What's Missing In My Collection?
- Thread starter Martowski
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When you get to the point of asking "what's missing from my collection", you are past the point of needing something to be practical as justification.
or, at least, I am...
SA .357 is good, the classic caliber is .45 Colt, so that might be a possibility. USED guns are more likely to be in your price range, and used guns aren't ALL beat to death, though some that aren't look like they are on the outside.
A P.08 is a good addition, a piece of history, but don't look for one in the $600 range unless you have a time machine.
In a completely different direction, the single shot Contender is something you might consider. I wasted about 30 years by never considering one, because its "only" a single shot. One nice thing about a Contender is that you can get barrels to match all the other pistol calibers you have. It can get expensive, but no one says you have to get them all at once..
Lots of possibilities, you can go for another variation of what you already have and like, or you can go in radically different direction, its all up to you.
or, at least, I am...
SA .357 is good, the classic caliber is .45 Colt, so that might be a possibility. USED guns are more likely to be in your price range, and used guns aren't ALL beat to death, though some that aren't look like they are on the outside.
A P.08 is a good addition, a piece of history, but don't look for one in the $600 range unless you have a time machine.
In a completely different direction, the single shot Contender is something you might consider. I wasted about 30 years by never considering one, because its "only" a single shot. One nice thing about a Contender is that you can get barrels to match all the other pistol calibers you have. It can get expensive, but no one says you have to get them all at once..
Lots of possibilities, you can go for another variation of what you already have and like, or you can go in radically different direction, its all up to you.
jetinteriorguy
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Browning HiPower. Until you've had one you don't know what your missing.
Contender
I too suggest the Contender, def. different. Very very accurate.
I love love love the trigger on mine, breaks like that proverbial glass rod. I have yet to buy more barrels, but always have my eyes open for them.
Mine is in .44 mag right now, I think my next barrel will be .17 or .22 centerfire.
I do like scoped pistols, and the new barrel will be wearing a scope.
I too suggest the Contender, def. different. Very very accurate.
I love love love the trigger on mine, breaks like that proverbial glass rod. I have yet to buy more barrels, but always have my eyes open for them.
Mine is in .44 mag right now, I think my next barrel will be .17 or .22 centerfire.
I do like scoped pistols, and the new barrel will be wearing a scope.
Easy to shoot, no recoil, a PITA to find that 32acp brass though. I have had a Walther PP and it is one of the BEST natural pointers with zip for recoil and easy to reload. I do own some 32 SWL revolvers, and they are even more fun. Make it a 327, and you go go really hot, mid range with the 32 H&R or mild with the 32 SWL.
..Dain Bramage
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M1892 French Ordnance Revolver.
Just guessing.
Didn't read the posts.
Just guessing.
Didn't read the posts.
Pukindog12
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I always wanted a .41 Magnum but I couldn't justify it with the outrageous price of ammo especially considering I already have a couple of .357 Magnums.
stephen426
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I've been in your situation a few times trying to "round out" my collection. Unfortunately for me, I have grown tired of the mundane (meaning the prices have gone up). I have guns in .22 LR, .32 ACP, 9mm, .357 magnum, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP. I also have 3 12 gauge shotguns, 2 AR-15s, and a .30-06. I have been looking at the FN 5.7 any may eventually pick one up.
My carry guns get the most use followed by my 1911s in 9mm and .45 ACP. I think I'm done collecting (for now) stuff that probably won't get shot much (if at all).
Your line of questioning for your next gun should probably be:
- What does this new gun do that the others don't?
- Would this gun be filling any specific role (HD, CCW, Competition, Range Toy, Investment)?
If you can't really find a reason for it, you should probably pass on it. Spend the money on ammo or training. Hurricane Irma was an eye opener when I was really concerned about losing my house. I have a crap ton of guns any I really only shoot about 4 or 5 of them regularly.
My carry guns get the most use followed by my 1911s in 9mm and .45 ACP. I think I'm done collecting (for now) stuff that probably won't get shot much (if at all).
Your line of questioning for your next gun should probably be:
- What does this new gun do that the others don't?
- Would this gun be filling any specific role (HD, CCW, Competition, Range Toy, Investment)?
If you can't really find a reason for it, you should probably pass on it. Spend the money on ammo or training. Hurricane Irma was an eye opener when I was really concerned about losing my house. I have a crap ton of guns any I really only shoot about 4 or 5 of them regularly.