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.

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.

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.

thanks.

 

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

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.

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

Maybe hi-end 1911's or revolvers.

Anything discontinued too.

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

How about kimber? Is it good for long run?

How about kimber? Is it good for long run?

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.