Thin the herd/Reduce the Collection ?

[mgkdrgn]

Yes, I've been in a similar situation. Don't usually keep around more than one of a particular type/caliber just because I know I won't use them all that much.

Example. Purchased a Mossberg M44US 22lr from the CMP. VERY nice bolt action 22, EXCELLENT sights, slick action, a true "tack driver". Was very happy with it ... and even more so when I scoped it. (and if anyone is looking for a nice bolt action 22, with a bit of history to it, CMP still has some of these left ... you aill not be sorry)

Anyway, about 6 months later my dad gave me his Winchester 72A 22lr bolt action rifle. This is the first gun -I- ever fired ... some 50 years or so ago. Still in 90%+ shape, and as accurate as the M44. Don't need 2 bolt action 22's, so I sold the Mossy. Never regretted it.

Now have a Mossberg KB640 "Chuckster" in 22 mag that I don't shoot much anymore. Use to be my woodchuck gun when I lived in the finger lakes of NY. ('Chucks there still tremble at it's memory!) I'll likely be selling that shortly so that someone else can enjoy it as much as I did.

They are primarily tools. The ones I use I keep. The ones I don't use I pass along so others can enjoy. I figure the guns are happier being used as well.

 

[Katana8869]

I have a few favorites that I wouldn't sell, but yes I swap guns around alot. I dunno, maybe it's a holdover behavior from my young bachelor days. I think that every gun I look at is beautiful and I want to try out as many as I can. lol

 

[Five of Clubs]

The only pistol I've ever sold was a S&W J-frame that only held 5 rounds, was a little too big for me to pocket carry and didn't really stack up against the semi-autos IWB. I really didn't care to shoot it either. However, I'd love to have another one! Explain that one. It was an awesome little revolver that I just didn't have any need for. Still don't, but I'd like another.

 

[txgolfer45]

Haven't sold any yet. Considering selling one or two to fund a nice 1911. But, deciding what to sell is quite difficult.

 

[Badger Arms]

do y'all ever think you have toooooo many of one model, or caliber

NOPE!

 

[conan]

I have regretted selling some guns for sure. I have also done very well in trading up to get guns I really want. Just be careful, do not sacrifice to much. Other opportunities await on down the road.

 

[robctwo]

I sold a couple real nice Sigs to get a splendid Les Baer 9mm PII. No regrets. I'm going to sell off a few more guns over the next few years if the opportunity arises, but I'm not in a big hurry. I have gotten to the point where if I'm not shooting a gun, I don't mind selling it, especially if I'm getting one I will shoot.

I sold off a Ruger 300 Win Mag and a Remingon 30-06 a few years ago and bought a Marlin 39A. I have lots of other big guns and really have enjoyed the Marlin.