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Any of you ever buy a bun solely out of cool-factor? Lately I've been buying a bunch of

full sizes telling myself I should only get guns I know I will use in competition. But that

limits you to full sizes generally and big ugly guns like the G34 (yes I own one). I stayed

away from many guns I wanted because of this "gaming" mentality I developed.

 

Now I'm thinking enough with the full sizes and time to have some fun. I'm looking into

the XDS, the Sig 938, some type of snubby revolver, and just anything that is different

and cool though my fascination is with small subcompact/pocket guns.

 

What is on your "fun" gun list?

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i was always under the impression that if i was to buy a hand gun it would need to be big enough for hunting , i did not relize we had all the gun games. thanks to this site and some of the members it opened up a whole new expensive world of fun. now yes some of the guns are bought just because i want them.i am thinking lcr 22 i already got the 357.

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i was always under the impression that if i was to buy a hand gun it would need to be big enough for hunting , i did not relize we had all the gun games. thanks to this site and some of the members it opened up a whole new expensive world of fun. now yes some of the guns are bought just because i want them.i am thinking lcr 22 i already got the 357.

 

Bob, your 338 WinMag is a cool gun and damn fun to shoot, thank to you letting me try her out I now want one.. lol

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For the past year or two, I'd say more than 50% of my purchases were 'unique'. They weren't so much of the 'cool' factor, but I've been buying older guns now and that has opened up a whole new realm. Engraved receivers, anniversary models, the nicest wood ever to be put on guns, and the overall detail that stomps all over new/present day guns. Older guns are just so cool.

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Yeah, I buy all my guns for the fun value. I honestly never got into this sport for the "defense" aspect and I never intended to use any of them for that purpose. I've since learned a great respect for the responsibility that comes with being a gun owner.

 

Still just like to blow sh*t up though.

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I buy them to use them. I was going to buy a judge but decided not to after I realized that 410s don't have enough stopping power and the accuracy of the gun is poor. So my answer is no.

 

Shoot one, it'll change your mind. And 45 long colt has been putting dudes in the dirt since the wild wild west.

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Bob, your 338 WinMag is a cool gun and damn fun to shoot, thank to you letting me try her out I now want one.. lol

 

 

Harry you dont have to buy one . any time you feel like getting beatup a bit you can borrow mine

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Hahaha, you remember that dude?  HAHAHA

 

Of course! It was a fun day. I met a handful of nice, like-minded guys, and spent the better part of the day with them. I know I still haven't made it out to Lehigh Sporting Clays but I still plan to meet up with as many of you as I can again. Heck, I have a local friend that shoots there all the time and I haven't gone, so it aint you or anything ;)

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