...did skinny handguards on an AR carbine start to look weird and oval ones start to look normal to me? For that matter, when did flat-top receivers stop looking weird?
...did I decide that the only thing goofier than a folding stock on a shotgun was a pistol-grip-only shotgun? I mean, that's all I used to own.
...did I stop having a "favorite handgun caliber" that I thought was "best"? (It was 10mm Auto, BTW...)
...did I start spending more on ammunition and magazines than on the guns themselves?
...did I stop liking HK products so much? I mean, I used to have calendars and posters and coffee mugs, for heaven's sake. Speaking of which, where is my HK coffee mug? The breakup wasn't that acrimonious; me and USPs are still friends.
...did I decide that maybe having a battery-powered accessory on a firearm wouldn't actually cause me to be struck by lightning?
...did I start daydreaming of attending a cool training course or going on a cool hunt, instead of buying a cool new gun?
...did I change my mind about revolvers? Seriously, where did all these wheelguns come from, anyway? I had, like, one eight years ago...
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Hmmmph.
After shooting someones little J frame .32 with a CT laser grip, I have had a serious hankering for such an animal in my own stable.
Dang it. They grows on ya.
I think I shall make such a list of my own. An interesting idea for a meme, perhaps.
Jim
I can answer the fifth one for you...
You both came to the mutual understanding that you suck, and HK hates you.
your sciencey friends might say it's all just a matter of evolution.
i would venture that some were more revolution (with that last having been "revolverlution").
jtc
"...did I start spending more on ammunition and magazines than on the guns themselves?"
..... I'm guessin' that would be sometime after the bargainiest price for .45 ACP went from $9.99 to $24.99 for at my local gun store.....
#4 and #7 mean you're leading a more active shooting lifestyle.
Using is a lot more fun that collecting :)
I was on the phone with a buddy from college discussing the CZ-52 he just got. I had one a few years back but didn't shoot it much. Caliber was too small for the gun games, the trigger sucked and the grip angle was odd, I wasn't going handgun hunting for coyotes, etc. So I haven't missed it a lot. It was fun to handload for though.
Wisdom is a wonderful thing....
wv: dingees what the winter weather gives you
"Using is a lot more fun that collecting :)"
Oh, trust me, I find that the two don't particularly conflict. I'll be picking up a CZ-52 myself. I don't reckon I'll shoot it any more than my Polish Tok, but I figure it can't hurt to have one.
Some lady once posted a link to a music video about being an adult. Just sayin'.
Tam,
Look at that list and remember, Dr. Strangegun didn't own a firearm until 2002 or so.
Hell, the gunblogs got ME interested in revolvers. And i was the one that said a couple of years ago, "Why would i want one of those? I'm not Barney Fife!"
I'll admit that Tam's Sunday Smith feature has planted the seed of moderate revolver lust (I want one, but I can't really afford another firearm right now, and I'd need about a year of hand-strength exercises to hit a farm, let alone the broad side of the barn), especially the Model 10-8, 3", like Marko's.
Okay, maybe more than 'moderate'.
Anymore, as far as firearms in general go, I try to remember Sam's advice: "lt's a toolbox. You put the tools in for the job."
Wait, no - Model 13. Oops. Distracted by pretty gun, no read so well.
I will concur with most of those points. I think it's called "growing up." (runs for cover)
I'm with ya Tam.
Lever actions and Revolvers... I went 40 years without a lever action, going from a Daisy Red Ryder to two Marlins (45-70 and .357), two Henrys and a gently used Winchester on lay-a-way.
My first Revolvers were cap&ball and a NAA mini. Never saw a real need for anything but 1911s and Lugers.
took me forever to give in and get a Taurus 605 that was a special purchase price at the local funstore. Then came the Colt Buntline .22/.22mag and a S&W 325PD.. Now I am working a trade of a Springfield Champion V-10 back to the buddy I got it from if he can find me the right old Smith.. I'll suffer with just full size 1911s for a while.
Yeah, there is a place in the safe for almost every type of gun. I even have a plastic wondergun example:
Walther P22 - It covers all the sins: Plastic, Pot metal, DA Auto, Magazine Disconnect, and Keylock.
This all happened about the time you went from being a cool gunchick to being a respected member of the Firearms Community. I've been friends with you through the evolution, and like 'em both, and I know which one I'm more likely to shill books for. :)
Hmm. About that. . .
Oh, and "...did I start spending more on ammunition and magazines than on the guns themselves?"
Was about about 18 months ago, wasn't it? (Awesome, BTW.)
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