starting somewhere........

[jimpierce7]

Saturday I pick up my first Mosin. Got my eye on another one too. I think I'm in trouble.

[TRAP55]

You were already in trouble when you "thought" about buying the first one.

[Enfield47]

Already catching the fever? It spreads fast these days...

[NOTABIKER]

i see about 5 or 6 real quick.
1. hex
2. ex sniper
3. 42-44 Izzy
4. pre 1930 ex dragoon
5. pu sniper
6. M-44

[ColdDeadHands1]

Oh, you're fine... You can stop whenever you want!

Some advice if you're married. When she says "Now how much was THAT thing?" Your answer is always, "Oh, I got this old thing with my C&R. That license saves me so much money. I SCORED this for only $250!".

[mls343]

Slight modification to coldDeadHands advice - never talk in actual dollars, only list percentages saved. Kind of like what your Wife does when she comes home from shopping.

Example:

I bought this old C&R relic for 60% off the going rate!
Vs
I spent $500 on a new/old rifle...

Remember, those shoes from Nordstrom that will only get worn for the one-time only event still cost $250 even though they were 70% off.

Just sayin. :-)

[NOTABIKER]

the good thing about mosins is to the better half they all look the same. so after a couple just tell her you traded up with only a little cash. that always works. and you absolutely must start a little mad money stash. i have a very good marriage but mosins have turned me into a monster.

[Shorthair]

True dat. The only lies i tell my wife are gun related. I don't drink, don't cuss and don't mess around, deeply devoted to my Faith in Christ. But the guns are a monkey that just won't get off my back.

[riddler408]

I purchased my fist the other week. I hear ya, I want a few more!

[riddler408]

I do the same! works well!!

Slight modification to coldDeadHands advice - never talk in actual dollars, only list percentages saved. Kind of like what your Wife does when she comes home from shopping.

Example:

I bought this old C&R relic for 60% off the going rate!
Vs
I spent $500 on a new/old rifle...

Remember, those shoes from Nordstrom that will only get worn for the one-time only event still cost $250 even though they were 70% off.

Just sayin. :-)

[TRAP55]

Tips for being/staying married and buying guns(all learned the hard way).
1) Never move your gunsafe unless she's out of town for a day or two. You don't want her to know how many guns you REALLY have.
2) Never leave an inventory list where she could possibly find it.
3) Always have at least one dis-assembled, and the parts strategically placed about the house (in her way) and workbench. When busted cleaning the cosmo off your newest addition, "A new gun? No honey, this is one of those rifles I had apart that you've been nagging me to get picked up, and put back together".
4)Use large hardcases and learn to pack multiple rifles inside when transporting to and from the range to the safe. She sees two cases, you have six rifles.
5)Bribe your UPS delivery driver to stop, only when he doesn't see her car in the driveway.
6) When busted red handed, be prepared to think on your feet, but also learn to think things through.
Example:
You finally find a smoking half price deal on that Stefano Fausti 20ga O/U that's still NIB. As you are distracted, blissfully un-boxing it, and caressing it's finely crafted Italian beauty, she walks in on you and unleashes a torrent of redheaded azz chewing.
Thinking on your feet:
"Well sweetheart, coming home early, you just ruined "your surprise" anniversary present."
Not thinking things through:
Her gun, I can't use it.
Correcting your act of cowardliness, that prevented bodily harm, and sleeping on the couch:
Refer to tip number 4.

[DennisCA]

Saturday I pick up my first Mosin. Got my eye on another one too. I think I'm in trouble.

Congrats - Welcome to addiction!

And oh by the way:

[NOTABIKER]

True dat. The only lies i tell my wife are gun related. I don't drink, don't cuss and don't mess around, deeply devoted to my Faith in Christ. But the guns are a monkey that just won't get off my back.

ME 2 a gun lie is just a little lie. does my wife tell me about her makeup bill and the hair dresser NO.

[C&Rtrader]

Trap. #3 is hilarious.

If you want a Nuclear option try this (Only once and be prepared for fallout)

You: Hey Honey, remember that rifle you gave me crap for buying. But I said it was a really good deal (like a sale 50% off), and I just had to have it. Well I haven't shot (used) it in a long time so I decided to sell it. Well I got it (on sale) for $100 and I sold it today for $150!
Well I was thinking, since you always buy your shoes and purses for 50% off maybe you could try selling some of the ones you don't use and try to make some money on them? I mean if you paid $100 for that purse and it was really worth $200, surely someone will give you $120 for it? Right?

Her: Death Look.

She can't argue the principle, only the scale (ie she buys 2 pairs of shoes a month and I buy 3-4 guns).

Use this at your own risk. Remember it is the nuclear option

[ColdDeadHands1]

Oh I forgot about the sale pitch. I only mention every fifth C&R I buy (when I get caught) but on the rarity when I sell one I make a huge deal of it. I always make money on my sales, usually double what I paid, etc. Really hype it up!