Please, I need help! Talk me out of it!

Frenchie · August 03, 2008, 04:16:21 PM

http://www.auctionarms.com/Search/DisplayItem.cfm?ItemNum=8730521

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litl rooster · August 03, 2008, 04:17:49 PM

Yeah right...were here for ya

Texas Lawdog · August 03, 2008, 05:05:11 PM

Sounds like he may have flunked the "Twelve Step Program".

Frenchie · August 03, 2008, 06:55:31 PM

Naw, not gonna get it, I need to build my savings account back up. But that sure is a pretty, shiny thing, idn'it? Sigh... well, "all things come to he who waits."

Sometimes I'd like to shoot the varmint who said that.

Pettifogger · August 03, 2008, 08:46:35 PM

If it is intended as a shooter, i wouldn't buy anything except Pietta and Uberti. If that Armi San Paolo broke, you would most likely never find replacement parts. Same with ASM, Pedretti, Euroarms, and a bunch of other Italian guns that are no longer made.

Frenchie · August 03, 2008, 09:06:49 PM

Quote from: Pettifogger on August 03, 2008, 08:46:35 PMIf that Armi San Paolo broke, you would most likely never find replacement parts.

I was wondering about that, too. Probably a good thing I declined it. Actually, I think if I'm going to get a bright gun, it ought to be polished stainless so I won't need to worry about nickel plating peeling off.

Dick Dastardly · August 04, 2008, 08:46:20 AM

Frenchie, go with your gut feeling. We're in this for fun. Part of it is sinning by giving in to temptation. All our lives we are told that abstinence will keep us safe. This is one place where sin wins and temptation is welcome. Let your aspiration to avarice be your guide.

All that said, you probably made a wise decision, and now regret it. . .

DD-DLoS

Noz · August 04, 2008, 09:26:49 AM

This is NOT the place to come to find a support group to help you restrain yourself from buying a gun. However, I agree, on this one you did make the right decision. Piettas (I think are the cream of the crop right now) will come available for that price or nearly so.

Four Eyed Floyd · August 04, 2008, 07:12:28 PM

Really, I started with a couple of Rugers a 94 Marlin and a double barrel. Now i have 2 51's, 2 58's, 4 six shooters a rabbit ear SXS and a 97 pump, a Schofield a 73 lever a 92 lever and the Marlin 94, and I am looking at a Henry. As you can see stopping is not an option...

Black Powder · August 04, 2008, 07:29:06 PM

Quote from: Four Eyed Floyd on August 04, 2008, 07:12:28 PM
Really, I started with a couple of Rugers a 94 Marlin and a double barrel. Now i have 2 51's, 2 58's, 4 six shooters a rabbit ear SXS and a 97 pump, a Schofield a 73 lever a 92 lever and the Marlin 94, and I am looking at a Henry. As you can see stopping is not an option...

I got started way too late. I'll never catch up. At least not without getting caught by the missus...

BP

Four Eyed Floyd · August 04, 2008, 07:30:59 PM

The shameful thing is I just started last year. Stop me before I buy more!!!

sundance44`s · August 05, 2008, 10:20:01 AM

All jokeing aside ..This Habbit would require a support group to break ...probally mean giveing up your friends your hobby ...You know every thing you enjoy the most .....There`s always Golf ...

Four Eyed Floyd · August 05, 2008, 12:02:47 PM

GOLF!!! Only if I get to shoot the balls...I am thinking a Buffalo gun might work or a Creedmor and maybe ride horse instead of a cart.

Black Powder · August 05, 2008, 12:21:48 PM

Quote from: sundance44`s on August 05, 2008, 10:20:01 AM
All jokeing aside ..This Habbit would require a support group to break ...probally mean giveing up your friends your hobby ...You know every thing you enjoy the most .....There`s always Golf ...

The variant of the affliction manifests itself in the pursuit of new clubs, particularly drivers, putters and hybrids. Lots of folks even regrip their own. Just like reloadin'. Only difference I see is that it's tough to get a full swing wearing a hat with a 4" brim. Otherwise, golfers & shooters are very similar. Well, at least in my case...

BP

sundance44`s · August 05, 2008, 12:30:45 PM

I wish I had a dollar for everytime I`ve said ...this is the last one ..all I needed was this last one ..

oh I forgot I have been wanting just this one more ..I just forgot .

Noz · August 05, 2008, 01:18:51 PM

I cleaned out the loading room and bundled up some guns I didn't want and actually have a little money to spend
AND IT'S KILLING ME.
I CAN'T DECIDE WHAT TO BUY.

Four Eyed Floyd · August 05, 2008, 02:36:12 PM

Know the feeling pard that happened when I started CAS, now the most modern gun I have is a 1911.

There is a lot of great stuff out there now it just depends what you want to shoot if it is BP then do you want to shoot C&B or cartridge? Some will shoot BP some won't. Or just start simple and work your way up, or borrow some guns at a shoot to see if you like them we are a friendly lot...as you can see!

Ottawa Creek Bill · August 05, 2008, 04:15:58 PM

Quote from: Frenchie on August 03, 2008, 06:55:31 PM
Naw, not gonna get it, I need to build my savings account back up. But that sure is a pretty, shiny thing, idn'it? Sigh... well, "all things come to he who waits."

Sometimes I'd like to shoot the varmint who said that.

Frenchie........good call.......
Do what I'm doing, save your moola and get one of those new USFA Remington 1858s when they come out....just about got what I need saved .

OCB

sundance44`s · August 05, 2008, 05:32:16 PM

Bill are ya going to shoot the USFA Remington

I was wanting one so bad I could taste it ..untill I heard the words 1.595.00
OUCH ! ....now I`ll settle on hearing about someone else getting one and shooting the snot out of it !
Been polishing on my Uberti`s a little more lately ..

Ottawa Creek Bill · August 05, 2008, 05:58:22 PM

Sundance......
Not only am I going to shoot it, but I plan on doing a conversion to it like the early 1858 Remington's originals were (see McDowell's book), not like the conversions that Cimarron is selling.

I know that is a lot of money, but not much more then a Colt Peacemaker and it will be an American made 1858 Remington, just like the originals were.

Bill