I just traded a Baby Browning in .25 ACP for a P-3AT

[smithbm]

The Baby Browning was in nearly flawless condition (two miniscule scratches). The P-3AT was slightly used but in factory new condition. I also got a few extras to sweeten the deal: a leather Don Hume pocket holster, a box of Winchester FMJ, and a box of HydroShocks. I'm having a little buyer's remorse for getting rid of such a fine collectable Browning, but I know I'll actually put the P-3AT to use on a daily basis (who knows, it may even save my life someday). It's even tougher because I almost never sell a gun once it becomes a part of my collection. Was this a good trade?

 

[LightningJoe]

You've got the better gun. If you needed a gun for serious business, you're in better shape. But it's no collector's item.

 

[Bobo]

In my opinion you traded a safe queen for a useful tool.

 

[browningguy]

Hope you like it, but I much prefer my Browning .25. Mines about 90% and gets carried in a pocket holster fairly often, reliable, accurate and a true piece of machined art.

But I also have a Bersa .380 and BHP's in .40 for more horsepower. If the choice was between only a .25 or .380 you made the right decision.

 

[The Amigo]

You wont regret it

I love my p3 its been reliable as hell and cant beat their customer service now if i only can find a damn PF9 before it gets sold here in the island..

 

[MICHAEL T]

I have the Bauer, have had since late 70's I also have 2 Berettas a 950BS and a Model 21. I wouldn't trade any of them for a KT P3AT
I went a bought the 380 Kt and a couple of P-32 also. Not trading my little pocket 25acp pistols. They have a place also
They make lay a way so you don't need to trade.

 

[JERRY]

ah, the aston martin that sits idle in the garage is useless compared to the chevy blazer that drives to work....

i would have scrounged up some more money to buy the USED 3at, and kept the baby browning for its collector apeal.....

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I don't think I would have traded a classic for something I could buy for only $224. I like the Kel-Tec P-3AT but I don't think it was a good trade.

 

[nero45acp]

My condolences.



nero

 

[Ala Dan]

Oh No~!

Please say, "You didn't"? While the little KEL-TEC P3AT's are on the rise in
popularity, I don't think I could have made this trade; as the "Baby Brownings"
are just too dang hard too come by~!

 

[1 old 0311]

Live, and learn.

 

[smithbm]

To be fair, the Blue Book value on it was less than $300. If it would have been one of the European ones that wasn't imported by Browning I may have kept it for collector value. The same if it were a Colt 1906. My Dad once told me "Given the choice, I'd rather be shot by a .25 ACP than any other caliber." That phrase just stuck in my mind every time I took it out of the safe. Collector or not, I've come to the conclusion that there isn't any room in my collection for a firearm that has never served a real purpose and doesn't have a story to tell.

 

[MachIVshooter]

I've come to the conclusion that there isn't any room in my collection for a firearm that has never served a real purpose and doesn't have a story to tell.

Then you are not a collector

And FWIW, the Baby Browning did serve a purpose for the last century, prior to the P-32 and P3AT devlopment.

While you did end up with a more useful piece, I think you wil regret selling the Baby Browning. KT's are not expensive enough to warrant selling other guns.

 

[smithbm]

Then you are not a collector

To ammend your statement, I am not an indiscriminate collector. I have many guns in my collection that have stories to tell and have actually served a purpose. The only purpose the .25 ACP has served is to provide a false sense of security to card players and bar flies.

 

[smithbm]

After rereading my previous post it sounds a little sharp. It wasn't meant to be. I don't want to offend any .25 ACP lovers.

 

[Sistema1927]

 

[Koos Custodiet]

This reminds me of the joke that starts "I got a(n) xxx for my wife" and the punchline is "good trade!"

Around here Baby Brownings are dime a dozen, I think the only reason they're collectible on that side of the pond is that ridiculous Saturday Night Special ban of yours.

Sure they're cute, but (more) so are the Webley & Scott pistols. And let's face it, they're pretty useless.

And this is coming from a Browning collector

Koos

 

[10-Ring]

Huh? I'm sorry

 

[obxned]

I love my P3AT. The .25 is a nearly useless cartridge. However, I would have hated to give up that little Browning.