How much do looks affect your fire arm purchases.

[adamsredlines]

For instance, when you need to poke a .458 caliber hole, you decide how much HP you need and that may dictate what it looks like! Walnut, Tupperware, or something in between.
1886 .45-70
No.1 458 Lott
Tromix/Aero .458 Socom

 

[BillM]

I buy what tickles my fancy at the time.

There is something about a deep blue finish and fine fitted walnut stock. But, I just traded a Browning A-5, because it was too pretty and I didn't want to carry it afield. Though, I would have, had the opportunity arisen.

At one time, I wouldn't have touched a stainless firearm. Today, some of my favorites, in the safe, are stainless.

One thing I have never owned is a "plastic fantastic". No 9's, no plastic, no striker fired. Not to say I never will, just I never have. (and probably never will. Have shot several, like my 1911s better)

I fully support anybody that likes to shoot, shooting what ever they want to shoot.

I've owned one 9mm, a Nazi-marked Browining Hi-Power. Bought one other, an H&K VP9, for my youngest child. Was working as a security guard and that got a pay raise. If I were rich, I might go find another Hi-Power. I once bought an AR-180, and it was OK. But mostly I like 1903 Springfields, and variants, and Stevens boys rrifles. Again, if I were rich, I'd probably buy an AR-10. I am unlikely to get rich. So to buy any more firearms I'd have to sell some of what I have. There are a couple that I'm not as fond of, so it could happen. Maybe. One of the revolvers and an old Ruski rifle. And the wife's alloy Charter snubby if I survive her. That thing HURTS!

 

[RickN]

I've owned one 9mm, a Nazi-marked Browining Hi-Power. Bought one other, an H&K VP9, for my youngest child. Was working as a security guard and that got a pay raise. If I were rich, I might go find another Hi-Power. I once bought an AR-180, and it was OK. But mostly I like 1903 Springfields, and variants, and Stevens boys rrifles. Again, if I were rich, I'd probably buy an AR-10. I am unlikely to get rich. So to buy any more firearms I'd have to sell some of what I have. There are a couple that I'm not as fond of, so it could happen. Maybe. One of the revolvers and an old Ruski rifle. And the wife's alloy Charter snubby if I survive her. That thing HURTS!

I have to agree, if I were rich enough to buy all the firearms I wanted, I would probably have an AR-10 in 243 Win just because.

 

[Kid Glock]

Naturally I'd rather deal with a hawt chick but if it's a good deal I'll buy regardless of looks...

 

[Gunbuffer]

For instance, when you need to poke a .458 caliber hole, you decide how much HP you need and that may dictate what it looks like! Walnut, Tupperware, or something in between.
1886 .45-70
No.1 458 Lott
Tromix/Aero .458 Socom

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Great example

 

[yurigagarian]

To me, this looks like a rifle

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This not so much. Not saying I wouldnt love to own it, but artistically it leaves me cold.

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These look beautiful to me

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That 1911 looks great
Not so much

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And anyone who would carry a Glock

 

[BillM]

I have to agree, if I were rich enough to buy all the firearms I wanted, I would probably have an AR-10 in 243 Win just because.

I would need one stretched, to get what I really want. Just love the 30-06 cartridge. An M-1 Garand might be nice, too.

 

[Catt57]

I have a stable that includes classics and space guns. Whatever strikes my fancy or seems fun is worth a try.

Pretty much how I do it. I've also had a few that I like one day and hate the next.

 

[Rez Exelon]

Pretty much how I do it. I've also had a few that I like one day and hate the next.

I mean, then there's the ARX-100 which is so lovably fugly you may flip between loving it and hating it every 5 seconds.

 

[Chaparral]

Function is number one, old wood and metal are the next considerations. I really do prefer older weapons for their construction benefits.

Do have some plastic fantastic and a HiPoint. But I prefer my levers as a Savage 99, my pistols as SAA or 1911, and have some BP gems including a modern Ruger hunting rifle inline BP.

The great thing is we still have the ability to choose and have personal preferences.