Parkers are like rabbits... they multiply

[Craig Larter]

Setting a upper limit on the number of guns in a collection can be an excellent restraint and a way to upgrade over time. If you get all pumped about a new gun it forces you to say what am I willing to let go to acquire this new heart throb. There is no such thing as " I'm completely satisficed with my collection and I don't want any more Parkers". Many of the sages of Parker collecting are gone but read Austin Hogan and Ed Muderlak's articles and books about collecting philosophy. Collect what you like but realize it will change over time. One point that Austin made in a DGJ article is make an effort to shoot every Parker you own regardless of stock dimensions. Austin felt that the recreational shooter could adapt to almost any stock dimensions and I believe he was correct.