I’m the very same boat. I’ve been thinning the heard back myself. Sold 4 and purchased none this year. +1 on the affinity for metal framed guns.
And I am still thinking about that Savage 11.
I’m the very same boat. I’ve been thinning the heard back myself. Sold 4 and purchased none this year. +1 on the affinity for metal framed guns.
....especially now that Moonpie is in a buying mood.....Dump all the Tupperware.
When it comes to firearms, I buy more than I sell. That is, of course, how you end up with a small collection instead of just one or two. I own pump, semi-auto and O/U shotguns; semi-auto and bolt-action rifles; and semi-auto pistols. I have owned a couple of revolvers but sold them off long ago. The first semi-auto pistol that I ever owned was a Gen 2 Glock 17 I bought in 1994, and it was replaced in 1996 with a Gen 2 Glock 19 that I still own.
My original thought on handguns was to have two 9mms, two 45 ACPs and two .22LRs. I wanted weapons in these common and proven calibers, and I follow the motto that “two is one and one is none.” Over the years, both the number of weapons and the range of calibers have been exceeded, and I am even considering adding 380 into the mix. Every purchase had a purpose at the time, and all were on my list.
I still maintain a long list of desired firearms, but lately, I have found that my tastes are changing. My affinity for metal framed guns continues to grow, and my affection for polymer guns has begun to wane. Until recently, my wish list had more polymer guns on it in various calibers than metal framed guns, but many of the polymers have slowly been struck off and more metal framed guns have been added. I am sure that I will always have some polymer firearms around as I doubt that I will ever sell that Glock 19. A big plus for the striker fire weapons besides capacity is that they do not snag or put holes in my clothes during concealed carry.
I really think I need to take each of my striker fired pistols back to the range and make keep or sell decisions. By this time next year, my collection may look totally different.
Some nice things one could consider that have gained popularity in recent years:
Sig P226, Sig P220, CZ75 and clones like the jericho 941, smith and wesson revolvers, 3rd gen SW semi autos (5906, 4506, 1006), decent 1911s, Walther PPK/s, p99, anything HK or Colt
Well then perhaps you need a S&W model 66 in your life. I have a no dash with a virtually nonexistent trigger in SA, sweetest little shooter I own.I went through the police academy with a revolver. I guess I have to reinvest.
I remember when I bought my second safe! It never regretted it!I need a second safe. The long guns take up too much room.
Well then perhaps you need a S&W model 66 in your life. I have a no dash with a virtually nonexistent trigger in SA, sweetest little shooter I own.
Funny how that happens...at least she has good taste!I HAD a 66 no-dash...until the better half shot it. It now sits in HER nightstand.....
Safe? ROR.
I've slowed to only a few purchases per year after retirement. It's time reduce the number of calibers I have and reduce the number of guns to those I currently fire on a regular basis.I’m the very same boat. I’ve been thinning the heard back myself. Sold 4 and purchased none this year. +1 on the affinity for metal framed guns.