountain revolver.

 

[CA Escapee]

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.

It's not just a good idea, it's the law.

I had to buy a pistol once because I found a holster and mag holders for that very gun. (which I didn't own at the time)

 

[bigggbbruce]

I am sure glad I do not have to justify anything I buy with Mrs.

Anytime the EX complained about my gun purchases.

I reminded her I could use and sell what I bought for a profit (in most cases)

Not so for her purchases.

 

[jtcarm]

Well I got about 20 guns to buy then.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

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

I used that one about 15 guns ago!!!

I am working on some version of that to justify another safe.

 

[65-2x2]

If I needed to justify gun purchases I would not have bought one in 20 years. A man can justify a .22 rifle, a .12 gauge shotgun and a pistol or revolver; everything else is fluff. I like fluff.

 

[ggibson511960]

Why?

Why does one need any excuse? Why would anyone ask you? These questions have no legitimate answer. If your significant other asks, then you need some kind of premeditated reason, but otherwise, crickets. I like your original whim of not shooting a short barrel .44 Magnum at paper.

 

[JDinAZ]

hey thats actually a pretty good reason. mines usually justified by a simple "cause i wanted it"

 

[Rudi]

One time when booze and guns worked out well.

 

[diyj98]

I used to gun to the gun shops with a buddy who had the habit of coming home with at least one new gun every time we went. If we were in my vehicle and his wife was home, he'd have me keep them until she was gone before he'd sneak them in the house.

 

[wood714]

When I sold my 629, I had a lot of 44 mag ammo and no gun to shoot it in.

Was a good enough reason to buy a 2 3/4" model 69.