Gun buying addiction

[10mm Snack Pack]

I used to justify it by calling them "investments."Remember These days I don't think that works.

I still say the same thing. My wife says, you will never sale them.

 

[Jeremiah]

I want them,, what more do I need to justify buying them. I'll work on improving my station just so I can buy better ones.

 

[dusty711]

I am now lusting after a 9mm, p938 or m&p shield....can't make up my mind. Guess I need both!!

 

[DocHoliday]

You will have to change that now, ammo is the gold market.

The ammo thing has been slowing me down and I hate to admit it. Shooting my 10/22 and shotgun more. I would love to get my next 1911 in May. I will go on a scavenger hunt to stock up my 45.

 

[DocHoliday]

I am now lusting after a 9mm, p938 or m&p shield....can't make up my mind. Guess I need both!!

Get the Shield in 9mm. I love mine.

 

[DocHoliday]

Bought my first shotgun last summer, now I have 9 total with 2 on the way.

You purchased 9 shotguns since this summer?

 

[Mgderf]

I had that problem long before I visited this site for the first time. Ingo just exacerbates the issue.

 

[TheWabbit]

I have GBS, gun building syndrome. Just finished another 74. I have a Maadi 47 on the bench and a RPK on the way.

 

[BlueCow]

i am constantly searching/lusting too, so i ask myself "do i really NEED this, or just want this?" and then i look at things like practicability, is this going to be a carry gun or range toy or just eye candy that looks pretty but will spend most of its life inside a box, then i look at cost, reliability, ease of finding parts, warranty, field stripping process, reviews etc, etc,...and that really helps keep me grounded.

 

[jspy5]

Several years back I was fortunate enough that whenever I seen something I wanted, I just went ahead and bought it. It was not ever a situation where it put me in any financial bind. I finally got to the point where I can honestly say that I wasn't interested in anything else. As a matter of fact I kind of put the whole gun thing on a back-burner for about 5-6 yrs. Fast forward to now and I'm starting to get that ole itch back again. The only difference is nowadays I just don't have the extra money and most anything I do have an interest in would be a considered a major purchase. Oh well, life goes on.

 

[superjoe76]

I havent purchased a gun since the start of February. Before that it was in December and that was just a trade. It never ends the desire to buy guns. Once the gun bug hits you, you are screwed. LOL.

Good luck and stay smart!

 

[bloodandgutsmurphy]

I have spent way too much money on guns. I now realized I should have bought one pistol, a shotgun, and one or two rifles. I should have bought a lot of ammo, took some training courses, and practice as often as I should. Unfortunately I have a nice collection of firearms without any ammo and without any real training. I am glad youtube is out there. Everything I learned about the basic principles of proper firearm handling came from the many helpful people on that site.

 

[kkoger]

My problem is not only guns but accessories as well. Be it a tac vest, some molle pouches or holsters, ammo, anything AR platform related, all the way down to gloves and safety supplies. If its a deal at a steal of a price that I come across online I whip out the card and get that crap on its way. Heck most of the time late at night just cause I'm bored. It hasn't cost me any kind of financial gain but I feel like I have had 3-6 packages delivered each week over that past month or more that is just gun stuff. You are not alone my friend!

 

[SmokinSigs357]

So does anyone else have the problem of just always wanting more guns? Since I've joined INGO every time I've been bored at work I get on and starting looking through the classifieds and get tempted lol. This has not been good on the bank account. I mean for about 1-2 months Friday night was gun deal night hahaha. Does anyone else have this medical condition

YUP! I go on the Classifieds, see the prices (say, a grand or more for a SIG TacOps!!!! or any other gun you can get or order from your LGS) and go to the LGS and get them for way less.

 

[88E30M50]

Every time I think I get the addiction under control, I celebrate by buying another gun or two. I'd join a group to help with the addiction, but am sure that I'd end up with even more guns when we all got to talking and wandered over to the local gun shop.

I've got the needs covered, so now days I'm looking at wants. I'm really hoping to find an early 1911 somewhere at a reasonable price. I'd love to add a nice, worn blued 1911 to the collection. But, that would be my last one. I promise...

 

[tommywilder]

I don't consider it to be the problem that my wife thinks it is..

 

[Gadgetmonster]

"I can stop anytime I want"

 

[dusty711]

I don't consider it to be the problem that my wife thinks it is..

This is a very true statement! It covers my situation also.

 

[MG77]

I don't think it's a problem, don't panic buy and I think it's a good thing.

 

[jcap412]

For me at first it was a simple Springfield XD 9 Sub compact that I purchased as a carry gun. Then I decided to build my own AR. Since december i've dropped a fair amount of coin, and I have two rifles to show for it. I now find myself wanting another couple handguns, and I haven't even began to think about shotguns.....