Managing Gun Impulse-Shopping Syndrome

kmglock said:
I find that the best way to prevent impulse buys is to rent first. I recently thought I really wanted a Walther PPQ. I read all the great reviews and watched many youtube videos. I already have several Glocks which are similar pistols, but even Hickok45 was raving about the amazing PPQ trigger, so I really thought I needed one.

To make a long story short, I rented a PPQ and decided not to buy it. It's a great gun, but just not that much better than my Glock 19. I'd rather spend the $600 on something different.
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That's funny. I'm proud of you. I on the other hand did something else. Similar. But not that similar, unfortunately. I carry a Glock 19 as well. It's my nightstand gun too. I also wanted to see what on God's green earth the fuss was about with this "amazing Walther PPQ" (aka IMO a Hi-Point and an Hk's jiggy night of bumping uglies) so I bought one. Shot it. A week later gave it to one of my best friends who's a lefty who I thought needed to get his first handgun already and since times are tough for him, couldn't really buy one himself.

Didn't see what all the fuss was about. That was the last time I listened to Internet praises and I've stuck to my Glock 19.

It just whistled at me. Wow they have good eye sight...

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Some of my best firearms were impulse buys:

Marlin 39A
Browning Hi-Power
CZ 75 Compact
Marlin 60
Beretta 92 Centurion
etc. etc.

Yeah, they were all used...but they were all great buys for the price.
 
It's kinda hard for me to be responsible with money. I'm about finished with law school and I made it through school without taking out any loans. So now I'm 25, about 6 months away from work, with no debt other than a few thousand in credit cards, no kids, and the long-term relationship fell apart last year so no female tugging at the wallet either. Even if I'm not smart with my money the consequences just aren't that terrible at this point in my life.

Which probably explains why I bought a brand new Italian Beretta 92FS, Speer Gold Dots, a holster, and a case for it....on credit....:o:o:o

Constantine, that's a sweet picture of your Glock, cool lighting. I love my iHome too :D
 
Breaking up with a ling-time girlfriend is a great reason to spend that freed-up discretionary income on a new gun. It really will make you feel better.

For that matter, getting engaged, married, having your first child, buying your first house or second or third house, getting your first job, running a marathon (or 5K) - these are also great reasons to buy a new gun!:D
 
For that matter, getting engaged, married, having your first child, buying your first house or second or third house, getting your first job, running a marathon (or 5K) - these are also great reasons to buy a new gun
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Dang, that sounds awfully complicated! And here I thought all that was needed was just getting out of bed in the morning!
 
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