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Title: it's time to stop buying guns.
Post by: TAB on October 29, 2014, 03:27:09 PM: until I actually have time to shoot the ones I already home. grumble grumble grumble. just started a project that will take 18 months. :'(
Title: Re: it's time to stop buying guns.
Post by: Big Frank on October 29, 2014, 05:38:01 PM: I hardly ever shoot the ones I have but I bought another one anyway. I don't know when I'll get it broken in but I will shoot it sooner or later. Probably not when it's cold out.
Title: Re: it's time to stop buying guns.
Post by: Solus on October 29, 2014, 07:13:36 PM: Quote from: TAB on October 29, 2014, 03:27:09 PM
until I actually have time to shoot the ones I already home. grumble grumble grumble. just started a project that will take 18 months. :'(

What a coincidence. I'm starting a 18 week project this weekend too.

I'm building a stand for a portable TV :D :D :D from a kit. :D :D
Title: Re: it's time to stop buying guns.
Post by: TAB on October 29, 2014, 08:03:55 PM: Quote from: Solus on October 29, 2014, 07:13:36 PM
What a coincidence. I'm starting a 18 week project this weekend too.

I'm building a stand for a portable TV :D :D :D from a kit. :D :D
in this case I'm building a spec home. let's just say it's well into the f*** you money level
Title: Re: it's time to stop buying guns.
Post by: alfsauve on October 30, 2014, 06:45:18 AM: Quote
it's time to stop buying guns.

HERESY --- BLASPHEMEr

To assist with you therapy and recovery I will ship you the latest 4-color auction catalog from Rock Island Auctions.
Title: Re: it's time to stop buying guns.
Post by: dipisc on October 30, 2014, 06:56:35 AM: Hi;

I have 2 left over that I have not shot yet ( 12 ga and a brit 303 )and have had them for @13-14 years, I had 3 that I gave to Nieces and a Nephew. I get into "phases" where it's every week to the range to shoot, then into collecting Brass, Currently - it is buying/stocking up on ammo and accessories.

I have more weapons than I will ever need ( I Hope ) but then when I die, I hope the family says a few kind words about me as they take possession of the arsenal....

If a deal comes along - I'll buy more weapons.

Just like in the Midway commercials " How many does a man need ?" well , when I die - then I will have enough !
Title: Re: it's time to stop buying guns.
Post by: jaybet on October 30, 2014, 07:36:29 PM: Saw today that Ruger's 3rd 1/4 was down 76% from last year. The way the market looks it's going to be time to start DOUBLING DOWN on buying guns a few months from now!
YAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: it's time to stop buying guns.
Post by: alfsauve on October 31, 2014, 07:45:58 AM: Yeah, with AR lowers at $49 and gun prices possibly dropping, it means rethinking the buying strategy.

All of a sudden building up an AR pistol looks really good now. It's not that I want a pistol, per-se, but I want a very-y-y-y compact rifle, with out the hassle of an SBR, and a very low cost.
Title: Re: it's time to stop buying guns.
Post by: billt on November 05, 2014, 06:29:36 AM: If you want a lifelong project, decorate your home with furniture from IKEA. Don't forget to get a bottle of Prozac before you start.
Title: Re: it's time to stop buying guns.
Post by: alfsauve on November 05, 2014, 07:08:57 AM: IKEA now sells cars... some assembly required

(http://growabrain.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/do_it_yourself_car_assembly.jpg)
Title: Re: it's time to stop buying guns.
Post by: MikeBjerum on November 05, 2014, 08:19:23 AM: Quote from: alfsauve on November 05, 2014, 07:08:57 AM
IKEA now sells cars... some assembly required

(http://growabrain.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/do_it_yourself_car_assembly.jpg)

Can't be from IKEA: No particle board, and it isn't broken down far enough to fit in a 3" thick box
Title: No excuse not to bid
Post by: alfsauve on November 07, 2014, 07:48:53 AM: There's no excuse not to bid on something.

Rock Island Auctions is having an on-line auction 11/15 (Saturday week) and the most expensive item is only expected to bring $2,000. There's lots of items in the under $1,000 category. 1,500 lots up for auction and probably half will go for less than $500.

http://gunauctiononline.com/search?utm_source=2014-11-07++Sword+Blog&utm_campaign=2014-11-07+Sword+Blog&utm_medium=email (http://gunauctiononline.com/search?utm_source=2014-11-07++Sword+Blog&utm_campaign=2014-11-07+Sword+Blog&utm_medium=email)

Here's pictures of some interesting items.

The most expensive. A S&W 320 Revolver rifle.
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/2005/p_standard/32-1.JPG)

Your own Mortar. You know you want it.
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/2005/p_standard/614-1.jpg)

A Calico M100. "Magazine" holds 100 rounds. Load once, shoot for a month.
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/2005/p_standard/760-1.jpg)

A Mossberg Brownie 4 shot. Probably go for $250.
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/2005/p_standard/769-2.jpg)

Or a Dan Wesson 15, with 10", 6", 4", and 2.5" barrels, ~$750
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/2005/p_standard/202-1.jpg)

Time to BUY, BUY, BUY
Title: Re: it's time to stop buying guns.
Post by: MikeBjerum on November 07, 2014, 07:56:01 AM: I can see a purchase or two ... Damn It All!!! Buy 'em all!
Title: Re: it's time to stop buying guns.
Post by: JC5123 on November 07, 2014, 12:49:22 PM: I still have the lower off the first AR I ever bought. It's a Bushmaster, however everything in it has been replaced with custom parts. I have been drooling for some time now over a LaRue stealth upper to put on it. I think now might be the time.