jackstrawIII
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I'm sure I'm not the only one who wants to buy lots and lots of guns, but also realizes that moderation is important. Just because I can buy it, doesn't mean I should.
So I've developed a system that helps me decide which guns to focus my attention and funds on at any given time. I've shared this system with a few friends, who found it helpful... or at least interesting. I want to share that system with you, to see if any of you do something similar, or if this is something that's helpful for you.
Tier 1
These are the guns that I'm currently shopping for and plan on buying this year. These are guns that I plan to use often (hunting rifles, 22s, carry guns, etc). Usually I start each year with four or five Tier 1 guns that I'm targeting.
Tier 2
These are guns that I will definitely own at some point in the next 5 years or so, but aren't high on the priority list. Usually these are still somewhat utilitarian in nature.
Tier 3
These are the "someday if I'm lucky, find a great deal, and have some extra money to spend" kind of guns. I actually bought a Tier 3 gun earlier this year, an original Colt Combat Commander in really excellent condition. Did I need it? No, will I ever "use" it in a real life situation? No. But I wanted it. That's Tier 3.
In all honesty this has really helped me focus my spending/collecting and feel like I'm in control of my hobby vs just buying random stuff all the time.
Anyone else do anything like this?
So I've developed a system that helps me decide which guns to focus my attention and funds on at any given time. I've shared this system with a few friends, who found it helpful... or at least interesting. I want to share that system with you, to see if any of you do something similar, or if this is something that's helpful for you.
Tier 1
These are the guns that I'm currently shopping for and plan on buying this year. These are guns that I plan to use often (hunting rifles, 22s, carry guns, etc). Usually I start each year with four or five Tier 1 guns that I'm targeting.
Tier 2
These are guns that I will definitely own at some point in the next 5 years or so, but aren't high on the priority list. Usually these are still somewhat utilitarian in nature.
Tier 3
These are the "someday if I'm lucky, find a great deal, and have some extra money to spend" kind of guns. I actually bought a Tier 3 gun earlier this year, an original Colt Combat Commander in really excellent condition. Did I need it? No, will I ever "use" it in a real life situation? No. But I wanted it. That's Tier 3.
In all honesty this has really helped me focus my spending/collecting and feel like I'm in control of my hobby vs just buying random stuff all the time.
Anyone else do anything like this?