Burned out with guns?

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Lately I feel that I'm no longer as enthusiastic when I purchase a new gun. Now they all the same to me. I bought new pistols, revolver, in various calibers like 22, 9, 40, 45, 357sig & 357mag, but I no longer have that excitement feeling when I get that new gun. I buy $250 gun, I buy $1000 gun, Glock, Beretta, Sig, HK, Colt, Springfield, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, pretty much the major manufacturers.

I buy, I clean it, I shoot it, I clean it again. Repeat & repeat.
I got new job, I make a lot more, I can buy a lot more guns, but I don't really see any guns that are worthy for my hard earn dollars than I currently have.

Can you get burned out by having too many guns?
 
If you do, send 'em to me.:evil:

Get an old milsurp rifle, see how you like it. Might be just the medicine you need... a lot of these newer guns, despite having good functionality, are lacking in the area of soul.
 
I think that, as with any passion, it ebbs and flows. I recently moved more toward my musical inspiration when I got hired on as lead guitarist in a band. Now that things are settling in in that regard and it's no longer novel, I find myself more and more with an itchy trigger finger, and the itch to add another handgun to the collection.

Learning to ride these waves of passion is something that comes with time. Find something you ARE excited about, but don't sell off the guns in the meantime....you'll be back.

;)
 
I'm guessing you've been shooting a long time. Maybe it's a "Zen" thing, rather than burnout. Forget about buying for the moment - do you still enjoy shooting? Maybe you've reached a new level, grasshopper?

I compete in another sport that's equipment-centric, and have been doing so for a long time. I see lots of parallels between this sport and shooting. Most relevant to this discussion, is a strong focus on equipment, which naturally leads to buying more and more and fancier and fancier. All ok if you can afford it and you're not kidding yourself that it makes you better at what you do. Eventually I settled down and (subconsciously) realized that while reliable good quality equipment is necessary, more of it isn't necessarily better, and uber-expensive isn't either. I don't get as excited about the act buying new gear for this sport, but I still enjoy participating immensely. I'm definitely not burned out.

Best wishes
 
Lately I feel that I'm no longer as enthusiastic when I purchase a new gun.
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My first thought was maybe you've bought too many to fast? You don't say how long you've been at this hobby, or if shooting/hunting is a part of it.

I never have enough money to buy too much, maybe that's a good thing (for me at least).But if the focus of this hobby is just the purchasing of new stuff maybe it could get old:confused:
 
use some of that money and don't buy more guns, buy more ammo and attend some formal trainning like tactical response, tdi ohio etc. that will probally work to get you all hyped up.

but for the record i have never came close to "burning out" when it comes to guns.
 
Now it's time to buy some rifles. Semi Auto, Bolt Action, in .22, .223, .308, .30-06, the list goes on...and on...and on.

After half dozen rifles, shoot your handguns with renewed excitement.

Also ever go to the range and shoot a tennis ball on a string? there are many games to keep your interest fresh.
 
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I experienced the same feeling about shooting pistols. (I don't have the problem, unfortunately, of being able to buy as many guns as I want).

So, I went back to rifle shooting, something I haven't done on a regular basis in several years.
 
Maybe its not the quantity for you anymore but finding ones that you love and using them?
 
Just appreciate the guns you do have, and shoot them. Stock up on ammo and mags for your guns, rather than buy new guns.
 
When i go out shooting I take the 12 gauge,270,30/06,22 rifle and the 9mm

I never get bored that way oh and my newest AR15 I like to mix it up and Im

looking forward to my next purchase a either a 1911 or a 357. Mix it up and

have fun.I also started reloading and as mentioned before maybe building one

will help

Good luck
 
I noticed my likes & dislikes have evolved. I don't buy as often as I use to but when I do, I get truely excited w/ my purchases...last few purchases inclued:
DW CBOB
*9mm AR
*Colt Python -circa 1969
 
That's great! Seriously! I feel very much the same. I have everything that I need. I have almost everything that I want.

I'm not burned out, I am fulfilled and satisfied. I am content. I am not needy. I am not greedy. See the difference? You should be celebrating.
 
Maybe you need to shoot more and buy less. I have very few firearms but that's about all I want. Now loading stuff..........That's another story.
 
That's great! Seriously! I feel very much the same. I have everything that I need. I have almost everything that I want.

I'm not burned out, I am fulfilled and satisfied. I am content. I am not needy. I am not greedy. See the difference? You should be celebrating.
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Well said
 
Can i test drive your hk .45's? :evil:
With most of my hobbies i dont really get burned out with them, but more of the girlfriend. Always having to explain what and why and how its necessary, even though no matter how good the argument its never good enough haha. Right now its the battle for another pistol, chl, and class 3 items :banghead:
 
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Maybe more like, you're in a lull..

Maybe seek out some gun buddies, or gals..

It's high value time, IMO, to meet new shooters, share your guns at the range, ask questions, answer questions, you know, shoot the sh-t, have a little friendly competition shooting among these people with the same interest, and possibly other interest, as you.

You just need the spark of desire to get your head and heart back into the hunt..


Seek, and you shall find..



LS
 
Quit your bellyaching.

Get your butt to the range and rediscover just why you go in the first place.

Stop looking for enlightenment and learn to enjoy the simple.
 
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