Bought a gun just because I had some grips for it

[edwardyoung]

Have you ever done that? Ended up with an extra set of grips after I sold the two Rossi 720s I used to have. I found them in a drawer a few weeks ago. I was too late to get that 720 that Ralph snagged recently, but I ran across this Interarms-era 357. The seller said it was a factory ported model. I can’t find much evidence that it’s a factory model, but I guess it could be. I’m kind-of a S&W DA revolver snob, but I’ve got a soft spot for Interarms Rossi’s. Two of my all-time favorite guns have been a Rossi 518 22lr and a Rossi 720 44 Special. Anyway, what a difference a set of grips makes - to me, anyway

 

[Toby_H]

It really does seem like the responsible thing to do...

Beautiful too...

 

[CZfool68]

I like those grips. Nice job.

 

[BatteryOaksBilly]

Look like the Oriental grips off EB. They make some nice stuff and very inexpensive.

 

[Geezer]

Buy a gun just because you have a set of grips to fit it? Makes perfect sense to me.
The Interarms era was a good time. Interarms imported some good stuff back then.

 

[Bailey Boat]

Ed, you're sick!! You're addicted!! Of course let's not talk about me buying choke tubes for a shotgun I had yet to own.... It's called commitment....

 

[edwardyoung]

My wife thinks I should be committed

 

[edwardyoung]

Those are those Thailand-made(I think) grips off of eBay, I think I paid about $50 for them. Paying $50 for grips for a Rossi is crazier than buying this Rossi just because I had the grips

 

[NCFubar]

Not because of grips but back when kid’s college funds were not looming I bought a gun because somebody gave me a nice set reloading dies ...

 

[bondjamesbond]

Nice little Rossi there Ed. They are inching up in price too so maybe a good investment.
I have bought guns because I had some ammo for them.

 

[Howland]

My wife thinks I should be committed

I'll bet she's bought an outfit because it went with a pair of shoes she has.

 

[mikep7m10]

Have you never bought grips so that you have an excuse to buy a new gun?

 

[edwardyoung]

I’ve done that

 

[edwardyoung]

More than once

 

[RR]

I've never bought a gun because I had grips, but one random extra AR part grows into a complete new rifle it seems....

 

[CZfool68]

I am looking at a gun because I have other mags that will fit it. It really isn't a logical gun for me, but with enough internet and Whiskey I can talk myself into it.

 

[indie_rocker]

People like to knock those Rossi's but my first revolver was an Interarms 38 Special, M335 or something like that. Solid little J-frame looking gun.

Still carry it on hikes sometimes but it mostly lives in a kitchen cupboard.

 

[RR]

I am looking at a gun because I have other mags that will fit it. It really isn't a logical gun for me, but with enough internet and Whiskey I can talk myself into it.

I was tempted by that 240.00 Shield in the BST. Not because I need another shield or another single stack 9. Just because then I would have two guns that take the same mags. I'm a dork for that concept.

 

[Geezer]

I am looking at a gun because I have other mags that will fit it.

I got a good deal in a gun a while back because it didn't have a magazine with it. I knew that I had 4 of them at home.

 

[John Wick]

Looks good.

 

[dave33]

I've bought reloading equipment and a gun for the caliber just because I kept finding brass for it. About to do it again as I have acquired a ton of .380 brass.

So, yea, I know where you are coming from.

 

[jimmyjames8]

Bought a gun just because I had the grips for it...yes done that. Ruger Redhawk and Super Redhawk.

 

[Cocked & Locked]

Bought a gun just because I had some grips for it

Have you ever done that? Ended up with an extra set of grips after I sold the two Rossi 720s I used to have. I found them in a drawer a few weeks ago. I was too late to get that 720 that Ralph snagged recently, but I ran across this Interarms-era 357.

Since we are talking about Interarms Rossi...I just may have had a set of Rossi factory wood grips that I thought might fit a Rossi 720 .44. And possibly that may have encouraged me to buy the gun. Maybe

close enough

 

[BatteryOaksBilly]

Nice little Rossi there Ed. They are inching up in price too so maybe a good investment.
I have bought guns because I had some ammo for them.

Bought 2 Kahr 40s cause I got a thousand rounds of ammo in another trade. I'm feellnya Pard!

 

[BatteryOaksBilly]

I was tempted by that 240.00 Shield in the BST. Not because I need another shield or another single stack 9. Just because then I would have two guns that take the same mags. I'm a dork for that concept.

Always 2...for life.

 

[BatteryOaksBilly]

Bought a gun just because I had some grips for it



Since we are talking about Interarms Rossi...I just may have had a set of Rossi factory wood grips that I thought might fit a Rossi 720 .44. And possibly that may have encouraged me to buy the gun. Maybe

close enough

That is a damn fine revolver! Pinned barrel and all!

 

[NCLivingBrit]

I've never bought a gun because I had grips, but one random extra AR part grows into a complete new rifle it seems....

Don't make me buy a dozen mag catches and sprinkle them around your house mate.

They called me Johnny ARseed....

 

[CZfool68]

I was tempted by that 240.00 Shield in the BST. Not because I need another shield or another single stack 9. Just because then I would have two guns that take the same mags. I'm a dork for that concept.

That is exactly what I am thinking. If I buy something idiotic I'll be sure to post pics so everybody can hammer me.

 

[edwardyoung]

That is a sharp looking 720. Clean and shiny. I’ve never seen stag grips for a Rossi; but if they’re out there, you’ll find them

Bought a gun just because I had some grips for it



Since we are talking about Interarms Rossi...I just may have had a set of Rossi factory wood grips that I thought might fit a Rossi 720 .44. And possibly that may have encouraged me to buy the gun. Maybe

close enough

 

[Friday]

Have you ever done that?

I've bought guns after someone gave me ammo for a caliber I didn't have. Really don't have a choice after that, gotta have a way to shoot it you-know.

 

[Jeppo]

I recently bought a 39 year old NIB Smith semi-auto 'cause I have a spare recoil spring.

 

[TripleO7]

I bought a gun once because I sent one in for service and wanted a substitute. And it was on sale. No, it wasn't my, EDC, BUG Or BUBUG. I just felt the need to have one in the caliber.

 

[Amps 13]

I'm so dumb I sold a gun cause I decided I didn't need it and proceeded to buy the same exact gun two years later cause I decided I actually did need it.

 

[RaceRedGT]

My father is notorious for things like this. His move is very similar to yours. He has bought bulk ammo lots on a couple of occasions from estate sales and other places. Of course sometimes there will be instances when a new caliber he doesn't own is bundled up in the lot. Like a 10 gauge, for example, a true must have round for target and sporting purposes. At that point its only reasonable to say you HAVE to have a new gun to match the 1/4 full box of 10 gauge shells.

This same reasoning has also been applied to Cheaper than Dirt super deep ammo discounts with equal effectiveness...