I sold two Ar-15's in January for more than double what it cost to build them, my wife no longer questions my purchases:mrgreen:
Adding to the Toolbox
Ok, the wife is not happy. Well sort of. She does not, in her infinite wisdom, believe that it is morally or ethically right to have a pistol, rifle, or shotgun for each and every situation under the sun. I on the other hand, think of them more as tools that have a specific purpose in life (other than just being plain fun). I mean, I've seen her beat a pair of my pliers half to death...
Unfortunately for me, she has seen the old saw about "one man with one gun" in some old book on the bookshelf and likes to throw that out there anytime I'm trying to add to my toolbox so to speak. She forgets that she no longer hunts squirrel with a Rem 1100 and now uses the scoped 597.
Someone please help me with a solid argument that yes, it is indeed proper and required to have the correct rifle, pistol or shotgun for the job at hand. Or at least tell me how you did it. And you can't steal from Gene Hill, because she's already read that too. Oh, and it'd be nice to have this before the ATF sends the stamp for the new suppressor.
Thank you all in advance for your wisdom
Unfortunately for me, she has seen the old saw about "one man with one gun" in some old book on the bookshelf and likes to throw that out there anytime I'm trying to add to my toolbox so to speak. She forgets that she no longer hunts squirrel with a Rem 1100 and now uses the scoped 597.
Someone please help me with a solid argument that yes, it is indeed proper and required to have the correct rifle, pistol or shotgun for the job at hand. Or at least tell me how you did it. And you can't steal from Gene Hill, because she's already read that too. Oh, and it'd be nice to have this before the ATF sends the stamp for the new suppressor.
Thank you all in advance for your wisdom
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You're the best!MG can turn and burn a gun so fast and usually bring in a pretty nice profit. He is a master gunsmith and get just about any gun in working condition. I praise is efforts. He also knows how to take care of his family. It's an investment.
Awww... <3You're the best!
If I was one of those "other" Mormon's, you could make me consider taking more than one wife! :grin:I wouldn't do well in some situations. if I want something I get it. because I can and its my money. my bills are paid I have a small savings. I like guns I like ammo, I like shoes and make up and prepps and road trips. there's enough for me to support myself, be generous with my friends and kids and get a new piece or 2 or 3 every month.
Ask her how many pairs of shoes she has and why she needs so many...if she is your A typical woman. Just make sure you got some solid cover close by, you might need it!
My wife has nearly every closet in the house filled. She asks don't you have enough guns? Guess what my answer was :lol:Ask her how many pairs of shoes she has and why she needs so many...if she is your A typical woman. Just make sure you got some solid cover close by, you might need it!
In our house, it is my responsibility to do the research and try to figure out what guns to buy. Since Mrs Inor handles the checkbook and is the only one that knows how much money we have in it on any given day, her job is to decide when to buy them. I have to compliment her. For the last several years, her ability to find extra money has outpaced my ability to figure out what we want next. But that has the added side benefit of being able to increase our stores of ammunition significantly.
sometimes when you cant convince someone with words it helps them to see it. Id say start with some really graphical movies (hills have eyes) I wont support movies that contain that type of violence so I shut it off or dont. Then B take her to see a real fight not something your sunday martial artist would typically see or youtube videos of deliquents doing what they do. That outta do the trick after the recent incident where a mugger shot a baby in spite because the mother didnt have any money my wife completely gave in and was like yea if you take one of those ppl out of society good for the rest of us. Just make sure she can place her self in the situation or relate in some personal way.
First, although the idea of "one man one gun" and "the pioneers usually only had one gun" is fine at face value, the truth is that was more due to the lack of funds to buy more then one, the lack of choices, and the lack of a means to transport the weapon and ammunition. I can afford multiple weapons, have a huge amount of choices I can make, and have the means to move them around. If that should change then the number of weapons I have might change.
Before retiring I would periodically get Christmas and other bonuses, and overtime for projects. My wife and I had an agreement, when I got that money which was outside our normal income, we would split it. She could spend her half on whatever she wanted, and I could do the same. Although it might be more expensive, if you want your wife to agree, tell her whatever YOU spend on buying a new gun, SHE can spend the same amount on whatever SHE wants. Expensive, but I think you will find that her opposition to you buying guns will go way down.
Before retiring I would periodically get Christmas and other bonuses, and overtime for projects. My wife and I had an agreement, when I got that money which was outside our normal income, we would split it. She could spend her half on whatever she wanted, and I could do the same. Although it might be more expensive, if you want your wife to agree, tell her whatever YOU spend on buying a new gun, SHE can spend the same amount on whatever SHE wants. Expensive, but I think you will find that her opposition to you buying guns will go way down.
Sounds like Inor and Slippy got the cream of the crop in wives. And I like Not so Youngs plan too.
She does have enough shoes that if the SHTF, looters are gonna think this was Imelda's Mississippi retreat. I think that is gonna be her Achilles heel in this argument. Now I've just got to man up and hope like hell I'm not asking to bunk with y'all next time!
What's the old saying...win the battle and lose the war?
She does have enough shoes that if the SHTF, looters are gonna think this was Imelda's Mississippi retreat. I think that is gonna be her Achilles heel in this argument. Now I've just got to man up and hope like hell I'm not asking to bunk with y'all next time!
What's the old saying...win the battle and lose the war?
My fiance would rather me buy myself something, than buy her anything. The way she was "raised"(shitty), makes her so willing to do without, so others can have things. I have to MAKE her buy herself things.
So, I cant help your arguement, except I can offer you this, but being married, Im sure you know- IF MOMMA AINT HAPPY, NOBODY IS HAPPY.
So, I cant help your arguement, except I can offer you this, but being married, Im sure you know- IF MOMMA AINT HAPPY, NOBODY IS HAPPY.
I appreciate the comments sir! I can tell you that nearly 27 years of marriage has taught both of us things that we would never have imagined the first couple of years of marriage. Many people have said that I have become a nicer man because of her and she has changed and taken on some of my old hard ways which she needed to do. She is better looking today than she was the day we met and I joke to her that if I knew years ago how much she liked old, fat, grey headed men, I wouldn't have worked so hard staying in shape as a younger man!Sounds like Inor and Slippy got the cream of the crop in wives. And I like Not so Youngs plan too.
She does have enough shoes that if the SHTF, looters are gonna think this was Imelda's Mississippi retreat. I think that is gonna be her Achilles heel in this argument. Now I've just got to man up and hope like hell I'm not asking to bunk with y'all next time!
What's the old saying...win the battle and lose the war?
I could talk about her for hours and the bottom line is that God has blessed me greatly.
I like to think mean green has a pretty awesome wife too... although I am the lucky one...Sounds like Inor and Slippy got the cream of the crop in wives. And I like Not so Youngs plan too.
She does have enough shoes that if the SHTF, looters are gonna think this was Imelda's Mississippi retreat. I think that is gonna be her Achilles heel in this argument. Now I've just got to man up and hope like hell I'm not asking to bunk with y'all next time!
What's the old saying...win the battle and lose the war?
I bought some needle nose pliers. I already had a pair or two. but I didn't have pink ones.
Pink is better...I bought some needle nose pliers. I already had a pair or two. but I didn't have pink ones.
You know the difference between pink and purple? The grip :lol:Pink is better...
I don't think we are talking about needle nose pliers anymore...You know the difference between pink and purple? The grip :lol:
I hear you Deebo. And you too, Slippy.
I've got a great wife, partner and friend. This post is both serious and in jest. She's happy with her guns and I want more. Probably never gonna reach equilibrium in this argument, but damn if it ain't fun trying. And if you ask her out of earshot of me, she'd most likely tell you she really does like shooting all the toys. I guess if that is the worst thing we've got to scrap about, we're in pretty good shape!
Don'tcha agree?
I've got a great wife, partner and friend. This post is both serious and in jest. She's happy with her guns and I want more. Probably never gonna reach equilibrium in this argument, but damn if it ain't fun trying. And if you ask her out of earshot of me, she'd most likely tell you she really does like shooting all the toys. I guess if that is the worst thing we've got to scrap about, we're in pretty good shape!
Don'tcha agree?
Mrs Slippy, our boys who are both home for Christmas and Son 2's girlfriend are playing cards. I laughed out loud and they all looked at me. I just smiled. God Bless you all, I get such a kick out of you all, my American Brothers and Sisters! Thanks for welcoming me to this forum.You know the difference between pink and purple? The grip :lol:
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