I need to sell either CZ75BD or Springfield 1911. I shoot both equally well, both feel great. I like the night sights better on the 1911 but, 9mm is cheaper to practice with (I am currently not reloading...lack time).I really don't want to part with either but, I have to (unless...I suppose I could sell one of my Ruger .22's...probably less market) Make your recommendations and rationale. Thanks
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Need to sell...need advice
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CrazyIrishman
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Hi Slow,
If I was in a position where I had to sell one of my guns I would probably decide by "which one is easiest to replace at a later date" followed by which is the "least favorite one I own". I would like to mention a lesson I learned. About a year ago I managed to replace a rifle that I had to sell ,however, it took NINE years! I had an immaculate 1942 Smith-Corona 03-A3 that came from a WWII vets estate. Last year I had to "settle" for a '43 Remington 03-A3 in exc.cond. While the Remington is hardly a dog its not in the same class as the Smith-Corona. Another rifle went along with it which I haven't been able to replace as of yet. That one was a 1943 Springfield M1 Garand in pristine shape from the same estate.
The single biggest problem I have found with buying a replacement later on is the price increases particularly on a popular firearm. This is most evident with WWII firearms. I paid $825.00 for the pair of 'em in late '95. The best prices I have seen to replace those two was about $750.00 for the 03-A3 and well over $1000.00 for the Garand.
The moral of the story is: Be careful of which one you part with. You might never get another. If possible,try to part with the one you will miss the least if at all.
Last year I bought another 1911. Its a '57 Argentine Sistema Colt thats still fairly tight. So far its my only 1911 type(currently). My other pistol is a Taurus PT-92AFS (stainless) 9mm that I've had for six years. Until I shot the 1911 I would have considered selling down the road. Not anymore!LOL
I hope I never have to decide which one to sell because it would be really tough.(both are 100% reliable,FUN to shoot, and accurate)
IMHO, I would suggest selling the .22 cal instead. Just my .02 worth.
Sorry 'bout ramblin' a bit. I hope it was of some help to ya!
If I was in a position where I had to sell one of my guns I would probably decide by "which one is easiest to replace at a later date" followed by which is the "least favorite one I own". I would like to mention a lesson I learned. About a year ago I managed to replace a rifle that I had to sell ,however, it took NINE years! I had an immaculate 1942 Smith-Corona 03-A3 that came from a WWII vets estate. Last year I had to "settle" for a '43 Remington 03-A3 in exc.cond. While the Remington is hardly a dog its not in the same class as the Smith-Corona. Another rifle went along with it which I haven't been able to replace as of yet. That one was a 1943 Springfield M1 Garand in pristine shape from the same estate.
The single biggest problem I have found with buying a replacement later on is the price increases particularly on a popular firearm. This is most evident with WWII firearms. I paid $825.00 for the pair of 'em in late '95. The best prices I have seen to replace those two was about $750.00 for the 03-A3 and well over $1000.00 for the Garand.
The moral of the story is: Be careful of which one you part with. You might never get another. If possible,try to part with the one you will miss the least if at all.
Last year I bought another 1911. Its a '57 Argentine Sistema Colt thats still fairly tight. So far its my only 1911 type(currently). My other pistol is a Taurus PT-92AFS (stainless) 9mm that I've had for six years. Until I shot the 1911 I would have considered selling down the road. Not anymore!LOL
I hope I never have to decide which one to sell because it would be really tough.(both are 100% reliable,FUN to shoot, and accurate)
IMHO, I would suggest selling the .22 cal instead. Just my .02 worth.
Sorry 'bout ramblin' a bit. I hope it was of some help to ya!
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Marshall
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If you're broke enough you have to sell a gun, you're broke enough to let the cost of ammo be the deciding factor as to which one you keep.
True but, if you're broke enough to have to sell a gun, you shouldn't be shooting at all until you can afford it and right now you can't.
As said, pick the one you'll miss the least.
Personally, I would keep the CZ, if it were me.
I'd sell the Springfield, too. Easier market, probably, and you don't want your only defense gun to have a plunger tube that may become unstaked. That is the M1911's great Achilles heel...
And new Ruger .22's now have features that many don't like, and they are getting more expensive, too.
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And new Ruger .22's now have features that many don't like, and they are getting more expensive, too.
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Unless you are "reconfiguring" your collection, I would not sell any of your pistols. That said, your post infers that you have more than one Ruger .22. I would sell off a duplicate. Taking your lunch to work each day for a month will save you the amount the sale of your Springer or Cz nets you.
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