Who has done this and over what gun?

[Bryan]

I very recently got myself jacked up and chomping at the bit to buy a Glock and a Mech Tech upper to assemble a .45 carbine. I did hours of research changing my mind from 1911 to Glock. Then deciding to by a 10mm because I figured it would be easier to sell the upper to someone who had a 45 and wanted to have the additional upper. I picked out a stock, sling mounts sights the works. Looked at ballistics. Watched plenty of youtube. I got as far as discussing buying the pistol from a fellow ODt'er (who I hope does not feel like I wasted any of his time).

Then as I got all the research and planning done and was basking in the afterglow, reality set in and I started doubting if I could really afford it. Thought do I really need it. I kinda felt like a dog that actually caught a car. What do I do now? Or when you have been flirting with that girl at work for a while and she finally says ok and you start thinking what have I done.
This is not the first time either.

What guns have you done this over?

 

[Salient 1]

I always jump in head first and then regret it later when I have to work harder or let something go...

 

[Swamp Fox]

I got the AK bug bought one shot it. Month later i sold it.

 

[Salient 1]

BTW, the Mech-Tech 45 Glock upper is awesome...

 

[Bryan]

BTW, the Mech-Tech 45 Glock upper is awesome...

You are not helping.

 

[roscoe1911]

I very recently got myself jacked up and chomping at the bit to buy a Glock and a Mech Tech upper to assemble a .45 carbine. I did hours of research changing my mind from 1911 to Glock. Then deciding to by a 10mm because I figured it would be easier to sell the upper to someone who had a 45 and wanted to have the additional upper. I picked out a stock, sling mounts sights the works. Looked at ballistics. Watched plenty of youtube. I got as far as discussing buying the pistol from a fellow ODt'er (who I hope does not feel like I wasted any of his time).

Then as I got all the research and planning done and was basking in the afterglow, reality set in and I started doubting if I could really afford it. Thought do I really need it. I kinda felt like a dog that actually caught a car. What do I do now? Or when you have been flirting with that girl at work for a while and she finally says ok and you start thinking what have I done.
This is not the first time either.

What guns have you done this over?

my advice is drink heavily

 

[DaveTheMinion]

You are not helping.

Well, first off, find someone that has one and shoot it. Then, wait a month, see if you still want one.
If so, and disposable income allows, get it.

 

[ClassicBlue]

BTW, the Mech-Tech 45 Glock upper is awesome...

I agree! One darn sweet piece of machinery.

 

[Wolf six]

Get one. Use it to train friends/ family on

 

[NWSharpshooter]

I have both the Glock and 1911 versions although mine are the old ones from when they used to be marketed through Wilson combat. I don't believe I have had a frame in either of them in almost ten years. I just couldn't figure out what the hell to do with them. Of course I don't care for pistol caliber carbines so I guess it makes sense.


As related to your question, yes, I do it all the time. Sometimes I lose interest before I spend a bunch of money, but most times it is after I have acquired the gun, extra mags, new sights, grips, and a couple thousand rounds of ammo for it.


I do it so often that I pretty much have stopped selling any ammo even if I don't currently own a gun in that caliber.