I'm considering selling......

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....a P-22. Sorry to disappoint, but please read on. My first pistol was a Walther P-22. Yes, I'm young. I credit this gun for my respectable marksmanship. As most know, the P-22 can be a very unforgiving gun to shoot (short barrel, poor sights, lightweight, mediocre trigger, etc.). Master it, and you'll likely be at least okay with any handgun, barring any difficulties with recoil. However, I shoot a lot, and have since aquired several nicer handguns and am ready to upgrade my plinker to something that will accentuate my abilities. Naturally, a Buckmark or a MKIII.

However, selling a P-22 presents a problem. I'd like to get more than the $50 I'd likely get for it at the gun shop. Nobody would pay more than about $100 for a used one based on their shaky reputation. But, I was very lucky in purchasing a P-22 that shoot and shoots and SHOOTS! I've shot many countless rounds through this gun, and while their are a couple types of bulk ammo it dislikes, there are several kinds of bulk as well as many of the better kinds of .22 that it runs flawlessly on.

I almost feel guilty wanting to sell a gun that singlehandedly taught me my pistol skills, but I'm ready for something else. How would a guy go about selling a gun like this for the best price possible? Would anyone here be interested in it?
 
Personally I'd never feel the need to sell my first handgun/rifle if you can look at them as special in that respect. I'd try to dissuade anybody from selling their first firearm, even if it were a total junker.

not sure if this will help but I agree with Millertyme on this, Just add to the collection, You were going to do it anyways!
 
I agree with MrIzhevsk. Never sell your first gun. You'll likely regret it later and buy a version of it down the road.
 
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I agree with MrIzhevsk. Never sell your first gun. You'll likely regret it later and buy a version of it down the road.
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I partly disagree, I would say it depends on how attached you are to the first gun. My first was a subcompact that I bought because it was a good price and I did'nt have any particular need. It was a pretty good gun, but it just wasn't for me, I've been much happier with guns I've owned since.

RiceBasher, If you have or plan to have kids, I would definitely hold on to it, I'm sure It would be great for younger kids to learn on. I'm actually tossing around the idea of getting a P-22 myself for that reason.
 
You have a wife or girlfriend? Give it to them. We have two P22s and my wife and daughter love them. We feed them Remington Golden Bullets and they shoot all day.
 
Seriously? :confused: You should be able to sell it all day long for $200-$250 if it is in good condition with box & papers. I suppose your local market may not have as much turnover as say Atlanta, so that may suppress the selling price a bit. I just checked gunbroker and they're *selling* for anywhere from $200-$300 depending on accessories & condition. If you decide on selling it, post it up in the classifieds here or your local gun forum and you shouldn't have to wait too long to sell it.
 
ricebasher
even though this will be my first post here on THR
i will agree with what seems to be the general attitude
to keep the p22 if you can afford to and buy the newer choice weapon
i have kicked myself many times for the sale of weapons i've owned and sold

p.s
they really don't eat much a little wipe down and light oil once in a while ;)
 
Realistic price $175 to $200, should be plenty of buyers for an undocumented pistol. State and Federal law may require that "any" handgun buyer must be a resident of the state, so you may want to check their ID, a CCDW license is always welcome IMO.
 
Ill take it for 100 :D

Seriously 175-225 it should sell pretty fast.

Dont replace your .22 with anything other than a .22 because you will miss being able to shoot cheaply.
 
If you are really in need of the cash to finance a newer shooter than go ahead and sell it. Do think though if you would want to have it as a cornerstone to your building a personal collection/aggregation of firearms. A good .22 that you shoot well, know its quirks and shoots cheap ammo could still be fun to enjoy down the road...or maybe make a good gift to a girlfriend or buddy? Whatever you choose let us know. Oh, and try your best not to sell it out of desperation, getting 50-100 bucks for it just isn't a good deal.
 
EXACTLY the type of discussion I hoped for.

A) If I do sell, I'll definately replace it with another .22 pistol such as the Ruger or Browning I mentioned.

B) My wife does like it and it would make a great learner for a kid, but the same would likely apply with the Ruger or Browning

C) It's not my first gun, but it is my first handgun. I can, however, be pretty sentimental. This is the first gun of mine I've ever considered selling.

D) If I do sell, it'll go up here first.

Now I have more thinking to do.
 
keep it

Trust me on this one. As you buy more guns, you will always look back at the ones you sold, especially for little or no money and kick your self for doing so.

My first pistol was an feg hi-power. I sold it to get a 1911. In every way, I upgraded and even got a good deal on trade in. Fast forward 11 years and I still miss it. I have other hi-powers now but I still want my first. I only sold one other gun after that and I am about to pick up a new version of the same gun.

Its just not worth it. Hang on to it, save the extra 50 or 100 that you would get for it and never look back.

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