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Post by ulmus on Apr 15, 2020 1:25:34 GMT
The title is a bit misleading to be honest. All modern firearms a functional. This idea popped into my head after seeing the Taylors 1892.. That gun is nice! I've been so focused on guns I can afford with what I will call short term savings ($500 A year at most) that I forgot about these fancier models. I also like the more affordable brands, like Rossi, because if I scratch the thing, it's no big deal. If anything, it gives it a little character. Plus if it ends up in the safe more than not, I don't feel like I should've spent the money on something more "responsible".
But, like I said, that Taylor is nice! A two year savings could be worth it.
What about you? do you prefer sticking to your budget or do you save up more for something "higher end" than what you usually get?
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Post by toopointer on Apr 23, 2020 16:19:30 GMT
I have always wanted a Henry, probably in a .44 mag. I used to have a .44 mag pistol, and wanted a Ruger semi in the same caliber, but heard too many problems with them, so having a Henry would be great, sure I will get one some day.
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Post by dangerranger on Apr 30, 2020 19:37:23 GMT
If something is out of my budget, I look for something else that I can trade, or sell to make up the difference. I have several guns that serve no purpose other than I just like them! More than once I have traded labor for guns. My wife has gotten several calls from people that "heard " I would trade plumbing for a gun. Word gets around.
My wife always wants to know, "What am I getting from this?". DR
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Post by ulmus on May 6, 2020 1:18:53 GMT
More than once I have traded labor for guns. My wife has gotten several calls from people that "heard " I would trade plumbing for a gun. Word gets around. My wife always wants to know, "What am I getting from this?". DR You could probably expand that to a new Ranger as well. |
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Post by Danwin22 on May 10, 2020 23:25:15 GMT
Fancy guns are pretty and offer much pride of ownership. They usually end up in the rear of the safe or hanging on the rack because you’re afraid of getting them scratched or worse in the field.
I like quality, functional field-grade guns for carry or shooting. A Ruger 10/22 or Henry H001 are perfect examples of a reliable .22 LR rifle that can easily be repaired or replaced without causing a major hit to the budget.
Everyone has their own idea of what they need.
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Post by Dusty on May 29, 2020 4:05:29 GMT
One fancy Henry Golden Boy .22, bought at Cabelas around 2011 on sale for $240. I take it to the range, but that’s about it. Then my Henry H001, which I should replace that post front sight but never got around to it. Sorta bad. One Marlin 1894 JM stamp, made in North Haven, Conn. .44 mag with a scope and another identical with iron sights, wonderful functional brush rifles, love ‘em. One purchased in 2002 and another in 2006. The one from 2006 doesn’t like the Hornady LEVERevolution ammo very much. The checkering is just real pretty.
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Post by ricepaddydaddy on Nov 16, 2020 1:54:51 GMT
I mostly buy used guns anyway, so the "new" has already been knocked off.
Since this is the lever action section, of my three, the Henry Standard Model 22 is the only one bought new.
The Winchester 94 was a pawn shop buy, the Marlin 336 was from a guy I worked with.
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