Bryco Model 38

[JTH]

Please don't laugh me off the forum. When my dad passed away he had a brand new never shot Bryco model 38-.32 ACP, that was passed down to me. I consider this a "Saturday Night Special". I imagine this pistol is worth maybe $100. I read the article on why Bryco went bankrupt. My other pistol is a Tokarev 9mm. If you was me, what would you do with this Brand new never shot pistol? Since my only other pistol I have is my Tokerev. What would you do with this pistol. I'm considering maybe trading it for more ammo. Just don't know whether to keep this new POS or what? Opinions please, be nice. Thanks!
JT

 

[Wahoo95]

I'd keep it. Everyone should own at least (1) Saturday Night Special

 

[christcorp]

If it's got any sentimental value, then keep it. Use it for fun and plinking. I wouldn't use it as a carry gun or rely on it for self/home defense. The price of a gun doesn't impress me, and it doesn't turn me off. I buy guns that fit a purpose and I know I can rely on them. I have guns that cost more than a thousand dollars, because it's exactly what I wanted. I also have guns like my hi-point 9mm that costs $150 new. And I am just as confident with it. But I also have experience with bryco/jennings, jimenez, cobra, lorcin, rossi, and many others. Price aside, I would not trust a bryco, jennings, or lorcin.

Of the inexpensive; mind you I didn't say "CHEAP"; I would say that Hi-Point is the best of all of them. Reliable, dependable, accurate, and the best warranty of any manufacturer in the business.

So, if you are in NEED of a gun, then pretend you didn't get this gun given to you, and go out and buy a reliable gun. Consider the bryco and fun "Toy" that happens to be capable of killing. In other words, have fun with it, but be safe. Don't trust it as a tool for self defense. Unless you trule can't afford anything else.

If you aren't emotionally attached to it, sell it in a private sale; if legal in your state. This way, more people will be interested in it without papers being attached to it. You'll probably get you $100 for it. Especially if the person buying it can be convinced that it indeed has not been fired. Then, add $100-$200 to the money you received for the Bryco, and get yourself a gun that you can rely on for defensive purposes. Maybe a revolver in 357/38spl, or maybe a 9mm semi. There are a lot of choices out there. Especially in the used gun market.

 

[JTH]

christcorp,
I'll probably just hang on to it. I also have a first generation Hi-Point 9mm carbine, it's butt ugly but works well. MagPro has made some 15 rnd. mags which I may purchase a couple in the near future. I want to see if Hi Point comes out with .45cal carbine in August.Thanks for your response.
JT
1 Norinco SKS purchased in early 90's for $125 NIB
1 Norinco MAK 90 soon to be retro fitted for conventional AK stock
1 Remington 870 12 ga. L.E. Issue
1 Norinco 9mm Tokerev purchased in early 90's - New came with carrying case $110.
1 Hi-Point 9mm carbine purchsed when they first cam out say mid 90's NIB$125.
Classic Winchester Model 72-.22 will shoot shorts, longs and L.R.s
A huge ammo stash bought when cheap

 

[Onward Allusion]

Keep it for a rainy day. You can always trade it for something when it's pouring out.

 

[Antihero]

I also have a first generation Hi-Point 9mm carbine, it's butt ugly but works well. MagPro has made some 15 rnd. mags which I may purchase a couple in the near future

Supposedly they really dont work, save your money.

 

[BHP FAN]

the Tokarev is a fine pistol,and much under-rated.The .32 belonged to a dead relative so I'd keep it just because of that, plus it might make a decent back-up.

 

[PAPACHUCK]

Don't leave the Bryco with a round in the chamber. The firing pin is pre-loaded with nothing but a sliver of plastic holding it back. I've owned a Bryco 48 for about 10yrs now and have put thousands of rounds thru it, but I wouldn't ever carry it chambered.

You will never remember the 100$ years down the road, but that little Bryco can remind you of a loved one for years.

 

[JTH]

Sentimental Weapons

My Vinatge Winchester model 72 -.22 rifles was given to me by my parents one Christmas when I was 12 or 13. That's the weapon that really holds a sentimental value to me. It's probably 80 years old or more and dead on accurate w/o a scope. Both my parents have passed away. I don't have kids, so I'm going to have to make sure my weapons get passed to the right person. It will probably be my best friend from high school. He has an assortment of high end weapons, he gave me a MAK90 and a Remington 870 L.E. shotgun. It's good to have friends that make a lot of money since I don't!

Oh, antihero, The Hi-point 9mm carbine gets disrespected but it goes boom everytime I shoot it. May look like a toy but for $125 NIB in the mid 90's or when they first came out you can't go too far wrong for that price. It breaks you send it back to be fixed or they send you a new one. I'd like one with the new stock but now they're about $250.