xtian999 Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 May be out of print, but if you can find it: “How to Live Cheaply with Style” it is a great book. To add to that, I would say: Before you buy a new gun, look into the same steps as preparing to buy a home. In other words, pay off credit cards ( high interest and bad debt-to-income ratio), sell non-performing assets, sell any car that is on a note (also bad debt/income ratio) and buy a beater for cash (used Volvos are a popular choice), and address any credit issues like slow pays, no pays, judgements, old school loans, etc. (bad debt). Then re-finance your mortgage on a 30yr. if you have one, and if you don’t, then buy a home before you buy a new gun. After that, your credit rating will go way up and you can buy a newer car at a lower rate and your new gun with a clear conscience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&W686 Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 When purchased my first custom handgun I had to sell two Glocks and my Springfield Trophy Match. I regret selling my Trophy Match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyG Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 Well I figured it out. Bought my first 2011 lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garmil Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 What did you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dccarper Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Yeah,what did you get, how do you like it? Any regrets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuckinMS Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 On 10/18/2018 at 3:42 AM, Hi-Power Jack said: You can afford MEAT and guns, too ? now that was a good one! I sold stuff and took some money out of the bank and then asked my wife for forgiveness after showing her the shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highhope Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 just buy a used one, they come out occasionally in classified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 How much does SV require you put down to order a gun? Heck, you'll have almost two years to save up the balance before gun is built. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kk4364 Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Pretty sure $1k. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anbrumm Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 I set money aside from each paycheck. Have sold guns in the past to fund the purchases as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seif26 Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 On 11/6/2018 at 11:00 AM, Harlow said: Sell the guns that aren't for competition, to fund a 2011. That's pretty much what I'm gonna have to do. At this rate if it isn't competitive in some division or sport, then I don't really want it in the safe just to have it. Too many guns, not enough time to make M with them all. This. Also for my latest purchase I did use one of the credit card offers to get back $500 if you spend $3k in the first 3 months. This isn't something you can do all the time without affecting your credit score but it may help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawdustnsteel Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 I’ve been shooting with family on my own for years and built my own steel targets etc. when I found a good deal local to me for an sti 3gun I sold off some safe queens and collector guns and got it. Imo be patient and watch for good used guns. Im just starting at competition at 45. But I’m retired Army so I’ve got time to practice. Still searching for gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ryder Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 2 ways. Find a rich friend that dives into and out of hobbies quickly. Show him how much fun he can have shooting a 2011. When he gets bored and realizes he can’t win without a dedicated practice regime, he will quit. Swoop in and take that lightly used 2011 off his hands at a 50% discount!If you have no friends, eat more peanut butter and jelly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vluc Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 I saved money by choosing not to buy a 2011.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ryder Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 I saved money by choosing not to buy a 2011....Smart man. [emoji67] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamj Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I sold off a large portion of of my guns to fund a 3 gun open setup. I know sone people would never sell a gun, but I am unsentimental about them. I want to play with the new shiny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-the new guy Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Donated Plasma... I gained weight so I could donate more and get paid more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamj Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 30 minutes ago, Paul-the new guy said: Donated Plasma... I gained weight so I could donate more and get paid more. This man shoots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plapczynski Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Sold other guns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwood Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 . Sold 2 M&P pistols and Benny Hill did a little work on this SPS Pantera 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosswoodford Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 On 10/17/2018 at 9:24 PM, ChuckS said: Stay (get) single... If this ain’t the damn truth.... never get married! It’s a trap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomar83 Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 It’s called have good home owners insurance and all you need is a little hail storm and there you go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueorison Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Uh... I think you are in the wrong business if you are asking how to save money with a 2011... the best advice I can offer is to build it yourself, build many of them, spend tons of money, then start a gunsmithing business because you're so good it, at that point, then realize that you're selling guns for almost cost...wait... I got carried away, what was the question? You could go with the RIA option. Sub $2k vs $3500-4k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJoeShooting Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 a combination of my tax refund and some money i pulled out of my retirement to fund a house....i actually just pulled a little bit more than the house deposit and convinced the wife to let me make a grand of it dissapear towards a gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrado_kid Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 On 10/17/2018 at 7:45 PM, AndyG said: Hey all, I've had my eyes on an Atlas Titan for a while now but I'm having trouble saving money for one. Something always comes up. You guys have any tips and tricks when it comes to sid gigs and saving money for new toys? Kind regards, AndyG I took out a loan, paid it back as I could. Now I want another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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