Need some help choosing my next buy

goose2w1 · May 25, 2011, 07:11 PM

Hey all. I got $300 and permission from the boss to buy a new toy. I have narrowed it down to these three, and of course some ammo to go with them:

1. Swiss K31, beech stock
2. Yugo M57
3. CZ-82

All firearms are in VG condition. I would hate to buy one of these, but then have the price skyrocket on one of the others, and then kick myself for not buying it when I had the chance. Just wanted to see if there might be any thoughts on the issue.

noelf2 · May 26, 2011, 08:06 AM

You can hardly ever tell when one will dry up and the price will inflate. Play it safe, spend more, get all three...

Really, you should get what your heart yearns for. Look at all three and one will surely jump up at you. There are no bad decisions because they will all inflate in price over time.

jsmaye · May 26, 2011, 08:09 AM

Order of purchase -

K31
CZ vz.82
M57

The firearm most likely to appreciate is the K31, and $300 is already a good price for one. GP11 ammo is not as easy to find, but there are modern manufacturers of 7.5x55. The vz.82 is a solid pistol and a good value, usually available for low-to-mid $200's, and the ammo is everywhere. The M57 is the next gun on my short list to get. It's a close call between 1 and 2 - to me it depends on if you're more a rifle or handgun person.

magnumPi · May 26, 2011, 12:19 PM

I agree with buying the K31 first, as I think the supply on them will probably dry up first. CZ 82 next, with the Yugo last, due to the fact that it seems every C&R distributor has plenty of Yugos at the moment.

zfk55 · May 27, 2011, 08:21 AM

Ohhhh yeah! A k31 for sure. This one is Beech.

This one is Walnut.

Latigo

wolfrage · June 1, 2011, 11:24 AM

I kinda want one of those P-38s that are around now for my next C&R. Then the CZ, then the K-31 (ammo still easily available for it now?)

omahahaha · June 1, 2011, 11:51 AM

I like my cz, paid close to $300 but got it in great condition with extra mag holster and mag pouch. JG has them for $210.

May 25, 2011, 07:11 PM	#1
goose2w1 Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2005 Posts: 123	Need some help choosing my next buy Hey all. I got $300 and permission from the boss to buy a new toy. I have narrowed it down to these three, and of course some ammo to go with them: 1. Swiss K31, beech stock 2. Yugo M57 3. CZ-82 All firearms are in VG condition. I would hate to buy one of these, but then have the price skyrocket on one of the others, and then kick myself for not buying it when I had the chance. Just wanted to see if there might be any thoughts on the issue. __________________ Without weapons, it's just another airline!

May 26, 2011, 08:06 AM	#2
noelf2 Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2008 Location: Stuart, VA Posts: 2,473	You can hardly ever tell when one will dry up and the price will inflate. Play it safe, spend more, get all three... Really, you should get what your heart yearns for. Look at all three and one will surely jump up at you. There are no bad decisions because they will all inflate in price over time. __________________ Liberty and freedom often offends those who understand neither.

May 26, 2011, 08:09 AM	#3
jsmaye Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2008 Location: Amarillo, Tx Posts: 616	Order of purchase - K31 CZ vz.82 M57 The firearm most likely to appreciate is the K31, and $300 is already a good price for one. GP11 ammo is not as easy to find, but there are modern manufacturers of 7.5x55. The vz.82 is a solid pistol and a good value, usually available for low-to-mid $200's, and the ammo is everywhere. The M57 is the next gun on my short list to get. It's a close call between 1 and 2 - to me it depends on if you're more a rifle or handgun person. __________________ No matter how big and tough you are, when a two-year-old hands you a toy phone you'll answer it. Last edited by jsmaye; May 27, 2011 at 08:35 AM.

May 27, 2011, 08:21 AM	#5
zfk55 Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2009 Location: Lost Prairie Montana Posts: 391	Ohhhh yeah! A k31 for sure. This one is Beech. This one is Walnut. Latigo __________________ www.swissproductsllc.com An'' ole' Brer' Rabbit, he set in de bushes, he watch an' he wait, lay low an' he don' say nuffin'

May 26, 2011, 12:19 PM	#4
magnumPi Member Join Date: July 26, 2010 Posts: 66	I agree with buying the K31 first, as I think the supply on them will probably dry up first. CZ 82 next, with the Yugo last, due to the fact that it seems every C&R distributor has plenty of Yugos at the moment.

June 1, 2011, 11:24 AM	#6
wolfrage Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 16	I kinda want one of those P-38s that are around now for my next C&R. Then the CZ, then the K-31 (ammo still easily available for it now?)

June 1, 2011, 11:51 AM	#7
omahahaha Member Join Date: June 12, 2009 Posts: 78	I like my cz, paid close to $300 but got it in great condition with extra mag holster and mag pouch. JG has them for $210.