Wanting a gun you don't need?

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ScottRiqui

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Do you ever find yourself wanting a gun that doesn't really fit any your particular needs?

I don't hunt or compete, so realistically, anything I buy will either be a carry gun or a "range toy". My carry needs are filled with a Springfield EMP .40 S&W, so I'm basically just looking at range toys.

The thing is, I've always loved the Walther PPK and PPK/S. But for a range gun, all I can think about is the short barrel, short sight radius and mediocre sights, so I don't know if I'd be happy with the accuracy. Then there's the (non)-availability of .380 ACP, so I'd be reloading my own. Doesn't stop me from wanting one, though.

Then there's the Brugger & Thomet TP9. I know, I know, it's on most peoples' "ugliest gun" list, but there's something about it I like. Plus, it's chambered in 9mm, with a fairly long barrel for a pistol (about 5.5 inches). I think the accuracy is there as well, as several reviews have published 1.5-1.8" groups with it at 25 yards. And, the local Marine Corps Exchange has one left with the price knocked down to $874 out-the-door. (MSRP is in the $1250 range, and most shops have it for around $1050 or so.)

I don't know why I went on so long with this post - I'm not really looking for anyone to talk me into or out of either gun. I was just wondering if anyone else finds themselves seriously considering gun(s) that don't really fill a need for them.
 
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Young.Gun.612

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Aside from using for home defense, and carry once I get my permit, I don't NEED any guns. But I want them all! Haha.

I grew up around my grandpa having about 3 rifle cases stuffed with shotguns, rifles and muzzleloaders. Not to mention the fun stuff in individual cases. And a loaded pistol in pretty much every room in the house!

So it's no big deal to me to want a gun that's unnecessary. They're fun to own. I can't wait til I can get my hands on an AR, just so I can show my friends. Not to mention decimate targets/paper plates...
 
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gyvel

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Yes, indeed; It's a disease and an addiction if you will. Always wondering where I'm going to get my next gun...

And, yes, it gets worse when you start needing a gun you don't want. LOL:D
 
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Barbicatter

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LOL.... Seeking guidance from a bunch of folks that suffer from the same affliction? Seriously, Do you really think we would talk you out of buying a new toy? Of course not we will be your enablers.
 
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aarondhgraham

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Reason?,,, REASON?,,,,,

We don't needs no steenking reasons!

With three handguns I have everything I need,,,
A carry gun, a target gun, and a plinker,,,
I have no "need" for the other 17.

I do have a small wish list that I want to fill for a personal collection,,,
And I buy other guns just because they might tickle my fancy.

But I almost never regret the purchase,,,
Because if I ever get tired of it,,,
I just peddle it to someone.

I'll take it to the range and shoot it a few times,,,
And if it doesn't spark some love,,,
It goes on the auction block.

I've only lost money one time,,,
Most of the time i am happy to break even,,,
Because having had the the joy of owning it makes it okay.

You are right about one thing,,,
That handgun is (IMHO) mucho-uuuuugly. ;)
But if it makes you happy, give that ugly girl a home!
 
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Skans

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I only have 4 guns that I need. One for carry, one handgun for home defense, an old 30-30 carbine that I keep stowed away in an old cabin, and one that I use to hunt with occasionally. I could probably use the one I carry for home defense too.

.....but I own well over 30 guns in various forms, shapes and sizes. I guess I only need one pair of pants, a shirt, one pair of shoes and socks to go with it....and a jacket for cold weather.

Baisically, I could manage to get along living out of a shopping cart.
 
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ScottRiqui

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You are right about one thing,,,
That handgun is (IMHO) mucho-uuuuugly.
But if it makes you happy, give that ugly girl a home!
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Well, it doesn't help that the picture lee n. field linked to is the baby-poop yellowish-green version of the gun. Even I agree that's ugly, and I have the fashion taste of a blind 1970s pimp!

Thankfully, the one at the local MCX is the black version.
 
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twhidd

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Anti-gun people ask that all the time. "Why would you need that"? Why do you need a Corvette? You don't. You buy it because you want it.
 
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ZeSpectre

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Nah, never.

That's why the gun rack in the safe has little slips of paper that say

"This slot reserved for......"
-Star Arms MegaStar 10mm
-Vltor "Bren-Ten"
-S&W 686
-Ed Brown "Kobra"
-Sphinx 380

and so forth :D
 
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ScottRiqui

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Anti-gun people ask that all the time. "Why would you need that"? Why do you need a Corvette? You don't. You buy it because you want it.
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I'm not using "need" in the sense that "I have to have it", like food, shelter or clothing. I'm using it in the sense of "I have a need for a home-defense gun, and this particular model will fill that need", or "I'm going hunting and need a deer gun."

To use your car example, some of the guns that I've come very close to buying would be the equivalent of buying a top-fuel dragster when I live in downtown New York. Beautiful and desirable to be sure, but what they do well, I don't need, and what I need, they don't do well.
 
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cw_mi

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More than half the guns I have there really is no "need" for, well actually all my guns except for the one I carry I really have no "need" for, just don't tell my wife.. they are all "investments" ... that is how I explain them to her. :)

I've got one 1911 , that I don't need but am having another one built
I've got one AR that I don't need , but am looking for the pieces to build up another in a different color.
I've got three "carry" guns , 2 in .40 and one in 9mm , really only need one
I've got one "summer" carry gun , that I really don't need
I've got one "wheel" gun because my collection needed one.. but I want another.

Well the list goes on.....
Should we start talking about ammo ? Gotta have at least 2k of each caliber:)
 
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rptrower

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Do you ever find yourself wanting a gun that doesn't really fit any your particular needs?

I don't hunt or compete, so realistically, anything I buy will either be a carry gun or a "range toy".
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I've never met a pistol I didn't like! As a result I have accumulated several over the years. In getting older I've started questioning myself on the need for so many. As a result I am mainly concentrating on 1911s & S&W 3rd Gen pistols.

The thing is, I've always loved the Walther PPK and PPK/S.
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I have always like the PPK however never owned one. My wife absolutely loves the PPK and wants a SS model so that will likely be my next purchase.
 
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