Gun Fever

Gun fever

Welcome to the club. The enabler club. If u want to cure yourself leave now and never come back.

I've learned so much in my short time on this forum it's ridiculous. And the more I learn the more I end up buying. The Internet is a terrible place for someone with gun fever.
 
I would get a Kadet kit for the CZ75 next for sure. This will allow more practice for less money. For CC use, I would recommend the Rami because the controls will be similar to the 75 and because I don't do plastic!
 
Not all inexpensive handguns are bad. I have bought some excellent military surplus and police surplus guns for very modest prices.

Variety is fun! SA autos, DA autos, SA revolvers, DA revolvers, big ones, small ones, 22, 32, 38, 44, 45, etc etc.

Go for it! Try a bunch! Would you want to eat only one kind of food?
 
Welcome to TFL, pcoutu17, and congratulations on the CZ 75B Omega. I've never so much as held one, but (IMHO) CZs tend to get high marks from the folks that own them.

A few quick points. If you came here hoping for a cure for your Gun Fever, you came to the wrong place. We're a horrible bunch of enablers. ;)

Second, I'm not an operational operator, operationally operating my operations.... and being tactical about it, of course. I'm a 40+ year-old lawyer. Take my advice for what it's worth.

Third, and with all of that said, let's look at this:
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. . . .3)Purpose- I think this argument holds the most water for my situation right now. I bought the 75B Omega specifically for range shooting and home defense. I do plan on getting my CCW sometime within the next month or so, but haven't decided if/when I'll actually be actively carrying. I'm still in college, so with most of my time spent on campus I wouldn't be able to carry very often yet. However, if I went ahead and got the firearm I planned on carrying it would give me plenty of time to train with it, which is never a bad thing.
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When I buy a gun, it's a very purpose-driven/utilitarian thing. As much as I'd like to buy guns just for fun, I can't. Nor can I stock 12 different calibers just because they're neat. If I buy a new gun, it's because I have a (perceived) need that cannot be filled by anything I currently own. I'm also a proponent of having (preferably) identical, or substantially similar (next best thing) controls on all of my defensive pistols. If I miss flicking off a safety at the range, it's an inconvenience. If I miss it during a home invasion . . . well, that presents an entirely different, and more serious, set of problems. There will be a few folks who will say, "well, I use 4 different carry pistols, all work differently, and it's never hurt me." Maybe, maybe not, but I don't know of anyone who's ever been slowed down by having the same manual of arms across several pistols, either.

If the next gun is to be a carry gun, I'd suggest that you stick with something that has identical controls to the 75B Omega. Even if you don't know when you'll be able to carry regularly: (a) you'll have plenty of time to train (a good thing); and (b) whatever shooting you do with the 75B Omega will carry over in muscle memory to the new carry pistol.
 
40 years of shooting and I still have gun fever...:eek:

Calibers-keeping them to a minimum what's the fun in that? It just gives justification to reload.

Purpose-why define what you are? being a j.o.a.t. is not so bad. it expands the horizons.

Revolvers-don't discount the idea. they can be a LOT of fun. Just don't get stuck with the LGS idea of a revolver. a 2" stubby or a 4" could be just too short for your idea of fun. I currently have them out to 10" barrels and with scopes added. they shoot what many would think are ridiculous distance for a pistol.

specialty pistols-T/C, Remington bolt action pistols (just a few). you can learn a lot about your skills with one. nothing like a bi-pod on a pistol with a 15" barrel and a good scope

1911-too many fans to be a bad choice great to make a custom one off just for you.

Rifles-most of this thread is pistol, don't forget the rifles

Shotguns-trap is like crack for a shooter
 
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My suggestion is,,,

My suggestion is,,,
Buy a thousand rounds of practice ammo and a range membership.

Be that proverbial dangerous guy,,,
Who only owns one gun,,,
And can shoot it. ;)

Other than that,,,
Only buy guns that intrigue you.

Who cares about what others think you should own,,,
Only buy guns that are interesting to you,,,
Those are the guns you will shoot.

Aarond

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I keep most of my purchases and do my research before I buy. My first gun was my 75b non-omega. I too was taken by the addiction and have learned a lot through research. I am not a know it all and things can always be learned but I know at least something about almost any modern fiream and relative pricing for my location. I dont think lesser priced guns are bad. For example I like my Kahr CM40, polish p-64, zastava M57. While they do not hold a great resale value they are what they are. If you do not re sell like me then its no big deal. I do understand the values if I would wish to resell. Make smart purchases and try to remove lust or emotion from your buying experience if you plan to re sell.

My friend Alan said it best to me after my first purchase, "You will be enamored with a certain firearm. Then you will buy it. Once you have ownership of that firearm, you will then want the next one or different one. Once you have that one it will be old news and you will want another one." My cycle has repeated 14 times and I often handle and love all of them. I play no favorites and show them all lovin' even though some really are better than others. Happy collecting!
 
I love that the suggestions and advice keep rolling in! It's a fantastic feeling to know that there are so many others out there willing to support the habit :D!

It seems like once I get a good CC and .22, the basics are pretty much covered and it becomes a free-for-all from there. There are already plenty of guns out there that I'm interested in, but I feel like I'm missing out on a lot of options due to not knowing where/how to search properly.

For example, any time I do a search, all that comes up are the same old "Top X handguns for X" type pages that just regurgitate the same models. Is there a database or some other resource out there that has a more complete list of what's available? What are some good places to look at for information, new releases, reviews, etc?
 
Everyone has their own opinions, including myself. So, please take with a grain of salt as everyone's experience is different.

With that said, I'd say that if you want a nice, striker fired mid-size handgun look seriously at the Walther PPQ. It has a great trigger, very ergonomic grip, and is one of the more accurate handguns in my hand of my collection. It's large enough to fulfill a full size handgun need, yet compact enough to carry. I think you'll find a lot of happy PPQ owners out there.

For a 1911, yes, buy a good one. By good I mean Dan Wesson, S&W Performance Center (not their regular models), Les Baer, etc. if you can. If you want something nice but not that "all out", Sig makes a good choice; my Sig Nitron Rail shot close to as nicely as my S&W Performance Center. Don't cheap out on a 1911 and expect to get great results; that's like cheating out on a car and wondering why it doesn't drive like a Mercedes.

Take it from me; you'll get more satisfaction out of owning a few very nice handguns than a bag of el cheapo's.
 
Yes. You will almost always be happier forgoing more low-end guns for one higher end gun. In other words, when considering your next purchase, go ahead and put all of your "gun-eggs" in one basket!
 
I suggest at least having guns in 9mm, .40 S&W, 10mm, and .45 ACP. I love the CZ pattern actions. As you can see they are accurate easy shooters with the high grip. I also suggest branching out to other types of actions like 1911's and Sigs. But for now I think there is a gun that no one should pass up, if at all possible. Looks like the prices are going to go up pretty dramatically on a real bargain in pistols, the SAR K2 14+1 .45. CDNN has them on sale for $370.00 but other sources show them for over $500.00 now. I think they are probably worth the 500 or maybe a bit more but grab one for cheap and you will not regret it. You'd even have a head start on a nice third gun. Maybe a decent 1911.
 
So, I believe I've decided to look for a good carry gun, as I feel that's the most important gap in utility for me. I'm heavily considering the CZ P-07, as well as a couple of other popular options out there.

However, I just found a police trade-in Sig Sauer P229 in 40 S&W listed as very good condition with little wear. It comes with night sights, Hogue grips, one mag and the factory box for $499 + shipping/fees, which seems like it's a steal. Has anybody purchased a police trade-in? Are condition ratings typically accurate, or is it a gamble?
 
I have never bought a police trade-in. A quick search on the forum should turn up a handful of threads about trade-ins from Bud's, though.
 
1) Revolvers- For whatever reason, I've never felt pulled towards owning a revolver. I've never shot one, and have honestly never even held one, but I just don't seem to want one as of now.
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Understandable. Revolvers have fallen out of favor dramatically over the past three decades.

2) Caliber- I've thought about branching into another caliber, but a good bit of what I've read has tended to center around keeping caliber diversification to a minimum out of practicality.
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There's not much downside to caliber diversification. It's more important to keep any defensive pistols consistent in terms of manual of arms. Any caliber other than 9 Luger will be more expensive.

3) Purpose- I think this argument holds the most water for my situation right now.
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You can get good subcompacts chambered in 9 Luger these days, but they likely won't be comfortable to shoot. The CZ 2075 RAMI BD is an exception. It is billed as a subcompact, but it is a big subcompact. The BD configuration gives you a decocker so handling is the same as your CZ 75 BD. Of course, the CZ P-07 also can be carried with a decocker, but is, of course, a larger compact. Both are great choices to complement what you have.

After carrying a while you will likely get an itch for a true pocket pistol for deep concealment. Off the top of my head I can't think of one with a decocker, but a DAO would be compatible for someone used to carrying with a decocker.
 
Inexpensive but accurate semi auto .22 handgun. S&W s22a fits the bill for under $250.

It will make you a better shooter.

Bolt action accurate .22 rifle. I like the Marlin XT22 for around $200 its a tack driver. It will make you a better rifle shooter.

From there i'd probably move to a major caliber rifle, Cheaper C&R gun with some history(SKS,Mosin,etc), Shotgun, Then whatever catches your eye.

Whether building a collection like this takes years or month's its diversity that is the spice of life.
 
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