
How often....
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- seniorshooteress
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Re: How often....
I am still looking (went again today) @ a springfield xd 40 s&w but I am only allowed 1 gun a week. Hope it isn't sold by next Tuesday. 

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Re: How often....
I am saving for a the FN Herstal SCAR assualt rifle....so purchases of other guns has kinda been put on hold. A buddy got one and let me shoot it....it was all over from there.
That being said, I have enough "huntin" rifles and shotguns that I am set there. I have a tactical shotgun (mossy 500), and a really good collection of "antique" guns ranging from derringers to rifles.
I have what I would consider the bare min. when it comes to handguns though. I have a full frame .45, a concealed 9mm, a .380, and a .22 target pistol.
Before CHL, I have been more of a hunter (birds, deer, elk, etc)
Once I get the FN SCAR, I will expand the pistol purchases. I really like the Kimber Raptor II
You can never have too many guns.
That being said, I have enough "huntin" rifles and shotguns that I am set there. I have a tactical shotgun (mossy 500), and a really good collection of "antique" guns ranging from derringers to rifles.
I have what I would consider the bare min. when it comes to handguns though. I have a full frame .45, a concealed 9mm, a .380, and a .22 target pistol.
Before CHL, I have been more of a hunter (birds, deer, elk, etc)
Once I get the FN SCAR, I will expand the pistol purchases. I really like the Kimber Raptor II

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Re: How often....
PJK wrote:I have only started buying in the last 18 months, but I have bought 6 pistols, 2 shotguns and a rifle in that time to augment a revolver and shotgun we already had.
18 months ago we had a Buckmark 22 and a couple of shotguns from my deceased FIL. Now we have those plus four 9mm handguns, a HD shotgun, and 2 AR's. The wife and I both got CHLs; joined a shooting club, NRA, SAF, TSRA; took 2 NRA courses; and are extremely aware of our surroundings. Gee, I wonder what changed in late 2008?74novaman wrote:Its interesting how many "newer" gun owners we have on the site.

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Re: How often....
How do I get on THAT list?GOP wrote:or give away one
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Re: How often....
yeap you can put me on that list as well.gigag04 wrote:How do I get on THAT list?GOP wrote:or give away one

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Re: How often....
Oh, man! My hubby woke me up by whispering in my ear..."Want to go gun shopping?"
I love him. :)
Off we go!
I love him. :)
Off we go!
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Re: How often....
you are so lucky! Mine whispers in my ear: "you're not buying another gun are you?"randomoutburst wrote:Oh, man! My hubby woke me up by whispering in my ear..."Want to go gun shopping?"
I love him. :)
Off we go!

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Re: How often....
I have a set budget per year for gun related purchases. That includes guns, ammo, magazines, accessories, etc. I typically don't buy a new gun until I have at least 1000 rounds of ammo and plenty of magazines stocked for the previously purchased gun. I think it's somewhat silly to buy tons of guns and have a few rounds of ammo for each. For example here is what I've done this year:
-Purchased snubbie
-Purchased 1000 rounds .38
-Purchased pistol
-Purchased 1000 rounds .45
-Purchased 4 back up magazines for pistol
-Purchased AR
-Purchased 1000 rounds .223
-Purchased 10 AR magazines
-Purchased pistol
-Purchased 1000 rounds 9mm
So for the rest of the year:
-Purchase 4 back up magazines for pistol
-Purchase AK47
-Purchase 1000 rounds 7.62
-Purchase 10 AK magazines
-Purchase 1911
-Purchase 1000 rounds .45
-Purchase 4 1911 magazines
-Purchased snubbie
-Purchased 1000 rounds .38
-Purchased pistol
-Purchased 1000 rounds .45
-Purchased 4 back up magazines for pistol
-Purchased AR
-Purchased 1000 rounds .223
-Purchased 10 AR magazines
-Purchased pistol
-Purchased 1000 rounds 9mm
So for the rest of the year:
-Purchase 4 back up magazines for pistol
-Purchase AK47
-Purchase 1000 rounds 7.62
-Purchase 10 AK magazines
-Purchase 1911
-Purchase 1000 rounds .45
-Purchase 4 1911 magazines
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Re: How often....
WOW jeeperbryan - 1000 rounds of ammo per gun and 10 extra mags for the AR. I only keep about 500 rounds of ammo per gun, AK, etc. and only 5 extra mags for the AR-15 and 3 mags each per semi auto handgun, and people ask me if I am stocking up for an invasion.
I have got to let my hubs read your list cause he thinks I am excessive in my extra mags & ammo. (Not saying that you are, it never hurts to be prepared)

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Re: How often....
My wife says "Did you get me one, too!"seniorshooteress wrote:you are so lucky! Mine whispers in my ear: "you're not buying another gun are you?"randomoutburst wrote:Oh, man! My hubby woke me up by whispering in my ear..."Want to go gun shopping?"
I love him. :)
Off we go!
I think I'll keep her!
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Re: How often....
It amazes me how forgetful people are. This time last year it was hard to find any ammo. And AR mags were going for ridiculous prices. I figure I'll buy cheap now and make some money off some suckers later.seniorshooteress wrote:WOW jeeperbryan - 1000 rounds of ammo per gun and 10 extra mags for the AR. I only keep about 500 rounds of ammo per gun, AK, etc. and only 5 extra mags for the AR-15 and 3 mags each per semi auto handgun, and people ask me if I am stocking up for an invasion.I have got to let my hubs read your list cause he thinks I am excessive in my extra mags & ammo. (Not saying that you are, it never hurts to be prepared)

Re: How often....
jeeperbryan wrote:It amazes me how forgetful people are. This time last year it was hard to find any ammo. And AR mags were going for ridiculous prices. I figure I'll buy cheap now and make some money off some suckers later.seniorshooteress wrote:WOW jeeperbryan - 1000 rounds of ammo per gun and 10 extra mags for the AR. I only keep about 500 rounds of ammo per gun, AK, etc. and only 5 extra mags for the AR-15 and 3 mags each per semi auto handgun, and people ask me if I am stocking up for an invasion.I have got to let my hubs read your list cause he thinks I am excessive in my extra mags & ammo. (Not saying that you are, it never hurts to be prepared)

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Re: How often....
We had fun, found a couple shotguns we might want to get at a later date, and decided to order my 1911 next week so we'll be making another trip down to TargetMaster to put half down on it. I'm excited!!mikeintexas wrote:My wife says "Did you get me one, too!"seniorshooteress wrote:you are so lucky! Mine whispers in my ear: "you're not buying another gun are you?"randomoutburst wrote:Oh, man! My hubby woke me up by whispering in my ear..."Want to go gun shopping?"
I love him. :)
Off we go!
I think I'll keep her!
Re: How often....
I've bought 3 handguns in the last 12 months and am planning on buying another this weekend. Didn't have a paycheck without some overtime on it all last year and agreement is that my OT pay is mine to do whatever I want so last year was good for guns, ammo and accessories. That well dried up this year, no OT since January so having to stretch the "mad money" dollars. Still, 8 long guns and 7 handguns give me plenty of toys to play with.
For now, that is
For now, that is
