POLL: New vs. Custom

[sdmc530]

i picked a new gun because i dont like refinishing guns that i have “broke in”. I like the gun with wear and maybe beat up because its a use loved gun. If i have a gun that functions well but is very warn i would do nothing with it besides shoot it more. just me though. I would refinish a weapon if it needed a complete overhaul though.

[wxl]

Originally Posted by sdmc530

i picked a new gun because i dont like refinishing guns that i have “broke in”. I like the gun with wear and maybe beat up because its a use loved gun. If i have a gun that functions well but is very warn i would do nothing with it besides shoot it more. just me though. I would refinish a weapon if it needed a complete overhaul though.

My sentiment also

[AFJuvat]

Depends on the gun, what your planning on doing with it, and what its value is.

I would not refinish or modify a collector grade gun unless it was to stop further deterioration.

If you are looking to make a target pistol or a long distance rifle, a new gun will get you much closer, and probably much cheaper than modifying an older gun.

[RKP]

Originally Posted by AFJuvat

Depends on the gun, what your planning on doing with it, and what its value is.

I would not refinish or modify a collector grade gun unless it was to stop further deterioration.

If you are looking to make a target pistol or a long distance rifle, a new gun will get you much closer, and probably much cheaper than modifying an older gun.

^^^ This.

[TLE2]

I voted new gun because that’s been my behavior. I’m now considering, maybe, some custom work on one 1911.

[Gatorade]

I voted new gun because you said customize. I would have voted refinish if it were broken or non functioning and was a long time favorite. However in my experience it usually costs more and the results are never exactly what you want when you are customizing an old gun to make it perform a new job. Find a new one that fits the bill without costly modifications that may never make it what you want.

[DaFadda]

I voted for a new gun because:

"I'm just a peckerhead who lives in the hills with too many guns"
NOT!

Truth is, as I get older... I am willing to hold out for eactly what I want, and have no problem buying used or new....or even refinishing... as long as its what I want.

Dafadda

[pitor]

Originally Posted by AFJuvat

Depends on the gun, what your planning on doing with it, and what its value is.

I would not refinish or modify a collector grade gun unless it was to stop further deterioration.

If you are looking to make a target pistol or a long distance rifle, a new gun will get you much closer, and probably much cheaper than modifying an older gun.

This is my sentiment too. I voted new gun.

[Caleb]

I'm torn between the two choices myself. Been wanting to send out a pistol for custom work for a while now but, that new gun smell is amazing. This poll was just for fun and there really is no "role" for the either new or customized gun in question. Just another range toy. For serious duty I would vote new OEM every time.

I did the math on customizing my Browning Hi Power and with that money I could buy two new guns or a really nice higher tier firearm. Still torn.