Worst "I need THIS gun because"... excuse you've told?

[P95Carry]

''But Hon . I need at least one more of those - for spares''.

''The last one 'didn't feel right' ... so I need another''.

''But they'll never be this low a price ... EVER again''!

''They won't be making this model much longer - it's a FANTASTIC investment''!

 

[ChickenHawk]

it's a FANTASTIC investment

LOL! That one might just work!

Cheers,
ChickenHawk

 

[sm]

-They don't make them like this anymore

- It is blue and wood, don't make them like this anymore

-I have one in Stainless, always wanted the original in blue

- I have grips to fit this, but not the gun

- I have the stock and extra bbl for this shotgun, I need the rest of the shotgun since I have stuff for it.

- I have the ammo, I need the gun

-I'm getting married so I better buy while I can

-I'm going through a divorce , I need this to make me feel better.

- This will appreciate more than the interest the bank pays

- I have sentimental attachment to one like this one, I therefore need it

- Instead of paying taxes on a bonus, and the employer having to pay taxes as well..."buy me this gun".

-Always wanted one of those

-Made in the year I was born

- Made in the year I graduated HS

- I figure out some year of imprtance later , but I want that gun.

- Picture and such posted on TFL/THR ...gave me a case of the "Jones"

- I have no idea, no excuse...simply "because".

- I dropped some money and picked up a gun instead.

 

[Archie]

J Saucedo beat me to it...

A friend gave me some cases and loading dies for 22-250.

Now I have one.

Of course, you could always try the wife's explanation:

"It was on sale!"

 

[twoblink]

"I know it was expensive honey... but here's yours..."

Oh that is SOOOOO Lame... (Let me go ahead and write that one down for...errr..future references)

I'm wondering "Honey, it comes in pink too!" would work....

Actually, my tactical gf likes her weapons black...

 

[BerettaNut92]

Worst I heard:

"I need a .357 Sig because of logistics--it has similar ballistic performance to the .357 Magnum, and I need the .357 Magnum because of 'Cowboy Logistics' (tm)"

Gee who told me that?

 

[entropy]

*because the voices told me to get it!*

Real fun if it's an "Evil black rifle"

 

[foghornl]

"I needed to fill that last empty space in the gun cabinet..." I said, sliding the SKS into that slot, and relocking the door BEFORE Mrs. Foggy could grab the SKS and begin smiting me about the head & shoulders with it....

 

[spartacus2002]

.....because it pisses off Feinstein, Schumer, and Sarah Brady.

 

[TechBrute]

Because I don't have that variant yet.

Because I need a new gun for this outfit. (If you're Metrotactical.)

Because I'm going hunting for (random animal, doesn't have to exist) this weekend and I don't have a (random animal) gun.

Because I need something to mount this scope on.

Because I don't have this color (finish) yet.

Because they're only making 100,000 copies of this limited edition.

Because my dad would like to borrow it.

I haven't tried that brand before.

Because it was a deal I couldn't refuse (knowing full well the dealer saw me coming.)

Because it's (insert random holiday.)

Because I modified my other one and I need a bone stock version.

Because I have a bone stock version and I want my gunsmith to do (insert random gunsmithing here) to a different one.

For use with ARs:
There's an accessory that I want that won't fit on any of my others.
There's too much crap hanging on all my others.
I don't have one in that configuration yet.
I have an extra upper, so I need to get another lower.
I have an extra lower so I need to get another upper.

 

[Zach S]

Never, ever, say "You buy a lot of shoes, I buy a lot of guns. I dont see the difference."

 

[starfuryzeta]

"I still have a few racks open in the safe" and its worked so far!

 

[Zeke Menuar]

Because Honey, the gun rack looks so naked only half full.

Because the Russian Mosin needs another Russian Mosin to keep it company.

It was on layaway for two month's. Didn't I tell you?

ZM

 

[Mute]

Here in Kali, it ain't no excuse. "If I don't buy it before the end of the year, I won't ever be able to buy one."

 

[sturmruger]

Ahh the joys of married life. My wife and I have both come a long way. When we first got married we were always worried about what money was being spent by the other person, but now it doesn't seem to matter so much. Oh and up until this yeaer I was always making more then she did, but that changed when she graduated from college. Now she is Mrs. Money Bags. When she wants to buy stuff I keep my mouth shut, and in return she does the same for me.

We do have an ongoing argument concerning what is more of a "waste" of money. My contention is her sweater collection is more money drain reason being that if she ever wanted liquadate her sweater collection she would be damn lucky to get $5 a piece. If I wanted to sell all my guns I could get vary close to what I have into them.


I have been working really hard selling stuff on Ebay lately. Besides the money I get from work that allows me to have some extra money that is off the radar. I think I will have some trouble explaining why I need a fourth Steyr. She gets a little suspicious when I have multiples of the same model.


The last line I used was

"honey I only bid on it so I could keep an eye on it. I didn't know it would go so cheap!!"

 

[Declaration Day]

How about this

I am entitled to it, because I work hard and make the most money!
As true as that is, I have never had to say it.

 

[TechBrute]

I am entitled to it, because I work hard and make the most money!

Dude, your brass ones are bigger than mine, but I'm more likely to keep mine. I'm the ONLY income for my family, and I wouldn't dream of saying that our loud. I am thinking it all the time, though.

 

[M2 Carbine]

Hon, there is a federal law that if you own 8 Makarovs, you must own 9.


Hon, I know I already own three Kimbers but I had a brain fa*t.


OK that's it.
I throw myself on the mercy of the court.


Actually I didn't have to give my wife a reason to buy a gun.
That sweety even insisted I buy an M1 Garand when I was out of work and money was tight.

 

[TechBrute]

I forgot I already had one once. I didn't tell her about it, but that would have had to have been my excuse.

 

[mondocomputerman]

It's easier to ask for forgiveness later than ask permission now...

 

[twoblink]

I am entitled to it, because I work hard and make the most money!

I have to agree, serious brass dude!

But when I argue with my gf... I always get the last word.. it usually happens to be "Yes Dear" but I always get the last word...

 

[gulogulo1970]

Honey, I'm trying to jump start the economy.

 

[Smoke]

Smoke says: "Honey, this gun only costs $X.XX, and I will shoot it at least once a month. It will outlast me and the kids. It will stand a fair chance of being worth more than I paid for it if the kids take care of it. And when was the last time you touched that damned $5000 sewing machine?"

Smoke hears: ....silence.



Works every time.


Smoke

 

[Valkman]

I'm going the route of buying dies for a caliber I don't have, then getting a gun to load for. Seems perfectly logical to me!

 

[Logan5]

I need a .17 HMR because I'm worried about Smurfs. Just look what happens to Gargamel and his cat whenever the little bastards get into his house!
I've also thought about trying a variation based on that children's book, "The Borrowers." They're not "Borrowers," they're thieving little degenerates and I've just about had enough of it!

My wife dosen't ask me "why?" very often, so when she does I feel I ought to make it entertaining for at least one of us.