Is $1000 too much for an older P7M8?

[UberPhLuBB]

I have the choice of picking up a really fantastic looking P7M8 for $1000. The only reason I'm not doing flips for getting it so cheap is that it was made in 1993 (date code KD).

It's mechanically sound, no scratches, dings, mars or blemishes. The slide is turning plum from age, but I think that looks just fine (actually I like it better than all black). Supposedly it's only had 50 rounds through it and I'm buying from the original owner. It comes in the original box, with 2 magazines and all documentation. It's a safe queen for sure.

My only qualm is that it's so old. The year 2000-2004 guns are going for $1200 to $1300 (up from the $900 of yesteryear) but I worry that perhaps because of it's age, this KD year won't appreciate in value. Or maybe it's already not even worth the $1000 I'm being charged for it.

What should I do? What would you guys do?

 

[Moonclip]

As you are in CA and the price is not terrible I would take what I could get.

 

[dxkj21]

Are you getting it in order to allow it to appreciate to sell later? Or are you getting it because you want one and want to shoot it? If new ones are going for 1200-1300, and you want it to shoot,then 1000 for a LNIB 50 rounds through it, sounds like a darn good deal.

 

[UberPhLuBB]

The seller is not in CA, I wouldn't even LOOK for one in the state.

I'm getting it to shoot and eventually (probably when I move out of the state) CCW. It won't be a safe queen when I get it, but I will keep it in the best condition possible as I'd like at the very least for it to retain it's current value. Appreciation would be very nice, but it's not an investment gun.

Would it depreciate that much from being shot?

What's a nice 1990's P7 go for? I only see 2000's on auction websites.

 

[Curare]

Older P7M8s

It been established that P7M8 fit and finish has been in steady decline since HK's Golden Years. The most sought after P7M8s are from the Chantilly era (think MP5s, the new P7 series, PSG1...). I found a mint IF date code (20 years old) example for $1000 and snatched it up. These guns don't wear out from sitting in the safe.

The KD date code is free of the dreaded "warning" on the dust cover. I would take one of those over a NIB P7M8. I'll never own a P7 with the warning--it would drive me nuts every time I saw it.

 

[UberPhLuBB]

It been established that P7M8 fit and finish has been in steady decline since HK's Golden Years. The most sought after P7M8s are from the Chantilly era (think MP5s, the new P7 series, PSG1...). I found a mint IF date code (20 years old) example for $1000 and snatched it up. These guns don't wear out from sitting in the safe.

The KD date code is free of the dreaded "warning" on the dust cover. I would take one of those over a NIB P7M8. I'll never own a P7 with the warning--it would drive me nuts every time I saw it.

Well that's good news. What's the newest one without that warning?

Why does this P7 on Oleg's site have no markings on the right side? Has it just been removed with Photoshop to make a cleaner picture?
http://www.olegvolk.net/gallery/arms/p7_hawaii

 

[Chipperman]

Buy it.
There is no disadvantage to having an older P7, as long as the condition is good.
True P7 fans (like myself) would rather have an older one anyway.

 

[BlkHawk73]

No reason it wouldn't be worth the price so long as it's all mechanially sound and the piston is good and sharp. Check the piston if possible before buying. Paid $1000 for mine used and it's an older production year as well. II maybe - can't recall at the moment. If the box and mags (2) are both there, grab it. A manual is available from HK-USA.

 

[gbelleh]

Don't worry about the age of a P7. I had a 1989 model that was awesome. My best friend has a 1985 model that is even better.

 

[greg531mi]

Aim has HK PSP's used for $650......they were on special last week for $550...