so I swore off buying guns this year......
 

last year, I decided I've got enough toys and decided not to buy any more guns unless it was a good deal. well january comes and I find a 16" winchester saddle ring carbine model 1894 in 30wcf.. ($100 ) + about $200 in parts
now here we are June 1 stop at the swap meet and buy a colt m1917 .45da in pieces. ( $101) just ordered $100 worth of springs and screws. it cycles fine but the springs are weak.
reminton 510P ($20) + $23 for a replacement trigger guard andscrews
1890 winchester .22wrf octoganal barrel made in 1909. ($220) + $98 replacement parts, magazine tube and extractor.
colt new army/navy in 38lc ($150) + 20 for 2 new springs.
.38sw hopkins and allen revolver, just need ammo $10!
vetterli m1870/87/15 $100 just need ammo
ruger GP100 $80. Needed $199 in parts. stainless even.
So really 5 months and 8 guns. really didnt need any of them, just thought the price was right so I bought them. Maybe I'll have a antique gun sale in the near future. jim

I’m in the same boat so far. Told myself I’d cool it down, but prices are so good that I’ve bought 4 so far. 2 more just today, although one will be a Father’s Day gift if that matters at all.

worst thing about all these guns, none of them is what i consider on my list of guns i ever plan on buying. but now that i have them, i cant see getting rid of them. jim

so I swore off buying guns this year......

Famous last words, I say the same thing every year but always blow it.

I recommend you stop "swearing" . :)

Well consider that at least you didn't spend a fortune.

It is an addiction. But we do not seek a cure...Only control...

since they now work, they are also great items for bartering. at least the winchesters and colts are. jim

I know just how you feel. I’ve been slowly liquidating my collection over the last few years, and trying to severely limit and new purchases. But I’m out on Gun Broker, just browsing listings, when I hear this soft seductive voice.

“Hey! Kyrie. Over here…..”

I look and well, doomed, just doomed. The Vz 61 followed me home.

https://i295.photobucket.com/albums/...les/VZ.61s.jpg

Agree 100%. That kind of "swearing" will only make you look like a liar.:rolleyes:

got my m1917 parts in Friday, new springs and reproduction grips. Parts installed locks up tight. Theres what looks like a coat of paint or something in the chambers so the bullet wont go all the way in. scrapes off easy enough. jim

Well, I have to admit that I am following the same path that many of you are describing. A trip to the local gunshop resulted in a 1913 Erfurt Luger following me home. The recent CMP offering of M1911a1 surplus pistols netted me a nice 1944 Colt/Ithaca. A stop at a gunshop while on vacation with my bride resulted in a Winchester 1895 carbine becoming a member of my ever growing family. This is all becoming expensive.

Don’t think of them as expenses, think of them as investments for your kids, grandkids, and their grandkids so long as they’re properly cared for.

I told myself and my FFl guy, I'm not buying any more guns!

:nono:

That was 10 guns ago!

:jumper::surr::p

Including my first Luger, and a second Luger a fine shooter from DV and a 6 nine shooter blued Python to name a few of the last 10 guns I swore off buying!

:roflmao:

I have not however purchased an available used: https://www.e-sarcoinc.com/barrett-m...2a1-rifle.aspx which I really don't need!

:biggulp:

Give it back.:evilgrin:

M82A1 and Friends!

Others didn't attend the party!

NO, I'M NOT BUYING ANY MORE GUNS!!!

LOL!

:D

I didn't actually "buy" my last gun (Tisas BR9SS). but took it on trade in a motorcycle sale. Does that count?

"O.C.B'' Obsessive Compulsive Buying!