[Rcope822]

Figuring my Python to be the last gun purchase of the year , I went ahead and started getting ready for Winter. Filled the LP tank , had a load of new stone spread on the lane , had the furnace serviced , and bought new tires for the Nitro. I went to the LGS Saturday to donate for an officer injured on duty and what did I see in the used gun display? Only one of my Grail guns. A Lew Horton 624 in mint condition. Box and papers. I wonder why this always happens. The good stuff shows up when I used the money for something else.

 

[MWAG]

Layaway!

 

[series guy]

My rule for gun buying has always been that if I didn't have cash to pay for it I didn't buy it. When I think back to some of the guns that I passed on and at the prices I'm not so sure that was the best idea. But then it's not like I have a shortage of guns so I guess it all worked out.

 

[The Happy Kaboomer]

LAYAWAY!

 

[Rcope822]

LAYAWAY!

It's on consignment. No lay-away.

 

[ShooterGranny]

A new gun won't keep you warm in the winter, but propane and a functioning heating system will. Sounds like your money went where it really needed to go.

My philosophy has (mostly) always been that if I was meant to have it, it would have been there at the right time for me.

 

[Abby'sDad]

Credit Card; I always keep one or two for emergency purchases like this!

 

[delcrossv]

Nice, but there'll be other guns. I wouldn't go into debt for one.

 

[WendyZXZ]

Sounds touch but priorities in order in a good thing, we have been in similar situations at times...

 

[Rcope822]

Credit Card; I always keep one or two for emergency purchases like this!

Don't use credit cards. I have a second account and bank card for ordering stuff online. I've seen too many people get in over their heads with credit cards.

 

[Abby'sDad]

Mine are paid off every month; get 3%+ back on everything as well.

 

[jonesy814]

That is only ill timed luck. Bad luck would be buying that revolver and dropping it on concrete on the way out the door!

 

[Rcope822]

Mine are paid off every month; get 3%+ back on everything as well.

Good for you. I'm from the " Cash is King " school of thought.

 

[6917SctyGrp]

My rule for gun buying has always been that if I didn't have cash to pay for it I didn't buy it. When I think back to some of the guns that I passed on and at the prices I'm not so sure that was the best idea. But then it's not like I have a shortage of guns so I guess it all worked out.

Now that I'm old I have the money and the damned covid and the politicians have caused there to be none available. Bastids!

 

[Engineer1911]

There will always be bills, good deal guns are rare, As General Custer said, "CHARGE ! ! !"

 

[Bob K]

You don't HAVE to get in over your head with a credit card. We use our credit cards a lot, but pay them off every month. It's real convenient to have for an emergency car repair, for when you need to buy something for a high cost. (Like new tires, a car repair ......like the new muffler on the RAV4 @ $500+, plus installation $135 ) You don't walk around with that kind of cash in your wallet! (My grandfather used to own a business, and he always had at least $1000 in his wallet. He used to walk everywhere, including the bad parts of Springfield. MA., and nobody ever bothered him. All he had with him is a sturdy cane.....not even a knife or gun!!!! )

You just have to keep your finances in control......and don't be stupid. Bob