Favorite part of getting a new gun?

[1861navy]

Hey, guys I did some searching on the forums and didn't find anything on the subject, so here it is.

Everyone has a favorite part/s of getting a new gun. For some it's unboxing, some it's the first cleaning, the first shooting, for others their favorite part might be just having another gun. I'm curious, what are INGOers favorite part/s of getting a new gun. P.S. The gun doesn't have to be brand spanking new, can be a trade, hand me down, used buy, or whatever.

I'll go first. My favorite part/s of getting a new gun is taking it all the way apart and replacing all the flat head screws with high quality Philips head or Allen keys, and deburring, smoothing, lubricating all moving parts.

Should be interesting, I look forward to your favorites!

 

[Audie Murphy]

My favorite part is when I take it home and fondle the heck out of it.

 

[marcum man]

For me its just the simple fact of having another gun.

 

[cmamath13]

Interesting question. Seems like my answer should be shooting it. But I think it's reading the manual and leaning about all the unique features.

 

[cobber]

Field stripping and reassembling for the first time.

 

[jb1911]

I like to tear it down and examine the way it works. Also, I like the fact that somewhere out there a liberal is crying.

 

[churchmouse]

It is a lot of things. 1st is being "Able" to purchase a new gun. 2nd is the search and the decision making process. 3rd is all of the above...fondling, cleaning, fondling, some more fondling and then running the PI$$ out of it.............

 

[r.gray87]

The searching and researching is my favorite, followed by taking it out and throwing projectiles down the pipe.

 

[melensdad]

Hey, guys I did some searching on the forums and didn't find anything on the subject, so here it is.

Everyone has a favorite part/s of getting a new gun...

Throwing it on the bed with the other guns and rolling around nekkid with all of them

 

[churchmouse]

Throwing it on the bed with the other guns and rolling around nekkid with all of them

Thanks for the video.........

 

[melensdad]

Thanks for the video.........

I tried posting it on YouTube but they said it violated their rules. I just thought it violated the guns dignity. They need to feel dirrrty. They are sooo baaad.

 

[DIRTROAD]

holding it in my hand and calling it mine

 

[LarryC]

Researching it (providing its isn't a dupe of one I have) - tearing it down, cleaning & lubing. Then testing it out to see what the accuracy and handling characteristics are when firing. Then if needed polishing / deburring, replacing any worn parts etc. Thrill does wear off just a bit after the first 50 or so ----

 

[CQB]

I like it all, but if I had to pick just one aspect, it would be getting it home and immediately field stripping and cleaning. It's like a first date that you just spent $600+ on at dinner but as soon as you get her back to your place, she begs you to take her clothes off and admire her beauty. Maybe it's just me? Been awhile since a first date.

 

[Bigtanker]

Getting home with it and stripping it bare. Then getting the gun cleaning kit out and start taking my new firearm apart to inspect, clean and lube it!

 

[Ngdonut]

Mine is definitely shooting it. I don't buy guns just to look at them and hold them, though I definitely do like doing those things. But, nothing compares to actually getting to shoot the thing.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Prior to purchase: The chase. Figuring out what I want by going and fingering different guns, picking around on the Internet, etc.

After the purchase: Shooting. Nothing like turning money into smoke and noise.

 

[Beast556]

Interesting question. Seems like my answer should be shooting it. But I think it's reading the manual and leaning about all the unique features.

What's a manual? Ha ha. I don't think Ive ever cracked one open to be honest. I like to strip it down and lube it up first thing. I think the most exciting thing for me is just finding the one I want. The actual purchase is sort of anti-climatic after that.

 

[Combsie]

Throwing it on the bed with the other guns and rolling around nekkid with all of them

Too damn funny, unless your serious?

You must prefer the asscrack carry option?

 

[Que]

I like going through the background check. I love the moment when I am approved by the government and realize how much I'm liked by those at the federal level. What they are saying is that I'm a law-abiding citizen whom they appreciate and respect as a citizen. They are telling me they appreciate my safe handling of my guns and the example I set at the range, at home and in training classes. Yes, there is no better part of the gun buying process than hearing the salesperson say, "Approved!" It just makes me feel all warm inside.