The Frontier Sixshooter Community Message Board - I've thought about cutting it down to just one or two

I've thought about cutting it down to just one or two (reply)

rob — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:58:10 +0000

They are good tangible assets so unless they are eating into you're time and budget I'd keep em:)

That's very true... (reply)

rob — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:55:44 +0000

Truth is we could all get by with a lot less. One of my grandfathers had a Remington 512 .22 that was his only gun in his life and I still have it (learned to shoot with it too). My other grandfather did all his hunting and pest control with a 12 gauge and a .22LR.

I've thought about cutting it down to just one or two (reply)

FOG — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:01:27 +0000

But I've kind of hit a plateau with the three I mentioned above.

There's really nothing pushing me to simplyfy any further right now.

I still occasionally think about it, though, so I do have some idea...

I have no idea which one would go first.

Wow, if that's how everyone here defines "simple"... (reply)

pokynojoe — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:16:12 +0000

Then I guess I'm a lot poorer than I thought!

Getting simplified... (reply)

Dave B — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:34:46 +0000

I have done the same thing without even knowing it. 45s, more 45s, even more 45s, and some assorted 30 calibers(.308, .32, .357)and a couple of 22s.

That's a good point but... (reply)

rob — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:31:17 +0000

That handy little Guide Gun is easy to find ammo for because it tactical enough for the panic buyers:) Besides, for me at least, the fewer calibers I shoot the asker it is to stockpile exactly the components I want for them. I have bought very little ammo at all since this panic buying took place.

I've been there too... (reply)

rob — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:27:12 +0000

More than I want to admit. These days if I get bored I'll try a different bullet or powder or even an additional gun in the same caliber. These days guns are good tangible assets, much more so than plain dollar bills our tyrant in chief keeps printing daily:)

I completely agree... (reply)

rob — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:22:26 +0000

That's why I have a Colt 1917, Glock 21 and P220 for .45 ACP's, a SBH and a 629 in .44 Mag, etc. They all serve their purpose and some are just because I like them:) It's mainly the calibers and number of different loads in each I've cut back on, but I'm really finding fewer guns is easier to live with as well and t trying to work on being content with less. Quality over quantity these days. Depending how I feel about my G21 after giving it a fair chance I may sell it and use the money toward a Less Baer TR 1911 or just keep it and save the whole lot but I really want that TR 1911.

I tried that, then watched the local and state supply of (reply)

Rob Leahy — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 15:55:02 +0000

ammo and components dry up for 38/357/40/45/5.56 dry up...

I've done that a few times over the years (reply)

woody — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 14:32:41 +0000

But I always seem to get right back into other calibers quickly. I love to tinker/set up new guns. I can't tell yu how many 41'mags I've sold but I currently have another new one.

Variety is the spice of life... (reply)

Brian A — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 13:42:05 +0000

While you certainly have the basics covered with some very good choices, it is kind of like only eating Vanilla, Chocolate and Neopolitan ice cream. Some days a little Mint Chocolate Chip, Mackinaw Island fudge, Maple Walnut, or Bear Claw tastes really good.

That pretty much covers it:) (reply)

rob — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 03:53:14 +0000

It has its advantages (reply)

FOG — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 03:51:32 +0000

{Whining DELETED)

I've been simplyfyin' for sometime now:

• Fun: .45 ACP (in a full-size, steel-framed Government Model)

• More Fun: .38 Special (in a trusty Smith & Wesson revolver)

• Most Fun: .22 Long Rifle (no particular comment necessary)

These three cover all my needs and more.

Getting simplified...

rob — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 03:23:00 +0000

I've now reduced my gun collection to 22LR (handguns and rifles), 38/357, 44 Magnum, 45 ACP, .223/5.56, 30-06, 45-70 and a 20 Gauge 1100 LT. The only thing missing is a 9mm (probably gonna be a P226) and a good pump action 12 gauge. It sure makes keeping up with components easier and I can keep a powder measure set for each of the rifles and handguns. I like it much!