[el Godfather]

Dear THR:
Which is the one pistol that got away and you regret not buying it. For me its a rare 93R -a fully legal and transferable where I am (out of the USA). Apart from that I pretty much got around to buying whatever I missed at one time or the other.

What about you?
Regards

[bikerdoc]

A Singer 1911 in 1966 for 80 dollars. I was 17 and just didnt have it.

[The smiling swordsman]

I had the opportunity to buy a Shield for $399 this summer and chose to pass thinking that I would run across another. Now people are buying them for $600+ on gunbroker. :/

[kayak-man]

Colt python for $750. It was a long drive, and I didn't have all the cash, so I passed it up.

Chris "the Kayak-Man" Johnson

[guyfromohio]

1996.... just starting my career.....dirt poor.... a local gun shop had a flawless royal blue python on consignment for $500. I still kick myself.

[Naybor]

Two P-08 German 9 MM Lugers in 1962 for $30 each. They were WW II era new still in cosmoline. Both had Nazi markings.

I also regret selling/trading one converted to .22 also in the early 60s.

[bannockburn]

A Browning BDA in .38 Super.

When they came out back in the late 70's/early 80's, the .45 version was a decent seller; the .38 Super and 9mm. versions not so much so. I don't think they even imported that many of them because they were single stack designs.

[Rat Robb]

NIB Dan Wesson Valor off this site from a guy in my home state for way under sticker. Oh well

-Robb

[barneyrw]

About 6 years ago a stainless steel Uberti 1851 colt percussion revolver on Gunbroker for $200. It took 3 repeat postings before someone bought it. Still kicking myself.

[MedWheeler]

An older stainless Remington 1911 about six months ago.. price was fair, but couldn't justify it to myself just then. I did a couple of days later, but it was gone..

[bigfatdave]

A guy at a gunshow had a pair of Llama mini-1911 pistols, with 2-3 magazines each
One in .22lr, one in .32acp - both in good shape

They would have made wonderful toys, I didn't realize that the guy had a good price on them because that was in my pre-smartphone days ... I should have haggles a bit and bought bo'f'um on the spot

[Fotno]

A like new 1909 Bisley Colt in 1984. I spend a hour once a month kicking myself for not bringing it home.

[johnnydollar]

An FM M90 "Detective" model. In four years of looking for this short-barrelled, Argentine-made version of the BHP, it was the first--and only--one I've ever seen in the flesh. I bought a M1903 Colt Pocket Hammerless in .32 ACP instead (the prices were virtually the same for the two guns, and I only had money for one).

[huntsman]

1927 Argentine for $200. in the 90's, I ended up buying a new GP141 instead that was just ok

[bigfatdave]

M1903 Colt Pocket Hammerless in .32 ACP that's another "shoulda" for me ... still keeping an eye out for one in shooter condition for a good price

[meanmrmustard]

I had the opportunity to buy a Shield for $399 this summer and chose to pass thinking that I would run across another. Now people are buying them for $600+ on gunbroker. :/
Dumb. My LGS has them for $429.99. If you're in MO, hit me up and I'll give you directions.

[Old Dog]

Couple years back, had a chance to buy a (reputedly) new in the box, unfired (and on close examination, looked it) nickel finish Colt's Series 70 ... for $700. Like a fool, I had to go home and sleep on it ... Of course, the next day, I decided to buy it. Gone, baby, gone ... (heavy sigh)

[beatledog7]

Can't think of one right away, but if you swap it around...one I'm glad I bought even though I hadn't planned to and didn't need it, was a virtually unfired stainless CZ-75B on consignment in a store I frequent. Darn near stole it for the consigned price, and I bet half the guys in that store wonder how I beat them to it! Then again, they're all pretty young guys, and they all carry polymer pistols, so they might not have known what it was.

Oh, wait---a really nice West German PPK in .380 last weekend at a show, private sale for $375. Probably had a million rounds through it, but it sure was pretty. If it had been blue in 2/3 as good condition, it'd be mine. Still kind of wish I'd plunked down the dosh though.

[csa77]

for a pistol? easy answer, my browning hi power mkIII.

not a pistol but for a revolver my model 29 nickel 6" I bought afew months ago for only 450$

[Savage .250]

1983 Stationed in Germany - visited a local gun store that was trying to sell some Surplus Broomhandle Mauser's they'd acquired (about 30 piled in a box) - still in cosmoline - two with Red 9's on their grips (9mm). When I came back the next day - they ALL were gone.

[Chevelle SS]

A nice Pre Model 10 at Cabelas for $200

[Capt. Ct.]

Several years back I was offered a SS 6 inch Python for $600. Will never get over passing that up. I now have a nice SS King Cobra but wouldn't they have made a nice couple? :o

[Fishslayer]

3" M66. Price was right but I didn't know whart I was looking at. :(

[ColtPythonElite]

8" NIB Colt Python offered to me for 400 bucks.

[Girodin]

I have no real "the one that got away." For the most part I've snatched up anything I really wanted or found a deal just too good to pass on. I do have a few minor regrets though. I regret not buying a Dan Wesson 1911 before the prices really jumped on them. There was also a Sig 1911 at a local gun shop for a real bargain. I though on it for a day too long and it was gone when I went back. They other two I wish I would have bought when they were much more available were the colt pony and the colt pocket nine. But I always I kind of liked their looks and now they are out of production.

I can still get all of them of course it will just cost me a few hundred dollars more for each.

My biggest "regrets" are probably not being old enough to be able to be assertive in getting some of the family guns when people passed. Now I have to hope to get them back from relatives and hope they don't just sale them to whoever.

[Kiln]

There are alot of pistols I wish I'd grabbed that were gone when I went back.

A couple of them:

Excam GT380 LNIB with paperwork for $150.

H&R 732 in 98% condition for $120.

CZ75 pre "B" model for $350.

[colorado_handgunner]

Smith classic snub, believe it was a model 32, maybe. Still kick myself over it.

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[jp3]

I always regretted never buying a semi-custom 1911.
So this year I finally got off the pot and bought a Les Baer TRS.
I love this pistol.

[C0untZer0]

Star Firestar

I wish I'd have gotten one...

[tlmkr38]

It was about 1989 I think. County auction and there was a blued Colt Python there. Not pristine but I'd say about 85-90%. Auctioneer worked and worked to get the $275 it sold for.... Didn't have to cash on me and when I called my dad he said... well I won't repeat what he said .. but I would have had the money had I asked...

There was also a '03 Springfield at a gun show one time guy was walking around with, went for $180 in great shape. Seen it and figured I would ask later.... bad move...

[gotboostvr]

Remmington 700 sps tactical .308 for $440. Came back the next day and it was marked at $675.

Passed on it and ended up finding the ACOG TA31F I wanted at half of retail that night, so I'm not too upset.

[Manny]

Ruger Old Army, SS, 7.5" w/ adjustable sights, just felt right in my hand and I was mightily tempted. Went back & forth between that & a 5.5" SS Bisley Vaquaro in .45LC and went with the Vaquaro. It was a very good gun, but I never grew to like it & it was gone in a year or so. That OA is the only gun I've ever regreted not buying.

[wildehond]

An earlier model S&W Mod 29 4" with a still pinned barrel in pristine condition.

[OARNGESI]

a mini draco

[MIL-DOT]

Just yesterday, my local Armslist ( Columbus,Ga) had a guy selling several very nice,clean pieces for an aging freind. Everytime I'd e-mail the guy, I'd just missed out. IIRC,included were :
-70 series Colt 45 Government $600.
-Colt Gold Cup $650
-S&W model 28 6" $350
-Ruger Single Six .22/22mag stainless $225
-Colt python $750
-Gen 3 Glock 17 ( box, paperwork, 3 mags) $300

And I missed out ON EVERYTHING !!!! :cuss:

[chuckles]

Back in the 60s, you could buy guns mail order. The famous Kleins in Chicago used to run ads in all the gun magazines. S&W or Colt US MILITARY 1917 revolvers were $27 dollars. Broom handle mousers were $35 and Springfield 03a3s ran about $25. Webley 45s were $17 and I bought my first M1 Carbine through the DCM for $17. My Dad bought a NM 1911 for $87. Those were the days, but then gas was only .17 gal, (premium) and minimum wage was 1.25.

[BearGriz]

I have one that I got before it was too late: a S&W M&P 15-22 Pistol.

I had it on my list of wants last year, then I found out it was no longer being manufactured. I went to the gun store the next day and bought it. As I was walking out I said "BTW, these have been discontinued."

They sold their other two within a month, and you can't find them new anymore. It is really fun (though sort of useless). I've taken it shooting a few times, and for some of my friends it has been their favorite firearm.

[ku4hx]

That third surplus M1911 circa 1965. I foolishly thought two was plenty.

[gyvel]

Too many to list...:(

[olderguns]

A compleat Dan Wesson pistol pak ,all the barrels, tool, extra grip,
for $400.00 (this was 1998 and seems the seller nor me at the time knew what he had.)

[tarosean]

Beretta 92C Type M..



However, I rectified that today!

[TennJed]

Ruger Single Six Bisley blues with brass trigger guard and grip. Saw it at a flea market a few months back for $350

[leadcounsel]

Obama-scare 2009, I was at a gun show looking for black rifles. Guy had a nice blue Colt Python for $600 or so, and I passed on it... I'm an idiot. Worth probably twice that.

[dirtengineer]

Kimber custom brand new for $350 at a gun show. It was about '96 and I thought the dealer was feeding me a line of bull about how good they were.

[helitack32f1]

Nearly brand new, low round count Stainless Ruger Single Six, for $270. Really wish I had jumped on that rather than procrastinating as I usually do.

[xring]

NIB Colt Pythons at the gunshow for 450, S&W Pintos around 300, East German Maks for 200, most any quality piece for the price they were going for in the late 70's, early 80's.

[oneounceload]

Mauser HSc and a Dan Wesson 357 pistol pack with all four barrels

[Yoda]

Had a chance to get a S&W revolver in .40 cal in a private sale in Milton FL about 6 years ago. Price was about $500, IIRC. Passed it up. Sure wish I hadn't.

Can't recall the model number.

- - - Yoda

[Captcurt]

Colt python for $750. It was a long drive, and I didn't have all the cash, so I passed it up.

Chris "the Kayak-Man" Johnson
I let one get away two years ago. Pretty slick for$700. At the next show there was one that had been dragged behind a truck for $900. I still kick myself.

[Gaspode]

About 6 months back a guy was walking around a local gun show. He had a Colt Delta Elite in 10mm, box and all the paperwork. He was asking 800$. I passed thinking "Eh, I already have a G29 and I don't like 1911's much..."

Then I came home and looked them up... :uhoh:

[wlewisiii]

The only firearm I regret not getting was a 30" Parker VH in 12 gauge. The seller wanted $900. I only had $700. It was easily worth $1400. The rest, either I got or could live with out qualm.

But I still see that damn shottie on the table...

[TAKtical]

I wish I would have bought every OD green glock I could find when they are available. I have a couple OD and a couple FDE but I like the OD better.

[Dr.Rob]

Only a handful really 'got away'.

I could have bought a Colt King Cobra for $425ish in a consignment case, went back a couple days later with cash GONE. LGS owner told me "just so you know next time I will take a deposit for anything in the case."

I never thought to ask that of a gun shop. lesson learned. Ask.

[Nuclear]

Back in the late 80's (or early 90's, I don't remember) a local gun shop was going out of business, selling off their remaining stock for their cost. They had a Colt Delta Elite in 10mm (is that redundant?), just sitting there, that I had looked at before and the next time I went they were closed for good.

[Stevie-Ray]

LAR Grizzly .45 Magnum for $650. Couldn't afford it then and when I could, you couldn't again find a price anywhere near that.

[Tedzilla]

Last week... HK P7 PSP w/6mags, B+, box and full tools $900. What was I thinking? Gone.

[Fishbed77]

Not a pistol, but I regret not buying a Saiga when they were under $300.

[speedway]

Les Baer Thunder Ranch for $700. I didn't want to put it on the credit card. Came back a few hours later with the cash and it was gonzo.

[smalls]

Les Baer Thunder Ranch for $700. I didn't want to put it on the credit card
:what:

If I had the money, I'm not sure I could walk away from that one. I mean, if you had the cash you could have just paid it off the same day, or at the end of the month and not even paid any interest on it!

I have sort of a half regret. When I bought my first pistol, I bought a Sigma in 9mm instead of a Glock 19. While I like the Sigma, I wish I would have gotten the Glock, but only for the fact that Holster shopping would have been easier, and mags are half the price.

[IMTHDUKE]

Had a chance to buy a Colt Lieutenant Commander....not to be confused with the "light weight commander". Only a few of these made...and I did not seize the moment.

[el Godfather]

Colt Lt Comm sounds rare.

[IMTHDUKE]

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