I've got a serious problem.

[Jonnin]

So, I've pretty much decided on a Glock 23, and I've spent just abut every day trying to convince myself to not go out and just buy it immediately,

I've got the $ for it. But, then I look at the guns I already have and feel comfortable with and wonder if I am just making a frivolous purchase I don't need.

That being said, I'm super obsessive. I've collected watches, cowboy boots, shoes, knives, hats, and guitars. I can't have just one thing and feel satisfied. In the guitar world we call it G.A.S... Or gear acquisition syndrome.

Is this a problem we all share? Do any of your obsessions extend beyond guns and into other hobbies and lifestyles? Also, does this affect your relationships? Haha

 

I have a lot more than I need, for sure.   I don't collect --- the few that I do not shoot are heirlooms really.   I sold what I did not shoot to fund what I do.  Even so, one could argue that a typical gun owner only "needs"  about 5-10 guns total depending on their required functions.   I have cut way back, but I still buy one every year or so, and my wife matches me, so I am averaging over 1/ year over quite a few years now.  

 

Look.  Everyone needs entertainment.   If firearms are a source of entertainment for you, its fine.   They are for me.  I would say 85% of my guns serve no purpose (redundant or suitable only for playing on a range assuming I could pick and choose which one I grab in emergencies, they would not be amongst those).    I mean, for example I have a S&W escort, a .22 that functions one time in 3.   It is a toy.   I have a rolling block that they do not even make ammo for anymore, 43 something or other that I have so far been unable to fine a substitute round to serve as a case or anything.   Its a wallhanger.    At least your glock will actually function.

 

Yes, it extends to whatever you do for entertainment.    Usually one's spouse has similar issues ... mine has enough yarn to knit a blanket that would cover the state of TN,  and can't seem to control her "need" for new bling (thankfully she likes cheap hippie jewelery like amber but still).   I have computer stuff. 

[EssOne]

I hear that GAS only applies to AR's when you get to 10. So I'm disease free for six more. :rofl:

Edited August 22, 2015 by EssOne

[DaveTN]

GAS. I like that.
Of course I won’t remember it because I also suffer from CRS.

[EssOne]

.....and then there's CBTS - Can't Be Told S---

[WarPig]

I have 5 Glocks...the 23 is the only one I have ever sold. I bought it as my 1st glock on a whim and sold it like 6 months later. Didn't care for the snappiness of it. Having said that I love telling guys in the gun store to ask for forgiveness, not permission so I am really torn here.

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[TNWNGR]

A fellow working in a larger gun store cued me into the "such a thing a being gun poor" line of thought. That really started me on thinking through future purchases and realizing guns are just an inanimate object surrounded by a lot of hype. The same thing goes with high performance cars, motorcycles, boats and sports gear. If you've got the ready capital after taking care of other monetary obligations and want a G-23 than fine. If you don't buy it though another one will be available at another time. Sometimes just wanting to buy a particular gun is more entertaining than owning it.

[bersaguy]

Back several years ago I was buying guns on a regular basis since I had developed GAS after giving up my GAS on fishing after 25 years of spending a small fortune on Fishing and Bass Boats. After I thought I had all I wanted in the firearms I began to realize that I was trapped in the same thing I was with fishing. I took a long hard look at my firearms inventory. Decided which ones I would keep and which ones had to go. Since then I have limited myself to the 6 most important firearms I owned and the rest are gone. I have only purchased 1 gun in last year and that was about 1.5 months ago because I wanted a pocket gun and didn't have one. I have what I need and don't even look for anything unless a family member asks me to shop something for them. I think just about anything can become an obsession if one lets it be.....................jmho

[gregintenn]

If your bills are paid, your emergency fund is funded, and your family's needs are met, I see no problem acquiring something you want.

 

I've found that the older I get, the less important "stuff" is to me.

 

I've never found myself wanting a Glock, however.

[runco]

If your bills are paid, your emergency fund is funded, and your family's needs are met, I see no problem acquiring something you want.

 

I've found that the older I get, the less important "stuff" is to me.

 

I've never found myself wanting a Glock, however.

This is where I am at.  However I am into glocks, sigs, colts, .................

[EssOne]

Yeah, when I lived in California the common saying was "Life is a game and he who dies with the most toys wins." I never played the game, pouring our money into getting the house paid for before retirement. But I worked with guys who were so wrapped up in their toys that every time we got a pay raise they calculated how much their net pay had increased and then proceeded to buy something on credit that had a payment that equaled their net pay raise. Bonkers.

 

I've always had all the guns I wanted and I usually bought them with money saved up from unexpected windfalls, sales of other guns, overtime, and so on. Only once did I ever just whip out a card and buy a gun on the spot. I once figured out that in my lifetime if I added up all the money I spent on guns, ammo, reloading gear, accessories, etc, and subtracted the amount I sold them for later on, my total expenditures on these things wouldn't equal enough to buy more than a modest bass boat, and probably a used one at that. So as I get older I feel like I was pretty responsible about it and had a lot of fun to boot.

[gregintenn]

This is where I am at.  However I am into glocks, sigs, colts, .................

I like Colts, am Sig-curious, but just can't get turned on about a Glock.

 

I've found the hunt of an elusive piece to be more thrilling than the acquisition.

 

So for I'll say I'm pleased with the return on investment of most of the guns I've accumulated over the years. I certainly wouldn't buy them at today's prices.

Edited August 22, 2015 by gregintenn

[runco]

A couple of fascinations to me on the Glocks:  

• They are proven, a great majority are with our police departments.   If they are good enough for them, good enough to me.
• Unlike my Sigs, if I drop my Sig, I look to see the new scuff mark, but my Glocks I just don't care if they drop and get scuffed (just don't try to catch one that is falling).
• Glocks are kinda like deciding to take the pretty girl to the prom, or the ugly one.  Whereas the Sig is the pretty girl, and Glock the ugly one.  At least you know the ugly one will put out every single time.   Who cares if she is ugly. 
• The platform trigger is consistent regardless of caliber. 
• Cheaper than Sigs!

 

Finally, I accidentally got in to Glocks with my first purchase 20 years ago as a Police Trade in from CDNN out of Texas, 17 gen2.  It was in great shape, and immediately became a my truck gun for over 10 years, without one time ever being cleaned, or cared for.  Then one day I just decided to collect gen2 pieces.  Now I have amassed a respectful collection even with the hard to find gen2 31 and 32 which are regarded has holy grails in gen2 discussions with only 2,000 ever made.  Can you believe an actual Glock collector?  However, at the end of the day, If I had to choose between a glock or a Sig, no question to me the Sig wins hands down (P series that is).   My P220 then my P228, P6, and so on in that order. 

Edited August 23, 2015 by Runco

[Ron_TN]

fellas......fellas......fellas.......coming from an ole man married 60 years when was the time you bought the wife a new........washer ...dryer.......kitchen stove......refrigarator.......sewing machine....I bet she dont need a safe to keep all her toys in.   ya gotta keep them happy also.

Hey Ron....did ya notice ya didn't get any replies on that remark

[tnhawk]

If your bills are paid, your emergency fund is funded, and your family's needs are met, I see no problem acquiring something you want.

 

I've found that the older I get, the less important "stuff" is to me.

 

I've never found myself wanting a Glock, however.

I have a G27 and like it but I haven't had the desire to have another glock.  However I seem to find a 1911 or knife that I need every month.

[NextExit]

I must be a pack-rat because I've only sold one gun since I started buying them.  Nice to know if I ever need $$$ that I can sell some. (some, not all ;) ) I have a few people interested in my Desert Eagle but I think that would be the last one I ever sell.  I think guns should be part of everyone's 401K.  The stock market crash hasn't lowered their value. :2cents:

[Jonnin]

I must be a pack-rat because I've only sold one gun since I started buying them.  Nice to know if I ever need $$$ that I can sell some. (some, not all ;) ) I have a few people interested in my Desert Eagle but I think that would be the last one I ever sell.  I think guns should be part of everyone's 401K.  The stock market crash hasn't lowered their value. :2cents:

 

I love my DE too.   It wouldn't be the last one I sold due to a couple of family owned pieces that would only go if it were that or die, but it would be one of the keepers.   It was one of my first few guns, was looking for a 10 mm and lucked into the DE .. I have been very happy with that choice since 44 mag ammo is much easier to find and goes in a couple of my other pieces.  At the time the 800 bucks felt like my life savings, but its been worth it for over 20 years.

 

Guns are like other items .. some go up in value and are actually acceptable investments.  Some do not.  Some even go down in value.  They have practical uses but as an investment, ... choose wisely if you want to actually gain value over time.  

[gjohnsoniv]

I love my DE too. It wouldn't be the last one I sold due to a couple of family owned pieces that would only go if it were that or die, but it would be one of the keepers. It was one of my first few guns, was looking for a 10 mm and lucked into the DE .. I have been very happy with that choice since 44 mag ammo is much easier to find and goes in a couple of my other pieces. At the time the 800 bucks felt like my life savings, but its been worth it for over 20 years.

Guns are like other items .. some go up in value and are actually acceptable investments. Some do not. Some even go down in value. They have practical uses but as an investment, ... choose wisely if you want to actually gain value over time.

So choose Glocks right? :wink:

[Dolomite`s Breezy]

I own about 10 bridles and dont know how many lead ropes, halters and 3 saddles.. And I only have 1 horse:)

 

Its not just a gun thing.. :)

[hipower]

My personal stance on this...I've owned the 23 and wasn't real partial to it. I felt the 40 was a little much for my taste. Yeah call me wimpy. But the 22 feels a bit better to me.

The only 40 I own that I really like is a G24. It's the only 40 I shoot anymore.

Now...do you really "need" a 23? Depends on how strongly you are attracted to it. Is it a caliber duplicate or will you be adding a caliber? And what might come up in the next little bit that would be a better choice for you.

It kills me to pass on something, but I usually get over it and get obsessed with something else. lol

Good luck in your choice.

[maroonandwhite]

I own about 10 bridles and dont know how many lead ropes, halters and 3 saddles.. And I only have 1 horse:)

 

Its not just a gun thing.. :)

My wife is quickly getting close to those numbers with her new horse.

[Ron_TN]

fellas......fellas......fellas.......coming from an ole man married 60 years when was the time you bought the wife a new........washer ...dryer.......kitchen stove......refrigarator.......sewing machine....I bet she dont need a safe to keep all her toys in.   ya gotta keep them happy also.

Ron....no one wants to hear this........ :rofl:

[hipower]

Ron....no one wants to hear this........ :rofl:

You better hear all this...or you'll be the one rolling on the floor, and you won't be laughing.

Wives can be mean and nasty.