cpileri said:
Have you considered selling to a 'wealthier' friend? one who could purchase the guns, and is likely to sell the ones you find you miss back to you when your cashflow issues are stabilized?
I'd help square you away, but I don't live in MD anymore. (and I am NOT going back!)
Good to hear from you. How is the military treating you? Are you sure you want to stay in free America and not come back to MD?
Anyway, my best friend (who has a great job) probably would help me out, but his wife won't really let him buy more guns. He has a few, but now to buy another he has to sell something he already has. Rarely he can buy a gun without selling, but it takes a lot of work to convince her (and a lot of buying her toys she wants). He also has to buy her jewelry equal to or greater than the price of the guns (so he probably won't want to buy a gun just to sell it back later). Those criteria basically stop him from buying anything else. My other friends either don't have much money or aren't into guns (and a couple fit in both groups).
Alphazulu6 said:
Hate to tell you to sell any firearm. BUT if I had to this would be my criteria grouping selection.
#1 That firearm you dont like (you have done it already)
#2 The firearms that are doubled up on (like 2x .45 cal tactical pistols, etc)
#3 The firearms that you dont shoot very often
Obviously these would not be those with large sentimental value or your absolute favorites/antique types that you could not readily replace at your local gun shop next year.
Basically, that is the same as my thinking. I guess great minds think alike
1) The Bersa isn't really disliked, but I don't like it as much as other alternatives I've already bought to basically replace it. The Ruger isn't much liked (unreliable piece of junk). I'm not sure I dislike the Benelli, but it is a bit of a disappointment, and I know I like the less expensive Mossberg 500 much more.
2) Yes and no. These are more likely to be on the list, but it doesn't automatically put them on the list. I have 2 Win 94 lever rifles so I'm considering selling either the .45LC or 30-30. I have 2 full-size "high-cap" 9mm service pistols (CZ 75B and SIG 226) so one of them will probably go, but it isn't likely that both will. However, neither of my 1911s, K-frame .357s, or small framed snubs are on my list (though it could be argued that they aren't in the same catagory- one full-sized steel 1911 and one Commander sized scandium S&W 1911SC, one 3" stainless S&W 65 and one 4" blued S&W 19, and one steel framed DAO snub and one aluminum framed DAO snub).
3) Definately a major catagory. The AR is liked, but rarely shot and is too much money to have tied up in such a seldom used gun. The 586 rarely goes since I have much more liked guns in the same (or similar) catagories. While I love my S&W 57 I've put it on the list due to the combination of its value and the fact that I rarely shoot it due to ammo costs and availability. The time since the Bersa was shot could be counted in years. Etc.