Poll: How many guns do you own new or used that you have never personally fired?

[Just Jim]

eeerrrr aaahhh we are supposed to shoot em??

jj

 

[Zoltan]

None for me. I guess I understand the collectible thing but other than that having a gun that you never shoot is like buying beer that you never drink.

 

[Cougfan2]

None for me. I guess I understand the collectible thing but other than that having a gun that you never shoot is like buying beer that you never drink.

True, but I've never seen a gun go "skunky".

 

[rsmccsman]

1 I just got it though.

 

[.45's and .38's]

My AK 47 & my fullsize 1911.

 

[otoe]

Actually two.............. a S&W 60 I bought new and sold before I ever shot it, and when I was a kid a 6.5 japanese that I couldn't find ammo for, sold that one cheap.

 

[zul]

Just one. My new PSL-54C that I got last month. I havent been up shooting since I got it.

 

[clearconscience]

I'm glad someone posted this,
I personally have never owned a gun for more than a week or two without yanking the bang switch. I would never want an untested gun in my house.

However, My pops has purchased probably (guessing) 5 guns in the last 6-7 years that I know he has never fired. Even the gun he used to carry!!!!
And he has several other guns I would bet he hasn't fired in the last 15 years.

It amazes me. I buy guns not only fo safety, but because I love shooting.
I have a friend that bought a judge yesterday, we might go shoot it tomorrow.

 

[Cougfan2]

I'm glad someone posted this,
I personally have never owned a gun for more than a week or two without yanking the bang switch. I would never want an untested gun in my house.

However, My pops has purchased probably (guessing) 5 guns in the last 6-7 years that I know he has never fired. Even the gun he used to carry!!!!
And he has several other guns I would bet he hasn't fired in the last 15 years.

It amazes me. I buy guns not only fo safety, but because I love shooting.
I have a friend that bought a judge yesterday, we might go shoot it tomorrow.

I see your point about guns you have never shot, but the few guns I have that I have not shot are not my primary SD guns. Any gun I carry or keep as an SD gun readily available in the house has been proven on the range or I won't have it readily available in the house or carry it. If you buy guns only for safety, then your regimen makes sense.

I, among others here, have the luxury of having some guns that are "waiting in the wings" as it were. The best example I can think of are all or the guns I listed in my original post. All will eventually make it to the range. None of them is a primary carry or HD gun. Some of them, even after being proven on the range, will never be my primary HD guns.

 

[Trlsmn]

I still have an SKS I bought in the early 90's for $79 new that hasn't been fired.

 

[clearconscience]

I see your point about guns you have never shot, but the few guns I have that I have not shot are not my primary SD guns. Any gun I carry or keep as an SD gun readily available in the house has been proven on the range or I won't have it readily available in the house or carry it. If you buy guns only for safety, then your regimen makes sense.

I, among others here, have the luxury of having some guns that are "waiting in the wings" as it were. The best example I can think of are all or the guns I listed in my original post. All will eventually make it to the range. None of them is a primary carry or HD gun. Some of them, even after being proven on the range, will never be my primary HD guns.

Yeah I'm just jealous I can't afford a "collection"

Is 2 guns considered a collection? LOL.

Someday I hope to buy guns I won't shoot, Someday!!!!!!!!!

 

[ZeroRing]

I still have an SKS I bought in the early 90's for $79 new that hasn't been fired.

you and me both!!!

 

[Trlsmn]

 

[deadeye]

So if I come pilfer your safe, you wouldn't notice? Where was it you live again?

See what I mean...........can you see ALL the toys? By the way the carry guns are in another safe.

 

[jmh119]

Hey Deadeye! I want that one, and that one and that one....oh! if you wont carry this one, I will!

 

[tac]

Here in UK I shoot everything I have, even though they were called antiques by a fellow poster - but they DO include 2 x.308Win, 2 x 7mm Mauser, 2 x7.5 Swiss, a .58 and a .451 BP rifle, 9 x.22 rifles, two BP revolvers, and a wacky-looking long-barrelled revolver.

I shoot at least three times, often four times, every week.

Sadly, because of the record-keeping requirement used on ranges here in UK, if you don't use it, you can lose it.

tac

 

[Cougfan2]

Is 2 guns considered a collection? LOL.

No, but it's a good start!

 

[UncalledForGabe]

It helps when you live in the country with a perfect backstop. I have to shoot every gun that own. Otherwise I just wouldnt feel right

 

[numbnutz]

a Ruger Single-Six convertible purchased from a forum member

Really you haven't fired this yet,shame on you I dont have any I haven't fired but it's also been a few months since I've had a chance to buy anything

 

[Cougfan2]

Really you haven't fired this yet,shame on you I dont have any I haven't fired but it's also been a few months since I've had a chance to buy anything

I know. Every time I open the safe it stares at me disapprovingly.