So, in the 3 years I've been a gun owner, I've developed a bit of a collection. 3 rifles, 2 shotguns, 6 pistols, etc.

 

I'm thinking of selling some of the guns I never really shoot/want: Kimber, Stag-1 (mod) upper, and even my Marlin to get the guns I desire. I feel bad spending all this extra cash on new stuff when I can get rid of old stuff I never use. I spoke to people about my Kimber, and they question the use in selling a "good shooter"... same with other stuff that I own.

 

How do you guys decide what to sell, keep, etc? I don't want to amass stuff I never shoot... It takes away room in my gunsafe from stuff I want to buy/shoot. Plus, it's money in the bank.

 

Any thoughts on another gun-run happening if Obama gets elected in 2012? If so, I can sell my extra stock then for more cash...

I do exactly the same as you. If I dont shoot it (or if it doesnt shoot well and I cannot fix it easily) it goes bye-bye. Sad to see a few things go however they funded other more usefull/functional items. I try to diversify to avoid non-use. For example, since I have a glock 19 I will not buy another plastic 9mm. The only exception is AKs. You can never have too many AKs

I do exactly the same as you. If I dont shoot it (or if it doesnt shoot well and I cannot fix it easily) it goes bye-bye. Sad to see a few things go however they funded other more usefull/functional items. I try to diversify to avoid non-use. For example, since I have a glock 19 I will not buy another plastic 9mm. The only exception is AKs. You can never have too many AKs

 

That's the thing. I like my Kimber... it was my first ever gun. It shoots great (but so do most 1911s), but I barely shoot it. In fact, since I got my Glock 21sf, it's been in my safe forever. I kinda want an RIA 1911, I hear they do well for the money you spend. I don't put 10,000 rounds through em a year, but it's a nice 1911 to have.

 

I also want an AK (or 2) as well... one tacticool, one wood stock... lol

I sell often to buy new stuff (well at least I used to before moving here damnit). Just be sure you are sure you don't still want it for later. I am still kicking myself for selling my Beretta 8045 mini Cougar. Now I am going to have to track down another one eventually.

I sell often to buy new stuff (well at least I used to before moving here damnit). Just be sure you are sure you don't still want it for later. I am still kicking myself for selling my Beretta 8045 mini Cougar. Now I am going to have to track down another one eventually.

 

+1. If it's a pistol and I don't shoot it, it's gone. Rifles I tend to hold on to longer even though I don't get to shoot them as much. And +1 on regretting selling the Cougar. I really liked that pistol.

That's the thing. I like my Kimber... it was my first ever gun. It shoots great (but so do most 1911s), but I barely shoot it. In fact, since I got my Glock 21sf, it's been in my safe forever. I kinda want an RIA 1911, I hear they do well for the money you spend. I don't put 10,000 rounds through em a year, but it's a nice 1911 to have.

 

I also want an AK (or 2) as well... one tacticool, one wood stock... lol

 

Why would sell your Kimber to buy an RIA 1911? You usually sell to upgrade your collection. I own a RIA Tac 1911 and it has been a good shooter. I also have a Colt series 80 and I'm planning to add an STI (or a Springer) in the near future. You just cannot have too many 1911's

 

If your not in desperate need of money, I suggest that you keep it and bring to the range every now and then.

Wait.

 

You sell guns??

+1. If it's a pistol and I don't shoot it, it's gone. Rifles I tend to hold on to longer even though I don't get to shoot them as much. And +1 on regretting selling the Cougar. I really liked that pistol.

 

So... 3 days vs 1?

I always sell a gun to buy something better , now there's almost nothing I can part with

 

I'm into the military stuff so I keep the rare ones and then there's always the cool factor

I'm not one of those guys that thinks selling guns is a sin. If you don't shoot them, sell them and buy something else.

 

However, I AM one of those guys that thinks selling a Kimber is a sin. Start shooting it

 

(Or at least buy the RIA BEFORE you sell the Kimber - you might not be happy with it).

I only sell guns that I don't like. Otherwise I buy them and they all get to the range from time to time.

I pick the guns for the chopping block when:

 

1) I lose interest

2) brings no joy when I shoot it (fun factor is gone)

3) collecting dust

I do sell guns, but always to make sure 2 steps forward, 1 step back... overall number of guns should be going up.

 

I will sell for a few reasons...

 

1. There is something else I want to buy/great deal.... AND...

2. The gun I am selling is fairly common, and I can always buy it back if I want to.

 

There are many firearms that I own that I have purchased and shot only once or not at all, yet I keep them because they have some sort of a collectible value, or a fantastic deal that is seldom to come back again.

 

By waiting for the deals to come to you, you can often buy guns at fantastic deals, and in turn, you are not forced to sell something at a loss, to buy something else.

Keep the Kimber, it's as good a 1911 as you'll ever get. Not to mention it was your first gun purchase, that will have value to your kids and grandkids one day.

Keep the Kimber, it's as good a 1911 as you'll ever get. Not to mention it was your first gun purchase, that will have value to your kids and grandkids one day.

 

I thought about this... Even though it's my first, it's not the one I cherish (that would be my King Cobra). Thats the gun I'll pass to my kids... along with my modified Colt Python.

A couple quick points, all from an IMHO perspective:

 

Want vs. Need is a argument I have before every purchase, and it's a cost savings one... for the most part I try to never have impulsive firearm purchases, so I'm always buying something I "need" to fill a gap I may have with my current firearms. This leads to point #2

 

You can either be a collector, or a shooter, but not both. Eventually you should choose which one better suits your needs and stick to it. I found trimming my gear down to just what I shoot, and using the funds from selling "the fat" to purchase firearms that I really need, was a rewarding experience. And since I did that, I don't spend nearly as much (except on ammo ) and I use every firearm I own so none collect dust.

 

Just my $0.02

A couple quick points, all from an IMHO perspective:

 

Want vs. Need is a argument I have before every purchase, and it's a cost savings one... for the most part I try to never have impulsive firearm purchases, so I'm always buying something I "need" to fill a gap I may have with my current firearms. This leads to point #2

 

You can either be a collector, or a shooter, but not both. Eventually you should choose which one better suits your needs and stick to it. I found trimming my gear down to just what I shoot, and using the funds from selling "the fat" to purchase firearms that I really need, was a rewarding experience. And since I did that, I don't spend nearly as much (except on ammo ) and I use every firearm I own so none collect dust.

 

Just my $0.02

 

I fall into that deadly middle ground, as those who, follow the Classifieds must be aware.

I'd sell rifles before any pistols. That's primarily because it's such a PITA to go get another set of pistol purchasing permits in this state :/

I am boring and practical.. my goals for ownership are simplified into the following...

 

me

one long range rifle

one short range carbine

one handgun

one shotgun

 

 

fiance

one handgun

one light carbine

 

after that there are a couple other guns I want just to have.. but when I say a couple.. it is literally 2 or 3.. but I will trade out as well.. hopefully I get a Saiga 12 before they are extinct.. if I do then the mossberg goes for sale..

 

I would rather have a few guns with the BEST fire control groups.. BEST optics... BEST magazines... and a LOT of ammo to go with them.. than a bunch of guns equipped with junk..

 

I have purchased guns just to learn them.. but end up selling them later on...

 

that is how I personally manage my hobby..

I am always optimising my tool box. The only firearms I have any emotional attachment to are the ones I build from the ground up or inherited. All the rest will be replaced in a heartbeat if a better tool comes along. With that being said, there are firearms I will keep because I know at some point I will return to that particuler shooting discipline and dont want to re-buy later. There is litteraly a metric ton of considerations for upraging but generally I have never been let down by buying the best I can. We will see if that holds true on my latest pursuits. I think the possibility exists that you can reach a point on the ladder where it has become diminished returns and the features your paying for may simple have no impact on you. Sort of like selling a car that can do 170 for one that can do 180 when you have never gone past 120! So the question becomes, do you need a snap on wrench when a craftsman will do fine at your usage level? But we have all been let down by the cheap wrench from china that breaks at the worst time. But then there is always the pride in ownership angle