Is the HS 2000 going to be a collectors item someday?

Cabby · December 28, 2002, 11:43 AM

I bought a Croation Sensation (HS2000) from Leigh on back a while.

I really like it and carry it quite a bit. I shoot it as well as any Glock I've owned.

What I'm wondering is, now that Springfield has bought the rights and renamed the gun, will the original become a collector's item?

Cabby

Brian D. · December 28, 2002, 12:10 PM

Sure it's possible, kinda depends on how many of the "HS" guns got in before Springfield bought the naming rights, as it were. But I think it'll be a while before you see the gun reach that status, "collectability" isn't usually an overnight thing. Especially among folks who still see beautifully crafted steel and wood as more aesthetically appealing than black polymer. It's probably gonna take several more years for all us fogies who don't ooh and ahh for plastic to die off, and Plasticmania to sweep the world of gun collecting!

BTW I own a Glock or five, enjoy shooting them quite a bit, just don't see myself putting one in a $500 holster-belt rig or $5000 gun cabinet to show off its good looks! Oh, almost forgot, enjoy your Croation Sensation! And if your HS gets collectable, think what my Norinco 1911s will be worth someday: "Come see the .45s so deadly they were BANNED by presidential decree!"

Kevinch · December 28, 2002, 12:13 PM

Maybe in 100 or 150 years or so - but I think the best thing you can do with your HS2000 is to shoot it!

Cabby · December 28, 2002, 02:04 PM

Not holding my breath.....think I'll go shooting now.

Cabby

emann · December 29, 2002, 11:44 PM

It's possible but I'd say unlikely.

Schuey2002 · December 30, 2002, 12:05 AM

Everything that is commonplace today,will eventually become a collectors item given enough time.

December 28, 2002, 11:43 AM	#1
Cabby Member Join Date: December 26, 2002 Location: Hotlanta Posts: 23	Is the HS 2000 going to be a collectors item someday? I bought a Croation Sensation (HS2000) from Leigh on back a while. I really like it and carry it quite a bit. I shoot it as well as any Glock I've owned. What I'm wondering is, now that Springfield has bought the rights and renamed the gun, will the original become a collector's item? Cabby

December 28, 2002, 12:10 PM	#2
Brian D. Member Join Date: December 25, 2002 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 360	Don't hold your breath! Sure it's possible, kinda depends on how many of the "HS" guns got in before Springfield bought the naming rights, as it were. But I think it'll be a while before you see the gun reach that status, "collectability" isn't usually an overnight thing. Especially among folks who still see beautifully crafted steel and wood as more aesthetically appealing than black polymer. It's probably gonna take several more years for all us fogies who don't ooh and ahh for plastic to die off, and Plasticmania to sweep the world of gun collecting! BTW I own a Glock or five, enjoy shooting them quite a bit, just don't see myself putting one in a $500 holster-belt rig or $5000 gun cabinet to show off its good looks! Oh, almost forgot, enjoy your Croation Sensation! And if your HS gets collectable, think what my Norinco 1911s will be worth someday: "Come see the .45s so deadly they were BANNED by presidential decree!" __________________ Bring back olde timey commercial aviation rules..your pistol stays on your belt, the long guns go in a storage cabinet if they're underfoot. 'Til they do this I'm not flying again!

December 28, 2002, 12:13 PM	#3
Kevinch Member Join Date: December 26, 2002 Location: SW Pa Posts: 434	Maybe in 100 or 150 years or so - but I think the best thing you can do with your HS2000 is to shoot it! __________________ ...arms...discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property. ...Horrid mischief would ensue were (the law abiding) deprived the use of them. -- Thomas Paine TFL Alumni Senior Member

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
S&W 696 = Collector's Item?	The Mighty Beagle	Handguns: Revolvers	10	January 9, 2004 02:08 PM
Firearm deaths vs traffic deaths in 2000	Master Blaster	Legal	9	September 30, 2003 05:53 PM

December 28, 2002, 02:04 PM	#4
Cabby Member Join Date: December 26, 2002 Location: Hotlanta Posts: 23	Not holding my breath.....think I'll go shooting now. Cabby

December 29, 2002, 11:44 PM	#5
emann Member Join Date: December 29, 2002 Location: Lexington County, SC Posts: 172	It's possible but I'd say unlikely.

December 30, 2002, 12:05 AM	#6
Schuey2002 Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: The Oregon Coast.. Posts: 3,372	Everything that is commonplace today,will eventually become a collectors item given enough time.