Gun collection... Hobby or addiction?

[jphilp87]

So, Gun collection... Hobby or addiction?

I'm only on my third firearm, and I'm already planning for number 4! I have talked to a bunch of people who seem to be in the same position as I am in with this little hobby. Marksmanship is fun, but damn this whole thing is addictive!

So... how bad is your "hobby"? How many guns do you have and what are we talking about?

For me, I'm up to: Remington 870, Glock 17, Smith & Wesson Model 37. But I'm doing research on AR15's, hunting shotguns, as well as looking to buy a Glock 26.

 

[topgunz1]

G26, G17, and an AR. If I hadnt sold the P220 to the gf I'd be on 4. Next up will either be another AR or a walther P22 plinker.

 

[spanky]

my current collection is a g34, a kimber ultra carry and a savage 110

i'd love to add a rem 1100, fullsize 1911, 10/22 etc etc

addiction. check.

 

[sario528]

Hooby or addiction?

Both. NEF 20ga. single shot, Yugo SKS, Norinco .22 ATD, Beretta Cx4 Storm. And I can't wait for the next one.

 

[jldak318]

870 express 20 ga, rem 597 .22, savage 17 hmr, EAA Witness-P compact 45.

comming up is..... either 9 or 40 for the g/f and thanks to topgunz1, an ar-15.

to answer your question,,, i would have to say its a hobby.

 

[PAPACHUCK]

might we say...obsession?


Instead of thinking.." what gun is next, I usually think...which guns are next?

Do I need to build up my mil-surp collection?.... or do I need to increase the number of assault rifles/pistols...or should I get some of those new magnum rifles for whitetails... or maybe just a couple of plinkers? You'd think I'm made of money, at least that is what my wife thinks I think!

I just like my toys.

 

[Ton]

obsession is right on the money.

all i have now are two pistols. G22 and a 1911. looking to get a shotgun, AR-15, and a big nasty revolver(magnum sized).

 

[coonassplumber]

G24C, G30, G26 GI .45 stainless, Vector underfolder AK, Mossberg 500, Remington 1148 and 3 AR's. Just got another lower engraved at Orion

it also has SHTF in the auto spot on the fire selector I'm hoping it'll turn up at Larry's by friday...gotta Stag upper in yesterday and a parts kit on the way....damn guess this'll make 4 Orion was great to deal with and it shipped the day after he recieved funds, good folks. As far as the next gun....never had a Garand.....

 

[spanky]

link to orion? i was thinking about getting one of those punisher lowers from spike's

 

[topgunz1]

I like spike's lowers with his normal spider logo... My next gun will likely be on an essential arms lower since I can get them locally. If not them, possibly a Superior Arms, they are going for a great price

 

[coonassplumber]

link to orion? i was thinking about getting one of those punisher lowers from spike's

http://www.orion-arms.com/ There ya go....Ryan is really easy to deal with and lightning fast email response, even on Sunday. I'm already thinking about what I could get him to scratch on the next one....

 

[jphilp87]

might we say...obsession?



I just like my toys.

Well put! I Like it... my obsession just helped my collection grow one more gun!

Just added a Springfield 1911 GI... gotta love it!

 

[scubasteve]

They like fleas. Once you get one, the others just seem to follow. 12 and counting.
I have hunting guns, mainly deer riffles. But why is it that I always seem to use the same ugly, beat up, heavy rifle every time? I fear that all the others are becoming "safe queens". Oh,well. Got 3 rugrats growing up fast, I'm sure they'll latch on to something.

 

[spanky]

my current collection is a g34, a kimber ultra carry and a savage 110

i'd love to add a rem 1100, fullsize 1911, 10/22 etc etc

addiction. check.

collection (addiction?) is now:

Glock 34
Taurus 1911
Savage 110 30'06
Savage 93r17
Savage MK11 .22lr
Ruger 10/22
Remington 870
AR (Waiting on the halves)

 

[jayd]

collection (addiction?) is now:
Glock 34

Spanky, how you like that 34?

I've been thinking about getting one for awhile

 

[spanky]

I love it. It's my first and only glock but I enjoy the hell out of shooting it every time I go to the range.

 

[jayd]

I love it. It's my first and only glock but I enjoy the hell out of shooting it every time I go to the range.

Thanks......

 

[xobelkcat]

Id say addiction/obsession!

 

[LA_Huntsman]

I'd say another reason to not have enough time and money.

 

[GBob01]

What may start out as a hobby turns into an addiction soon after getting hooked. Damn near as bad as crack and can be just as expensive.

Started out just a few years ago, and I now have three over-flowing safes. I have guns tucked in behind guns, and there's still more that I would like. I haven't even begun collecting on the American side of mil-surp.

Get an 03FFL and you can start your the collecting on the cheap side, but watch out, as that can get expensive too.

ADDICTION definately gets my vote. Always looking for my next fix.