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Your gun inventory and future plans

Philmo11 said:
Asking the wrong dude here. I sold like 20 guns between November and Feb, bought 8 or 9 more while waiting on the check to arrive… two for one upgrades (poly for steel).

You need at least one of every platform for every person in your house, unless it’s a Henry, then you need 2 or 3 for every person in your house. Revolvers, you need 2 for each hand for each person in your house. They hold less bullets so you need more of them 😁.

You need guns for at least 30 different cartridges in case the Rona comes back or apocalypse happens and ammo is hard to find. That way you can trade the neighbors dog for any common caliber and still be able to use it.

Happy hunting…
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Love this. !!!
 
This is kind of a long story but I'm going to try to keep it as brief as I can.

When I first started buying guns I didn't have any rhyme or reason to what I bought, I just bought what ever caught my eye that I could afford.

I had a bunch of (what I consider to be) oddball calibers .32, .380 9mm Makarov, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 Long Colt, .45ACP and probably a couple of others that have slipped my mind.

As a result of spending all that money on the guns I didn't have any money to spend on supporting equipment (Magazines, Holsters and Ammunition).

As a result of that I ended up being caught really short by the Obama ammo panic and I made a decision that if the situation ever improved I was NEVER going to be caught short like that again.

In 2013 two things happened, my former employer got authorization their client to arm all the guards on that contract and my state (Colorado) passed a magazine ban. Again I was caught short.

Later that year I talked my wife into letting me sell almost all of my guns and starting over with an emphasis on streamlining the process.

I ended up concentrating on 9mm Glocks because a Glock 19 is on my (at the time) employer's approved list for a duty gun and the standard magazine for a Glock 19 is still legal in Colorado.

I ended up with less than 10 firearms. Half of them are 9mm Glocks that will operate on a Glock 19 magazine.

I only have 4 different caliber guns. I stock 4 different calibers but my emphasis was on 9mm ammunition and Glock 19 magazines.

It was much easier to convince my wife to spend money on one kind of magazine and ammunition so by the time the current ammunition shortage (which won't be the last) hit we were well situated.

I bought my last gun(A Glock 26) in 2018.

I wouldn't have bought it but
In May of 2018 a security guard who worked for the same company I do (different company than the first and I was working "unarmed") was stabbed to death by a homeless tweaker when he asked the guy to leave the property the guard was assigned to guard.

On Thanksgiving morning 2018 a Methed up truck driver arrived at my site at 5 am and threw a fit when I told him that there wasn't anyone on site to accept his delivery. When I told him I wasn't permitted to allow him on site to deliver the load he took a swing at me. His co-driver (who did nothing to stop his partner) called the national headquarters of the company I was contracted to and they told me to let the guy in. When I told them I wasn't comfortable doing that because he had tried to attack me they told me to let him in anyway. They also forbade me to call the police.

I decided I was never going to go to work unarmed again and I bought a Glock 26 to pocket carry at work. I carried that gun right up to the day I retired.

That's why I quit buying guns when I did I'm trying to keep things simple.
 
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The Night Rider said:
This is kind of a long story but I'm going to try to keep it as brief as I can.

When I first started buying guns I didn't have any rhyme or reason to what I bought, I just bought what ever caught my eye that I could afford.

I had a bunch of (what I consider to be) oddball calibers .32, .380 9mm Makarov, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 Long Colt, .45ACP and probably a couple of others that have slipped my mind.

As a result of spending all that money on the guns I didn't have any money to spend on supporting equipment (Magazines, Holsters and Ammunition).

As a result of that I ended up being caught really short by the Obama ammo panic and I made a decision that if the situation ever improved I was NEVER going to be caught short like that again.

In 2013 two things happened, my former employer got authorization their client to arm all the guards on that contract and my state (Colorado) passed a magazine ban. Again I was caught short.

Later that year I talked my wife into letting me sell almost all of my guns and starting over with an emphasis on streamlining the process.

I ended up concentrating on 9mm Glocks because a Glock 19 is on my (at the time) employer's approved list for a duty gun and the standard magazine for a Glock 19 is still legal in Colorado.

I ended up with less than 10 firearms. Half of them are 9mm Glocks that will operate on a Glock 19 magazine.

I only have 4 different caliber guns. I stock 4 different calibers but my emphasis was on 9mm ammunition and Glock 19 magazines.

It was much easier to convince my wife to spend money on one kind of magazine and ammunition so by the time the current ammunition shortage (which won't be the last) hit we were well situated.

I bought my last gun(A Glock 26) in 2018.

I wouldn't have bought it but
In May of 2018 a security guard who worked for the same company I do (different company than the first and I was working "unarmed") was stabbed to death by a homeless tweaker when he asked the guy to leave the property the guard was assigned to guard.

On Thanksgiving morning 2018 a Methed up truck driver arrived at my site at 5 am and threw a fit when I told him that there wasn't anyone on site to accept his delivery. When I told him I wasn't permitted to allow him on site to deliver the load he took a swing at me. His co-driver (who did nothing to stop his partner) called the national headquarters of the company I was contracted to and they told me to let the guy in. When I told them I wasn't comfortable doing that because he had tried to attack me they told me to let him in anyway. They also forbade me to call the police.

I decided I was never going to go to work unarmed again and I bought a Glock 26 to pocket carry at work. I carried that gun right up to the day I retired.

That's why I quit buying guns when I did I'm trying to keep things simple.
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I take a different approach. I’ve only had 1 gun ever even come close to running low on ammo, was the 10mm that I just bought. I keep 1,500-4,000 rds per cartridge (12k-15k 22lr) on hand at all times and somewhere between 16-20 thousand primers.

That’s the first thing I do when I buy a new gun with a new cartridge to the collection, buy or make a couple thousand rounds. Those first 1500 are always in the stash. If I don’t have access to loading components or factory ammo, I shoot something I can replace. That’s how I stay shooting and never run out. Every gun always has ammo.

Most all are mainstream. 12 and 20ga but no 16 or 28. Semi-auto pistol are the same, 22, 22 mag, 380, 9mm, 40, 45 (and now 10mm), but no 357 sig, 38 super, 5.7 or other rarely seen calibers.

Revolvers, those are all mainstream, 22, .22 mag, 38, 357, 44, 45 (Colt and ACP) the exceptions are maybe 460 and 500 but I made a couple thousand rounds of each. Rifles are all mainstream except the 327 and 41 mag Henrys but I made thousands of rounds for those too.

The only odd ball out is maybe the 300 PRC but I’ve still got a few hundred of those. Those hit $8/rd right after I bought it. In fact I ordered 200 rds when I bought the gun and a week later it was $6.50/rd, $8 within a month. How often do you shoot a 2,000 yard gun though? As long as I have a few hundred brass, I can load just about any .308 cal bullet in them and it shoot them with a fury.
 
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I think my gun buying is a response to being poor and deprived when young. At the moment, I'm tempted by a LCP Max that's on sale. A few weeks ago I told myself it wasn't necessary since I bought several micro 9's that were on sale and I already have a 911 in .380.
I didn't have a .22 for many years because reloaded .38's were dirt cheap. Since primers have gotten so expensive, I did buy a pair of Wranglers and a Henry saying I could use them in CAS if the primer drought got too serious.
I guess I'll procrastinate a while until the itch gets too strong to overcome.
 
Guns are an addiction. I used to do some hunting and then my kids sports took over so I have only recently started filling my safe. I blame it on a mid life crisis.;) In the last 18 months I have purchased 10 guns with a mix of pistols and rifles. Most recent is my first 1911. I have found that I really enjoy time at the range and getting to know how each performs. They are fun to shoot, easy to modify, and each has their own personality. Now that supply is much more plentiful for guns and ammo, I am sure that there are a few more that will be added to my collection. One tip for those that are building their collection, when you buy a safe double what you think you will buy and add space for your ammo. I made the mistake of buying too small - twice. It actually worked out though as I use one for the guns and the second for ammo. Actually like having two safes for the extra safety and space it provides.
 
The Night Rider said:
This is kind of a long story but I'm going to try to keep it as brief as I can.

When I first started buying guns I didn't have any rhyme or reason to what I bought, I just bought what ever caught my eye that I could afford.

I had a bunch of (what I consider to be) oddball calibers .32, .380 9mm Makarov, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 Long Colt, .45ACP and probably a couple of others that have slipped my mind.

As a result of spending all that money on the guns I didn't have any money to spend on supporting equipment (Magazines, Holsters and Ammunition).

As a result of that I ended up being caught really short by the Obama ammo panic and I made a decision that if the situation ever improved I was NEVER going to be caught short like that again.

In 2013 two things happened, my former employer got authorization their client to arm all the guards on that contract and my state (Colorado) passed a magazine ban. Again I was caught short.

Later that year I talked my wife into letting me sell almost all of my guns and starting over with an emphasis on streamlining the process.

I ended up concentrating on 9mm Glocks because a Glock 19 is on my (at the time) employer's approved list for a duty gun and the standard magazine for a Glock 19 is still legal in Colorado.

I ended up with less than 10 firearms. Half of them are 9mm Glocks that will operate on a Glock 19 magazine.

I only have 4 different caliber guns. I stock 4 different calibers but my emphasis was on 9mm ammunition and Glock 19 magazines.

It was much easier to convince my wife to spend money on one kind of magazine and ammunition so by the time the current ammunition shortage (which won't be the last) hit we were well situated.

I bought my last gun(A Glock 26) in 2018.

I wouldn't have bought it but
In May of 2018 a security guard who worked for the same company I do (different company than the first and I was working "unarmed") was stabbed to death by a homeless tweaker when he asked the guy to leave the property the guard was assigned to guard.

On Thanksgiving morning 2018 a Methed up truck driver arrived at my site at 5 am and threw a fit when I told him that there wasn't anyone on site to accept his delivery. When I told him I wasn't permitted to allow him on site to deliver the load he took a swing at me. His co-driver (who did nothing to stop his partner) called the national headquarters of the company I was contracted to and they told me to let the guy in. When I told them I wasn't comfortable doing that because he had tried to attack me they told me to let him in anyway. They also forbade me to call the police.

I decided I was never going to go to work unarmed again and I bought a Glock 26 to pocket carry at work. I carried that gun right up to the day I retired.

That's why I quit buying guns when I did I'm trying to keep things simple.
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Boy what ride !!!
 
I’ve been investing into my equipment lately as well as firearms. Only buying guns that fit a particular need.
Thermal scopes, NV gear, upgraded scopes, and other accessories have been my route. Use technology to my advantage both daytime and nighttime on the hunt for hogs.
Being able to use NV to maneuver around both on foot and 4 wheeler, then use a thermal to engage has been a game changer at night. Run blacked out, dismount, close the distance and engage
 
I'm a guy who winces at the thought of spending $50 on anything. I can't even comprehend the buying habits some of you describe. God bless you!

I have what I "need" and more. But when is that ever enough? My wants far outweigh my ability to acquire, so my future gun plans are to dream of what will never be, knowing that even if I got everything I want, I would just want more.
 
I have a lot of firearms chambered in the same cartridges. I'm a firm believer in if you're going to have a big gun collection it's best to not have to bulk up on several different cartridges. That can be very costly, and can throw a shooter off if he has to get familiar with a bunch of different loads and such. Just my two cents. Shoot fun, shoot safe, and shoot straight!
 
Kodiak Cowboy said:
I have a lot of firearms chambered in the same cartridges. I'm a firm believer in if you're going to have a big gun collection it's best to not have to bulk up on several different cartridges. That can be very costly, and can throw a shooter off if he has to get familiar with a bunch of different loads and such. Just my two cents. Shoot fun, shoot safe, and shoot straight!
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That’s exactly why once I get a couple off the list I am going to start getting different types of 22
 
Ranger715 said:
I'm a guy who winces at the thought of spending $50 on anything. I can't even comprehend the buying habits some of you describe. God bless you!

I have what I "need" and more. But when is that ever enough? My wants far outweigh my ability to acquire, so my future gun plans are to dream of what will never be, knowing that even if I got everything I want, I would just want more.
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Well said indeed!
 
KillerFord1977 said:
I’ve been investing into my equipment lately as well as firearms. Only buying guns that fit a particular need.
Thermal scopes, NV gear, upgraded scopes, and other accessories have been my route. Use technology to my advantage both daytime and nighttime on the hunt for hogs.
Being able to use NV to maneuver around both on foot and 4 wheeler, then use a thermal to engage has been a game changer at night. Run blacked out, dismount, close the distance and engage
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Wut I wouldn't give for the experiance of a good Hog hunt!!! I've never been!
 
KillerFord1977 said:
Come to Texas, they are everywhere.
Can use helicopters even to shoot them!
Quite fun
Guides abound in the state for hog hunting
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Oh I've heard of and seen video of Hellahog'n!!! How much dose that cost? If it's somewhat reasonable? Give me my M1A, my buddies Benelli M4 (only because I don't have one "YET") and I'm there! Might take a year or two to get down there, do to work schedule depending and hunting season up here. BUT SOME DAY! I'M GO'N HELLAHOG'N!!! 😂😂😂
 
Kodiak Cowboy said:
Oh I've heard of and seen video of Hellahog'n!!! How much dose that cost? If it's somewhat reasonable? Give me my M1A, my buddies Benelli M4 (only because I don't have one "YET") and I'm there! Might take a year or two to get down there, do to work schedule depending and hunting season up here. BUT SOME DAY! I'M GO'N HELLAHOG'N!!! 😂😂😂
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I will go with you for sure HellaHog’N!!!
 
KillerFord1977 said:
Come to Texas, they are everywhere.
Can use helicopters even to shoot them!
Quite fun
Guides abound in the state for hog hunting
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KillerFord1977 said:
Come to Texas, they are everywhere.
Can use helicopters even to shoot them!
Quite fun
Guides abound in the state for hog hunting
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When is the best time of year for Hellahog'n!!!? When and where are Hellahog'n targets the most abundant!!!? 😂😂😂
 
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