Mooney Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 TWO new additions to my bags of fun this past two weeks- no, really- they must be mating in the safe! While picking up a 642 at the local shop, I saw an older model 10 tucked away in a dark corner of the case- hiding from prying eyes. WELL- I just couldn't let her sit there- she had to come home today . The bluing is pretty worn, but the rifling is in great shape and the sction is smooth- I took her as far down as I could- no excessive wear inside. Looks like an old duty gun- lot of carry, not much shooting. I think, just maybe, I may suffer from revolver addiction. There's now more revolvers than semiautos in the safe now. YIKES! Does anyone else have this problem? My name is Greg, and I'm an addict..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Unless your wife is a shooter or you are independently wealthy, never, never, never, let your wife look in your gun safe. My wife's comment: "Do you shoot all those guns?" You will have to come up with your own lie to tell your wife but I told mine that they all have a different purpose. I don't think she bought it. dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMITH Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 There is nothing wrong with being addicted to blued steel Smith revolvers, that is my story and I am sticking to it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pskys2 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 I'll even keep my Reloading Area Clean to keep the wife from seeing the stacks of supplies. Even though I keep the Powder/Primers/Bullets/Cases stored, she doesn't really need to know, ya' know. And I only show her the guns I want, or that she is interested in. Never open the Safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revchuck Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 My wife isn't into guns at all. I have a good mix of autos and revolovers, both stainless and blued. As long as I buy something like that (and the bills get paid on time), a new gun goes unnoticed. I told her about the AR, though. My last purchase was a CZ-75B Tactical, with an OD frame. This might get dicey.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmond Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 "they're Mating Honey, Honest..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot45 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 (edited) "When did you get all of those guns? I don't remember seeing them...." "Oh, you remember that one gun that was in there that I really didn't shoot? Well, I traded that for those 2..." "What about those 3...." "That one a guy in the club was desperate for cash and I gave him only $100 for it, that's why I didn't go away a couple of weekends ago...it was my traveling money...and the other 2 I got in a trade for a bunch of other stuff, including an expensive scope I wasn't going to use anytime soon..." "Oh, ok, thats cool..." "(whew...that was a close one...)" Frank Edited February 19, 2007 by Headshot45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 (edited) Congrats Bud, I am lucky as my wife is used to hearing "Oh, that one?? It belongs to Mooney I am fixing it" or That's Gramps' gun. he needed some work" You guys don't realize how many revolvers you have She stopped asking a long time ago. Edited February 19, 2007 by Round_Gun_Shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 What's really scary is that I'm single and I've had some of these conversations with myself. Should I be worried? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pskys2 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 What's really scary is that I'm single and I've had some of these conversations with myself. Should I be worried? YES! Go see your nearest Match Director and sign up for something! Hurry before you start thinking you can actually do without some of those fine specimens! Your affliction probably is due more to Winter Blues from not keeping up on your fix of lead and gunsmoke. I start getting cranky after only a couple of weeks. Then it progresses to a lethargic look on life, it's at rock bottom when I can't get interested enough to send off for a big match in May. It's close to suicidal when I start eyeing the gun safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 What's really scary is that I'm single and I've had some of these conversations with myself. Should I be worried? Not until you threaten to cut yourself off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Don't worry Dave I'm not pondering getting rid of anything. In fact I'm already up two revolvers since the first of the year. But I did have to justify each of them to myself, somehow. But, after some tense negotiations with the other voices in my head I was able to close the deal. I think I am going to sneak away tomorrow afternoon to test out the newly aquired hardware as it is going to be in the mid 30's. Woohoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8shooter Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 5 Revolvers ..... 2 Autos (1 of which has never been fired, and probably never will) I must just be a real arrogant b@stard, as I have never felt the need to explain my purchases, I work long hours for my money, I will buy want I dam well want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianATL Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 What's really scary is that I'm single and I've had some of these conversations with myself. Should I be worried? Not until you threaten to cut yourself off. Now thats funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 ...I have never felt the need to explain my purchases, I work long hours for my money, I will buy want I dam well want. Yeah, me too... Right honey??? -Cuz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 I got a gun for my wife. Best trade I ever made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Shooter Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 I am with 8 Shooter.....I am suprised to see so many pussy whipped "men" out there. Have any of you ever asked your wives if they wear all those shoes. Pick yourselves up off your knees and tell your wife you are going to the gunshop......" Don't wait up" Think about it....you are buying guns.....you shouldn't have to be afraid..... Cowboy up.... This should end this thread....If you want to explain yourselves, find a knitting forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 January 1980 "Honey, is that a new dress?" She says, "What, that old thing?" January 2007 "Honey, is that a new gun?" I say, "What, that old thing?" After 27 years I've learned from the master. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffwalsh Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 5 Revolvers ..... 2 Autos (1 of which has never been fired, and probably never will)I must just be a real arrogant b@stard, as I have never felt the need to explain my purchases, I work long hours for my money, I will buy want I dam well want. Only 5?? I found one tonight I didn't know I had. Its great to be forgetful. Everyday is like Xmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4444 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 I bought my open gun used,,,,,well hardly,,,,not even broken in really. Wife saw it and said "Is that a new gun?" I did the honorable thing and told the truth,,,,"No, hon', it's not new at all, it is years old." Didn't lie,,,,the gun had been a safe queen. Said $hit a stone cold brick if she knew how much it cost,,,,,but fortunately some other poker schmucks at the local casinos got stuck with that bill. H4444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 (edited) This should end this thread....If you want to explain yourselves, find a knitting forum. The words of a scorned man Some of us are happily married, some just happy. Edited February 20, 2007 by Round_Gun_Shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmd Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 I must just be a real arrogant b@stard, as I have never felt the need to explain my purchases, I work long hours for my money, I will buy want I dam well want. +1 on that 8shooter. I think it important that the wife/family knows what you have and what your firearms are worth. I look at my collection as an investment and yes this gives me justification to buy more enjoy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPSCDRL Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Mooney, you've just started on the long road. It won't be long before Kelly won't be able to tell the new one from the "old" ones....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Mike Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 "Honey, these guns are much like our National Forests......You don't have to use them every day to enjoy them. Just knowing that they are there, and ready for me to use at any moment, is a great enjoyment." I think she bought it.....kind of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al503 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 My g/f wanted to buy me a gun for my birthday last year. Her: 'I'd like to get you a new gun but I just can't afford it. They're like $1200 aren't they?' (Brazos open guns ) Me: 'Uh. Wow, Bunny. I don't need another gun right now but that was nice of you to ask.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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