Ogre:
I don't think you're alone in this "gun geek" syndrome. I have 2 sentimental pistols, a P-38 and a Luger, WWII bringbacks from my cousin, that will stay in the family for a long time. Plus, I have a 5-digit military 1911 that I've owned for a long time. It has no collector value, as I've redone it a lot, but I truly would not give it up.
I've also had 4 pistols that I've bought, sold, bought or traded for again and again -- namely, a Star PD, an H&K P9S, a Walther P-5, and an S&W Highway Patrolman. Just recently sold the fourth P9S, no longer have a PD, and still have a P-5C and the Smith.
I don't know if I get bored with them, or just want to try something else at the time. But after I sell them, another seems to come along and grabs my attention all over again. (Obsessive/compulsive comes to mind.)
Perhaps we should talk this over with the 'new' Schmidt?
Harvey