Would I Regret It?

[Phydeaux642]

Well, I'm thinking about selling a gun that I purchased not too long ago. It's a Springfield Loaded 1911. I bought it in August and still haven't run any ammo through it. One reason for this is I have spent more time shooting my XD9 and my 642, which I really like (and I just ordered a Ruger 22/45 for cheap practice). Now I'm thinking I don't want to shoot it because I know I will really like it and when you couple that with the rising cost of ammo....maybe peanut butter sandwiches wouldn't be bad everyday.

Anyway, I have considered selling it in order to fund a new (and different kind of) purchase, but cannot make up my mind because I wonder if I would then regret the decision. Has anyone else been in this position lately?

(My other purchase would be a Bike Friday folding bicycle to help deal with another rising cost - gasoline).

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"Phydeaux, bad dog....no biscuit!"

 

[MM]

I must say I regret giving up, except for a swalther PPK/S which refused to feed after an 800 round (...mostly one and two shots at a time...) attempted break-in, every weapon I have sold/traded.
MM

 

[45 nut]

ive always regretted selling any thing that goes bang

 

[weisse52]

If this is your first 1911, then yes, you will regret it one day. Just put it away for another day.
I understand the bike thing, I have a bunch. But, find another way to fund. In the long run you will be a happy camper if you hang on to your 1911!

 

[bannockburn]

Phydeaux642

I suppose I would be asking myself why I bought the Springfield in the first place. If it was just a great deal on a very nice gun, but you didn't really have a particular need for it; then I would say sell it. I mean if you've had it all this time, and you still haven't shot it yet, then maybe you didn't have that big of a need for it, in the first place.
Having said that, I would not sell it as I'm a huge fan of the 1911. If it's the rising cost of ammo keeping you from shooting it, then I would suggest investing now in some reloading equipment. It will pay for itself in a very short period of time, plus add to your enjoyment of shooting as well.

 

[ReadyontheRight]

I recommend you keep it. And get out and shoot it.

Despite what politicians might want you to think...Life is not a zero-sum game. This is the U.S.A. Figure out a way to make more money if you need it.

If you are getting a Ruger 22/45 - check out NRA Bullseye shooting in your area. I know at one time they paid for 230 grain ammo for anyone shooting hardball in the competition. Unfortunately, I descended into rifle shooting and I never closed the loop to figure out if I had a legal hardball 1911 to participate.

 

[Phydeaux642]

bannockburn I bought the Springfield because I thought everyone that enjoys and appreciates guns should eventually own a 1911. I guess the history of 1911 style handguns make it appealing to me, kind of the way I am drawn to revolvers.

As for need, no, my needs were met by my XD9 and my 642 since I was looking for something that I could carry fairly easily. Everything else has been gravy.

I have also thought about slowing way down on the gun purchases and just enjoy what I already have. I guess I have been buying quite a bit "just in case" (politically, that is).

And weisse52, nice to hear of another bicycle junkie on THR. There seems to be several of us.

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"Phydeaux, bad dog....no biscuit!"

 

[cobrian45]

I've only sold one gun, a S&W N frame and I've regretted it ever since.

 

[jhansman]

Well, since I own that gun, I'd say keep it and shoot it. That way, at least you know if you like it. If not, sell it for whatever it will bring. Heck, you may end up liking it more than your other handguns. I rarely shoot my GP100 anymore, now that I have a 1911. Still, I know the day will come when I'll recall why I have a revolver.

I have guns I've sold and do not miss at all. But, I did sell an XD45 Tactical I wish I had back...

 

[10-Ring]

Shoot that 1911 of yours...you're gonna lose on the deal regardless, you might as well get it dirty at least once. Maybe shooting it will help you decide if owning it is worth it for you or not

 

[Hay3z]

sell to me

I think you should definatly sell it.

Shoot me a PM and we can talk about a price

 

[yomama]

Lot's of SA Loadeds floating around out there. It won't be too hard to find another one if you did regret it later on. I say sell it and get the bike.

 

[possum]

yep any gun that i have ever sold i hae regreted and i hae made a promise to myself that i won't sell another gu again. instead i will wait and save my money ad get whatever else that i want when i have the funds.

 

[2nd 41]

If you think you have any interest in shooting it eventually....keep it. Or hold it for a while a sell it some other time. The prices only go up.
I sold two 1911's(Gold Cups) five years ago. I renewed my interest and I just bought a Gold Cup.........sort of regret selling them to begin with

 

[lee n. field]

[It's a Springfield Loaded 1911. I bought it in August and still haven't run any ammo through it.

It's a 1911. There are tons of 1911's out there. You haven't shot it.

It's easily replaceable, and you so far haven't shown any interest in actually using it. Trade/sell it off.

 

[Claude Clay]

keep the gun and to save gas, get someone else to drive you to work.
even if it was your wife...

 

[SRT1]

The only weapon I ever got rid of and didn't regret it was a lone eagle in .223. All the others have ripped a tiny piece of my heart out with their departure. I'd say keep it and enjoy it, who knows you may be handing it down to a kid someday along with all the stories that will be associated with it.

 

[Boats]

It's all a matter of perspective. I have sold off dozens of firearms without looking back.

The problem for the non-wealthy is that a parked gun that sits around is not only usually a poor "investment," it's a drain. It still has to be cared for, even if you no longer want it.

Since we seldom get to "test drive" anything, I look at taking a minor loss on a firearm as a "rental fee."

If you get interested in a firearm, buy it used. If you wind up not liking it, you don't take a bath. If you wind up liking it, you can get a new one later, or maybe never if the used one serves fine.

I have friends with enormous collections that include many weapons they no longer find interesting. I have a smallish collection of weapons I thoroughly love. I only got there by getting rid of ones that fell out of favor.

Selling off deadweight is the most feasible way to getting many firearms you do like without resorting to permanent ramen and peanut butter.

 

[Scorpiusdeus]

I've sold off three guns that I actually bought for me. The first one I replaced with a new, same model. The other two I bought back shortly after selling them.

I think you know my answer.

 

[bluestarlizzard]

buying and selling a firearm is a desicion that others can not make for you. however, i will put in my two cent.
the springfeild 1911's are really nice. on that basis i would keep it. you said that your two other handguns are meeting your current needs for ccw/defense. but your reason for buying the 1911 was because its a classic. so the real question, i guess, is are you buying guns to collect or are you limiting yourself to only what you need?
if collecting is your goal, then keep it. and shoot it.if you shoot it and don't like it, then sell and keep the money as gun money. if your limiting yourself to just what you need, then sell and use the money to get a bike.
if you shoot it and love it. definatly do not sell it, because you will regret it.

 

[Kind of Blued]

Anyway, I have considered selling it in order to fund a new (and different kind of) purchase, but cannot make up my mind because I wonder if I would then regret the decision.

Unless the "different kind of" purchase is for initial equipment for homebrewing, I would personally say "keep it".

Just be honest with yourself. What do you want more? Whatever makes ya happy, sounds like you have the pistols you need to make you happy otherwise.

 

[old_ironsights]

What you will probably regret the most is how fast the money you get for it is gone and, in the end, how little you have to show for it.


Been there, done that..

 

[DENALI]

I would never part myself from my loaded model, for any reason!

 

[DFW1911]

Keep it...what collection is complete w/o a Springfield 1911 of some form?

I believe if you do sell it you'll regret it in the future, which may be as soon as the day after the sale!

Take care,
DFW1911

 

[Thernlund]

Personally I've only ever parted with two guns. A SIG SP2022 that was a moving out gift for daughter #1, and an XD-40 which I sold to a buddy who's gun collection needed a boost.

I only miss the SIG, but my daughter is easily more important to me (and I replaced the SIG shortly after anyway). The XD I didn't care for and don't miss at all.

That said, I wouldn't part with that 1911. I think you'll eventually regret it after the money is gone. Guns are sometimes valuable in more than just financial terms. If you're of an apocalyptic, end-of-the-world, SHTF sort of person, consider that guns will be valuable even when money is not. Eh?

One thing you could do... sell it to a buddy who'll promise to sell it back to you if you change your mind. A guy I know who had some hard luck sold my other buddy a PS3 under these terms. Worked out pretty good for everyone.


-T.