What Do You Consider an Expensive Gun?

[TAB]

There are some great guns out there for less than 10K that aren't adorned with another 10K of engraving.  As a machinist, you're aware that fit of a break action needs to be close tolerance to last the tens of thousands of rounds these guns are fired in competition.  Even a small amount of movement in the gun will cause problems over time. 

It's the hand lapping and attention to detail that you're paying for.  The rest is just for show!

you can have a gun that is very plane and its still well above 10k. 


you can pay 7k for a accuracy international, add in a Schmidt & Bender  and your well norht of 10k.

[Tyler Durden]

Kriegoff is the other name I was thinking of.  I probably got it confused with Spolar which is a maker of a high fallutin' shotgun shell reloader.

I think people are buying more into a shotgun than just the attention to detail of hand lapping this and hand lapping that comes with a shotgun priced at $10,000 or more.

[Timothy]

you can have a gun that is very plane and its still well above 10k. 
you can pay 7k for a accuracy international, add in a Schmidt & Bender  and your well norht of 10k.

Yes there are and you know more of these things than I do.  But what's the point?

I could once shoot in the high 70's with a $100.00 set of use golf clubs.  It's the shooter not the gun!

[crusader rabbit]

Depends, depends, depends...  If the gun is for SD, then reliability is the biggest factor.  Should be able to get a decent Glock for 5-bills.  If, on the other hand, you are going to hunt elk on a guided trip that will set you back 4-grand plus transportation and taxidermy, then the price of your long gun should reflect the value of the hunt and $2000-4000 or something more might not be unreasonable.  If you will be hunting cape buffalo in the wilds of Africa, and you wish to maintain a connection with the tradition of the big game hunt, a $10,000 double rifle might be just the ticket.  OR, if you wallet is infested with moths and Mrs. Crusader thinks the arms collection has exceeded all reason, then $40 worth of ammo makes a pretty fair investment in the armory.  Seriously, Haz and I own a Winchester 30-30 that I got for a couple c-notes.  It's a great pig gun, and I would have no qualms about taking it on a deer hunt.  On the handgun side of things, my Ruger Red Hawk in .44 Mag was just over $400 (used, of course) and it has become my favorite wheel gun.  Personal carry is a Glock 27 that I got used about 10 years ago for $475 with a few mags and some ammo.  I've seen them available currently in the $520 range.  It always goes bang when my booger hooker hits the boom switch.  I'm no fanatic believer regarding the Glock line, but my experience tells me it works.  I would believe less if I had to pay new retail.  So, FQ, I guess my definition of a pricey gun would be over $650 for a hand gun and probably over $1000 for a long gun.  As you can see, I am a simple man.  But, I engage in no competitive shooting which could rapidly upgrade my estimations...  I'm just sayin'

[twyacht]

Yes there are and you know more of these things than I do.  But what's the point?

I could once shoot in the high 70's with a $100.00 set of use golf clubs.  It's the shooter not the gun!

Tiger Woods can still beat anyone on the golf course with Pawn Shop Clubs,...(no Tiger Woods drifting, just making an observation),

A golfer could play a lot better using his clubs (on the course), (I know it's easy but hang on),...

Point is, Buying a Ferrari is of no use if you can barely handle your Subaru....

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[Timothy]

Tiger Woods can still beat anyone on the golf course with Pawn Shop Clubs,...(no Tiger Woods drifting, just making an observation),

A golfer could play a lot better using his clubs (on the course), (I know it's easy but hang on),...

Point is, Buying a Ferrari is of no use if you can barely handle your Subaru....

Exactly!

[Tyler Durden]

twyacht wrote:

Point is, Buying a Ferrari is of no use if you can barely handle your Subaru....

But you will at least look "sexier' than all your friends in their Subaru's.



"And remember, darling, it is better to look good, than to feel good.  And darling you look marrrvvvellllouusss!"

[twyacht]

 

That's damn funny right there Tyler,...

[Jackel]

old army buddy of mine gave me an offer on his "sniper rifle" basically a model 700 with a heavy barrel and a cool looking stock that he managed to sneak off with after he was discharged.

$3000

damn near bought it as well, then i looked it up online.

speaking of it i could do with a new bolt gun. Winchester brought back the model 70 a few years ago. maybe in 300 win mag...

[billt]

Point is, Buying a Ferrari is of no use if you can barely handle your Subaru....

But if you're Michael Schumacher, you are better off sticking with Ferrari. He doesn't even lift at the end of the straight, (1:17) !  Bill T.

http://www.youtube.com/user/billt460#p/f/74/k0MvA1tE0ZU