New gun itch

[WestKentucky]

its that time of year (week) again and I'm itching for a new gun. Not sure why as I have one rifle I haven't shot and 2 ar15 receivers to start putting together. I just want something different, or maybe a couple cheaper somethings. I don't have the cash to swing a new gun, and looking at my safe I oddly am looking at my 686-6 and wondering what kind of magic I could pull with a trade. I would mainly be looking at rifles I think this time although I could easily go for older blued revolvers. So what say you my THR brethren, what should I be doing? 686-6 is nice enough and built like a tank but I just haven't fallen in love with it. I still miss the Taurus 66 I had as a teenager. And why am I so enamored with the thought of a 03a3...I know it would be a junker if I was able to trade into it.

 

[Decoy80]

As long as it is cheap to shoot or affordable to load for I would to just have a gun that's new to me. I enjoy a new gun just like I do the first hunt in the fall or fishing when the bream first get on the bead. If an 03 a3... is what you can find and afford I say go for it,be safe and have fun.

 

[OldBrownDog]

A no lock 686 and a shooter grade 03A3 might be closer in price than you think. Check out Gunbroker completed auctions

 

[Dr. Sandman]

[QUOTEA no lock 686 and a shooter grade 03A3 might be closer in price than you think. Check out Gunbroker completed auctions][/QUOTE]
Just checking the format

You need to go to your local pawn shop, LGS, or gun show. Just see what they have that you like. I think it would be tough to make a gun purchase these days that will go down in value

 

[aarondhgraham]

I feel your need my friend.

I always put back a certain amount of money every month for property taxes,,,
When my taxes went down a couple of years back,,,
I never adjusted the amount I stashed away.

Now come tax time I use the left-over (and anything I've saved) to get a new treat for myself.

I should be getting my tax bill in a few weeks,,,
I've already started the decision process.

I like pairing a rifle and a handgun together,,,
This time I am considering a handgun to pair with my CZ 452 Military Trainer.

Since it's a bolt action that reminds me of a Safari rifle,,,
I'm considering a revolver like Allan Quartermain would have carried.

When Stewart Granger played him in King Solomon's Mines,,,
The handgun he carried was a Colt SAA.

So, I'm leaning towards a brand spanking new Ruger Single-Six,,,
If this is the route I go it will definitely have target sights,,,
But I'm waffling on whether a 5.5" or 6.5" barrel.

As for your choice,,,
Get something that will make you smile.

I'm partial to K-frame Smith & Wesson revolvers myself,,,
But one of the older Rugers like the Security Six might fill the bill for you.

Happy hunting,,,

Aarond

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[GBExpat]

its that time of year (week) again and I'm itching for a new gun. Not sure why as I have one rifle I haven't shot and 2 ar15 receivers to start putting together. I just want something different, or maybe a couple cheaper somethings ...

If you find a cure, please let us know as I am sure that there are a LOT of us here (moi aussi) with that affliction.

 

[hdwhit]

...I'm itching for a new gun. Not sure why as I have one rifle I haven't shot and 2 ar15 receivers to start putting together. I just want something different,

Discipline yourself.

Go shoot the virgin rifle you already have.

And finish those two AR lowers.

Then, see if you still want a new gun. Or maybe you could give that money to your church to deal with things of a longer-term nature.

 

[bannockburn]

I know I wouldn't trade my 686 for anything out there, no matter how tempting a new gun might seem.

 

[Red Wind]

I would keep that 686-6 as close as the Godfather kept his enemies, breathe deeply, and do absolutely nothing, as advised by the late,great Calvin Coolidge.