The Gun I Didn't Buy Today

[edwea]

Was in the local store this morning, just looking. The Glock 43 I have been wanting was on sale. I held it in my hand, dry fired a couple of times. It was what I have been wanting and felt very natural in my hand. AND I had cash in my pocket. After a few minutes of deliberation...I just had to walk away. Kid #5 on the way and house hunting take priority. It will likely be there next time. Tough to turn it down though with cash in hand. If I had known how much I would have to say 'no' to myself as an adult, I probably would have said 'yes' much more when I was younger.

 

[kawtech87]

Sucks huh? Delayed gratification is sweeter anyway. G43s aren't going anywhere. Save money and plan ahead and you'll get it sooner than you think. You did the right thing for your current situation.

I've gotten to where I avoid gun shops completely anymore. Just can't afford to be tempted right now.

 

[wizardfitz]

I've gotten to where I avoid gun shops completely anymore. Just can't afford to be tempted right now.[/QUOTE]

This I couldn't walk out without something in my hand

 

[historian]

I'm lucky that I was pretty poor when I got into guns. Circumstances haven't changed much. Making more but three kids mean about the same in disposable income. I keep walking away from guns.

 

[Markus]

This may make you feel better...

https://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/top-5-reasons-not-to-purchase-the-new-single-stack-glock-43/

 

[DRob]

I also didn't buy a Glock today but only because the LGS I stopped into did not have the gun I wanted in stock.

The wife has a G43 and likes it a lot! Sweet little pistola.

 

[mikebol]

The smell and feel of a new gun is how some people feel behind the wheel of a new car. Best to avoid the car lot all together and the LGS for others.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Aesthetics kills it for me. As it does for all Glocks.
Hell, I've got a pf9.

 

[indyjohn]

Keep your eye on the prize. The accessories to life will come in good time.

 

[Leadeye]

I don't want to think about the stuff I shouldn't have passed on over the last 40 years.

 

[Joniki]

Aesthetics kills it for me. As it does for all Glocks.
Hell, I've got a pf9.

^^^^

This...

 

[OutdoorDad]

I don't want to think about the stuff I shouldn't have passed on over the last 40 years.

I don't want to think about all the stuff I should have passed on over the last 40 years.

 

[zippy23]

just give it a month and keep an eye on the classifieds here and you'll have it in hand for way less than a store price.

 

[Sniper 79]

I know how you feel. I was in the same boat a few years ago having a second child, moving into a bigger home, quitting my job, returned to school. I sold off a lot.

Sacrifice sucks although it was the right move. Good job Dad!

 

[96firephoenix]

I was about to go into the LGS the other day "Just to browse" and all I could think of was "You make sacrifices for your kids". Best bit of parenting instruction I got.

 

[halfmileharry]

I've gotten to where I avoid gun shops completely anymore. Just can't afford to be tempted right now.

This I couldn't walk out without something in my hand[/QUOTE]

I had to stay away from Harley Shops for the same reasons.

 

[bulletsmith]

I also didn't buy a Glock today but only because the LGS I stopped into did not have the gun I wanted in stock.

The wife has a G43 and likes it a lot! Sweet little pistola.

I didn't buy a glock today too! 18595 days Glockless...

 

[ljk]

Still can't stand that Glock trigger. I test fired couple mags when it first came out, pass.

 

[Dyerbill]

Lost both of my sons this year....would give all I have to hold them again.....FAMILY first

 

[silverspoon]

Lost both of my sons this year....would give all I have to hold them again.....FAMILY first

That certainly puts everything in this world into perspective. I'm sorry for your loss.