Guns You Just Want

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Posted: 5/17/2017 5:31:58 PM EDT

I consider my guns tools, they're not show pieces. My top priority when buying a firearm was reliability, then accuracy, effectiveness, functionality, feel, looks, etc., etc. For instance I own three Glock 17's, they're the only handguns I own, they serve a purpose, they're certainly not pretty, but they fit my needs almost perfectly.

But for some reason I have had this infatuation with several other handguns that I just can't get out of my head, a Browning Hi-Power and a Ruger new Vaquero in .45 Colt. I have intentionally tried to ignore this desire but it is persistent and non-stop, every time I get a free mental moment I find myself thinking about them, then get online and start price shopping them. I think it might have something to do with wanting a few all-metal guns, nostalgia maybe?

I really don't need either handgun, but I just want them. Everyone loves to get a new gun, but I simply cannot justify either one.

I also have a Browning BLR '81 Lightweight in .358win on my shortlist, but that is justifiable as I have no serious large game hunting rifle at this time.

As a matter of fact, I just got off work and want to head down to the LGS and see what they have.

Posted: 5/17/2017 5:37:28 PM EDT

[#1]

Picking up a sig 229 cpo next week and a marlin 1895g 45-70 before elk season.

Posted: 5/17/2017 5:40:23 PM EDT

[#2]

Every once in a while you have to let go of 'what purpose will this serve' and just buy what you want!

It will be ok. You likely owe it to yourself

Glock can still be used for whatever purpose they serve now. Buy your BHP just because and blast away at the range

Firearms are my hobby. That's the only justification I need to buy one. Bills paid? Kids fed? House warm? Car running? Money in the bank?

Live a little

Posted: 5/17/2017 5:40:41 PM EDT

[#3]

I dont have a Ruger Viquero but I have many handguns. I never really wanted a Viquaro but a friend of mine bought one and took it to a smith in NH, oh damn, that thing felt soooo damn sweet! This smith only works on Rugers and now I want one.

Posted: 5/17/2017 5:41:19 PM EDT

[#4]

Luger

Posted: 5/17/2017 6:11:51 PM EDT

[#5]

you only live once. cover the bases with the ones you need then buy what you want.

Posted: 5/17/2017 6:17:29 PM EDT

[#6]

Mannlicher stocked 9.3x62mm bolt action and a ton of other stuff.

Posted: 5/17/2017 6:33:10 PM EDT

[#7]

My bucket list guns.

HAC-7
Walther WA 2000
Anything full auto.

Posted: 5/17/2017 6:45:27 PM EDT

[#8]

M249s para. Really no use for it plus it's a semi beltfed

. But I just want it!

Posted: 5/17/2017 7:09:10 PM EDT

[#9]

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Mannlicher stocked 9.3x62mm bolt action and a ton of other stuff.

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I've wanted another CZ 550 for a while.

And recently a Kriss Vector 9mm SBR

Posted: 5/17/2017 7:19:45 PM EDT

[#10]

Posted: 5/17/2017 7:32:57 PM EDT

[#11]

Well, apparently Hi Powers are rare as hens teeth around the Little Rock area, as are any Vaquero's. Oh well, have to keep checking around.

Posted: 5/17/2017 7:51:54 PM EDT

[#12]

Constantly changing but right now:

Sig legion 226 sao

Ruger precision .308 or 6.5

Posted: 5/17/2017 8:12:44 PM EDT

[#13]

ACR in OD green....

Posted: 5/17/2017 8:41:41 PM EDT

[#14]

Most of my guns are purpose driven but I have a few that I think are just cool.

Gotta get what you enjoy.

Posted: 5/17/2017 9:26:06 PM EDT

[#15]

My mini 14 doesn't serve any purpose other than making me smile every time I shoot it. My AR's are probably better weapons but the mini was a just because type of gun.

I still want a CZ 550 in 505 Gibbs for similar reasons. Life is to short to only have serious guns.

Posted: 5/18/2017 12:24:19 AM EDT

[#16]

Semiauto ARX-200, if Beretta would be so kind.

Posted: 5/18/2017 12:45:51 AM EDT

[#17]

MCX with a sig can- yea I know it doesn't do much more than a AR, and yea I know the accuracy sucks, but damn if they're not sexy.
Why I won't buy one? Too expensive and accuracy sucks, not many "upper" parts interchangable with an AR, I.E. I can't just swap the barrel for a more accurate one. Plus I'd probably want an 300BO SBR.

Salvo 12 - Expensive but I got an extra form 1 being approved any day, I may try to replicate one. The design seems simple enough, I just need some sort of way to mill aluminum.
Why I won't buy one? Eh, I'm trying to stay away from NFA to save my wallet. I submitted a bunch of forms pre-41F. So its sort of like a "rule" that I won't buy any more NFA. That is... until a killer deal comes along.

MP7/TP9- a good cross between a pistol and a sub gun. Seems like you could use one 1 handed pretty easily if you needed to. I like that.
I may try to develop some type of stock a 10/22 can drop into to give you that MP7 feel in .22lr. But for now I've got other projects I'm working on.
Why not? Mp7 is obvious, TP9 wayyyyyyy too expensive. For that price tag I'll never see one unless I win the lottery.

CZ 75/ P-09 w/ Threaded Barrel- Ergo's seem really nice.
Why not? Eh, not sure if I'd like the hammer and the trigger. I'm kinda weird I like to know when the guns going to break, years of factory AR and glock triggers did that to me. I had a sig 226 that had just a smooth trigger, everyone else that felt the trigger said it was great, I didn't like it. Maybe someone can chime in and tell me if I would like it or not.

Long range precision gun-
Why not? I have nowhere to stretch a standard rifles legs right now

. Farthest range I got is 100. Best I can do right now is shoot for groups. But perhaps if/when I get access to a longer range I'll buy a long range gun.

Plus we're in a yuge gun sale slump, there's been good sales and there will be more good ones. Be patient my friends.

I got a whole list of them, but these are the few that are in my head right now.

Posted: 5/18/2017 12:53:48 AM EDT

[#18]

SBR'd PS90. Seems like it would be a wonderfully light and handy rifle when hiking close to the border.

Marlin 336 in .38-55 with vernier peep sights, because I love cast bullets, leverguns, and long-range ballistics.

M240L, because fuck you and dishonor upon your cow.

Posted: 5/18/2017 1:23:35 AM EDT

[#19]

Pretty much have everything I've ever wanted. What I don't have is financially unobtainable at the moment, like anything automatic. I wanted to do a SBS, "Mad Max" style but probably won't bother because of the hassle with the new regulations. Maybe an M9A3 or Mossberg Shockwave, when it's in stock somewhere, other than that. I I'm basically done.

Posted: 5/18/2017 1:27:11 AM EDT

[#20]

Another 50BMG. This time Semi auto.

AR10 Pistol.

belt fed anything.

4" bore cannon.

Posted: 5/18/2017 1:33:25 AM EDT

[#21]

What if I told you these two simple things that arfcomers like yourself hate to hear?

There are no rules that says you cannot own anything else but one type of gun to do as many roles as possible.

And there are still no rules that says you have to have 87 million rounds of ammunition for these collectors/reference/range toys.

I got what I need for defensive purposes. Now all I do is buy the guns I want. If all I had was defensive only guns, then I'd lose interest to go shooting because shooting the same thing over and over without adding something different and fun to it is just boring and would kill my motivation to shoot the same crap without adding something to it as a reward for myself.

Posted: 5/18/2017 2:02:06 AM EDT

[#22]

BAR

Posted: 5/18/2017 3:19:30 AM EDT

[#23]

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M249s para. Really no use for it plus it's a semi beltfed

. But I just want it!

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Mostly this. Why would you not want one? Lone wolf Distributers has a 1919 semi auto in .308 I would like as well.

Posted: 5/18/2017 6:12:39 AM EDT

[#24]

Really want a nato aug and wish for mp5 full auto.

Posted: 5/18/2017 7:11:53 AM EDT

[#25]

A .338 lapua bolt action, Henry 45-70, ar-10, a 500 win mag revolver, 50 BMG semi auto... I want to start acquiring larger caliber rifles/handguns.

Posted: 5/18/2017 7:25:18 AM EDT

[#26]

My all time top want is a Colt .32 Auto. I think they're an ideal EDC weapon if you're a reasonable marksman.

I've wanted a Hi-Power for a long time too.

Posted: 5/18/2017 9:47:35 AM EDT

[#27]

Glock 34

Beretta 92 Brigadier Inox

Beretta 92a1

Ruger GP100

That's about all I can think of at the moment.

Posted: 5/18/2017 9:53:01 AM EDT

[#28]

Marlin 45-70 lever action, big loop.

S&W 686
SW 329pd
Ruger precision rifle in creedmoor
S&W 629 classic
S&W 617
M9A3
Mateba
Garand
M14
1911 of some sort

I don't really list guns I can't acquire because well, they are unobtainable. I'd love a belt fed, for example (full auto is implied as semi-auto belt feds are just zzzzzz)....because I can't afford and do not do NFA.

Posted: 5/18/2017 10:13:12 AM EDT

[#29]

This...

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Every once in a while you have to let go of 'what purpose will this serve' and just buy what you want!

It will be ok. You likely owe it to yourself

Glock can still be used for whatever purpose they serve now. Buy your BHP just because and blast away at the range

Firearms are my hobby. That's the only justification I need to buy one. Bills paid? Kids fed? House warm? Car running? Money in the bank?

Live a little

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Every once in a while you have to let go of 'what purpose will this serve' and just buy what you want!

It will be ok. You likely owe it to yourself

Glock can still be used for whatever purpose they serve now. Buy your BHP just because and blast away at the range

Firearms are my hobby. That's the only justification I need to buy one. Bills paid? Kids fed? House warm? Car running? Money in the bank?

Live a little

...and this.

Quoted:
What if I told you these two simple things that arfcomers like yourself hate to hear?

There are no rules that says you cannot own anything else but one type of gun to do as many roles as possible.

And there are still no rules that says you have to have 87 million rounds of ammunition for these collectors/reference/range toys.

I got what I need for defensive purposes. Now all I do is buy the guns I want. If all I had was defensive only guns, then I'd lose interest to go shooting because shooting the same thing over and over without adding something different and fun to it is just boring and would kill my motivation to shoot the same crap without adding something to it as a reward for myself.

The point of a hobby is to have fun with it. At some point, you cross from BUT MAH SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS into enjoying a hobby. I like being able to defend my family but I also love shooting different and exotic guns. As GSL said, it would get boring otherwise. And as JoeMal posted, everything else is paid for, no bills hanging over our heads, so if I can afford it and the price is right, why not? The BHP is a wonderful handgun. I got both of mine used and wouldn't part with them. Check with CDI Sales (Cole Distributing) on Gunbroker for his BHPs, they're usually a good deal.

If I had to pick right now, I'd say a CZ Shadow 2 and an FN M249S of some flavor. I don't compete but that Shadow 2 is one sexy handgun. The M249S just looks like fun. I'd have to sell of a pretty significant chunk of my collection to swing that though, and I'm not sure the juice is worth the squeeze. Maybe I'll settle for just the Shadow 2 by the end of the year.

Posted: 5/18/2017 10:28:35 AM EDT

[#30]

I've always wanted a HK USP Match (the ones Laura Croft carries). I would love for them to start producing new ones with optic cuts and 15 round mags!

Posted: 5/18/2017 10:50:38 AM EDT

[#31]

Lol... every time I pick up a Gun Magazine.... there is something "new" I want.

I would like a Full auto BAR.... just something intriguing about it.

Posted: 5/18/2017 10:55:50 AM EDT

[#32]

There's a few, but the one GD will think is the strangest is a .32 left handed Lancaster style flintlock

Posted: 5/18/2017 12:09:27 PM EDT

[#33]

Daddy's getting a mpx pistol if I can sell my ruger single six model 0629(the 22. Vaquero) and 220R.

Posted: 5/18/2017 12:17:44 PM EDT

[#34]

wouldn't mind a Pedersoli or Uberti 1874 Sharps Carbine in .45-70

have no need for it but it looks pretty fun

Posted: 5/18/2017 12:29:47 PM EDT

[#35]

Just saw a video for the Maxim 9, I wonder if they'll make a .45 version ? I think it will evolve eventually and be smaller.

Posted: 5/18/2017 12:34:59 PM EDT

[#36]

I really really want a vz 61 Skorpion.

Posted: 5/18/2017 12:35:56 PM EDT

[#37]

Posted: 5/18/2017 12:53:13 PM EDT

[#38]

I feel you. That's how I look at the Surgeon .338 Lapua.. I'll never afford it though.

Posted: 5/18/2017 3:38:10 PM EDT

[#39]

Black Desert Eagle Mk XIX in .44 Magnum with Trijicon RMR and suppressor

FN PS90 SBR and Five-seveN both suppressed

Super short .300 blk build, like a Honey Badger or similar

HK MP5K, suppressed of course

HK Mk 23 with RMR and suppressor

Seeing the pattern here?

C'mon HPA

Posted: 5/18/2017 3:49:02 PM EDT

[#40]

K98

Posted: 5/18/2017 4:02:54 PM EDT

[#41]

Scar 17
Aug a3
Fs2000
Ruger vaquero cased hardened finish

Posted: 5/18/2017 8:14:20 PM EDT

[#42]

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What if I told you these two simple things that arfcomers like yourself hate to hear?

There are no rules that says you cannot own anything else but one type of gun to do as many roles as possible.

And there are still no rules that says you have to have 87 million rounds of ammunition for these collectors/reference/range toys.

I got what I need for defensive purposes. Now all I do is buy the guns I want. If all I had was defensive only guns, then I'd lose interest to go shooting because shooting the same thing over and over without adding something different and fun to it is just boring and would kill my motivation to shoot the same crap without adding something to it as a reward for myself.

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Perfect.

Posted: 5/18/2017 8:23:43 PM EDT

[#43]

I've been wanting a beretta m9 for awhile, no particular reason, just wanted one. I picked one up at the gun show this weekend, haven't shot it yet, plan to tomorrow.

Posted: 5/20/2017 1:01:48 PM EDT

[#44]

I think it is funny. So many people seem to be put into a "lesser" gun guy category if they own a few "Safe Queens".

"Everything I own has a specific purpose. IF I don't shoot it, I don't buy it!!!" Or some such other qualifiers.

I shoot.....a lot. BUT, I also love to collect. My interests wander and vary. I would LOVE to have an FN 249. I would park it right beside my 58 cal flintlock, and not bat an eye. Neither is a practical gun to own now days, but I don't really care!! Some of what I own has not been shot, nor will be. Some has been shot extensively.

Just my .02

Doc

Posted: 5/20/2017 8:34:09 PM EDT

[#45]

SVD

Posted: 5/20/2017 8:55:53 PM EDT

[#46]

Beretta ARX
Beretta M9A3
Lever Action 45-70
Sig 320c
Sig 229 Legion
DSA FAL
CMMG Guard 45 AR
CZ Rifle in 505 Gibbs
S&W Schofield replica
CZ P-10

Doesn't count upgrades I want for the considerable inventory I already have

I bought my allotment of "Useful" 20 years ago, it's been toys since then

Posted: 5/20/2017 9:15:04 PM EDT

[#47]

Ya, I'll go ahead and add this to the "want" list while I'm at it

Posted: 5/20/2017 9:40:05 PM EDT

[#48]

[ACR in FDE

Posted: 5/20/2017 9:59:58 PM EDT

[#49]

FN FNC

Sig 55X

CZ SP01

so two "nevers" and a "maybe someday"

Posted: 5/20/2017 10:04:34 PM EDT

[#50]

CZ550 IN 375 H&H rechambered to 375 Weatherby Magnumb.
Another Howaby Vanguard in 300 Weatherby. I regret selling mine.
Old School 3" J frame.
Savage 720 SBS
M1903/1908 Colt
Another H&R 1871 Buffalo Classic
Colt Combat Commander
M3A1 Grease Gun
M1886 Winchester
Old school coach gun

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