A question for collectors

[AntZ 1]

If I want to get new semi-auto handgun that is in production today and easy to get (not something I have to wait for a few month) and I will shoot it in ranges, which one do you think will have chance become collectable in X years or at least maintain it's value in the long run? I will keep it in very good condition but not NIB.

[Maksim 1,504]

A great condition Browning Hi Power is always atop my list.

 

I would also have to give a bump to Smith Wesson limited production models such as the Pro Series and the Performance Center ones.

 

I am sure 1911 fan can give you a few other models as well.

[DevsAdvocate 112]

A great condition Browning Hi Power is always atop my list.

 

I would also have to give a bump to Smith Wesson limited production models such as the Pro Series and the Performance Center ones.

 

I am sure 1911 fan can give you a few other models as well.

 

Firearms Guild has one right now. It's a beauty... used, all black with rubber grips. ~$550.

 

I would've picked it up today if I had a PP and money burning a hole in my pocket. It's very sweet.

[Maksim 1,504]

thanks.

 

I have one on my mind right now as well. Out of pistol permits, so one of the next firearms will be it.

[AntZ 1]

Firearms Guild has one right now

Got a couple things there. Their prices was high and one time they charged me $20 more just for using credit card for something I really wanted and that was the last $20 they made from me.

[Ray Ray 3,566]

I was going to say a Browning Hi-Power as well.

Maybe hi-end 1911's or revolvers.

Anything discontinued too.

[AntZ 1]

I have never pay attention to Browning Hi-Power. Only want to get their rifles. I guess I will check out Hi-Power.

[AntZ 1]

How about kimber? Is it good for long run?

[Ray Ray 3,566]

How about kimber? Is it good for long run?

Pretty much any quality all steel gun would problaby at least hold its value.

[lunker 274]

How about kimber? Is it good for long run?

 

I am sure I will catch grief for this but...

I have not been impressed with the Kimbers I have shot. To me they are the Absolut vodka of the handgun world. A mediocre product hiding behind good marketing, fancy packaging and a high price tag.

[AntZ 1]

How about kimber? Is it good for long run?

A mediocre product hiding behind good marketing, fancy packaging and a high price tag.

Probably a lot truth to that. I have heard a lot out of box kimber shoot well.

[tbtrout 141]

Kimber did have some QC issues which were resolved from what I understand. They also caugh hell from 1911 purists because they use MIM parts and revolutionized the semi custom production gun market. I have shot quite a few including my Warrior which has been flawless. I have also seen some of the ones which QC screwed up on. All in all, Kimber makes a good gun.

[Circlesqr 1]

which one do you think will have chance become collectible in X years or at least maintain it's value in the long run?

 

I would say the gun is less important than the smith that works on it. Pistols that have gone through GrayGuns Inc. will always catch my eye & command a premium price based on the quality of Bruce Gray's work.

 

So find a quality pistol that you like, send it to Gray Guns for an action job, put a set of Nill grips on it & shoot the hell out of it!

 

--Daniel

[AntZ 1]

I would say the gun is less important than the smith that works on it.

That's interesting. I have never let any smith touch mine just like I don't like have someone else working on my cars. I guess smith is different story here.

[tony357 386]

from a small collectors point, do not realy look at resale value just like too collect.

colts, springfields and S&W hold good value. I only have one safe queen.