When I first started buying guns I did sell off the first couple I bought…they weren’t bad guns (Glocks for example) I just found ones I preferred to shoot and carry when speaking of pistols and knew I’d not be carrying those anymore so I did sell them and acquired what I wanted and would carry (H&K and Sig SA/DA), I wouldn’t be upset if I still had the Glocks but I’m not upset I sold them and got the H&Ks or Sigs. Likewise with long guns. However, since the early years I have tended to do a fair amount of research and ask around and when possible shoot the gun in question before buying…cause like you, once I’ve got it then, with the exception of the first few, I’ve kept them and intend to add here and there and will eventually hand them down to children and grandchildren.