They say the first step to controlling your addiction is admitting you have a problem. When it comes to guns, I may have a problem. Almost exactly one month ago, I purchased an M1 Carbine rifle on a whim. Next month, I plan on stopping into the CMP store and picking up an M1 Garand. Not wanting to let the month of April pass without buying a gun, I ordered a replica Colt 1851 Navy Revolver made by CVA.

It's a black powder handgun that costs less than $100, so I don't feel too guilty. Having no children and no wife, I seldom feel guilty about spending $100 or less. Although the gun is not on my wishlist, I've had my eye on one of these for a while. I've never shot black powder, and could not decide what type I wanted, so I never bothered to add it to the wishlist. The gun is a cheap replica, but I still think it will make a nice addition to the arsenal. Given it's bargain basement price, and mail-order availability, I hardly thought twice about it.

I thought about picking up the 1858 Army Revolver and making them a set, but I showed at least a little restraint. Besides, that may have violated Virginia's one gun a month law. (Wouldn't want to be accused of arms trafficking.)