How do you decide what gun to buy next?

[Cemetery-man]

I just browse and browse and browse and..... Eventually one will catch my interest. I can't say that I ever went into a gun shop intending to buy a particular gun that day. Impulse buying is so much more fun.

 

[Letch]

See I started out in the milsurp stage and just bought things that I found around at shows. Then as they accumulated and went unused I decided to start selling and move into the usefulness stage. Anyone know what comes next so I can just go ahead and prepare for that.

 

[9mmfan]

Mine are mostly for a defined need. I have one AR, one shotgun (recently aquired), one .22 rifle and 4 carry guns. Two are revolvers and two semi-autoes.
I simply don't have the desposable income for any more and quite honestly I really don't want anything else. If a 'want' comes into play in the future it would require putting money away for that particular purchase.

 

[Leadeye]

After 40+ years, I just know.

 

[Bennettjh]

I feel like I have most of the basics covered now, so for me new purchases are rare and intentional.

I've got must of my roles covered so I haven't bought a new gun in a while. I have to justify it to myself. Reloading supplies is what I buy most of now.

 

[climber1218]

My goal is to try and have every common caliber covered so that I know I can get ammo for something I own. I currently have most handgun calibers under control, however, I am now working my way up the rifle calibers. I think of the range I would like to cover and work my way out...I currently have .223, .243, .308, and 30-06...working my way to 300 Win Mag, .338 Lapua, and 50BMG! We will see how far I get before age and money catch up to me

 

[edwea]

What I want to buy next changes about 10 x between the time I start saving and when I finally have enough saved. I can usually come up with a need by then that the Mrs. Can get on board with.

 

[KJQ6945]

My gun purchases are usually based more on timing than anything else. The deal often dictates the purchase.
Went to the gun store to pick up a scope I had ordered, it wasn't in yet, but there was a Sig MPX there calling my name. Went in to buy an M1a, left with a 700 PSS. It was too good of a deal to pass up. Purchases just happen.

 

[TheWabbit]

Does it look like an AK or function like an AK (Saiga 12, Vepr 54R, etc.)? Yes
If not, is it a .22 or pistol? Maybe
If still not, is it for my wife? Maybe
If not for my wife and not an AK, .22lr, or pistol, do I still want it? Probably not.

 

[bulletsmith]

I don't pick new guns, new guns pick me.

I like this one.

If I see something that speaks to me, and I don't own one, it becomes the center of focus. Purpose left the conversation years ago.

 

[indiucky]

"Oh look!!!! Shiny!!!!!"

And then out comes my wallet.....

 

[GetA2J]

Usually to complete a "collection" I have Springfield XD's 3" compact, 4" service model and 5" tactcal. After my son turned 18 I gave him his choice and he chose the Tactical, now I need to replace it.

 

[farmerdan]

I just let my wife pick mine. Last year for my birthday it was a shield 9mm, this year a new Sig scorpion. I'll start hinting about a kimber raptor next year.

 

[KJQ6945]

"Oh look!!!! Shiny!!!!!"

And then out comes my wallet.....

Forget everything I said before, this sums it up.

 

[Mark 1911]

I think its a matter of whether or not I already have one, whether or not I have any more spare spots left in the vault, whether or not its offered in any of the calibers I already own, but mostly and foremost, it's a matter of whether or not I just want one.

 

[Psode27]

My interests change like the wind.... I'll REALLY be into AR's for a while, then not touch one for 6mo. Then I'll REALLY be into AK's, then 10/22s, then bolt guns..... Right now I'm on to Fal's! I do try to, for the most part, justify it somehow as filling a role. I keep my feelers out all the time though and if I spot a deal I do my best to grab it as funds allow. I have about 7-8 sites I go to daily to check for deals (guns and parts), then I do my local gun show circuit as time allows.

 

[EthanR9]

I'm definitely an impulse buyer! There are so many guns on my list that I forget about some of them! With that said, I buy things extremely randomly! If I start looking into a specific gun and find an awesome deal, it's very difficult for me to say no. I'm also not married and don't have kids so my paycheck is mine to spend however I want. I've scored two very old Smith revolvers from GUN SHOP's saying they're just "old model 10's". One is a 1905 and the other a nickle plated Victory. So for me, it's whatever comes along first that isn't overpriced. I also look at what I can get back out of the gun if need be.

 

[sgreen3]

At first when I really got into guns I would just kinda buy stuff on a whim (not that it still doesn't happen on occasion) but now I try a fill a need before just a want. Almost all the guns in the safe serve some sort of purpose and get shot on a regular basis. If it doesn't come out of the safe on a regular basis I have a hard time justifying keeping it around.

 

[Dyerbill]

getting older and selling a bunch I don't "need" anymore but looking for a Henry 22mag..lever or pump.

 

[45 LongColt]

I normally just look around and see what I really like. If I have the cash, I buy it. If I don't have the cash, I save for it. That is pretty much my reasoning and has worked well so far. As for my next, probably a 500 S&W mag. That is one I will have to save for. Lol.