Never too many? What should I do?!

Sour Kraut · May 18, 2013, 08:43 PM

Ok, so I know the conventional wisdom is to never sell any of your guns.... Here's the deal: I have a bedside 45 XD with light, and I alternate carry a 9mm XD Compact, 9mm Sig P239, and S&W 642. Those are my personal defense weapons and I have several safe queens and other "shooters".

I'm thinking I should cut back and liquidate a couple, since I don't regularly shoot them all and the ammo shortage has me concerned about having 3 calibers. Yet I'm struggling with the decision on so many levels. I don't have a quality 22, and think perhaps I should sell one of my other guns to fund a new purchase....

Suggestions?

hogbody74 · May 18, 2013, 08:55 PM

Don't sell anything, if you want a 22 either save for a while or just buy it. hogbody74

jk2008 · May 18, 2013, 09:48 PM

I agree with Hogbody. Keep what you have as long--as they function properly--and save to buy what you want. With one exception (a Taurus Judge that never worked right) I've regretted it every time I've sold a firearm.

newfalguy101 · May 18, 2013, 09:58 PM

They are YOUR guns, do what you want with them, save up for a .22 or trade for a .22.

You will have to decide if your guns are anymore than playthings that can in essence be swapped for other playthings

Byrd666 · May 18, 2013, 10:08 PM

Just go out and buy a .22 you like and add it to the collection.

Sour Kraut · May 18, 2013, 10:20 PM

Which 22? I really like the German Walther or Manurhin 22s. NOT the new Walther POS PPK/S version. Prefer a small auto loader vs. a revolver. Any favorites out there?

champ0608 · May 19, 2013, 02:07 PM

I personally end up selling just about every firearm I buy. I don't like collections, and owning piles of stuff. I buy them, enjoy them, then send them on their way. The only gun I have any personal attachment to, that I'll likely never sell, is my Browning Hi Power.

There's no reason to feel guilty about selling a firearm, nor is there any reason to feel like you have to answer to anyone else.

Soldiernurse · May 19, 2013, 05:18 PM

Buy the .22... KEEP what you already have! I'll probably stop at 13 but maaaaybe not.

bannockburn · Yesterday, 08:42 AM

I would keep my collection intact and pick up a .22. Something like the Ruger SR22, one of the short barreled Browning Buckmarks, or else a used SIG Trailside might be worth looking into.

**bikerdoc** · Yesterday, 09:09 AM

Take a look at the the Bersa T 22. Picked one up on a whim and really like it.

tarosean · Yesterday, 11:06 AM

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I'm thinking I should cut back and liquidate a couple, since I don't regularly shoot them all and the ammo shortage has me concerned about having 3 calibers.

If your thinking about it, they are already at the no use stage IMO.. Sell or Trade them away and see if the next batch will work out.

Arkansas Paul · Yesterday, 11:53 AM

I have no trouble trading or selling a gun in order to purchase something I want more, assuming the gun is not a family hand me down with sentimental value.

JDR · Yesterday, 12:25 PM

Don't sell unless you have a private buyer lines up, your LGS will typically offer you $100.00 -$125.00 less than what they can sell it for.

Arkansas Paul · Yesterday, 12:49 PM

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Don't sell unless you have a private buyer lines up, your LGS will typically offer you $100.00 -$125.00 less than what they can sell it for.

If the gunstores here did that, I would sell my stuff there.
Here you'll get about half what they will sell it for.

gunnerh · Yesterday, 01:07 PM

I agree with Bikerdoc, Picked a Bersa 22 in 3 way trade. It was a good thing that I shot it before it got trade off. Great small 22

Manny · Yesterday, 01:22 PM

Personally I have sold off my .40's & .45's and went with 9mm in Glocks, two 17L's & a G34. I also have a couple .357 snubbies similar to your S&W 642, both Rugers, an SP101 & a KLCR w/ CT grips which are my carry guns as I don't care to carry anything physically larger and I don't really care for compact semi autos. The combo of a full size semi for house and general use and a snubby for carry seems ideal to me, but to each their own.

Up to you how you go, but selling guns and especially ammo at this time ought to give you a nice return. I doubled my money when I sold my .45 acp ammo and made a killing via trade when I sold off my Kimber 1911. I'd make darn good and sure to keep a good stock of ammo on hand for whatever you keep.

No advice on a small .22 semi auto as my choice is an LCR-22 w/CT grip as an understudy to the KLCR. I do like it very much and it disappears in a pocket very easily. It also shoots very well especially with the aide of the CT's. If a small semi is how you want to go, I will say I've heard nothing but good regarding Rugers new SR-22, and at ~ $300 or so it seems like a good bargain.

Good luck however you go.

May 18, 2013, 08:43 PM	#1
Sour Kraut Member Join Date: September 30, 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 62	Never too many? What should I do?! Ok, so I know the conventional wisdom is to never sell any of your guns.... Here's the deal: I have a bedside 45 XD with light, and I alternate carry a 9mm XD Compact, 9mm Sig P239, and S&W 642. Those are my personal defense weapons and I have several safe queens and other "shooters". I'm thinking I should cut back and liquidate a couple, since I don't regularly shoot them all and the ammo shortage has me concerned about having 3 calibers. Yet I'm struggling with the decision on so many levels. I don't have a quality 22, and think perhaps I should sell one of my other guns to fund a new purchase.... Suggestions? __________________ A GROUCHY German is a Sour Kraut.....

May 18, 2013, 08:55 PM	#2
hogbody74 Member Join Date: October 4, 2007 Location: Peoples republic of California Posts: 18	Too many Don't sell anything, if you want a 22 either save for a while or just buy it. hogbody74

May 18, 2013, 09:58 PM	#4
newfalguy101 Member Join Date: August 13, 2005 Location: Clay Center, Nebraska Posts: 722	They are YOUR guns, do what you want with them, save up for a .22 or trade for a .22. You will have to decide if your guns are anymore than playthings that can in essence be swapped for other playthings __________________ Trust in the Lord with all your heart, mind, and soul..........BUT, Front site, PRESS, repeat as needed

May 18, 2013, 10:08 PM	#5
Byrd666 Member Join Date: January 24, 2011 Location: Lost in the desert of West Texas Posts: 539	Just go out and buy a .22 you like and add it to the collection. __________________ TANSTAAFL No man shall ever be debarred the use of arms. The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government - Thomas Jefferson

May 18, 2013, 10:20 PM	#6
Sour Kraut Member Join Date: September 30, 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 62	Struggle # 2 Which 22? I really like the German Walther or Manurhin 22s. NOT the new Walther POS PPK/S version. Prefer a small auto loader vs. a revolver. Any favorites out there? __________________ A GROUCHY German is a Sour Kraut.....

May 18, 2013, 09:48 PM	#3
jk2008 Member Join Date: November 13, 2008 Location: Colorado Plains Posts: 115	I agree with Hogbody. Keep what you have as long--as they function properly--and save to buy what you want. With one exception (a Taurus Judge that never worked right) I've regretted it every time I've sold a firearm.

May 19, 2013, 02:07 PM	#7
champ0608 Member Join Date: April 25, 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 13	I personally end up selling just about every firearm I buy. I don't like collections, and owning piles of stuff. I buy them, enjoy them, then send them on their way. The only gun I have any personal attachment to, that I'll likely never sell, is my Browning Hi Power. There's no reason to feel guilty about selling a firearm, nor is there any reason to feel like you have to answer to anyone else.

May 19, 2013, 05:18 PM	#8
Soldiernurse Member Join Date: July 30, 2011 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 210	Buy the .22... KEEP what you already have! I'll probably stop at 13 but maaaaybe not. __________________ USMC-ArmyRet w/TX CHL, Member of/NAGR, NRA, TSRA, USCCA, TCHA; CA .40 Pitbull Revolver, XD40sc, PPQ40, (Beretta) Stoeger Cougar 8040F, Taurus PT745MilPro/PT140MilPro/TCP 738, EMP9, G4G19 & G4G30, S&W M&P9c, BP9cc, PF9, & Mossberg500 JIC Cruiser

Yesterday, 08:42 AM	#9
bannockburn Member Join Date: April 24, 2007 Posts: 4,977	I would keep my collection intact and pick up a .22. Something like the Ruger SR22, one of the short barreled Browning Buckmarks, or else a used SIG Trailside might be worth looking into. __________________ "An elegant weapon for a more civilized age."-Obi Wan Kenobi

Yesterday, 09:09 AM	#10
bikerdoc Moderator Join Date: January 8, 2008 Location: Southern Virginia Posts: 8,755	Take a look at the the Bersa T 22. Picked one up on a whim and really like it. __________________ I only have so many heartbeats left. I am not wasting them on things that are not fun. VCDL, member, Curmudgeon A good hit with a marginal bullet is better than a marginal hit with good bullet. – Tom Givens

Yesterday, 11:53 AM	#12
Arkansas Paul Member Join Date: March 18, 2009 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 3,730	I have no trouble trading or selling a gun in order to purchase something I want more, assuming the gun is not a family hand me down with sentimental value. __________________ I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences of attending too much liberty than those attending too small a degree of it - Thomas Jefferson

Yesterday, 12:25 PM	#13
JDR Member Join Date: March 11, 2013 Posts: 37	Don't sell unless you have a private buyer lines up, your LGS will typically offer you $100.00 -$125.00 less than what they can sell it for.

Yesterday, 01:07 PM	#15
gunnerh Member Join Date: September 27, 2007 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 209	I agree with Bikerdoc, Picked a Bersa 22 in 3 way trade. It was a good thing that I shot it before it got trade off. Great small 22 __________________ Do not mess with older, wiser dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with catsup!

Yesterday, 01:22 PM	#16
Manny Member Join Date: February 23, 2003 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 320	Personally I have sold off my .40's & .45's and went with 9mm in Glocks, two 17L's & a G34. I also have a couple .357 snubbies similar to your S&W 642, both Rugers, an SP101 & a KLCR w/ CT grips which are my carry guns as I don't care to carry anything physically larger and I don't really care for compact semi autos. The combo of a full size semi for house and general use and a snubby for carry seems ideal to me, but to each their own. Up to you how you go, but selling guns and especially ammo at this time ought to give you a nice return. I doubled my money when I sold my .45 acp ammo and made a killing via trade when I sold off my Kimber 1911. I'd make darn good and sure to keep a good stock of ammo on hand for whatever you keep. No advice on a small .22 semi auto as my choice is an LCR-22 w/CT grip as an understudy to the KLCR. I do like it very much and it disappears in a pocket very easily. It also shoots very well especially with the aide of the CT's. If a small semi is how you want to go, I will say I've heard nothing but good regarding Rugers new SR-22, and at ~ $300 or so it seems like a good bargain. Good luck however you go.