How Do You Refrain From Buying Firearms?

[NHT3]

Lack of money and the safe has no more room, my two main obstacles. My wife is not a problem. She's a pretty good shot and knows AKs inside and out from her youth. People from across the pond have a special appreciation for our freedoms because it's rare where they come from.

 

[sig-sweet]

What kind of silly question is that? Ha, ha
There is only one way for a gun enthusiast not to buy guns. It's the same way you get rid of multi-flora roses and problems in life.....you die off and leave it. That's the only way I know of.

Hang in there my friend, I feel your pain !

 

[Joe Williams]

At least those of you with wives have someone to answer to!

That doesn't work for those of us with wives who want to buy more guns than we do!

 

[dice dealer]

My wife called me at work the other day to tell me my buddy at the gun store found a gun that i had been looking for , she said i told them to hold it for you till you get there ,

See i don't eben have to go look the shop calls me at home and my wife tells them OK HE WANTS IT ....

God I LOVE that woman ....

 

[Crimson]

Run out of money or pay bills. LOL. Doesnt that happen to all of us.

 

[right winger]

No Money.

 

[Sailor]

Needs vs Wants.

Spend your money on training instead.

 

[Hiram2005]

Alright fellow firearm enthusiasts, how do you refrain from buying a new firearm? Quite simply put, I can't? I know after all these years that I still am a extreme firearm enthusiast. Just one more than that's it. I wish it was just that easy? Probably the best method for me that works is to stay out of or away from the gun shops and gun shows. It also is a lot harder to do when they keep coming out with new stuff you don't already have. It is going to be a long summer for me as I am tapped out for awhile. How do you guys do it?

"Refrain".......I do not know this word. Can someone please explain?

 

[spartan933]

Yeah, I basically run out of cash. Or, I balance the want of a firearm, for instance, I want an Uberti 1866 Yellow Boy Carbine, But, I also want to buy a Schott Leather Jacket. The Yellow Boy is over $1200, the Jacket is about $500. I will get the jacket first because, (A) It's cheaper (B) I have the cash now (C) The rifle will always be available for purchase or ordering, the Jacket may not.

Oh yeah, I know you think I am crazy, but, Schott Leather Jackets are considered the best. Made in USA. They designed the Bomber Jacket for pilots, Brando's Leather in The Wild Ones, etc. That's why they are expensive. They are the original.

 

[Rob377]

Remind myself that I'm not THE BEST with the guns I have and how I should use that money for ammo and training instead.

 

[mudwater]

I bought a Bow and am trying to get good at shooting it. It is alot easier to reload and does not make as much noise. Only problem is that they are the same in that new and better ones keep coming out!

 

[koveras225]

I just look in my wallet... then cry when I realize I'm completely broke and can't afford to buy another shiny new 'toy' :'(

 

[Bulgy74]

Buy good weapons that are versatile and you won't really be able to convince yourself to get the next pretty thing that walks along.

I've got ARs that I can change to suit my need, a couple of AKs to satisfy the whole "3rd world battle rifle" need.

I've got a few very good pistols that are very reliable and accurate and simple to shoot.

I just don't need anything else. It's easier to pass things up when I already have something just as good at home.

Buy the best stuff first. You can't regret it.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Bulgy74 has it. Buy the best stuff first, then fuh Gedda bout it.
(Like that's possible!)
Seriously, he does have a point.
I wish I had all the money I spent on lesser pieces so's I could buy one or two more quality firearms.

 

[Old Salt]

Isn't the whole premise of this thread warped. Shouldn't we be looking for way to buy a new gun. If I just stopped, I would probably go through withdrawal so intense it would cause a coronary. I look for a long time before I buy, but when I see a new gun I really want, I take what I have saved, and if needed, find a way to fund the rest. I find life is much easier this way.

 

[ATF Consumer]

It's called a wife...

 

[44 MAGNUM SHOOTER]

Alright fellow firearm enthusiasts, how do you refrain from buying a new firearm? Quite simply put, I can't? I know after all these years that I still am a extreme firearm enthusiast. Just one more than that's it. I wish it was just that easy? Probably the best method for me that works is to stay out of or away from the gun shops and gun shows. It also is a lot harder to do when they keep coming out with new stuff you don't already have. It is going to be a long summer for me as I am tapped out for awhile. How do you guys do it?

I open up my wallet and see no green.

 

[Eprobertson1]

It takes will power!! Lots and lots of will power. Lots of something that I do not have.

 

[2cool9031]

I don't.....if I don't have the money I either trade something or sell my least favorite.

 

[shooter@5(4)life]

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