Your pick for an autoloader that will go up in value?

[andrewshogun]

This might sound like a silly question, but from an investment standpoint, how do you pick a handgun (autoloader) that will go up in value? For instance, the Sig P210. For ones that bought and held onto this gun, aside from owning a great handgun, their purchase has obviously panned out financially. So what factors are considered? And what existing guns today do you feel has the potential to go up in value in the future? Maybe the Gen 1 Glock 17?

 

[MASTEROFMALICE]

Anything you think will get banned and grandfathered.

Pre-ban Mini-14s and ARs were going five times their price during the ban.

Transferrable machine guns are going ten times their original price.

I would venture pistols would do the same.

 

[Ala Dan]

Proly' any of the semi custom, and custom handguns from various makers?

At least I hope so~!

 

[Seven High]

I would suggest an original WW1 or WW2 Colt 1911. If it comes with documentation and a holster, all the better.

 

[gbelleh]

P7s can be found for good prices right now. These will probably increase in value.

 

[atblis]

Absolutely

I would suggest an original WW1 or WW2 Colt 1911. If it comes with documentation and a holster, all the better.

Definitely a good bet.

 

[Snake Eyes]

Maybe the Gen 1 Glock 17?

Or NOT.

My suggestion would be a nice Colt Delta Elite. They can still be found in the ~$750 range in 98% condition. Be sure that you get the correct, serial numbered box and all the ancillary manuals and papers with it.

Of course, if you're investing, that precludes shooting.

A couple of years ago I bought 3 Delta 1st generations, all for $600ish. Sold them all for a profit and got $1500 for one of them.

And: No, I don't feel bad about it at all...

 

[bluetopper]

The CZ-82. When the current importation stops, like most, if not all surplus handguns, the price will rise.

 

[jehu]

H&K P7M8 or P7M13!

 

[Geno]

To a certain extent, it depends on the future of AWBs, or the lack of. If an AWB II were to be brought in, pistols such as the Bushmaster Carbon 15 would sky-rocket! In addition, probably any other already-manufactured "high-cap" pistols would command a premium. I recall all too vividly the days when Glock 18 (33-round) magazines were selling for $99.00, and they were almost never in stock.

The other consideration is longer-term perceived worth, such as a WWI or WWII 1911 in 98% + condition. The problem is, you'll pay more going in and probably not be able to use it regularly to keep it at that high percentage of finish.

 

[Zundfolge]

the P7 PSPs are cheap right now (used German police, heal magazine release P7s) ... the glut of them on the market has been driving up the P7M8 prices.

Now get your hands on a P7M10 (basically a P7M13 in .40) ... those are really climbing (shoulda bought one of those a decade ago).

 

[tinygnat219]

C&R eligible Makarov pistols.

 

[10-Ring]

Stuff that "should" appreciate in value over time would be guns like the HK P7M8, P7M13, P7 PSP -- P7 line in general, the SIG 210, 228, most anything Colt, Kimbers made in Oregon, S&W's w/o the silly hole , most anything well made not on the approved CA list and maybe Italian made Berettas

 

[Seven High]

Along with my suggestion for an original WW1 or WW2 1911, I would also suggest that you locate a M1 Garand and or a M1 carbine without any importers markings.

 

[varoadking]

Along with my suggestion for an original WW1 or WW2 1911, I would also suggest that you locate a M1 Garand and or a M1 carbine without any importers markings.

Good call:

1944 Springfield



1944 National Postal Meter

 

[51Cards]

My vote!

 

[antsi]

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the glut of them on the market has been driving up the P7M8 prices.
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Strange economic theory there Generally, increased supply of a substitute for product A will lower the market price of product A.

I hate to say it, because guns are more fun than mutual funds. But most folks would do better to invest their money elsewhere than guns. Sure, everyone has a story about a gun they made out well on buying and selling, but on average guns will not appreciate more than the market.

If you want to take some "play money" you can afford to lose on and try to pick some winners with guns, more power to you. I wouldn't try this with your retirement stash, though.

 

[SX1guy]

If you are serious then I would buy a used Sig 210 at the high price...they are still appreciating and will for some time... also try to get hold of a Dan Wesson Pointman 7 or Commander, they are well made, accurrate and no longer made by Dan Wesson and they are appreciating into the $1000 + range...

I don't believe any, off the shelf, Glock qualifys as investment grade...

Certain Browning Hi Powers are appreciating slowly..."T Series", Pre WWII Nazi types...etc also a great shooting 9mm...lousy trigger though.

I'm sure there are others....

 

[SX1guy]

Two I just remembered...S&W Model 52, 52-1 & 52-2 semi-autos in 38 Master are precision built, Match Target Grade and no longer manufactured (too expensive) like the Sig 210.....appreciating yearly upwards of $1200 +

Also the S&W Model 41 .22, Match Grade Target, early serial numbers, although they are still mfg today the earlier models are precision machinery and going up in price yearly...$900 and up

Condition of any handgun I have mentioned must be 98%+ NRA, no junkers...

 

[Lone_Gunman]

Any pre-lock S&W revolvers will command a premium over the guns with the lock... even now that is already starting to happen.

 

[andrewshogun]

"I hate to say it, because guns are more fun than mutual funds. But most folks would do better to invest their money elsewhere than guns. Sure, everyone has a story about a gun they made out well on buying and selling, but on average guns will not appreciate more than the market.

If you want to take some "play money" you can afford to lose on and try to pick some winners with guns, more power to you. I wouldn't try this with your retirement stash, though."

Good point Antsi, and totally agreed. Was more curious just to see what everybody had in mind for a brand new gun that can be bought off the shelf today, that has the potential to go up in value in the future. The Sig 210 doesn't count, as its no longer being manufactured.

 

[MPanova]

This is going to sound wrong to some people but I dont care

I believe the Taurus PT1911 will only increase in value. I do not feel I will ever find one even used in the future for less then I paid for mine brand new ($450) I have since seen the price on them go up and up. Even used right now they are still selling for more then I paid new. Once all prices have increased to where you will buy a new PT1911 for over $700 because of all firearms going up not just this one then you will be able to sell a used PT1911 that you could have paid less then 500 for a year ago for over 600. JMO though take it or leave it

 

[Lone_Gunman]

If it has to be a new gun off the shelf, I would say pick a Colt.

Colts tend to hold their values and increase more than other guns. Plus Colt's future is uncertain, and if Colt ever finally goes out of business, prices will skyrocket.

 

[dust_101]

1927 Sistema, if you can find the low grade ones anywhere for $250 they are going up in price... and if you can get a good military refinish and leave it original you'll get around $800 for it (this is based off what Gander Mtn was going to retail mine for after I customized it).

As well, the Norweigan 1914's (or 1913?) if they can be found at a good price will keep going up....

But then, what's the fun of owning it if you can't shoot it? My 1927 is customized for me, and its worth is beyond what mere dollars will get me. Can't replace old steel, and I still have yet to find a new production 1911 under $1000 that fits up as nice as my 1927 does.

 

[mballai]

I wouldn't even bother with trying to buy a gun with hopes of appreciation. Buy guns to shoot and enjoy. Anything else is just an expensive paperweight. I've got very few safe queens and frankly I'm not planning on keeping them much longer.