Plenty of reasons to buy guns, one of which is regular shooting. When I get my 1911 from CMP I'll shoot it, but I've got plenty of modern, less valuable, non-collectible guns that will I'll shoot far more regularly. And if anyone questions if these guns are worth what CMP is asking, all you need to do is attend auctions or look at Gunbroker to see that comparable USGI 1911s almost always sell for more.