What is your insanity?

[rintinglen]

What guns make you buy them even when you don't need them? Which ones do you have to see when they're in the gun case at the fun store?

I have two guilty pleasures--38 snubbies and Colt Woodsmen. I have 8 or 9 38 snubbies and my avatar demonstrates my addiction to the old Colt 22's. What can't you get enough off?175401175402175403175404175405175406

[redriverhunter]

I am guilty in an other way. I want a 45 70 don't need it, but the cartridge fascinates me, something about sending a slow slug down range. This place gets me going on guns, I don't need as well I saw a 44 mag. stubby looks cool I want one. When I go into the lgs and the gun feels so good I just got to get it.

[tazman]

My particular form of insanity is K frame Smith & Wesson 38 special and 357 mag revolvers. I already have more than I "NEED". They just feel so right in my hand and shoot so well.

[MrWolf]

Mine is Marlin levers. Every time I open my safe is like Christmas waiting to see what happened when they breed behind my back 8-)

[jmorris]

Cheap ones do it to me every time.

Can't even go eat breakfast out of town and I spot a WTS S&W 27-2 add pinned up on the board. The $275 price tag had me on my phone before I even ate.

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[GhostHawk]

Ruger Mk III 22/45's my wife and I each have one. Not really what I would define as "useful" in most cases.
Not going to stop anybody in their tracks but they do shoot. It is my favorite gun to shoot at the pistol range.

Couple of weeks ago I had a good day, 10 rounds in one hole that you could cover with a bottle cap at 20 feet. But I cheated, I was siting down thus more stable platform.

[floydboy]

For the last few years mine has been the small caliber rifle cartridges. Built a 222 to shoot cast with when 22's got expensive and scarce. Recently built a 20 practical as a varmit gun. Already have a 22-250 for that. Just find it amazing what a small little pill can do when pushed really fast. Never was into the going fast thing until recently. The performance of these little cartridges in the 200-300 yard range is amazing. Always thought wildcats were interesting.

[contender1]

Rugers.

[DerekP Houston]

My particular form of insanity is K frame Smith & Wesson 38 special and 357 mag revolvers. I already have more than I "NEED". They just feel so right in my hand and shoot so well.

I've got the same addiction, guess I'm in good company. Haven't met a 38 I didn't enjoy.

[Lead Fred]

I am guilty in an other way. I want a 45 70 don't need it

Got 3 of them, and there are a few models I would not mind adding.

[AK Caster]

Any quality .22 revolver

[FergusonTO35]

Browning Hi-Power. The problem is, cheaper guns keep getting in the way!

[Garyshome]

300 blackout pistol. Not sure why, no I don't have one. Yet

[Ithaca Gunner]

1911's I've got 7 of them now. Used to be Colt DA's 1920-1970ish, in particular the New Service.

[tygar]

Cheap ones do it to me every time.

Can't even go eat breakfast out of town and I spot a WTS S&W 27-2 add pinned up on the board. The $275 price tag had me on my phone before I even ate.

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Want to make a quick profit?

I'm fruit for N frame S&Ws, .22 match pistols from S&W, Colt & Hi Standard & rifles that shoot little bitty groups at a long way away.

And of course, Colt 1911s.

[victorfox]

While I never had and probably never will have, CZ rifles and pistols turn me on, as well as Ruger revolvers... Naming the beasts, CZ 75B,97B, rifles 550/557 FS, Ruger GP100, Redhawk, Blackhawk, SP101 snubby... I like steel.

Meanwhile, back to Taurus... ������

[Mica_Hiebert]

Rugers.
yup! I have 2 hawkeyes, 1 m77 mkii, 10/22, 22/45, american in 22lr, american ranch 223, number 1, pc40 carbine, sp101, gp100, blackhawk and a super red hawk... come to think of it I only have a handful of arms that are not rugers.

[Blackwater]

I guess I'm kind'a an EEOC looney? All sorts of things attract me. Neat old well used but well maintained rifles at a good price. Older revolvers, well appointed custom autos, but of all the things that stir my passions, the old Schuetzen rifles are my absolute top weakness. Don't see many around here any more, and I've never been able to afford one when I've had the luck to encounter them. Nowadays, handguns are my most used guns, and the ones I profit most from shooting. OM Ruger SA's are a favorite, but the new Flat Tops are really impressing me. Nice real stag or ivory grips would do it. I have my eye out for a good SA with real ivory grips now. Probably won't be able to afford it when I find one now, but .... a guy can at least aspire to get lucky, can't he?

[EMC45]

Anything in .32 S&W-L

[fortysomething]

Big bore revolvers for me, but even 38/357 attract my attention. Also, lever actions and 22s. Plus any caliber I don't have. :grin:

[Nocturnal Stumblebutt]

Any double action revolver with a semi-uncommon chambering. Don't get me wrong, I love 38 special, 357 magnum, and 44 magnum revolvers. But I am a sucker for double action revolvers that are chambered for centerfire cartridges other than those 3.

[jmorris]

Want to make a quick profit?

It did cross my mind after a check on gunbroker. Couldn't believe folks are paying over $1000 for them.

[Tackleberry41]

Can't say I have a particular insanity. I dont keep buying the same things. I walk into a shop and go 'ooo whats that'. My collection is all over the place in brand and caliber. But a friend says I only like weird stuff.

[sharps4590]

Among handguns it's still Colt SAA's with old S&W DA revolvers coming in a very close second. Long guns....just about anything German, Austrian or British that is chambered for an unavailable cartridge or better yet one I've never heard of or read about.

[funnyjim014]

Milsurps.... everyone is different. 4 sks and 4 M.nagants and a half dozen mausers. And I'm not crazy, my mom had me tested

[odfairfaxsub]

Hi powers. Loved them at one point then sold my two for sigs. Since then sigs are out and 4 hi powers took their place. Much better.

[Earlwb]

I tend to become enamored with different guns over the years. A BFR 45-70 with a 6 inch barrel (7.5 inch if you include the cylinder) got past my defenses a while back. Of course I don't need to worry about grizzly bears in Texas, but you never know. I also do have a weak spot for the small .32 caliber handguns though. I don't know, there is just something about the .32 ACP, .32 S&W, 32 H&R Magnums that seem to call to me. I even bought some .308 chamber inserts for the .32 H&R, .32 S&W rounds too. Old military rifles get my fancy from time to time too.

[dragon813gt]

Savage 99
I have a habit of destroying their value by refurbishing them. Oh well. I have a rifle that looks and works like it was brand new. Marlin levers come in a close second. Remington taking over is what killed collecting more. I reuse to pay current prices for a utility rifle. If I didn't have them already it would be different. But I'm not in need of any.

[6bg6ga]

Mine is S&W 25-5's 45long colt and 1911's

[jhaston]

I have a soft spot in my heart for any "orphan guns", the more beat up & ugly the better, I enjoy doing small repairs or just cleaning up an old abused gun.

[EDK]

RUGER ORIGINAL SIZE VAQUEROS, stainless steel, 5.5 and 7.5 inch barrel, 44 and 357 magnum.
MARLIN COWBOY RIFLES in 30/30, 357, 44 and 45/70, octagon barrels.
Lately GLOCK model 34 and 41.

[nagantguy]

I don't have any insanity, no I don't buy and accessorize every 10/22 I see below the price of a new one, no sir, did t just find another Kimber 1911 in the safe that I'm not 100% sure where it came.from, and I do not repeat do not buy Mosin nagants especially from the mid 20s to early 30's every time i see one at under 3 bills. nope not at alll, o and I do not buy things just because they have the Ruger name on them, not Blackhawks nor minis nor sp101s, why do you ask?

[Texantothecore]

1851 Navys. .45 Long Colt Derringers.

[Mytmousemalibu]

I have a taste for milsurps and anything that is more to the obscure/weird side. Guns that are of high quality, fit & finish. I know, pretty vague but about the only gun I have multiples of is Mosin Nagants. I think I have 7 of them? But who's counting right! I also have a soft spot for anything S&W.

At the top of the lust list right now:

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The new CZ-75 SP-01 Shadow 2! :happy dance:
I do shoot USPSA and I like hot rod race guns and I recently put a few mags through a fellow shooter's previous generation Shadow/Custom Shop gun and what an awesome rig. I have lusted for a CZ-75 for some time, they just feel right in my hands and the Shadow..... Pure bliss! It points so naturally for me and I shoot it well, like the bullets are laser guided to the Alpha zone! Soon as possible I want to get my hands on a Shadow 2.

Another gun born out of competitive shooting sports that I'd really like to get:
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S&W Model 52-2, Mid-range .38 special Wadcutter

Gotta have a revo on the lust list and this ones a doozie:
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Everyone refers to Ruger's as "tanks", but you would be very hard pressed to find a tougher tank than this masterpiece. Not only is it incredible robust but it is also very refined and of very high quality.

[merlin101]

Dan Wesson revolvers, got several in .357 and .44 but i'm still looking for that elusive ___SUPER MAG! Someday I'll find one and I'll have the cash.

[robertbank]

Need did someone mention need. I have about 16 pistols and revolvers to play IDPA with and I am now looking at a Turkish copy of a compact Beretta. Linda might beat me to death if I buy it but then maybe she won't.

I have to admit other than a Uberti El Patron 5 1/2" in 45Colt I think I am or maybe finally done. My recent purchase of a Model 10 5" pretty much cured my itch.

Take Care

Bob

[jonp]

Cheap firearms and not just price. I just cant stand seeing if they work or not. Got a jennings for $25 and it actually goes bang. Bought a keltec 380 that wouldnt go bang if you stuffed the barrel with gunpowder.

Hi Points on the other hand are priced cheap and are ugly but are not cheap guns

I am also a sucker for Blackhawks. I have a number of SW wheelguns but nothing makes me grin like a Blackhawk for some reason

[robertbank]

Cheap firearms and not just price. I just cant stand seeing if they work or not. Got a jennings for $25 and it actually goes bang. Bought a keltec 380 that wouldnt go bang if you stuffed the barrel with gunpowder.

Hi Points on the other hand are priced cheap and are ugly but are not cheap guns

The Turks bought the rights to produce the 92 and variants from Beretta. Guns are made on modern CNC equipment provided by Beretta and in some respects are better than the Beretta's. They sell for a third of new Beretta's up here. Turkey gunsmiths have been producing quality firearms since Columbus rowed across the ocean. CZ Shotguns for CZ are produced there as well. The quality of the build is better than my Ruger Convertible by a lot.

Take Care

Bob

[jonp]

The Turks build extremely good guns. The Caniks and Girsans as well has many shotguns are first rate. Unfortunately with their recent shift to radical Islam I don't think I'll be buying anything from them any time soon.

[goryshaw]

S&W N frames, first handgun I owned was a Model 25-5 which I still have 28 years later. Still my favorite caliber too, but I'll take any N frame regardless of caliber. Still looking for Model 57.

[robertbank]

The Turks build extremely good guns. The Caniks and Girsans as well has many shotguns are first rate. Unfortunately with their recent shift to radical Islam I don't think I'll be buying anything from them any time soon.

Turkey shift to radical Islam? They just had over 50 children killed by a ISIS bomber and in response sent their army into Syria against ISIS supported by US air power for cover. Where do you get your information from? Simply amazing. Turkey is one of the few true democracies in the area along with Israel and is a member of NATO.

Take Care

Bob

[Leadmelter]

A 357mag for sure!
Leadmelter
MI

[Bzcraig]

Lever guns in pistol calibers are my current lust along with a very swollen 'want gland' for a bolt gun in 22 k-hornet. Thankfully can't find a k-hornet I can afford. If one pops up I'll probably resort to using my credit card!!

[jonp]

Turkey shift to radical Islam? They just had over 50 children killed by a ISIS bomber and in response sent their army into Syria against ISIS supported by US air power for cover. Where do you get your information from? Simply amazing. Turkey is one of the few true democracies in the area along with Israel and is a member of NATO.

Take Care

Bob

Their president is taking them in that direction and has been for quite some time. ISIS bombs everyone it doesn't think adheres to it's brand of Islam.

[Petrol & Powder]

I go through phases and they seem to last for a few years and then I move on to a new interest.

[opos]

In the 50's I was going to school at Colorado A and M (now Colo. State) and worked in a small local gun store in my off hours...you know the kind..wood floors, several show cases with the handguns on display....big long rack across the back with all the used long guns....Like everyone else in those days we had little money and loved to hunt in the mountains (also needed to feed a Wife and 2 kids)...We bought Milsurps (usually 1917 Enfields or Model 98 Mausers or Springfields) for near nothing...Had a couple of buddies that did great gunsmithing work that I could trade stuff with...I had several beautiful, well built and super accurate rifles....one 30-06 for elk and deer...one 25-06 for antelope and a couple of "spares" to just enjoy shooting.

Today I search the "for sale" ads for the super high quality conversions that are still around...no I don't cut up anything that is not already sporterized....I've found several wonderful rifles...beautiful wood, beautiful polish and blue....well modified and great to own, to shoot and to just get out and handle now and then. Don't hunt any more but love the memories from those kinds of rifles...I hand load and really enjoy the accuracy that is available.

[str8wal]

Contender barrels. If I see a good price on one I can't help myself. Also, anything 45 Colt.

[9.3X62AL]

Anything in .32 S&W-L

Yessir.

[B. Lumpkin]

Colt's and S&W 3rd gen autos.

[Silver Jack Hammer]

Colt's SAA's. They are my addiction. I even go those meetings for us Colt's addicts. I'm surrounded by 1911 guys and Winchester pre-'64 M70 guys, I'm all about the Colt's.

[9.3X62AL]

Lever guns in pistol calibers are my current lust along with a very swollen 'want gland' for a bolt gun in 22 k-hornet. Thankfully can't find a k-hornet I can afford. If one pops up I'll probably resort to using my credit card!!

I think you could do a lot worse than to select a CZ-527 in 22 Hornet and have it opened up to K-Hornet. Having a bevy of 223s on hand, I keep my Hornets in "OEM" chamber specs. So far, anyway.

[Wayne Smith]

I like historic and unusual firearms, but with my income the Italian copies are the way I go. Uberti 44-40's P Model and a Lightening in 41Colt and a S&W Model 3 (2000) in 45 S&W - this is my insanity but far from all my interests.

[mold maker]

I don't have a problem, but anything I don't have already, or a better specimen calls to me with a song that can't be ignored.

[375supermag]

HI...

My main focus as a shooter has always been handguns, mostly single-action revolvers although I have a fair collection of DA revolvers and bottom feeders. I also have several rifles for big game hunting and more shotguns than I really need.

Currently contemplating acquiring a pair of SA revolvers, either in .45Colt or .44Special. Thinking really hard about Taylor & Co. SA revolvers in stainless or nickle in .44Special, although the brass-grip case hardened framed Ubertis in .45Colt are calling my name. I would also like to find a good deal on a lever-action carbine in either of those calibers. I like the case-hardened frame rifles but I fear the added cost may push me toward the less expensive blued or brass versions...gotta make a decision on that.

I hope to retire in the next 6-10 months,at which point I would like to have a couple of new bolt-action rifles to use at the gun club for target shooting. Something along the lines of a .243 and a .308 or similar calibers. Also have a hankering for a single-shot .45/70.

So, my particular insanity is having too many interests shooting-wise. I haven't bought a gun for myself in a year and a half, although I have bought a couple for my son as Christmas and birthday gifts, so I am due to buy at least a couple. I may go on a gun shop tour Saturday with my son to see what I can find in the used gun market, just to prime the pump so to speak before I buy anything else. Used BlackHawks run about $350-425 in this area and I have bought several in the past that were essentially new in various calibers including .357Mag, .41Mag and .45Colt. If I were to stumble across such a deal in .45Colt or ,even better, in .41Mag I would find it hard to resist.

[Fishman]

Military long guns from the first half of The twentieth century. If I get one type and like it chances are I'll buy another. Having to slow down because the safe is full at least I'm trying to.

[mozeppa]

38/357 seems to be my calling.

although i'd like .40 ruger blackhawk.........no they don't make one. darn it!

[pupsdad]

45 Vaquero I have 2, old model stainless 45 colt and a blue new model birds head 45 acp.
Two 300 whisper contender and a 700 Remington. These are my most shot firearms.

[Idaho Sharpshooter]

I have a real "Jones" for pre-war-II British Express Rifles. Boltguns. Fortunately, collectors have priced even the rattiest survivors waaaay out of my reach. That said, I do have a few good friends who can turn a decent Mauser action into a very close replica at a price I can live with. Actually, that my wife does not roll her eyes at too much. I also like to hunt Africa; and the two go hand in hand.
Stuff like a 404 Jefferys, 425 Westley Richards, and a 9,3x62. A gentleman in NM is building me a matched pair of 6,5x68S and 8mmx68S on 1090 Argentines.
Other than that...

Rich

[Scharfschuetze]

I realize that this is the pistol forum, but enough posts on rifles are now posted so I'll post my particular weakness.

Anything made at the US Government's Springfield Armory usually will come home with me if it is in 85% or better condition. All of these get shot from time to time and all will hold surprisingly small groups with both cast and jacketed bullets.

[robertbank]

Pulled the pin and decided to let the Queen breath. I just bought a Girsan Regard Yavuz Compact in 9MM. Gun is the shorter version of the 92FS made in Turkey. Mags are made in Italy by Mecgar and are identical to the Beretta mags (I have five I use in my Beretta CX4 Storm Carbine. Guns are well regarded for their quality of workmanship ie fit and finish. If I like this one I will pick up the FS as well.

http://www.girsan.com.tr/en/mc-39

$450Cdn or $315US

The FS sells up here lightly used for a tad less.

Take Care

Bob

[alamogunr]

I wouldn't go so far as to call it insanity, but I like custom and semi-custom revolvers. Mostly single actions but I do have one double action that has been rechambered and rebored. If I can't get out to shoot them, I can just get them out and handle them.

Another slightly less "like" is military surplus rifles. They are still less than a full custom single action but I still remember what they sold for in the late 50's. I couldn't afford them then either.

[telebasher]

Boolit moulds, .225 rifle moulds and 44-45 pistol moulds.

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

I've gone through several phases over the years...and after my recent auction, I'm trying NOT to buy any...but I can't stop looking at Big Bore S&W revolvers. If I found the right priced 500, I suppose I'll buy it.

A 500s&w Mag in a revolver...IS the definition of insanity :Fire:

[NoZombies]

I'm with the .32 guys. Mostly .32 revolvers, including a few that exist only in single digit quantities, and some customs.

I also collect .32 bullet molds, and have something like 50 of them at the moment.

Also machine-guns, but that's an entirely different variety of crazy.

[gwpercle]

My insanity is old and new boolit moulds . I can't walk by a table at a yard sale or flea market with $5.00 moulds for sale without buying most of them...regardless of condition ! I have to avoid the NOE store....just way too much temptation there.

And to a lesser extent old forlorn neglected reloading presses, I just feel the need to save them.
Bring them home , get them doing their job again....

Gary

[bradley.moss72]

All guns drive me wild but. . .

My insanity is H&R and NEF single shot Handi-Rifle and Pardner shotgun. Over at the GBO forum we refer to it as "Handihaulic".

I also love orphan guns that need a little TLC. I frequent the pawn shops (Gun orphanage) looking for them. Here's a recent example:

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A Ruger 44 Carbine that was carried alot but seems to be in relatively in good shape. It's definitely a shooter. It is the early model with the tube mag.

I've slowed a bit on rifles and shotguns and my focus has turned to pistols and revolvers.

BW

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