What's your most recent firearm purchase, and why did you buy it?

I picked up my second CZ Rami last week. Found online for under $500. Couldn't resist. I originally wanted a 9, but could only find a .40 which I bought at a gun show in April. It's a great shooting little subcompact.

I bought the 9 on impulse. Now I need to decide if I'm keeping both or selling the .40. Decisions, decisions . . .
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Smith and Wesson M&P 22 Compact.

I realized, after purchasing some really nice wheelguns recently, that I'm a shooter, not a collector.

Sold the wheelguns and picked up a plinker I can shoot all day, wipe down and put in my gear bag, and not have tons of money tied up in safe queens.

Plus, if my wife or daughter show more interest in shooting, it makes a great training platform.
 
I saw a SCCY 9mm for 200 bucks. At that price it can be a *** and still be worth having. But, I have to admit that it wasn't just the low price.

It was the polymer frame. It was red, my favorite color. I hadda..... :o

I'm such a child......... :p
 
Bought a cheapo used 1911 clone. Regent R100. Made in turkey. It is in fair shape - basic shooter grade.

The counter guy at the LGS offered it to me for 2 bills +tax. My kid has been wanting me to get a FS 1911, and the reviews online ranked the Regent about the same as an ATI or RIA clones.

I figured I wasn't risking much at $217 OTD and worst case it would be a 1911 platform for me to learn on....
 
My latest firearms purchase was today.

A new Norinco model 1897 shotgun;
A second hand pre AE Winchester '94 30/30; and
A second hand Stainless steel/wood Rossi Puma in 44/40.

Why did I buy them? Because some *#+>!£€ stole my originals in a burglary last month and the insurance only paid out replacement less depreciation, leading to a 40% of value payout. And our Western Action Shooting Nationals are less than 2 months away!!!!
 
I've been a bad, bad boy. Ever since I belatedly learned that S&W Made a copy of it's fabled Model 52 in 9mm and named it the Model 952, I've wanted one. Some of them are listed for as high as $5K which is WAY out of my league, especially for something I intend to use. Well, last week I ran across a used one for a much more reasonable price, so I bought it. Got it yesterday and can't wait to see how it compares to my Model 52.

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Impulse buy for the Wife ...

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Stopped in a my LGS to but some more Critical Duty .45 for the Black Pearl and saw a new Model 60 LadySmith in .357 at a marked down price and bought it. Got the guy to commit to installing a Big Dot Tritium on the front and threw in a box of Gold Dot so I wouldn't have to have an empty weapon for the ride home.

Any suggestions for some low recoil .38's for it?

digiroc

Shoot Well My Friends
 
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digiroc said:
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Stopped in a my LGS to but some more Critical Duty .45 for the Black Pearl and saw a new LadySmith .357 at a marked down price and bought it. Got the guy to commit to installing a Big Dot Tritium on the front and threw in a box of Gold Dot so I wouldn't have to have an empty weapon for the ride home.

Any suggestions for some low recoil .38's for it?

digiroc

Shoot Well My Friends
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If it's for the wife, I don't think it falls under impulse buy as much as "pay it forward" for something you want later. :D

As for mild loads, wadcutters are the lightest load you'll find.
 
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Tom S. said:
If it's for the wife, I don't think it falls under impulse buy as much as "pay it forward" for something you want later. :D...
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Well the little lady has allowed me a perfect 547 for my Birthday and didn't bat an eye when the Black Pearl came home with me, so I figured getting her one she could call her own would get her into shooting.

The wood stocks and "LadySmith" inscription were sure to let her know it was intended for her. She likes it by the way, and has dry fired it so she knows she can pull the trigger on it.

Speaking of the action, it's very light in double action and super light and crisp on let off. One of the finest revolver actions I have found from an out of the box Smith revolver.

They must have tuned it for a female's lesser grip strength. It's really very nice. Much lighter than my 640 Pro Series in double action. Very much like I would expect from a Performance Center action.

digiroc

Shoot Well My Friends
 
First I would like to give a heartfelt thanks to the wonderful and knowledgeable members of and contributors to this forum. Without your input, I would not have been aware of this opportunity. While reading the threads regarding the CHP 4006tsw (a gun we are forbidden to import into the Commonwealth of Massachusetts because it's magazine holds more that the politically correct amount of bullets), I was introduced to the availability of the CHP 4013tsw, with it's 9 round mag. Mine just arrived, it is better than I expected for the price. I have not yet taken it to the range, but will at some point this weekend. THANKS AGAIN!
 
TX-Dennis said:
I picked up my second CZ Rami last week. Found online for under $500. Couldn't resist. I originally wanted a 9, but could only find a .40 which I bought at a gun show in April. It's a great shooting little subcompact.

I bought the 9 on impulse. Now I need to decide if I'm keeping both or selling the .40. Decisions, decisions . . .
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Simple answer, keep both, as your left hand
needs something to do while the right is
firing the 40 ;)

The trick to dual-wielding isn't having two guns exactly alike,
it's having two guns that complement your individual
strengths & weaknesses ;)
 
Not a Smith and Wesson, although I have about a dozen. I purchased a CZ 82 that filled a couple of slots in my "accumulation." I have other CZs and most models of the handguns chambered in 9x18 Makarov.
 
340PD no-lock for EDC b/c I'm trying to lighten my load. The LCP was transferred to my son in law b/c his Sig was too big & heavy for EDC, and I want my daughter and grandkids protected 24/7.
 
Most recent purchase? Model 14 no dash.

Why? Because guns.

Seriously, I wanted a .38 special target revolver, and the Model 14 seems to be the gun to get. I have not been disappointed.
 

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