When is enough,...enough?- Make the call...

I decided to clean .22lrs today. Pull one out, take down, clean, reassemble. Then the next, and the next, and...you get the picture.
I'm currently staring at a Browning SA-22, 4-digit Belgium made. A bit of surface rust and pitting, just as it was when I acquired it. But it's made so well, you can easily overlook the cosmetic flaws. I have a bit of stock repair on this one-(chunk of pistol grip broke off, need to repair and re-checker it), but other than that, it's good to go. But..
When repaired, it'll do nothing but take up space. My Ruger 10/22 TD does everything the Browning does and more. I'll function test the Browning, then put it away. And so.. when is enough - enough?

How many firearms do you want to acquire before you say- "Enough!" I've got 3 of "this" and 6 of "that", plus 4 of "this style", and they all do the same thing? Just pondering. Thanks, JB.

 

Just one more.

 

Me too. Want a 4" .454 Casull. That's it. ..... really....

 

I suck.
Have a bid on GB for a .454, will know late tomorrow.
I just need to get this out of my system, should be good after this one. Don't encourage me.

Just so's you know- Already had an Alaskan .454, wish I hadn't sold it now.
Anyone seen the video with the Grizzly chasing the biker guy? Has it on his "Go-Pro"?
That is some scary stuff!!- hence the reason I'm back on the market for some "poop", in hand-gun form .I think that's the sight with the bear. Just the thought was enough to give me "paws", concerning that potential scenario.
EDIT- sorry for that link. It was the correct one, but too much random stuff to filter out.
Also, not accurate information. My bad.

 

It's funny how some gun enthusiasts feel about how many is enough. Is it the feeling of wanting them and the work that goes into acquiring them and then firing them and realizing it's the same as those 3 or just knowing you are really proud of your private "working" collection.? I'm guessing both. Nothing wrong with that. If you got the room for it and you continue to enjoy it and can afford it, keep doing it

 

Well, that's a tough call. My personal opinion is that if the piece isn't made anymore (Belgian brownings, pre 64 wins, etc) there is always room in the safe. Those are investments. Now if your out buying up 10-22s by the pair, you are blowing $.

I tend to buy used, especially if I can flip it for profit. If I can make $, I will buy it even if I have 2, don't need or want it, etc.

With that said, if held long enough, almost all guns are investments with the current rate of inflation.

The current soft gun market has me buying ones that I would have never considered 2 years ago.

It's just a matter of time before even more manufacturers are cutting corners and making a perfectly good gun less good because of a bean counters ideas.

 

I would like to own a couple nice firearms. But never seem to want to spend the money on them. I have too many other things to spend the money on that we will use much more often. I hate spending money on things that will just sit there 97% of the time and look good. So I don't buy too many firearms.

 

what is this "enough" you speak of??

 

No such thing as enough. If it makes you happy to buy, own, look at, and fire them occasionally; why stop?

 

One I had for hunting 454. You only live once die happy.

 

For me gun is similar to a chainsaw. I like having the option to choose the right tool for the job that day.

 

I did buy my son a .177 pellet gun for Christmas. He is excited about that. Him and I have shot it a few times. Target practice and squirrels. Just using the sites. Then we put the scope on the other day. Got it pretty close. But we have to get it dialed in better. Good times.

 

I can see where your coming from but in my defense and others I'm sure, a firearm is part of my defense, I carry for protection. The home has a few for protection. Life can throw a curveball at you and you'd like to be ready for it.
Some of the 'other' guns are strictly for the range and part of the investment collection.

 

Oh nothing against it IS. I have one. Maybe two.

 

Looks like I may try the new 7" one for Elk next year. Should be good out to 100 yrds, correct?

 

He said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.

Well...I didn't need my cloak...so...I got the Buck Mark...in stainless steel...And the Browning M4...for the Mrs...
Seriously...that's what she wanted...who I'm I to argue !

 

Like a guy told me 10+ years ago. I dont sell guns, I buy guns.

I pretty much have stuck to that. I have never treated or sold a gun off...yet.

 

I used to think that I'd never sell a gun, but currently my interests are changing, and so are my guns. I just recently sold the first handgun I ever bought, a Glock 23. I never enjoyed shooting it. While it was dead reliable, I never could shoot it as well as my other hand guns and any gun with plastic in it just doesn't speak to me the same as a something made out of metal. My plan was to use the funds to get a Ruger GP100, but then my father in law gave me a S&W 66 revolver when he heard I was wanting a .357. And it sure is a much prettier and better shooting gun than the Glock!

I might sell off one of my Ruger 10/22's also. I've got 7 different .22 rifles, and both of my 10/22's just sit there while all the other's get used. I'll probably use the funds from the 10/22 and the Glock to get a Colt or FN AR15.

BUT, there are never "enough" to stop acquiring more! It infuriates my wife, but luckily she grew up with a father with the same passion, so while she doesn't understand it, she doesn't stop me as long as it doesn't affect her quality of life.

 

My step dad just traded his Glock 26 for an early gp100. Pretty gun. Stainless with wood grips looks in excellent condition.

 

I hunted in the woods and no real 100yd shots in my area of woods. Even out back never shot it that far for pratice.
But folks say 100yd 454 yes.

I was always wanting to razorback wild boar hunt with it but never happened.