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Hivemindgammahydra7 | 03-17-2010 12:06 PM
But just how many do I really need? Over time the number of Romanian G kits I've acquired - all but one through various trades - has steadily increased. I keep telling myself that "once it arrives I'll list it on auction and sell, sell, sell," but that isn't happening. Instead, I get it and I see it and say, "oh no dude, that one's just too nice. You gotta' get ya' an NDS-1 receiver and build that puppy." But geez, man, they're always "too nice" - how many AKs does an individual really need? And when I ask that question the H7 devil sitting on my left shoulder says, "Hey look! These can't be imported anymore. Never sell! Keep them all!" But one guy and a growing stack of Romanian AKs? Does this sound wise to you? What to do?

tulsamal | 03-17-2010 12:35 PM
Re: But just how many do I really need? I have three AK's myself. I'm probably done in that department but only because the gun money is going to other types! Asking "how many guns do I need?" is like asking "how many times do I _need_ to have sex?" You have sex, you have a kid, you did your "job" in this life. So why do you keep wanting to do what is "unnecessary?" Same reason you keep buying guns: because it's fun!!! Gregg

teedub31 | 03-17-2010 12:39 PM
Re: But just how many do I really need? And we have a winner!!!!:applause_

gunDriller | 03-17-2010 12:45 PM
Re: But just how many do I really need? 1 Attachment(s) people are asking the same question at OathKeepers - http://oathkeepers.ning.com/forum/to...s-one-man-need "How Many AR's Does One Man Need" one practical answer - "Realistically he should have at least one of each of the most commonly found calibers as to make ammunition supply and salvage easier. Never find yourself out of ammunition!! - .223, 7.62x39, .308, minimum."

CrufflerJJ | 03-17-2010 02:06 PM
Re: But just how many do I really need? It's not a matter of need...it's a matter of WANT.

Haltiat | 03-17-2010 02:41 PM
Re: But just how many do I really need? You need one good one that you know how to use and quality support gear. After that you need one more to arm a friend or replace a broken rifle. Beyond that you're in the territory of having "spare spares" and somewhere past that your guns start owning you instead of you owning them.

Hivemindgammahydra7 | 03-17-2010 02:50 PM
Re: But just how many do I really need? Quote:
Originally Posted by Haltiat (Post 2230962) ...and somewhere past that your guns start owning you instead of you owning them.
How can I know when I've crossed the line from "spare spares" and have become pwned?

Gaillo | 03-17-2010 02:56 PM
Re: But just how many do I really need? Quote:
Originally Posted by Haltiat (Post 2230962) You need one good one that you know how to use and quality support gear. After that you need one more to arm a friend or replace a broken rifle. Beyond that you're in the territory of having "spare spares" and somewhere past that your guns start owning you instead of you owning them.
However, you can extend the argument from "you need one more to arm a friend" to "you need dozens more to arm ALL your friends" - thus creating a never-ending AK vacuum! Q.E.D. No need to thank me - just buy more! :biggrin:

Haltiat | 03-17-2010 03:14 PM
Re: But just how many do I really need? One indication is when you spend more time, money and effort buying guns than working on your shooting skills. Another would be when you have so many you worry about them excessively when you leave the house or go on vacation. There's nothing wrong with owning a bunch of guns as long as you own a good safe too but to my way of thinking the problems arise when you forget that fundamentally guns are for shooting, not collecting. It's far better to have one rifle and one pistol with the proper support gear and training that you really know how to use than to just have a whole bunch of guns that don't get shot very often. People who are into survival often hoard guns but that's kind of unnecessary in a country where there's at least one gun for every man, woman and child. The top priority is proficiency. If your gun collection gets to the point that it is starting to cause you stress and/or financial woes it's definitely time to do a little cleaning up in your safe. Kits can be a good investment and they can be traded with more freedom than fully assembled firearms but again some investments drag on you more than they're worth. Only you can say when you've reached that point but if you're asking this question it does sound like it might be time to reduce your burden a little. Your personal armory should be practical and fun. If it ceases to be so make adjustments till things are back in harmony.

ruprick | 03-17-2010 03:25 PM
Re: But just how many do I really need? I don't know.....Isn't it kinda like setting a limit on how many hot redheads, blondes and brunettes you would shag if given the chance.....

Lamentations | 03-17-2010 07:41 PM
Re: But just how many do I really need? You dont have a Sig 556 yet? Well, there ya go, add that one to your list.

leadfoot | 03-17-2010 10:46 PM
Re: But just how many do I really need? Quote:
Originally Posted by Hivemindgammahydra7 (Post 2230978) How can I know when I've crossed the line from "spare spares" and have become pwned?
When someone asks you what your kids' names are and you list your guns' first.

StackerKen | 03-17-2010 11:10 PM
Re: But just how many do I really need? I musta went back and looked at this picture at least 5 times http://goldismoney.info/forums/attac...1&d=1268844394 Pretty cool.

mtnman | 03-17-2010 11:38 PM
Re: But just how many do I really need? Quote:
Originally Posted by CrufflerJJ (Post 2230910) It's not a matter of need...it's a matter of WANT.
That's right, one is all you really need, the rest are what you want!

platinumdude | 03-18-2010 12:18 AM
Re: But just how many do I really need? I have a Bulgarian arsenal ak-47 and a parts kit. That is all I want for the ak list.

S_Goldberg | 03-19-2010 08:05 PM
Re: But just how many do I really need? Quote:
Originally Posted by StackerKen (Post 2231652) I musta went back and looked at this picture at least 5 times http://goldismoney.info/forums/attac...1&d=1268844394 Pretty cool.
That is a picture stolen off ARFCOM and subsequently photoshopped in "motivational poster" format. Some of the guys there have more guns than many gun shops.

mk3hunter | 03-21-2010 12:32 AM
Re: But just how many do I really need? son guns are like liberty.....you cant have too much.....carry on

Tallinthesaddle | 03-21-2010 08:15 PM
Re: But just how many do I really need? I sold four AR's and then got three AK's with 2,000 rounds of ammo. Once you go AK, you will know the difference!

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