When does it stop?

[murphydog]

"When does it stop?"

For some, it involves moving on to other interests - but it's difficult to find a hobby that is enjoyable and in which you don't lose money (if you are careful). For others, it is the absence of breathing and a heartbeat....

 

[GWK4667]

No, they are NOT loaded. I absolutely agree, I would NEVER display a loaded pistol. Regards, Bob.

Good but when looking at the picture my eyes must be deceiving me or you might have spent cartridges in the cylinders but I'm glad they are not loaded!

 

[silentflyer]

Good news is it's seldom fatal, unless you have taught your wife to shoot and at some point she snaps and decides to use her skill set on you....

 

[Rick_A]

You can run out of room, money, or get all the ones you want.

I'm getting near the latter (or at least that's what I tell myself).

 

[Gaschiermeyer]

A wise man once told me " You might think you have enough guns, until the Zombies start coming"

 

[jtcarm]

3. and you MIGHT stop when your wife gives you the ultimatum (its me or the guns)

And boy will I miss her! Or him, for the ladies on the forum.

 

[Kobold_27]

When does it stop?

NEVER!

Once you get the J, K, L, and the worst: N-Frame-itis, you are done for friend. Next will come the grip-aholic (both original factory and custom) then your in for it for holsters, correct boxes, and tools. I have tried to stay away, I have tried and failed. I have come to grips with my addiction, pun intended!

This will go on and on and on... then you'll end up like many of us, looking for our next "fix" at pawn shops and garage sales.

You may as well jump on in to the deep end, the water is good!

Best,

Michael

 

[Stu1205]

You know you have it really bad when you buy a gun for the stocks.

Stu

 

[Mark6005]

Sorry but I missed your problem in your post

 

[jtcarm]

I don't smoke, drink, chase women, or beat my wife.

Well, not that can be proven, anyway[emoji6]

I figure there's worse vices.

 

[2ndAmendmentNut]

There is no cure. I have bought guns to fill perceived needs. I have bought some simply out of want. I have bought others because I had plentiful brass in that particular caliber. A few because I already had a nice set of grips or holster to fill. At least one or two because I already had the reloading dies on hand. Now I only buy guns that are in their original factory configuration with the box, and that has proven to be more expensive but focused.

 

[9mmsubgun-m11]

#4
Safe is so full that a second safe becomes a consideration.

Or thinking now you may need a 4th and trying to find a place to put it.

 

[jtcarm]

I don't know exactly when (if ever) it stops, but I know one thing for sure. As long as you keep hanging around here it will NEVER stop. There are just too many neat guns posted and too many enablers here ready and waiting to tell you "go for it" every time you post questions about a new potential acquisition you are considering...

Yep, don't expect any 12-step support group here.

 

[S&W SS Revolvers]

For my buddy, it ended when his wife said that the next gun purchased would be the most expensive thing he would ever buy in his life.

I personally try to stay about ten guns under that line; you need a little cushion, after all...

Now that's totally FUNNY!!! LOL!!!

 

[S&W SS Revolvers]

I don't know exactly when (if ever) it stops, but I know one thing for sure. As long as you keep hanging around here it will NEVER stop. There are just too many neat guns posted and too many enablers here ready and waiting to tell you "go for it" every time you post questions about a new potential acquisition you are considering...

Well said. I am in if ever one of "those" deals ya'll seem to find EVER comes to fruition! I deserve one special deal IMO...just one God.

 

[1coolcat]

Well, I have two, a .38 and a.45 and I don't feel inclined to buy any more. Love the two I do have though.

Obviously this gentleman is in denial!!!, keep coming back we can help

 

[Bent-Twig]

You know you have it really bad when you buy a gun for the stocks.

Stu

Dag nabbit.

There will be no return to sanity for me then.
I am guilty of that at least 2 times.
Twig.

 

[Bent-Twig]

Dag nabbit.

There will be no return to sanity for me then.
I am guilty of that at least 2 times.
Twig.

Nevermind.....
Make that 3 times...
I also helped a guy sell one of his guns without stocks so I could buy them from him. So kinda 4 times.
Twig.

 

[gwpercle]

Never, it never stops....and do you really want it to ?

I told my wife, when I pass , put all my S&W's and my AMT Hardballer in the box with me....I'm taking them with me. I just know God has a shooting range in heaven for us and he will have unlimited powders for reloading and all the 22 LR's we can shoot....
Heaven's going to be nice !
Gary

 

[model3sw]

At least it's not shoes. Or handbags. Would be tough for a guy to explain.

Ok. Not impossible, but pretty tough.

There IS a certain connection between collecting S&W's (and others) and collecting leather items like holsters. I have a few favorite model Bianchi holsters that are no longer made that I cruise ebay and gunshows to find.

I searched the four corners of the earth to find 2 Australian Colonial Police New Model 3 cross-flapped revolver holsters and 3 removable stock scabbards/holsters).

Don't tell me there is one guy out there that doesn't own a dozen or so holsters, few leather jackets and at least 5 pairs of shoes / boots.

Yes, this leather collecting includes shoes, field boots, work shoes, work boots, water proof and steel toes, insulated and un-insulated, too, as well a half dozen leather jackets. Also, the pride in preserving these leather clothing items.