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Have you ever bought a gun then....

kissgoodnightkissgoodnight Member Posts: 4,063 ✭✭✭
edited August 2003 in General Discussion
Have you ever bought a gun and later sold it, without ever shooting it? I am not talking about an engraved or collector gun. Just a gun that would be a good shooter. I have and I wonder why. I sold a M1 Garand recently and still have the ammo I bought to shoot in it. My wife thinks there is something wrong with me. I now have to buy a new 30-06 as I have this box of ammo. (You see, that statement does not make sinse to me even) Anyone else have this problem?
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  • Big Sky RedneckBig Sky Redneck Member Posts: 19,752 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've done it a couple times, not sure why. I know in the past when money get's tight the guns were the first thing to go, if I had every gun back I have ever sold, well let's say y'all would be jealous[:D][:D] But I have made up my mind, I will not sell any more guns unless it is to upgrade my collection (if you can call it that now) I don't care how broke I get, I will eat the grass from my yard if I have to, not selling anymore guns!! Do you here me wifeypoo???[:(!][:(!][:(!]
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  • royc38royc38 Member Posts: 2,235 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I did it once. Sold a Taurus 608 stainless 8 shot .357 4" ported barrel. Real sorry I did. My buddy who shot it can put all 8 in a CD case at about 40 yards.[:(]
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  • GPWEAPONGPWEAPON Member Posts: 549 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    kgn sounds like you got a touch of MCGPD or male compulsive gun purchase disorder. It's not to uncommon in men between the ages of 18 and 95. It's been said to be simmilar to FCSD or female compulsive shopping disorder but there is no relation since the male will purchace something of value and will not deliberate in his mind from the time of purchace till the next day when returning to the store to refund or exchange and then leave the store and always wondering if the first item should have been kept in the first place. as far as purchaseing a new 06 that won't be necessary. you will need to plan a vacation to aleviate the symptoms during the dates of the deer season in the state of your choice which will most likely have a GB member with an 06 that you will be able to use that ammo in as a loaner since that is a very popular cartrige. this should allow you to then decide weather to purchace another 06 or possibly a different caliber and then repeat the process all over. You should listen to what your wife said then show her the cure as mentioned above.[:D] ps. be sure to edit the FCSD portion of this reply or you'll be [xx(]
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  • fn257fn257 Member Posts: 7 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've done it a few times and twice it was with the same kind of pistol. I have always been a .45 nut. But there is something about a Browning Hi power that takes hold of me and twists my already twisted thinking. I have purchased two different hi powers, kept them awhile and then sold them without shooting them. Whats even worse is that I always think I need at least five mags. Both times I bought up mags to go with the gun. Both times I decided to sell the hi power and then lost money on the mags. Seems ridiculous....two weeks ago I bought another hi power. Anyone have some good 13 rounders for sale......
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  • TwoDogsTwoDogs Member Posts: 2,011 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I doubt there is anyone here that does not linger for one firearm that "got away"..... I've had my share.

    Twodogs...
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  • pickenuppickenup Member Posts: 22,844 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    WOW...could I make a list,
    but I will just say...YUP.
    I have bought guns, just to shoot ammo I had, also.

    The gene pool needs chlorine.
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  • Nomad00Nomad00 Member Posts: 306 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    TwoDogs-
    I learned early on from my father to never get rid of a firearm...period! He, like you all, has done the same thing several times and 'til this day shops for them each week at the shows. I have learned from his mistakes and I will not sell a firearm under any circumstance (least not one I found yet[:D]). And I only purchase firearms which I like and he doesn't have (a collective collection). Because I don't buy collector guns I shoot everything, some more than others. I have not had to wait on ammo to shoot a new gun to date[:D]. I'm finally getting my dad to work his way through some of his many unfired rifles.

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  • bigdaddyjuniorbigdaddyjunior Member Posts: 11,233
    edited November -1
    There have been some times when I've had to sell everything except my carry gun and a shotgun for hunting. When it comes down to needing some money to keep the kids healthy and fed and clothed or a roof over our heads the collection becomes simply a means to that end.Each time I rebuild it with better guns , so it's not all bad. I'd really hate to have to loose any of my present guns.

    Big Daddy my heros have always been cowboys,they still are it seems
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  • longhunterlonghunter Member Posts: 3,242
    edited November -1
    yep........sold some ..needed the money.....gone now...yup...wish...yup.anyhow,I got ammo still for a 45 acp...clips for it and a barrel and accesories....does this mean I NEED TO GET ONE,or will someone send me a "loaner"?[:D][;)]L.H.
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  • chuckchuck Member Posts: 4,911
    edited November -1
    Yep, sold one rifle that I wish I had kept, but I did shoot it and it was a tack driver, I have never sold a gun that I did not shoot, I am very lucky I ALL MOST have all the guns I want " notice I did not use the word need" They have gotten to expencive.[V]
    #1- $600.00 for a rifle
    #2- $400.00 for scope
    #3- $50.00 for scope mounts
    #4- $25.00 for Dies
    #5- $30.00 for Brass + Powder and bullets.
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  • .41Dude.41Dude Member Posts: 97 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ha!!! You rookies [;)] I have purchased a holster, then found a gun to fit it. Once wouldn't be so bad, but I have done this twice.
    How sick am I??? [:p]
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  • IAMACLONE_2IAMACLONE_2 Member Posts: 4,725
    edited November -1
    No way!
    Atleast not yet!, Still holding some preban NIB AK's.
    Sure been looking at .50bmgs recently, might yet.
    Walte
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  • mudgemudge Member Posts: 4,225 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yep...M1D from DCM. Just like many of you, I got into a tight money situation. Paid $650 for it to DCM and sold it for $1350. You can't touch one now for less than about $2500. KMA

    Mudge the regretful

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  • kingjoeykingjoey Member Posts: 8,636
    edited November -1
    I haven't sold any, but I do have 7 in the locker that I haven't gotten around to shooting yet. Don't know why I buy 'em if I don't have time to use 'em, but I keep buying 'em anyways[:D]

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  • drobsdrobs Member Posts: 22,620 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've put all of 6rds thru that Colt Detective Special so far just wanted to function test it.

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  • HAIRYHAIRY Member Posts: 23,606
    edited November -1
    HenryOReilly: quote:When I was about 10 or so I saw an Enfield bayonet in the window of a shop for $3.00. The shopkeeper wouldn't sell it to me without parental permission, so I went to get Mom to show her this incredible deal. I was convinced the shopkeeper had made a mistake and there would be a new price tag on it when I got back, but it was still $3. That bayonet was one of the prized possessions of my youth. When I was in my 30's I bought an Ishapore in .308 just because it was the right one for the bayonet. Sir, I commend your patience! [8D]

    It's not what you know that gets you in trouble, it's what you know that just ain't so!
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  • elect1mikeelect1mike Member Posts: 4,585 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Heck I have done it lots of times

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  • NickCWinterNickCWinter Member Posts: 2,927
    edited November -1
    I've traded off a number of firearms that I hadn't shot. It was always because something even sexier awaited. Hmmm, no comment on my matrimonial history, please. Some of the pieces I've missed and later replaced, like my first Mustang and my Berretta 92-FS. Some I was glad to have owned, but happy enough to trade, like my SKS and AK-47. I got others I wanted, like my Bushmaster AR 15. We never know which ones will come back to haunt us, though, right?
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  • offerorofferor Member Posts: 8,625 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yes, and I know why. The economy sucks. When I was making $50,000 a year in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, a trip to the range and a couple hundred rounds of premium and practice ammo to stay sharp was no big deal. As it is, I'd rather acquire, collect, and save. I know the guns I own work, and are kept in excellent condition. The range wants sign-up fees, range time fees, and then I have the cost of ammo -- and I can't shoot my long guns at the indoor range anyhow. The dump is no longer a valid option for outdoor casual trips. Right now, I'd rather spend my money elsewhere. I can still defend myself if it's ever necessary. So sometimes, when a gun needs to go in favor of another one I prefer -- it hasn't been fired by me. Once or twice, it's been a brand new gun kept in as-new condition, but just as often a good gun broken in by somebody else before I got ahold of it. I know some folks can't fathom ever owning a gun they don't shoot. At one time, I was one of them. Now, I have a lot more patience, I guess. I will, however, venture to say I'll be shooting my new Glock 30 pretty soon, since I'll be depending on it for this and that....

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  • cletus85cletus85 Member Posts: 2,104 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yes, not that long ago in fact a Ruger 22/45 thought I needed it, then never shot it! Traded it for a Browning Micro Buckmark, barely shot it 100 times, traded it for .357. I think I need to learn not to buy 22's I don't keep em. Got one on the block now[:D]
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  • idsman75idsman75 Member Posts: 13,398 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I bought a brand new Ruger 22/45 and then got orders to be stationed at Fort Drum, NY. I was told not to bring any handguns into the state. I sold it probably about a month after I bought it and hadn't had a chance to take it to the range yet. It irked the heck out of me.
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