Bought a Gun to fit ammo.

[VERO1]

I tried a search to see if this thread existed previously and came up empty.

Has anyone besides me puchased a gun because you had ammo for one? I have done it several times, the last was an S&W Model 57, because I had 2 boxes of 41 mags that had been laying around for several years. Yeah,yeah I know I could just sell the ammo, but what fun is that?

[Guest Spuds]

I've bought a rifle to get a sling before. The rifle was $79, the sling was worth over a c-note, and the seller wouldn't sell just the sling.

[cknight8]

i've done this before...actually a few times honestly. now that i think about it, i need to go through the ammo closet and see what i've got with nothing to shoot it in...

[Guest grimel]

Only a couple of times. I am getting ready to buy a couple. I bought a guy out and have ammo and no gun to shoot it.

[towerclimber37]

I actually just bought an Ishapore Enfield to shoot a bunch of .308 that I bought.

worked out great! the rifle cost me 190 bucks, the ammo was 400.

[Guest Major Pain]

I've been thinking of it myself. I sold my Mac10 SF a few months ago along with 1k rds of 45acp ammo. I was going thru gun room a few days ago and found 600rds of 45 I had forgot about. I am usually a revolver person but have been thinking a nice 1911 style would be desirable, at least to shoot up the extra ammo. I bought the ammo before the prices went sky high so I hate to sell it, so looks like I'm in the market for a steel auto to run this ammo.--MP

[Guest Abominable_Hillbilly]

I've done it twice already this year, and looking to do it twice again soon. It's usually with surplus calibers. You see a good deal on recommended surplus ammo, snap some up, and then you need a rifle, right?

[BrandonTN]

I've got a cheap 3-9 rim fire scope that came off my Remington 597 since I put a fixed Nikon ProStaff on it. Anyways, I could just sell the scope on eBay, but I'm toying around with the idea of buying a cheap .22 and putting the scope on it for my fiance to use.

[Guest Grout]

I've bought a rifle to get a sling before. The rifle was $79, the sling was worth over a c-note, and the seller wouldn't sell just the sling.

I have bought several S&W revolvers with factory grips,sold the grips,put aftermarket or Houges back on the gun and resold the gun for at least what I paid for it or more.The collectors on the Smith-Wesson Forum will pay good money for those rough uncomfortable Target grips.

[Guest grimel]

I've been thinking of it myself. I sold my Mac10 SF a few months ago along with 1k rds of 45acp ammo. I was going thru gun room a few days ago and found 600rds of 45 I had forgot about. I am usually a revolver person but have been thinking a nice 1911 style would be desirable, at least to shoot up the extra ammo. I bought the ammo before the prices went sky high so I hate to sell it, so looks like I'm in the market for a steel auto to run this ammo.--MP

Buy a S&W M25, 22-4, or 625

[VERO1]

Major, got to agree with Grimel, if your a revolver guy go with a 25 or 625. I have a 5" model 625 and it eats them leftover 45acps real well!

[Guest Major Pain]

Hmmm, may have to try that. I've never used moon clips before. I've got some buddies that do and say that's the way to go. Might have to give it a try.--MP

[Guest grimel]

Hmmm, may have to try that. I've never used moon clips before. I've got some buddies that do and say that's the way to go. Might have to give it a try.--MP

Don't overlook the 22-4. It may have fixed sights, but the front blade is pinned in place and relatively easy to replace. With a selection of blades different ammo can be made to shoot to point of aim. It's the modern 1917 with the lanyard ring.

I'm a big bore revolver guy too! A 325 (scandium frame) 2.5" 45acp is next on my list. Then a 22-4 Thunder Ranch Special. Then a 625 ...

[molonlabetn]

I need both a .45acp revolver and a .357mag revolver, perhaps even a 9mm revolver if I can find one... and it's exactly for the reason stated. Those are the calibers I have, and I don't really want to add any more.