Collecting vs shooting

spacecoast · 02-28-2017, 09:56 AM

I will (and do) shoot old/matching/collectible firearms to a limited degree when I have a high level of confidence that something isn't going to break due to the design and reputation of the gun (limited moving parts, strongly built, not known to break). I also handload my rounds for these and most of my other centerfire firearms so I know exactly what I'm shooting.

Examples:

1864 Remington New Model Army
1900 Colt Bisley
1913 Colt Vest Pocket .25
1917 Colt Single Action Army
1918 Colt Model 1917
1922 Colt Hammerless .380
1922 Colt Army Special

I also have newer collectibles that I shoot on a regular basis - Colt Python, S&W Model 28, Colt Officers Model Match and Hi-Standard Supermatic Trophy among them.

Notice there aren't any Lugers on the list - for those I use mismatched or refinished "shooters" that wouldn't break my heart in the event a part broke.

View Poll Results: Collectible or shooters?
I ONLY buy shooter Lugers	4	6.78%
I ONLY buy Collectible Lugers	10	16.95%
I buy shooter and collectibles - but concentrate on shooters	6	10.17%
I buy shooter and collectibles - but concentrate on Collectors	16	27.12%
I buy whatever fancies me	11	18.64%
I have both, but never go shooting	1	1.69%
I have both, but shoot maybe a couple of times a year (both types)	5	8.47%
I have both, but shoot only shooters	15	25.42%
I have more than 3 shooters and more than 5 collectors	13	22.03%
I have 1 shooter and multiple collectors	8	13.56%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 59. You may not vote on this poll

02-28-2017, 09:56 AM	#7
spacecoast User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL and PA Posts: 332 Thanks: 276 Thanked 243 Times in 109 Posts	I will (and do) shoot old/matching/collectible firearms to a limited degree when I have a high level of confidence that something isn't going to break due to the design and reputation of the gun (limited moving parts, strongly built, not known to break). I also handload my rounds for these and most of my other centerfire firearms so I know exactly what I'm shooting. Examples: 1864 Remington New Model Army 1900 Colt Bisley 1913 Colt Vest Pocket .25 1917 Colt Single Action Army 1918 Colt Model 1917 1922 Colt Hammerless .380 1922 Colt Army Special I also have newer collectibles that I shoot on a regular basis - Colt Python, S&W Model 28, Colt Officers Model Match and Hi-Standard Supermatic Trophy among them. Notice there aren't any Lugers on the list - for those I use mismatched or refinished "shooters" that wouldn't break my heart in the event a part broke. __________________ My avatars are the Bulgarian word for "Fire", as seen on my 1900, 1906 and 1908 Bulgarian Contract DWM Lugers. Looking for a DWM Commercial side plate #95