Gun Evaluation Checklist (for beginners like me)

[mobirdhunter]

It’s a great and thorough list, but you forgot two important considerations: Can I afford it…and, will I stay married if I buy it.

[10 bore]

Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon

It’s a great and thorough list, but you forgot two important considerations: Can I afford it…and, will I stay married if I buy it.

the married part for sure

[Chris Pope]

Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon

It’s a great and thorough list, but you forgot two important considerations: Can I afford it…and, will I stay married if I buy it.

Well I always thought the consensus amongst PGCA members was that affordability was a very low priority somewhere behind is there a tiny wear mark on the stock. BUT, that staying married bit should probably be at the top of the list. Reminds me of a humor piece written by one of the famous outdoor writers (McManus, Hill MacQuarrie??) who suggested that one should always leave a couple slots open in the gun cabinet so your spouse never really gets a handle on the inventory. And once it gets to having only one empty slot left then you sneak a new cabinet/safe into the house...wish I could remember who wrote that piece.