When is it time to move on to a new gun?

[madeintheuk]

I’ve had the luxury of owning quite a few high end guns in the short time I’ve been in this hobby. That money has long gone, and though I have 4 high end pcp’s, I sometimes wonder if they’re what I want/need.

Sometimes I find myself keeping one of my guns to try and change myself to fit the gun, but is this a good idea? My Dreamline is the cheapest gun in my arsenal, yet for me, it’s the easiest and most accurate to shoot. Is it because my other guns aren’t accurate? Heck no! I just can’t shoot them as accurately.

So the question comes up, when is it time to throw in the towel and sell one to buy something else to see if it’s more suited for my needs? Or do I just keep trying till I’m accurate with what I’ve got?

 

[gfmiller58]

madeintheuk;
Airguns are a hobby I do for fun. When of if a gun becomes more frustrating than fun, I'm moving on. Life is too short to purposely do things that are not enjoyable or rewarding on some level.

 

[Martin3528]

I'm with you. If I cannot get comfortable with a gun, it is out of here. Does not matter if it's a tack driver for someone else.

 

[elh0102]

There is a wide range of features available on a lot of high quality PCP rifles. There is also a lot of personal preference involved. Buy what you want, sell it if it's not right for you, be happy. It's only money.

 

[ThomasT]

I’ve had the luxury of owning quite a few high end guns in the short time I’ve been in this hobby. That money has long gone, and though I have 4 high end pcp’s, I sometimes wonder if they’re what I want/need.

Sometimes I find myself keeping one of my guns to try and change myself to fit the gun, but is this a good idea? My Dreamline is the cheapest gun in my arsenal, yet for me, it’s the easiest and most accurate to shoot. Is it because my other guns aren’t accurate? Heck no! I just can’t shoot them as accurately.

So the question comes up, when is it time to throw in the towel and sell one to buy something else to see if it’s more suited for my needs? Or do I just keep trying till I’m accurate with what I’ve got?

I agree and understand. I am just about ready to put one of my rifles up for sale because " it's time to try something new". I like the challenge of setting up a new gun and learning how to shoot it correctly

Good luck
ThomasT

 

[Ranchibi]

I think only you can make that call! If there is a shop close enough to get to, go and handle and possibly shoot ones you are interested in. I did the same thing as you but luckily for me there is a shop 1 mile from me with many PCP's and was able to more easily narrow my search.

 

[Privateer]

I chase what I can afford at the time. Started with Break Barrels and moved through different PCP's
For me? I can only judge a gun after owning it for awhile.
That is also part of the Hobby. To me anyway.

 

[MikeVV]

Again...do what YOU want !
It's no one else's decision but yours . You like a given purchase, or you don't, you want to sell something...or...you don't, YOUR decision.
Don't put others up to making your...decisions for you. That's not fair to anyone.

Me, I've kept every gun that I've bought, and have no real thought on selling any of them. There's only one that's "semi-regretful" purchase, and luckily, it was a more inexpensive buy, so it's not that big a deal.

Maybe I don't shoot a particular gun for a while, so what, it's sitting there for me to be able to shoot. Like My RTI Prophet Compact. I hadn't shot it in a while, so I pulled it out today...and did some shooting. I still like the gun, just didn't have the immediate desire to shoot it lately.

I have chassis guns, I have wood stock guns' I have plastic stock guns, I even have a couple of "electric" guns (Daystate). I can feel comfortable shooting any of them. Sometimes the different triggers take a couple of shots to reacquaint myself with them, but...yeah, no big deal. The human body is good at...adapting...if you let it.

Sell, or don't, buy new...or don't. YOUR money, YOUR decision.

Mike

 

[beerthief]

when the mood is right , buy another gun .

 

[Sqwirl57]

When the last one is setup perfectly and you're happy with it.


...or you see one you like for sale.

 

[madeintheuk]

Maybe I wasn’t as clear as I though in my first post. What I’m trying to ask is when you’re not accurate with a gun you own, but like the gun, do you practice and practice until you are good with it? Or do you sell for something else?

there have been many guns I just didn’t like, and sold or traded them for something I did. I also like to have guns I use and have a purpose. If it’s a safe queen, it doesn’t stick around for long. I feel certain guns just fit certain people better than others. Otherwise, we’d all own the exact same guns. They also have different purposes. Some like to plink, some like shooting paper, some (like me) hunt and pest.

 

[Ezana4CE]

@madeintheuk I don’t see much wrong with using what works. if the gun is cool and trendy but doesn’t work for you or live up to your expectations, why keep it?

 

[madeintheuk]

@madeintheuk I don’t see much wrong with using what works. if the gun is cool and trendy but doesn’t work for you or live up to your expectations, why keep it?

Not fully understanding where you’re going with this one. I never said new guns don’t interest me, or the hobby in general is losing my interest. I’m saying, when is it time to throw in the towel and sell something you’re not shooting well (even though it’s a stellar shooter), and buy something else that you may shoot better.

 

[ChRiSiS]

Its ALWAYS time for a new gun

 

[mercado]

For me I stopped buying n selling when I felt that what I have..for my use..is enough..I sold things until I felt comfortable with the use I give to each and every gun.. now since the selling part is in a all time low .. the lost is too much in order to keep buying the newest toys...for me either is not about money..is about use common sense in my next purchase.. do I want the slayers in all 3 calibers..yes I do .. do I have the space to enjoy them no I don't.. that is a example of why me buying that will be totally irresponsible.. they will become another gun in a bag on the closet....the time for me to purchase another gun..is when I feel that this new offering brings something that is completely new n awesome..far beyond what I have now .. until then.. I keept n eye anyway..

 

[shambozzie]

I’ve had the luxury of owning quite a few high end guns in the short time I’ve been in this hobby. That money has long gone, and though I have 4 high end pcp’s, I sometimes wonder if they’re what I want/need.

Sometimes I find myself keeping one of my guns to try and change myself to fit the gun, but is this a good idea? My Dreamline is the cheapest gun in my arsenal, yet for me, it’s the easiest and most accurate to shoot. Is it because my other guns aren’t accurate? Heck no! I just can’t shoot them as accurately.

So the question comes up, when is it time to throw in the towel and sell one to buy something else to see if it’s more suited for my needs? Or do I just keep trying till I’m accurate with what I’ve got?

Mr Roger's answered your question a while back.

 

[ctshooter]

A few random thoughts on this one. My keeper over the past few years has been a .22 Cricket Carbine Mini. It’s boringly accurate and a relaxing joy to shoot. Not expensive and not cheap.

During that time I’ve bought and sold more and less expensive airguns in the pursuit of the best one. If it’s not accurate, too pellet picky, doesn’t live up to what I expected, blah blah blah then off it goes. I feel fortunate enough to have some disposable income to feed my hobby. I’m also not a set it up once kinda person. It’s a hobby and I like to tinker. If the gun is too perfect it can get boring to me. I like change. So it’s been best for me to have a couple of keepers and mix things up with others.

Problem I have right now is I have too many keepers.

 

[badger5th]

If you still like certain guns but you're not as accurate as you'd like to be then devote more time to them because... you LIKE them and want to be more accurate. Sounds like a great excuse for enjoyable range time to me.

 

[L.Leon]

Maybe I wasn’t as clear as I though in my first post. What I’m trying to ask is when you’re not accurate with a gun you own, but like the gun, do you practice and practice until you are good with it? Or do you sell for something else?

there have been many guns I just didn’t like, and sold or traded them for something I did. I also like to have guns I use and have a purpose. If it’s a safe queen, it doesn’t stick around for long. I feel certain guns just fit certain people better than others. Otherwise, we’d all own the exact same guns. They also have different purposes. Some like to plink, some like shooting paper, some (like me) hunt and pest.

When I upgraded from my Gamo Urban to the Brocock Compatto. I couldn’t get the accuracy the Compatto was capable of but I understood it to be me as the weak link. After a few tins and me becoming a better shooter? The groups just started to shrink. I’ve applied the same methodology to my subsequent purchases. I understand that a gun can be incredibly accurate, but I still have to get acquainted and take the time to do my part. The purpose of my PCPs? Plinking and pesting fun… I already have a job.

 

[L.Leon]

If you still like certain guns but you're not as accurate as you'd like to be then devote more time to them because... you LIKE them and want to be more accurate. Sounds like a great excuse for enjoyable range time to me.

That’s how I feel, you get to shoot more as you get acquainted with the gun. As long as you keep it in the realm of fun? You’re doing right.