Impulse Buying or Planing Ahead - Page 2

Meditator · December 24, 2012, 10:06 PM

I just made an impulse buying a few days ago. Got a very lightly used SR1911 w/ no ding,dent or scratch mark of any kind for $600 along w/ a box of 50 of Hydra shock. And, I am not even a fan of 1911- as I am just as happy w/ a SA1911 GI which was 1/2 the price of the Ruger. Maybe I will trade it for something else later.

ChasingWhitetail91 · December 24, 2012, 10:19 PM

I have a caliber in mind when I go, next is .270 for whitetail. Any advice on a decent .270 for around 300$ or less.

Sport45 · December 24, 2012, 10:27 PM

I learned the lesson of not having enough inventory in '08. That won't happen to me again.

I'm not shopping for anything right now.

Sevens · December 24, 2012, 10:56 PM

I have made a few impulse buys of firearms and I'm not sure I want to sit down and take a long hard look at my success rate.

But for the most part, I put a whole heckuva lot of time, thought, research and patience in to my gun buys.

Ammo? I only buy rimfire. Even then, I'm partial to a few different very specific brands and I stick to them. I roll all my own centerfire. So to answer the "spirit" of the question, I've made a bunch of "impulse" buys on new powders I've never tried and no bullet with a low price is a bullet I won't give a twirl.

rightside · December 25, 2012, 05:09 AM

I have plenty of everything I need , or think I need. I don't have near enough of what I want! That being said, I'm staying out of the current buying frenzy. Panic buying is driving prices waay out of proportion to worth. I don't understand what drove the prices of Bushmasters up so high. Why do people want the same weapon used in the massacre so badly.

Shadi Khalil · December 25, 2012, 09:08 AM

My purchases are all well thought out these days. I have been buying one gun a year for the past 4 years, so it's always something I really want. Years ago, my collection was much larger and had quite a few impulse buys in there. I like the research and planning tactic much better.

Colorado308shooter · December 25, 2012, 10:46 AM

I learned my lesson back in '08, got caught in the shortage with little inventory, won't happen again.

In early '09, I had the cash for a Mini-14, so I bought one with several hi-cap mag's.

In June of 2011, I bought a Ruger SR9-C....been wanting one for awhile.

During the early December Cabela's sales.....I loaded up on about 2000 rounds of .22 LR.

I loaded up on component's for 9mm, 40S&W, .223 and .308....I'm still loading the stuff I bought back in '09.

Now I look around at all the panic hoarding and buying and I don't have to worry.

Patrice · December 25, 2012, 11:05 AM

Hhmmm....Given massive increase in NFA funding with its attendant increases in personnel & computer/data-processing capability, I'm wondering if there will be continued opportunity to engage in impulse buying?--Patrice

dahermit · December 25, 2012, 11:29 AM

When I am in a gun store, I always look at the used handgun section. You never know what you will find lurking there. I can afford any treasure that leaps out at me. I am always in the bargain hunting mode. So, it is impulse buying at its purest.

johnwilliamson062 · December 25, 2012, 10:54 PM

I basically have a list of items I want and when one comes up for a steal I jump on it.

At this point I mostly have "project" purchases. My eyes are much larger than my ?hands, brains, or billfold? so I end up with a number of firearms in various stages of disrepair. My wife love it

MagnumWill · December 25, 2012, 11:06 PM

Nothin pistol-related (all my guns are wheelguns or single-stack

) but, I hopped in when I could and got a normally-priced AR, two P-mags for it (may go pick up two more if they still have them at my LGS tomorrow) and three surplus Egyptian Maadi AK mags to add to my other nine mixed mags for my RPK.

Strangely... ammo is plentiful in CA and now, even stranger, under normal market price.

Justice06RR · December 26, 2012, 09:17 PM

Planning ahead. Its hard to really "impulse buy" when there's nothing to buy!

My list includes a couple more AR lower receivers and ammo (9mm, 22lr, 223, and 00buck) ... if I can find them.

Lordy123 · December 27, 2012, 11:09 AM

Quote:

I have a caliber in mind when I go, next is .270 for whitetail. Any advice on a decent .270 for around 300$ or less.

I've found the savage model 110/111 to be extremely reliable and accurate, right in your price range too. I have one, and got one for my younger brother when he started hunting too, neither of us have had an issue.

BGutzman · December 27, 2012, 11:31 AM

I plan my purchases after researching reviews by others. I was going to wait on a SIG 716 but after the latest mess I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on the purchase.

Steelers252006 · December 27, 2012, 11:41 AM

I know I always have a "wish list" myself, and that ain't never gonna change!!

sirviveme · December 28, 2012, 06:20 PM

Yes I impulse buy all the time! If its there I buy it. Then and there. My wife is about to choke me! Oh well guess I can get another wife....

December 24, 2012, 10:19 PM	#27
ChasingWhitetail91 Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 336	I have a caliber in mind when I go, next is .270 for whitetail. Any advice on a decent .270 for around 300$ or less. __________________ Abraham Lincoln made all men free, Samuel Colt made them equal.

December 24, 2012, 10:27 PM	#28
Sport45 Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 1999 Location: Too close to Houston Posts: 4,196	I learned the lesson of not having enough inventory in '08. That won't happen to me again. I'm not shopping for anything right now. __________________ Proud member of the NRA and Texas State Rifle Association. Registered and active voter.

December 24, 2012, 10:56 PM	#29
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	I have made a few impulse buys of firearms and I'm not sure I want to sit down and take a long hard look at my success rate. But for the most part, I put a whole heckuva lot of time, thought, research and patience in to my gun buys. Ammo? I only buy rimfire. Even then, I'm partial to a few different very specific brands and I stick to them. I roll all my own centerfire. So to answer the "spirit" of the question, I've made a bunch of "impulse" buys on new powders I've never tried and no bullet with a low price is a bullet I won't give a twirl. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

December 25, 2012, 11:06 PM	#36
MagnumWill Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2009 Location: Central Colorado Posts: 1,001	Nothin pistol-related (all my guns are wheelguns or single-stack ) but, I hopped in when I could and got a normally-priced AR, two P-mags for it (may go pick up two more if they still have them at my LGS tomorrow) and three surplus Egyptian Maadi AK mags to add to my other nine mixed mags for my RPK. Strangely... ammo is plentiful in CA and now, even stranger, under normal market price. __________________ Those who hammer their swords into plow shares will plow for those who didn't...

December 27, 2012, 11:31 AM	#39
BGutzman Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2009 Location: Frozen Tundra Posts: 2,414	I plan my purchases after researching reviews by others. I was going to wait on a SIG 716 but after the latest mess I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on the purchase. __________________ Molon Labe

December 24, 2012, 10:06 PM	#26
Meditator Member Join Date: March 1, 2005 Posts: 92	I just made an impulse buying a few days ago. Got a very lightly used SR1911 w/ no ding,dent or scratch mark of any kind for $600 along w/ a box of 50 of Hydra shock. And, I am not even a fan of 1911- as I am just as happy w/ a SA1911 GI which was 1/2 the price of the Ruger. Maybe I will trade it for something else later.

December 25, 2012, 05:09 AM	#30
rightside Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 419	I have plenty of everything I need , or think I need. I don't have near enough of what I want! That being said, I'm staying out of the current buying frenzy. Panic buying is driving prices waay out of proportion to worth. I don't understand what drove the prices of Bushmasters up so high. Why do people want the same weapon used in the massacre so badly.

December 25, 2012, 09:08 AM	#31
Shadi Khalil Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 5,210	My purchases are all well thought out these days. I have been buying one gun a year for the past 4 years, so it's always something I really want. Years ago, my collection was much larger and had quite a few impulse buys in there. I like the research and planning tactic much better.

December 25, 2012, 10:46 AM	#32
Colorado308shooter Member Join Date: November 11, 2012 Posts: 72	I learned my lesson back in '08, got caught in the shortage with little inventory, won't happen again. In early '09, I had the cash for a Mini-14, so I bought one with several hi-cap mag's. In June of 2011, I bought a Ruger SR9-C....been wanting one for awhile. During the early December Cabela's sales.....I loaded up on about 2000 rounds of .22 LR. I loaded up on component's for 9mm, 40S&W, .223 and .308....I'm still loading the stuff I bought back in '09. Now I look around at all the panic hoarding and buying and I don't have to worry.

December 25, 2012, 11:05 AM	#33
Patrice Junior member Join Date: April 4, 2009 Posts: 174	Hhmmm....Given massive increase in NFA funding with its attendant increases in personnel & computer/data-processing capability, I'm wondering if there will be continued opportunity to engage in impulse buying?--Patrice

December 25, 2012, 11:29 AM	#34
dahermit Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2006 Location: South Central Michigan...near Posts: 6,501	When I am in a gun store, I always look at the used handgun section. You never know what you will find lurking there. I can afford any treasure that leaps out at me. I am always in the bargain hunting mode. So, it is impulse buying at its purest.

December 25, 2012, 10:54 PM	#35
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	I basically have a list of items I want and when one comes up for a steal I jump on it. At this point I mostly have "project" purchases. My eyes are much larger than my ?hands, brains, or billfold? so I end up with a number of firearms in various stages of disrepair. My wife love it

December 26, 2012, 09:17 PM	#37
Justice06RR Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2010 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,360	Planning ahead. Its hard to really "impulse buy" when there's nothing to buy! My list includes a couple more AR lower receivers and ammo (9mm, 22lr, 223, and 00buck) ... if I can find them.

December 27, 2012, 11:41 AM	#40
Steelers252006 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2010 Posts: 260	I know I always have a "wish list" myself, and that ain't never gonna change!!

December 28, 2012, 06:20 PM	#41
sirviveme Junior Member Join Date: August 10, 2012 Posts: 9	Yes I impulse buy all the time! If its there I buy it. Then and there. My wife is about to choke me! Oh well guess I can get another wife....