I am right there with you my friend. I wanted an Encore pistol real bad. I found a slightly used one in 223 blue with the sights still on it, rubber grips and ready to shoot. Next I found a slightly used 4X pistol scope at a little gun show, got a great deal on it too. While waiting for the gun to arrive I got hurt. My left shoulder is painful and slow to heal. I am supposed to go on an elk hunt soon so I found a nice 15 inch Encore barrel in 308 with a scope base on it. Now that is on the way. I got a deal on 600 once fired 223 brass and 10 boxes of once fired 308 brass. Next I found this site and got a deal on a holster to carry the Encore. After some research, I went to Midway and bought a 2x7 pistol scope and 250 V max 50 grain boat tail bullets. I scored 100 Nolser ballistic tip 150's for the 308. Now I can't wait for everything to arrive so I can test fire some of my loads and sight in for the hunt.
Next summer I will probably buy a thumb hole stock and a rifle barrel or two and maybe even a shotgun barrel. OK, I am addicted but what fun. As you can see, my outfit is starting to come together too.
Thanks for sharing. Nice to see someone else having some fun!