samboy Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 Hi gang. I started clay shooting in 1981 and am now on my 17th shotgun. Each time i've said this will be a keeper but i see something else that's nice and want one. The one i bought on Tuesday is a Browning xs pro 30" sporter and its nice. The money i've wasted i could of bought a Purdey. Watch this space. I've had my CZ .22 for 15 years and never wanted to change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 Only 17 😂😂😂😊😊😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Old farrier said: Only 17 😂😂😂😊😊😊 My ticket was nearly full in the first year😀😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 Just now, johnphilip said: My ticket was nearly full in the first year😀😀 And mine trouble is I tend to keep them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, Old farrier said: And mine trouble is I tend to keep them Its embarrassing looking along the rack in my local gun room shop . Was mine . Erm was mine . Oh and that one to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, johnphilip said: Its embarrassing looking along the rack in my local gun room shop . Was mine . Erm was mine . Oh and that one to But you can give a good honest opinion on each one 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 Had around 60+ shotguns, but had my Salvinelli Monaco for about 8 years. i will not part with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Old farrier said: Only 17 😂😂😂😊😊😊 If only!................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungle The Bear Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 This could be me🤣 I've had a few too - though maybe not as many as 17 ( just counted its actually 18 - however I've shot a Blaser for the last two years, which is probably the gun that I should've had long ago... It just seems to fit - balance perfectly, my game shooting has improved to such an extent, that I feel as though I cant miss. First pheasant day this weekend so hopefully the wheels don't fall off. I counted on our syndicate last year and 5 of the guns were mine at one time 😬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted October 16, 2020 Report Share Posted October 16, 2020 I have had the longest owned one for 46 years, and shortest for 2 years (still have both). In 46 years, I have only parted with 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taileron Posted October 16, 2020 Report Share Posted October 16, 2020 I have been exactly the same over the years, every one I purchased was “definitely a keeper” The problem was I did just that and kept them. Realised in lockdown that I have a load of money tied up in guns that I was unable to use. I have now parted with all but 4. The new “keepers” are my Yildiz .410 (daughter) Yildiz 20g (wife) MK38+MK70 (me). If I was brave enough to work out how much cash I have parted with over the years I suspect the remaining few hairs on my head will immediately fall out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted October 16, 2020 Report Share Posted October 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, Taileron said: If I was brave enough to work out how much cash I have parted with over the years I suspect the remaining few hairs on my head will immediately fall out. I have spent a good deal on shotguns, but mostly second hand, and by keeping, I have only once 'sold' at a loss (traded in in fact). It is true that the total 'sale value' of the contents of the cabinet will be less that I have paid, much more so if inflation is considered, but that is true of the vast majority of what we buy - other than our houses). My main 'in profit' item (apart from my house) is my old Defender, which creeps up annually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted October 16, 2020 Report Share Posted October 16, 2020 32 minutes ago, Taileron said: I have been exactly the same over the years, every one I purchased was “definitely a keeper” The problem was I did just that and kept them. Realised in lockdown that I have a load of money tied up in guns that I was unable to use. I have now parted with all but 4. The new “keepers” are my Yildiz .410 (daughter) Yildiz 20g (wife) MK38+MK70 (me). If I was brave enough to work out how much cash I have parted with over the years I suspect the remaining few hairs on my head will immediately fall out. Imagine if it had been horses that you bought 😗 ive got to the point where I’m heading for a major restructure of the gun cabinet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted October 16, 2020 Report Share Posted October 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, Old farrier said: Imagine if it had been horses that you bought 😗 ive got to the point where I’m heading for a major restructure of the gun cabinet That's what I would call a result! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 16, 2020 Report Share Posted October 16, 2020 I wrote a list some time ago of all the shotguns I’ve owned, in the order they were bought, but can’t find it; will do it again and report back. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted October 16, 2020 Report Share Posted October 16, 2020 I feel that I'm a lightweight with only 9 guns in 25 years, got 4 in the cabinet and looking to reduce it to 3 at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted October 16, 2020 Report Share Posted October 16, 2020 Just now, vmaxphil said: I feel that I'm a lightweight with only 9 guns in 25 years, got 4 in the cabinet and looking to reduce it to 3 at the moment I'm inclined to feel that although it may seem to you 'lightweight', it looks from here like good sense and self control! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted October 16, 2020 Report Share Posted October 16, 2020 This thread sounds like someone who is attending there first visit to an AA meeting 😀😀😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted October 16, 2020 Report Share Posted October 16, 2020 Ooops, I feel slightly ashamed!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 16, 2020 Report Share Posted October 16, 2020 Only one cabinet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted October 16, 2020 Report Share Posted October 16, 2020 Got in trouble with plod at renewal, seems that nobody actually monitors all those emails etc we dutifully send in when buying/selling, I had to upgrade my security to RFD level, might even re-apply for RFD as makes buying sooo much easier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted October 16, 2020 Report Share Posted October 16, 2020 36 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Only one cabinet! Moi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted October 16, 2020 Report Share Posted October 16, 2020 56 minutes ago, Jaymo said: Moi? But it’s a XXL 🤭🙄😊😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted October 17, 2020 Report Share Posted October 17, 2020 There`s always `another` gun!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted October 17, 2020 Report Share Posted October 17, 2020 I have 4 now but only sold 2 ever in 20 years . I shoot well with mine so it stays . I have all my original Fac guns still. I bet I’ve only had 15 airrifles ever and still have 3 of them in 25 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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