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posted April 05, 2023 03:03 PM
It seems range trips always come to mind when I don’t have time and something else is always a priority.

The rifles are almost understandable as there are not a lot of rifle range options near me and I don’t particularly enjoy shooting a rifle at 50’ in an indoor range. While I am not averse to “plinking” in the woods, I prefer to go first to a range to make sure sights or scope are set before going outdoors to a quarry or pit where it is a less controlled environment.

Handguns are a little harder to explain away. I have a range close, they are very reasonably priced. I am retired and in theory have a lot of time. Yet it just never seems to get done. I am at the point now where trying to get everything test fired would be an all day or multi day event which is even more daunting along with then having to devote a couple days to cleaning them!


Over the past few years I have purchased the following firearms and they sit unfired since purchase:

Savage .308 Bolt Action Rifle (2016)
Springfield Armory M1A (2018)
H&K HK45 (2021)
Sig P322 (2022)
Sig P365X (2022)
Sig P365XL (2022)


Maybe I have actually reached the point where I have too many firearms? Is it abuse or neglect? Have I become a “hoarder”?






What part of "...Shall not be infringed" don't you understand???


 
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posted April 05, 2023 03:19 PMHide Post
Not just you, boss... I have handgun "projects" that just haven't been out to play yet, but rifles are a problem for me because of range availability.

OK, maybe not "range" availability... more "availability of ranges where I don't have to deal with other assholes, range Nazis, or membership processes that'd make Skull & Bones look like a bowling league."
 
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Partial dichotomy
posted April 05, 2023 03:21 PMHide Post
I have several I haven't shot yet. Life has been really busy for me and with moving, I'm not even a member at a club right now.




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posted April 05, 2023 03:21 PMHide Post
Is that the M1A I sold you?
 
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posted April 05, 2023 03:22 PMHide Post
I have two guns-a rifle and a handgun-I just haven't had time to shoot.I hope to make time to do it next week-just have to see.

I don't think you are too different than a lot of us.

Bob
 
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posted April 05, 2023 03:22 PMHide Post
I've got a few in the safe now that haven't been shot and I've sold a few that were never shot. I'm trying to be better about it lately.
 
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posted April 05, 2023 03:25 PMHide Post
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posted April 05, 2023 03:30 PMHide Post
Not me. My guns have a purpose and if things change and I don't shoot them they get sold.
I got rid of a 1911 and a Glock to and used the funds for a mountain bike I'll get more enjoyment from.
 
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posted April 05, 2023 03:36 PMHide Post
Where do I start. Just picked up a glock 21 gen4 with several standard mags for a song. Couldn’t pass up a deal. Never mind stuff over the years I haven’t gotten around to shooting yet. Some used rifles were acquired solely because they came with a nice piece of glass that was worth more than cost of rifle but I wanted the glass on something else. Then I’m stuck with a rifle that has no scope.

I Also have several frames and receivers that were acquired cheap and will be either sold when I die or eventually built into working guns as time and funds allow. 2 teens suck a lot of time and energy and funds that would otherwise go into toys.

I did actually shoot one the last range trip. Keltec p11 that I found for like $100 and I said it can’t be that bad can it a few years ago. and my boy who usually picks a gun or 2 for each range trip said let’s take it. Yeah. The trigger is just as atrocious with live fire as well as dry.
 
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posted April 05, 2023 03:41 PMHide Post
LaRue AR15
Wilson Combat AR15
Sig 320 with WC module, RMR
Sig 2022
Marlin 1895GBL in 45-70
Winchester 94 .30-30
Ruger 10/22 Charger in a chassis with 6” Kid barrel
Llama .22 Revolver
Beretta M9A1
Springfield M1 Garand (Gift)
Springfield 1903 Mk1 (Gift)
A couple of air guns as well

I have no idea what you are talking about.

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posted April 05, 2023 03:44 PMHide Post
I have a Bushmaster rifle that I bought during the federal AWB that remains unfired. No good reason, but just never got around to shooting it. Plus, since it's an AWB era gun, it lacks a flash suppressor and a couple of other things, so I just don't like it.

I also have some pinned/recessed unfired S&W revolvers , and they remain unfired. I just feel bad being the one to fire it first, since some are now somewhat collectable when unfired.


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posted April 05, 2023 04:02 PMHide Post
Totally normal. Smile


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posted April 05, 2023 04:48 PMHide Post
I fail to see the problem. Cool
Guns and Ammo; better to have too many than not enough.


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posted April 05, 2023 04:51 PMHide Post
Not a significant problem. Make a show of putting them on the 'to do' list. You're okay.
 
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posted April 05, 2023 05:00 PMHide Post
I have guns I have never shot to give to kids. I have magazines for guns I don’t own and ammo for guns I don’t own.
 
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posted April 05, 2023 05:01 PMHide Post
When you get up in years and you know your kids are not interested, may be time to reduce the inventory. That's where I am at.



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posted April 05, 2023 05:10 PMHide Post
If Q says normal, I’m good
 
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posted April 05, 2023 05:13 PMHide Post
Yep, got a new AK and 2 Sigs.



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posted April 05, 2023 05:18 PMHide Post
Yup. I've got a bunch I've never shot.

It seems the thrill of the hunt to find and buy them outweighs the fun of shooting them.
I've got plenty to shoot, and I don't like to sell 'my stuff'.



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