ar15 .50 AE upper tromix sledgehammer

[45bthompson]

So I bought this upper used about 10 years ago and still haven't shot it. I have a desert eagle and thought it would be a cool combo. After a wrist injury while overseas I will never again be able to shoot my DE so I put it on consignment. I've been thinking about selling the upper as well but I have no idea of the value with todays crazy market. I sent Tony Rumore an email asking about what I had and he responded that it was 1 of only 20 made with the a2 style upper. So my question is what do you guys think I will get out of it? Or should I even sell it? I know I will never be able to replace it if I do let it go.

 

[adelbridge]

If you bought it used 10 years ago you should at least be able to break even but most likely make a few bucks. I think you missed this peak of the market by a couple months but prices are still up 20% over last year at this time.

 

[45bthompson]

Yeah i'm sure your right about being a little late trying to sell it. Its a lot easier buying stuff than it is to sell it!

 

[Neo-Luddite]

Go auction. Or, maybe, keep it. And forgive my inquiry, but BOTH wrists? I know .50AE is a show stopper for recoil in a pistol....but it sounds like your AR *IS* an almost-unique weapon in its own right. Whatever you decide, proceed with caution- it might be worth a great deal to the .50 AE folks out there. It might be the largest bore AR ever made(?) as well.

 

[45bthompson]

I only injured my right wrist. I can still shoot most handguns left handed and I can shoot low recoil stuff right handed but I touched of my desert eagle once left handed (using my right as the support hand) and that sucked. I could prolly hand load some light loads for it but I'm sure I would run into function problems. I don't have any trouble with rifles I was just thinking about deleting the caliber from my collection.

 

[Girodin]

If you bought it used 10 years ago you should at least be able to break even but most likely make a few bucks.

A tromix upper is not a regular one and has a different market. I'm sure there are a number of buyers who would pay a premium to own such a limited item. There are a fair number of tromix fans out there. Tony made very good AR uppers but isn't doing ARs anymore.

Personally I wouldn't sell it, unless I really needed the money. If you do sale it, try to find a buyer who appreciates it for what it is.

 

[45bthompson]

Well thats just it. I don't need the money. But I'm sure there is a guy out there that would appreciate more than I do. I agree Tony's stuff is top notch. I'd love to have him go over one of my siagas!

 

[TurtlePhish]

45, you could always put it up here. Free, and this is a great community.

Sounds like you have a neat and incredibly unique item. I'd love to shoot one.

 

[45bthompson]

I thought about listing it in the for sale section but you have to list a specific price or trade. I wasn't sure what to ask for it and i'm still not really sure what its worth.

 

[Txhillbilly]

You could list it here,there are a number of guy's that shoot the 50 Beowulf that would probably love to own a Tromix upper.

http://www.beyond556.com/bboard/forum.php

 

[45bthompson]

It's in 50AE not Beowulf. But thanks for the link TX that a cool site I hadn't been to before. I might spend some time over there then list it later if I think they would be interested. I just don't want to be the new guy that shows up and lists something in his first post.

 

[DSessom]

45bThompson,

I'd be very interested in buying your Tromix .50AE upper!
I've been looking for one for a LONG time, and since there were very few made, they are impossible to find. I also own a Desert Eagle with both .50AE and 44 Magnum barrels and magazines.

I've never owned an AR but if I could get a .50AE upper, it would be my first! I don't think you'll find anyone who would appreciate owning a Tromix upper more than me. To me, the Tromix .50 Sledgehammer is legendary!

 

[HasoBoxhead]

I have a .50AE upper on my Bushmaster lower and love it...gets a lot of attention at the range. I also reload .50AE and enjoy putting these big puppies into the AR mags.

Wonder how many uppers there are in this caliber?

 

[45bthompson]

They don't seem to be very common.