Quoted: May I ask why you're chucking the gun in the safe and leaving it there instead of shooting it? |
Absolutely.
A few years back I purchased a MK23. I bought it because it was one of those "had to have"/"fall in love at first sight" type deals. I wanted one ever since I read about it and learned what it was. It was the first firearm purchase I made that was more than "just another tool in the tool box".
I got it, took it out to the range, and a shell landed on it and put a little chip in the finish. Since then I didn't really want to shoot it. Liked it too much, didnt want to put any blemishes on it, since it was my still my "pride of the gunsafe" if you will.
So, the logical choice was to purchase a brand new one that hadnt been fired, CLP the hell out of it, keep it in perfect condition, throw it in the safe, and shoot the living SHIT out of the one I bought and shot before.
I haven't done this with any other firearm I've bought. My 1911's, USP's and Glocks all get shot, thrown in a holster, and dragged through the dirt if need be. The MK23 has special meaning to me, and I always wanted one in "mint" condition. So, now I have one to look at, and one to join the ranks of the rest of my guns as "shooters". I'm always one of the ones preaching that guns need to be shot, as it is their purpose, but the MK23, for me, is *the* gun.
My other "excuse" was that if someday I have a son or daughter, it would make an awefully badass present for them. I know I sure would have loved a NIB MK23 when I turned 21
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The possibility of having 2 kids is what is forcing me to keep my eyes out for a third
*God damn did I pick a really lousy handgun to love so much*