What would make you get rid of a gun that had nothing wrong with it? (Kind of a random ramble)

[TTv2]

Every gun I've let go had an issue of some sort, but those that work fine and I shoot well would be kept because that's kind of the point of buying guns is you take what you discovered in your research and philosophical use and see if it pans out in the real world.

This question tho reminds me of all those who have said over the years how they use to own and shoot Tokarevs, which they admitted were fine shooters and reliable, but then sold them the minute the cheap milsurp ammo dried up.

When I hear that I'm dismayed because these people got a lot of trigger time with one gun, became proficient with it, it proved to be reliable and they were likely bought cheap so that holding onto it for years with a few boxes of ammo for a time of need wouldn't cripple them financially, but nope, as soon as ammo cost goes up that's the end of the ownership of that firearm.

It would be like if there was a 9mm tax where all 9mm ammo was taxed at a rate that tripled its price how many people would sell their trusty 9mm's and switch to .40, .45, .380, etc.

 

[CapnMac]

I had picked up a Marlin 1895 in .357 for a decent deal back in the 90s. Nothing really wrong with it, but, it just was not my "jam." So, it got traded for something else.
Now, in retrospect, I (almost) wish I'd held onto it longer, given what the trade-in values are now on lever guns. But, really, the space in the safe was better used. Such is life.

 

[1KPerDay]

Urgent need of $$$.

That’s the only reason that’s been enough to convince me to sell guns I like. I always regret it afterward but at the time it seems like the only feasible option.

 

[RA40]

That’s the only reason that’s been enough to convince me to sell guns I like. I always regret it afterward but at the time it seems like the only feasible option.

Been there too. Sux...

 

[Hugger-4641]

I got rid of my Sdve 9 and my M&P 9 for the same reason. I don't like cases going over my head and hitting my face when I shoot from retention. Both were accurate and reliable, nothing wrong with either one other than I didn't like where
they spit cases.

 

[.308 Norma]

I don't like cases going over my head and hitting my face when I shoot from retention.

Curious - what is "shoot from retention?"
I don't think I'd like cases hitting my face either.

 

[Hugger-4641]

Curious - what is "shoot from retention?"
I don't think I'd like cases hitting my face either.

Its a defensive tactical shooting practice where you shoot with one or both hands holding the gun close to your body instead of arms outstretched in a typical shooting stance. This makes it harder for an attacker to disarm you and/or can allow you to fend off an advance with one hand and shoot with the other.
When you do this with a SDVE , you get hit in the face with cases either directly or from bouncing off your hat brim.

 

[jdc1244]

One does that saw "never sell a gun" meant to be ignored?

No, but it does depend on the gun and other conditions.

In your situation I would say don’t sell your gun.

I forced myself to take my CZ P01 to the range a few weeks ago and likewise shot poorly because I’ve been shooting revolvers only for the last year and a half; the P01 was perfectly reliable and accurate when I was shooting it regularly – it seems I need to learn how to shoot semi-autos again.

But I’d never sell the P01.

 

[.308 Norma]

Its a defensive tactical shooting practice where you shoot with one or both hands holding the gun close to your body instead of arms outstretched in a typical shooting stance.

Thanks Hugger-4641! That makes sense.

 

[Hugger-4641]

Thanks Hugger-4641! That makes sense.

In a real life situation, yeah, cases hitting me is probably not a concern. But it is during practice

 

[Bill_in_TR]

Long ago I had to sell a number of guns for financial reasons. It broke my heart to have to part with them. But once I got to start refurbishing my inventory I have been very anal about researching, trying, handling any gun I have bought. Every one was bought for a very specific reason and other than one exception I have never again let one go. The only exception is a Ruger Security Six that had a sweet trigger and was very accurate. I traded it in on something else and I have regretted it ever since. Sheer stupidity on my part. The gun I traded for is fine but I should have waited a little longer and bought it outright.

 

[Tall]

More important is you need to sell your house (if you own it) and move to a different state where politicians are not trying to confiscate your guns.

 

[RA40]

More important is you need to sell your house (if you own it) and move to a different state where politicians are not trying to confiscate your guns.

Getting that way in CA. That's for another discussion thread in a different section.

 

[PistoleroWadcutterGANG]

For me, something i've always wanted shows up at my local haunts. Race back home for things i'm tired of or are "MEH" to me. Off to deal time. (for starters example)

 

[tws3b2]

" fired it for the first time in a long time" Need I say more?

 

[jstert]

wvgunman, why not share the make/model of your troublesome 9mm pistol? you may well benefit from the specific experience of someone else who has trod your path. that said, i would get whatever permit is needed and find a 9mm handgun that suits you. i agree that one 9mm handgun is essential, thus i as a revolver guy recently ended up with a springfield xd as my one and only, after trying many, and buying/selling a ruger sr9, brg 9 & s&w ez9. in my situation my xd9 is too big to be a ccw. as others stated i wouldn’t be afraid of not having your only 9mm pistol serve all roles.

less favorable ammo prices aside, my vote for a one and down, all purpose, centerfire handgun is a steel 38sp revolver. mine was for 25 years in a series of antigun locales. no mags to lose or tire out. grips and ammo can be swapped out to find your own sweet spot.

all that said, i sell guns because, in rank order: lost trust after fixing broken ones, annoying recoil/ergonomics, takes up space/gathers cobwebs.

but i prefer to frame discussions positively. i keep handguns: must haves by any gunner in my own narrow opinion regardless of amount of use (ruger single action convertible revolvers in 45lc/acp, 357/38/9mm, 22wmr/lr; a 38sp revolver), expensive or hard to replace in current market (same rugers), emotional attachment (taurus 85 that was my only gun for 25 years, saved me once during a riot), shot most (ruger sr22 at 20,000+ rounds over 10+ years), deep ccw (keltec p32). im not counting duplicates of some of these pieces.

 

[Stefan A]

I’ve only ever gotten rid of one gun. There was nothing wrong with it and I shot it well. I just had several like it and I wanted the funds to buy something else. I currently have one that I may sell. Again, nothing wrong with it. Just never been too enthused by it. It’s my only .40 and I guess that caliber doesn’t do much for me. In the end, I’ll probably keep it because it’s currently my only double/single action handgun. Also my only gun with a decocker. And my only .40… So, I like having different styles of guns around. But I hardly ever shoot it.

 

[PapaG]

Age. Mine. Have a bunch of guns that have no problems other than I don't want my wife or kids to have to mess with them after I'm gone.
If I sell them now, I know we will get fair value. (I do appraisals for several dealers).

 

[Targa]

For me it was a 642 S&W. I wanted to like it but with the ridiculous trigger (even after an Apex kit), the fact I couldn't hit anything with it and to add it just stung my hand to shoot it…well, it had to go and I don't miss that thing at all.

 

[JDeere]

After years of never selling a firearm only buying I started to thin my herd a couple of years ago. I had firearm that rode the back of the safes and never saw the light of day any longer. The market was right so off they went. I did however replace some with ones that see range time...

 

[TitanicTortilini]

I've gotten rid of all the guns I didn't want to keep. All sorts of reasons, didn't like shooting it, expensive ammo, redundant, whatever, but ultimately, just because I'd rather have something else.

 

[d2wing]

I would get rid of it. A few years ago I bought a tiny 9MM and an even smaller .380. The 9 MM was painful to shoot and hard to shoot accurately. The .380 was very accurate and pleasant to shoot. I kept the .380 until recently, got rid of the 9 MM right away. If you want really small get a smaller caliber or move up to something bigger and nicer to shoot.

 

[Tallball]

It's just a piece of metal. If you don't like it, sell it or trade it towards something you do like.

IMHO, it's not good to sell a firearm you really like. You will probably regret it later.

But if you don't like it, it doesn't really matter if you keep it or let it go.

 

[Rodentman]

I have 77 handguns and am seeking to thin the herd. There are many I won't part with, but I am 74 and feeling it. I don't get to the range as much and I don't want to leave my wife and kids a colossal PIA when I go to that gun club in the sky.

 

[stonebuster]

I recently got rid of a like new 5" GP100 357 I bought in 2016 when I spotted a S&W Model 65-2 3" 357 when I was short on cash. I've got 3"&4" GP100s and haven't shot the 5" in a couple years plus I've been drifting toward short barrels these days. Traded the GP + cash at LGS for the Model 65 and have no regrets. Pre lock 3 inch K frame 357s are near perfect carry revolvers IMO.