Sell or keep? - Page 2

jason_iowa · December 30, 2012, 11:07 AM

If I were questioning it I would probably sell it. I like to have at least 10 magazines for an auto as they are easily damaged and with out them the gun is mostly useless. For that reason alone I would sell it and buy something I felt was more appropriate. If it was a family heirloom or had other sentimental value then that would be different...

Sport45 · December 30, 2012, 11:33 PM

I'd sell it.

Heck, the guy you gave it too didn't even want it enough to keep it.

edited to add:

If you're really on the fence just keep it and shoot it 'til it breaks. You can then sell it to Numrich so they can part out what's left.

Meditator · December 31, 2012, 01:21 AM

I like shooting, so all my firearms have been used. So, no sense of keeping the one that will have no spare parts or can break easily. As a matter of fact, I sold (traded) my Firestar M43 in like new condition w/ only 200 rds though since bought new- probably will have another several thousand rounds before needing anything. My Ruger SR9c/ SR40c replaced it nicely and comfortably however.

rwsmith · December 31, 2012, 01:45 AM

Do you shoot it often or plan to use it only when needed? I don't want a gun that can't be fixed if broken. Unless it's a collector it will then be worth only it's scrap value. The selection of 9mm is fairly enormous so I would think that you could get something that suits your needs now and in the future. I liked my .38 snubby but I realized that I was spending more time shooting at the range than I thought I would. Finally traded it in for a .357 with adjustable sights and a longer barrel that has more versatility. I'm a very happy camper.

December 30, 2012, 11:33 PM	#27
Sport45 Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 1999 Location: Too close to Houston Posts: 3,957	I'd sell it. Heck, the guy you gave it too didn't even want it enough to keep it. edited to add: If you're really on the fence just keep it and shoot it 'til it breaks. You can then sell it to Numrich so they can part out what's left. __________________ Proud member of the NRA and Texas State Rifle Association. Registered and active voter. Last edited by Sport45; December 31, 2012 at 01:25 AM.

December 31, 2012, 01:45 AM	#29
rwsmith Junior Member Join Date: October 28, 2012 Posts: 11	I don't want a gun Do you shoot it often or plan to use it only when needed? I don't want a gun that can't be fixed if broken. Unless it's a collector it will then be worth only it's scrap value. The selection of 9mm is fairly enormous so I would think that you could get something that suits your needs now and in the future. I liked my .38 snubby but I realized that I was spending more time shooting at the range than I thought I would. Finally traded it in for a .357 with adjustable sights and a longer barrel that has more versatility. I'm a very happy camper.

December 30, 2012, 11:07 AM	#26
jason_iowa Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2011 Posts: 569	If I were questioning it I would probably sell it. I like to have at least 10 magazines for an auto as they are easily damaged and with out them the gun is mostly useless. For that reason alone I would sell it and buy something I felt was more appropriate. If it was a family heirloom or had other sentimental value then that would be different...

December 31, 2012, 01:21 AM	#28
Meditator Member Join Date: March 1, 2005 Posts: 92	I like shooting, so all my firearms have been used. So, no sense of keeping the one that will have no spare parts or can break easily. As a matter of fact, I sold (traded) my Firestar M43 in like new condition w/ only 200 rds though since bought new- probably will have another several thousand rounds before needing anything. My Ruger SR9c/ SR40c replaced it nicely and comfortably however.