Debate: quantity or quality?

[lftd&pwrstrok'n]

I have long subscribed to the quantity over quality theory, being a poor person. But, as I have accumulated various less expensive pieces and am less financially embarrassed; I am questioning this philosophy. For instance, I have the 2 7,62x39 builds below. I have over $800 in each build (not including the optics and Flaming Pig), so it is unlikely that I would ever even break even on them.

But, I have a PTR 32 and an AK, so my x39 needs are met. I'd like a CMMG Mutant or other AK magazine AR platform to get away from the picky AR magazines, but do I really need another x39 firing device? I like the cheap ammo, but do I really need/want another one?

I don't do a whole lot of shooting anyway, as a matter of fact, I have never shot either of these ARs. But my unnamed local guru that had to put his miracle juju on the hybrids said they run like a sewing machine now.

So what do y'all think, try to sell the Ars and get a Mutant. Sell the ARs and call it a day or just quit while I am ahead and keep what I have?

And, before anyone wants a build list: I do not keep good records and honestly have no idea. I know the lowers are Anderson, but that is about it. I could comb through 100s of emails if it is that important to know?

 

[StuP]

For serious shooting, (competition, self defense, hunting), spend as much as you feel you need / can do for the right tool.

For recreation, variety is the spice of life for me, so buy em cheap and pile them high.

 

[CBeck]

I don’t have as many as I used to but the ones I have Now are nice as hell, function flawlessly, and are always enjoyable to shoot.

 

[Plinker66]

Sell one AR and spend the money on one nice two stage hair trigger and one nice 30mm illuminated LPVO.

 

[ReservoirDawg10]

Quality

 

[Hayata]

Quantity.

When the Zombie hordes show up you'll need to set one down to cool off while you use the other one.

Rinse and repeat.

 

[rumrunner55]

Or just save a little longer and do both!

 

[lftd&pwrstrok'n]

Quantity.

When the Zombie hordes show up you'll need to set one down to cool off while you use the other one.

Rinse and repeat.

This is how I see it: skip the commercial and go to 1:20

 

[stihl73]

I have seen men killed by what gun snobs would call "lesser weapons"... It's a decision you alone have to make, feed and clothe the family first and you are no less a good man in my book whatever life requires you to tote up that hill.

 

[November Sierra]

Quantity over quality is the equivalent of being a hoarder. Look how much useless literal trash I can accumulate, I have 8 PSAs and 13 Andersons.