Should I sell my first gun, a gen. 3 G21?

[KAS1981]

You'll regret it. I sold a Taurus 1911 (my first 1911) because I didn't *really* like it, and I wanted the money to help fund an AR15 purchase. Now I regret it.

Heck, I even regret selling my first handgun, a Hi-Point .45. I'd like to have it now, just for the novelty.

 

[Fotno]

Keep it. It's easy enough to earn another four or five hundred dollars for a new (and different) gun, but you won't reclaim your memories for that amount.

 

[meanmrmustard]

On the other hand, if it's just going to sit at home and you'd get more enjoyment out of something else, I'd vote sell it.


Only you can answer that. I keep my first shotgun because my father gave it to me. I long ago sold my first handgun and never regretted it.

I've come to realize that I don't get a lot of personal satisfaction from owning stuff just to own stuff.

Agree with all this.

I'm selling the first rifle I ever bought today. Killed my first deer, yote, bobcat with it. But it sits 99% of the year. It needs a good home where it'll get the crap shot out of it.

It's a Glock. There'll be more Glocks, trust me.

 

[wildehond]

I would keep it in a lockbox somewhere in the house. The G21 should make a very good home defence gun. Personally I wish I still had my first handgun.

 

[powder]

I have bought and sold several G21s. Ironically, the gen 3 21c is the one I like the best. That's just MHO, but if you're going for an EDC CC pistol, get the G36 and shoot it back to back with your G21c before you sell it. You won't believe the fun and differences!

 

[sgtstryker]

My first Glock was a 17, Gen 2 I got back in the 90's. I shot it alot and enjoyed learning about the Glock pistols. Finally traded it, then got it back. But I wanted a Gen 3 with a rail, so I sold it and with some extra cash got a Gen 3 and am glad I did. BTW, I've had two G21's and sold them both, can't deal with the grip size, Gen 2 or 3. Anyway, you may regret it at first, but, as you decide on that new gun and start shooting it, you'll forget about the 21, sort of like an old girlfriend....or ex wife.

 

[orionengnr]

I have never regretted selling a gun, because the end result was that I always got one I wanted more.

Sheesh... a gun is a tool, especially a Glock. I traded my G23 (which I had owned for 10 years) for a G19. Kept that for a couple years and sold it.

If I ever want another, there are twelve bazillion of them out there.

Maybe you could put it up for trade for something you want...that way you don't take much beating on the deal.

 

[walker944]

Would you sell your first born????
Any gun I have every sold (and they have been a precious few) I have eventually regretted....well with the exception of that red-headed stepchild Mossberg bolt action 20 ga. I will never regret that!!

 

[WinThePennant]

It depends on what you're going to use the money for in return.

I sold my P226 and used the proceeds to finance the purchase of an AR15 upper.

NO REGRETS.

Could also have something to do with the fact that I'm not pretty much sold on Glocks. When it comes to pistols, Glocks are all I want.

 

[1Longbow]

I carry a Glock ,and If I have to pull it for self defense,I Want the guy to SEE it.

 

[mach1.3]

I sold my old Series 80 Colt Commander in 1988. I got more than I paid for it in 1980, but I've rued the day ever since. It was electro-less nickel with Hogue grips and shot great groups. I did have a custom/match barrel bushing on it so maybe I didn't break even. I just had to have a new O/U shotgun at the time.

Keep your G21. You can find a way to make the money work out.

 

[GLOOB]

I've had my 21C for over 10 years.

I haven't had mine quite that long, but it is also my first handgun.

I like it, I shoot it well, and I've never had a failure with any kind of ammo.

Ditton, ditton, ditto.

I currently own or have owned 10 other semiauto handguns. The G21 is still the only handgun I own that has never malfunctioned, and it's still the one I shoot the most accurately. (I have two other Glocks and 2 revolvers, too! I thought my FNX would compete, but recently it had its first feed jam, after less than 1000 rds. My G21 has eaten 4-5k without a hiccup, and I have even tried to intentionally limpwrist it!)

It sits at home quite a bit, just because I have a larger rotation, now. And 45 ammo is just so darn heavy. But I can't imagine ever selling it. At least until I've seen it malfunction, first.

 

[shootniron]

Yes...

 

[Kiln]

I sold my Glock because I didn't like it. If you like yours I'd say hold onto it.

I still have and love my first gun, a $100 Raven MP25. Despite having 20+ other firearms I will hold onto it forever.

 

[FIVETWOSEVEN]

Get yourself a Glock 30. You'll be familiar with it and it's carry able.