Guns you regret letting get away
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bannockburn
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Far too many to list them all but off the top of my head: every Ruger Six series revolver (Security, Service, and Speed), every S&W revolver (Models 10, 13, 36, 37, 38, 57, and 58), every Colt revolver (Trooper Mk.III, Trooper Mk.V 4" barrel, and Trooper Mk.V 6" barrel), every Beretta pistol (Models 70, 90, and 84), several Remington Model 870 shotguns (in 12 and 20 gauge), and one very fine Beretta 682 O/U shotgun.
I've owned well over 200 guns, probably closer to 300 in my life. Never more than about 40-50 at any one time because I've traded them for something else. Virtually all were purchased or traded for used and I was able to sell/trade them for very close to my cost, if not at a profit a few times. There have been a few that I temporarily missed and wanted back, but at this point I'd not change a thing. There aren't many rifles, shotguns, or handguns that I've not had an opportunity to actually own and use for a while. I've figured out what works best for me. And I have no interest in keeping around guns that I won't use unless they have been in the family for generations. And none of those were ever considered for sale. My kids are in their 30's now and most of the family heirlooms have already been passed down. Many others with no family history are being sold getting me to a more basic collection. No regrets.
gotboostvr
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I've horse traded my way through a bunch.
Only one that sticks in my craw was the Hk P7. But it's not too bad.
I bought one when they were "cheap" box, papers in VGC. Got rid of it because it was too collectable to beat up as a CCW, and over heated too much to be a high volume range gun. I told myself "no safe queens" so I traded it off for a 29-2 and some cash. Mostly I regret WHEN I sold it because even though I made a tidy profit, I coulda made more selling it now! Lol
But man that thing was a good shooting handgun. Easily on par with my 75BSA which is an all steel SAO, instead of a little single stack alloy frame.
Only one that sticks in my craw was the Hk P7. But it's not too bad.
I bought one when they were "cheap" box, papers in VGC. Got rid of it because it was too collectable to beat up as a CCW, and over heated too much to be a high volume range gun. I told myself "no safe queens" so I traded it off for a 29-2 and some cash. Mostly I regret WHEN I sold it because even though I made a tidy profit, I coulda made more selling it now! Lol
But man that thing was a good shooting handgun. Easily on par with my 75BSA which is an all steel SAO, instead of a little single stack alloy frame.
AlexanderA
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My biggest regret in collecting is passing up an original Pedersen Device offered for $5,000. I couldn't justify the expense at the time. (It was 5 times what I paid for my original Thompson, at about the same time -- early 70's.)
My second biggest regret is selling that Thompson.
My second biggest regret is selling that Thompson.
Sav .250
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Hindsight....... Really messes with the brain.
cw308
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M1 Garand , back in 1970 I picked up the Garand for $ 100. and 4 clips , it shot cloverleafs . Then the kids came didn't shoot much and a friend wanted it an I slod it to him for what I paid $ 100. Been to many doctors never helped , just can't stop kicking myself in the ass to this day .
Now I'm in my 70's and benchrest shoot every weekend as long as the temperature is over 50 , getting to be a softy I guess . Never sold another firearm .
Now I'm in my 70's and benchrest shoot every weekend as long as the temperature is over 50 , getting to be a softy I guess . Never sold another firearm .
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I have one I would gladly trade for a .223
bob40caliber
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Way too many, but sometimes it is necessary....
Some I have purchased again, and that's a good feeling.
But the ones I have not, include:
S&W 686
S&W 66
Ruger GP100
Sig P226 in Nickel
ASP
Some I have purchased again, and that's a good feeling.
But the ones I have not, include:
S&W 686
S&W 66
Ruger GP100
Sig P226 in Nickel
ASP
NIGHTLORD40K
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My first handgun, a Rockford Park Police M681. I actually picked it up the day I turned 21.
In '08 I lost my job- twice- and I had to sell everything of value to feed the kids- guns, motorcycles, my Camaro.......
The Smith was the last to go. Things turned around shortly after that, which is good, because its tough to pursue a life of crime (was actually considering it, briefly) when you've sold off all your guns.
I would have to think hard to remember all the ones I let go that year, but I'll never stop missing that 681.
Got my 686 now, and the kids are almost out of the house. This ones not going anywhere until I'm in the ground.
In '08 I lost my job- twice- and I had to sell everything of value to feed the kids- guns, motorcycles, my Camaro.......
The Smith was the last to go. Things turned around shortly after that, which is good, because its tough to pursue a life of crime (was actually considering it, briefly) when you've sold off all your guns.
I would have to think hard to remember all the ones I let go that year, but I'll never stop missing that 681.
Got my 686 now, and the kids are almost out of the house. This ones not going anywhere until I'm in the ground.
1976B.L.Johns.
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A .219 Donaldson Wasp.........My Dad passed on over 25 years ago, it was sometime later that Mom divided his guns between my sister, me and my kids. She asked me back then if I wanted the 219, at the time I didn't have an interest. She sold it to a guy who wanted it badly but he also has passed on, wish there was a way for me to track down that heavy barreled rifle with the 16x scope!
22-rimfire
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The only guns I regret selling were the 38spl Colt Diamondbacks. I have owned a number of them and traded or sold them after not owning for very long. Regardless, I would be selling them now, but at a much higher price point.
I wanted a Diamondback snubby in 38spl for a truck gun. The prices shot up and I had little interest in spending that kind of money for a gun used and potentially abused. I eventually bought a 90% Detective Special for this purpose.
I used to buy and sell for the fun of it.... with little profit as a hobby.
I wanted a Diamondback snubby in 38spl for a truck gun. The prices shot up and I had little interest in spending that kind of money for a gun used and potentially abused. I eventually bought a 90% Detective Special for this purpose.
I used to buy and sell for the fun of it.... with little profit as a hobby.
I regretted selling my brother my 1st shotgun rem 870 20 gauge. Sold it in college to buy an 1100. Bought it back later, but it’s kinda beat up. Wanted it for my boys to shoot.
I’ve sold a lot more guns than I currently own. There’s a few i sorta miss, but overall I sold them for a reason. Either just didn’t like them or could make a little money to buy something else. Lost money on very few. As I get older I wittle down my collection to the things I really like from impulse buys. I’ve sold several an put the money into better optics for rifles I shoot a lot and stuff.
I’ve sold a lot more guns than I currently own. There’s a few i sorta miss, but overall I sold them for a reason. Either just didn’t like them or could make a little money to buy something else. Lost money on very few. As I get older I wittle down my collection to the things I really like from impulse buys. I’ve sold several an put the money into better optics for rifles I shoot a lot and stuff.
AlexanderA
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There should be a thread on guns we don't regret letting get away. My biggest example of that was a Walther PPK/S that I gave in partial trade for an unmodified M1894 Krag rifle. I never liked the Walther with its horrible trigger pull, whereas the Krag, without the upgrades to the M1896 configuration, is one of a handful still in existence.
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I have sold or traded away quite a few and don't miss many. There are a couple, though.
A first generation Remington 700 VSSF in .308 that I'd had accurized, sold because I wanted a .260 Remington. Had I known then what I know now, I'd have kept it and had it rebarreled.
A blued 4-inch Taurus Model 44 in .44 magnum I sold back before I got into reloading. It was a handful with full power magnum loads, but I wish I still had it to shoot lighter reloads.
A first run S&W 317 .22LR kit gun with a 3-inch barrel and traditional sights. I don't know what I was thinking. I missed that one enough that I bought another when it crossed my path. That one isn't going anywhere!
A first generation Remington 700 VSSF in .308 that I'd had accurized, sold because I wanted a .260 Remington. Had I known then what I know now, I'd have kept it and had it rebarreled.
A blued 4-inch Taurus Model 44 in .44 magnum I sold back before I got into reloading. It was a handful with full power magnum loads, but I wish I still had it to shoot lighter reloads.
A first run S&W 317 .22LR kit gun with a 3-inch barrel and traditional sights. I don't know what I was thinking. I missed that one enough that I bought another when it crossed my path. That one isn't going anywhere!
AlexanderA
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Another related thread would be guns that you regretted selling enough so that you later replaced them. In my case that would be the aforementioned Thompson, and an original Winchester BAR. I eventually replaced the BAR with not one, but two, Ohio Ordnance M1918A3 semiautomatics. The Thompson? Again, replaced with not one, but two, Richardson "80%" receivers, completed with Russian reimport parts kits. They are "dummy" (display) guns now, but they could be made into working guns if the law ever changes. (I'm not going to pay the artificially inflated $20 - 30,000 for full automatics.)
Sold one for $900 a few years ago. I cringe when I think what it would sell for today. Not sorry I sold it, but it was poor timing.
Gave away my subcompact XD .40 to my nephew. I did not miss a subcompact .40, but I did miss the platform, and ended up buying a 4.5" XDm 9MM.
The Evangelist Cowboy
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Smith model 29-3 Nickel, Smith model 19-4 2.5 inch barrel nickel, Smith 386 Night Guard, Ruger .44 Bisley.
entropy
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Ones I actually owned:
4" Python
2.5" Python
Winchester 101
My first 870 (was stolen)
A 2" Model 19, which I traded for a:
1908 Colt.
CZ24
Both my SKS's
Ruger 77 .300 Win Mag
Remington 742 Carbine (first deer gun)
16 ga. 311
One I missed out on because I didn't dare spent the rent money on it:
Mainz-made drilling in 16/16 (2 5/8") over 9.2 X74R, went for $400, had that in my pocket.
4" Python
2.5" Python
Winchester 101
My first 870 (was stolen)
A 2" Model 19, which I traded for a:
1908 Colt.
CZ24
Both my SKS's
Ruger 77 .300 Win Mag
Remington 742 Carbine (first deer gun)
16 ga. 311
One I missed out on because I didn't dare spent the rent money on it:
Mainz-made drilling in 16/16 (2 5/8") over 9.2 X74R, went for $400, had that in my pocket.
shoobe01
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Most I have sold was because they were junk. The Marlin .22 that wouldn't fire three rounds in a row with the best of many mags. The Witness that cracked the barrel, and again after warranty service, so I just sold it after the second factory service. And so on.
But... a few:
But... a few:
- Calico 950
- Star Megastar
- Star M31PK
- Mossberg 590 Mariner. Ended up getting another 590, an A1. So that was a mistake indeed.
- 1895G. I shot it badly, but I should have kept it anyway.
- Howa AR180. Traded for a FAL, which I have a love, but man should I have kept the AR180 also. It was cool.
bannockburn
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Have to mention a few more I thought of: a Walther PP and a Manurhin PP, both in .32, and a Manurhin P4. Never cared much for the Walther PPK/s I had but the PPs and the P4 were great guns and I should have held on to them.
Colt King Cobra 4 inch. It was in a consignment case before the prices skyrocketed through the roof. Barely used. Think it was like $425?
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