How many have you sold-what do you want to acquire?

BADMAN400 · June 8, 2006, 09:28 PM

Out of 23 firearm purchases in the last 7-8 months, I have sold two, and traded a third. One I sold because I couldn't get it to operate dependably enough for my tastes-(Beretta 9000S). The second I sold, because I quickly realized that I would not shoot it enough to enjoy it and the ammunition was not readily available and was costly-(FN-57). The one I traded-(HK P2000), netted me a new gun-(Kel-Tec PLR-16), and 1000 rounds of ammo.
I plan to acquire a Bushmaster Bullpup M17S in the next week or so, and then shortly thereafter an SKS. I also want a Colt 45 Defender, and AR-15, a Kel-Tec P-11, and an FN FS2000.
What guns have you sold or traded, and why? And what guns do you want in the future? The sky's the limit!

18DAI · June 8, 2006, 09:55 PM

I'm thinking of selling my S&W 4566, LEO special order, and my 4506-1. I'm going to purchase a pre lock 686+, a 5967, a model 19 2.5", a Colt Detective special, and a 586 4". Not neccesarily in that order. I also want a Marlin Camp Carbine in 9mm, and a Beretta 9mm rifle. I know I will regret selling the 4566 as it has night sights and a spurless hammer, as well as the decock only mod. It's been a sweet CCW gun, but I've already got a 3913 and a 4516 for CCW, and am running out of room in my small safe. Decisions are hard to make in these cases. Regards 18DAI.

BADMAN400 · June 8, 2006, 10:07 PM

+1 on the decisions part 18DAI. Good luck. At least it sounds like you've got a plan. Thing is as we grow, our tastes and needs seem to undergo changes. So, what makes you happy today, might not do it for you next year. And with all the new goodies they're coming out with...what's a poor gun enthusiast to do?

18DAI · June 8, 2006, 10:19 PM

BADMAN400 - The one advantage I have going for me is, I must be getting old. I haven't seen a newly manufactured handgun that I can lust after. The "spacegun" look dosen't do anything for me. S&W stopped making anything I could use. So I'm cruising pawn shops, and gunshows lusting after model 19's and 586's. The good news is, they are cheaper than the new guns! Your right about the tastes changing. I started lusting after the old performance center semi auto's. Those are some fantastic pistols, they are few and far between though. Well, enjoy the hunt, Regards 18DAI.

PinnedAndRecessed · June 8, 2006, 11:31 PM

Cause I was young and dumb. I've managed to reacquire some. Will be on the lookout for a Diamondback 22, either barrel length, and a Gold Cup (since the National Match will be prohibitively expensive).

Colt Diamondback, 22 cal, 4 inch bbl.
Colt Diamondback, 22 cal, 6 inch bbl.
Colt National Match 45 (pre Gold Cup)
Colt Python, 6 inch bbl.
Colt New Frontier, 22 (not such a well made gun, circa 1989)
S&W M29 P&R, 8 3/8 bbl.
M29, P&R, 6 1/2 inch bbl.
M29, P&R, 6 1/2 inch bbl.
M29, P&R, 6 1/2 inch bbl.
S&W M27 P&R, 5 inch bbl, action job by Clark Custom Guns.
S&W M27 P&R, 8 3/8 inch bbl, nickeled.
S&W 629, 6 inch bbl.
S&W 65, 4 inch bbl.
Smith 22 kit gun, 4 inch bbl.
S&W M48, 6 inch bbl.
Smith M36.
Smith M41, 7 1/2 inch bbl.
Smith M19, 4 inch bbl., RR, WO.
Smith M25-2, red ramp front, white outline rear.
German P08 Luger, 1942, matching numbers except clips (2), and holster
Mauser Parabellum, 9mm
(2) Browning High Powers, both adj sights, one blued (mid 1980's); one satin nickeled (mid 1990s)
Ruger Super Blackhawk, extensively modified w/barrel shortened to 5 1/2 inches.
Ruger Stainless Redhawk w/Leupold 2x scope (the story behind this is a riot).
Ruger Single Six w/xtra 22 mag cylinder.
Ruger 22 semi auto.
Llama 380 (I don't miss this one).
Dan Wesson 744, two barrels, 8 inch with qd scope and mounts, and 4 inch bbl.
Sig P220 w/adjustable Millet sights.
Sig P226.
Sig P230.
Browning B-78, 22-250, heavy round barrel.
Browning B-78, 6mm, octagonal barrel.
Browning 22 bottom eject, Japan, w/Leupold 4x rimfire scope.
Remington 740 Woodsmaster.
Savage 330 O/U 12 gauge shotgun with interchangeable 20 gauge barrel.
Remington 700 BDL, 270 Winchester.
Mossberg Chuckster 22 mag.
Remington 870, 20 gauge LH.
Remington 1100, 20 gauge LH.
Remington 1100, 12 gauge LH.
Browning BSS 12 gauge.
Browning Citori 12 gauge w/interchangeable chokes.
Savage semi auto 16 gauge.
Remington 581, left handed bolt, right hand action.

skeeter1 · June 9, 2006, 01:30 AM

Well, I've had and sold off my semi-auto pistols. I'm an old-fashioned poot, I guess, and I prefer my revolvers, leverguns, and side-by-side shotguns. They're fun and serve me well. I can see myself back into the autos someday, something like a Ruger Standard or Browning Buckmark, but for the time being, I'm happy with what I've got.

BADMAN400 · June 9, 2006, 07:20 AM

P&R, Wow!

You sold more than most of us have owned! Impressive.

mdao · June 9, 2006, 10:36 AM

So far I've sold a Browning Hi-Power, Taurus PT-22 .380, and a Bersa. The Hi-Power's trigger was poor, same for the Taurus. The Bersa was sold as I preferred the similar sized S&W 3914 by a large margin.

I'll probably sell my PM9 and XD9 after they get back in working condition. My 3914 and revolvers go bang every time, these didn't.

Been thinking about picking up a S&W 3906/4506 as full sized companions for my 3914/4513. The rest of my list looks amazingly like 18DAI's list. Pre-lock 686+ snubby if I can find one at a decent price, and a 9mm carbine.

**44 AMP** · June 10, 2006, 04:10 PM

Over the years (35+) that I have been "playing" with guns, I have sold quite a few, traded some more, and given away a couple (to family/friends). Some of them I was glad to see go, and some of them, I would pay a premium to get them back. Haven't sold more than a couple in the last 20 years, but I have traded some.

Jguy101 · June 10, 2006, 04:38 PM

I have a 10/22 and don't plan on selling it anytime soon. (Before anyone starts ragging on me for only having a 10/22, I'm 14.)

As for what I'm looking into getting? My next is probably going to be a Marlin 336 .30-30. After that, I'll be looking into a Saiga .308, a Mossberg 500 12-gauge (with a 20" barrel and eight-round mag), and maybe even a Kel-Tec P11 9mm (I'll have to see about Oregon laws on handgun possession first; I know I can legally possess long guns with parental permission, but I don't know about pistols).

stratus · June 10, 2006, 05:04 PM

I've sold too many. I want a HK45 and a P30 when they come out... a PTR-91 (or a low-mileage, original HK91), and a Mossberg 590.

Oh yeah and a P7M8.

skeeter1 · June 10, 2006, 05:05 PM

Jguy101--

Don't expect any ragging on you from me. I'm in the grandpa category, and like to help young bucks learn to shoot. That 10/22 is a great starting point, and it's a nice rifle.

I'm very partial to Marlin leverguns, and would certainly support you in that decision. I've got a 39 and an 1894, which I think will do me well, but I certainly wouldn't mind having a 336 in .30-30.

Check your local regulations regarding handguns. Here is Ohio, at least, they're not legal for anyone under 18.

Best regards,

Skeeter

p230 · June 11, 2006, 10:48 AM

I have not sold to many, some that come to mind were my DR200 and couple other SKS and K31's to thin my collection. I did not want to worry about the DR 200 breaking down, thank goodness I held on to all my mags what with the 556's coming out. I tranded a S&W 3914 for a swede M96, traded a Swiss K31 and a little money for a Huskvarna M38.

croyance · June 11, 2006, 07:56 PM

I like to get a S&W 947 and the Savage 99 in .308 Win with the rotary magazines.

Duxman · June 12, 2006, 08:23 AM

Sold my CZ 100 to get a Walther P99 in Titanium (did not like the DA only pull of the CZ.)

The P99 was a QA and I think I gave up on it too soon (did not like the QA trigger also).

Sold the P99 and got a Glock 34 - which is a keeper. Love it. Rugged, reliable and accurate. Third time's the charm I guess.

Jseime · June 15, 2006, 09:16 PM

My gun collection story is...

Started with a cooey model 75 single shot .22lr
bought a remington 742 in .243
bought a remington 597 SS
traded the .243 on a .270 savage 110L
trading savage .270 on ruger .270 with stainless barrel/laminated stock.

as you can see im young and havent got the money to play around with more guns but you can bet your life that ill have a few more in a couple years after college.

croyance · June 16, 2006, 12:07 AM

Like to get a Beretta 90-Two also.
Rifles and shotguns - when I have time to learn them better, I'm sure there will be a whole list that I want.

June 8, 2006, 09:28 PM	#1
BADMAN400 Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2005 Location: Easley, SC Posts: 260	How many have you sold-what do you want to acquire? Out of 23 firearm purchases in the last 7-8 months, I have sold two, and traded a third. One I sold because I couldn't get it to operate dependably enough for my tastes-(Beretta 9000S). The second I sold, because I quickly realized that I would not shoot it enough to enjoy it and the ammunition was not readily available and was costly-(FN-57). The one I traded-(HK P2000), netted me a new gun-(Kel-Tec PLR-16), and 1000 rounds of ammo. I plan to acquire a Bushmaster Bullpup M17S in the next week or so, and then shortly thereafter an SKS. I also want a Colt 45 Defender, and AR-15, a Kel-Tec P-11, and an FN FS2000. What guns have you sold or traded, and why? And what guns do you want in the future? The sky's the limit! __________________ "No one knows what it's like to be the badman..." _The Who

June 8, 2006, 10:07 PM	#3
BADMAN400 Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2005 Location: Easley, SC Posts: 260	+1 on the decisions part 18DAI. Good luck. At least it sounds like you've got a plan. Thing is as we grow, our tastes and needs seem to undergo changes. So, what makes you happy today, might not do it for you next year. And with all the new goodies they're coming out with...what's a poor gun enthusiast to do? __________________ "No one knows what it's like to be the badman..." _The Who

June 9, 2006, 07:20 AM	#7
BADMAN400 Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2005 Location: Easley, SC Posts: 260	P&R, Wow! You sold more than most of us have owned! Impressive. __________________ "No one knows what it's like to be the badman..." _The Who

June 9, 2006, 10:36 AM	#8
mdao Member Join Date: March 23, 2006 Posts: 49	So far I've sold a Browning Hi-Power, Taurus PT-22 .380, and a Bersa. The Hi-Power's trigger was poor, same for the Taurus. The Bersa was sold as I preferred the similar sized S&W 3914 by a large margin. I'll probably sell my PM9 and XD9 after they get back in working condition. My 3914 and revolvers go bang every time, these didn't. Been thinking about picking up a S&W 3906/4506 as full sized companions for my 3914/4513. The rest of my list looks amazingly like 18DAI's list. Pre-lock 686+ snubby if I can find one at a decent price, and a 9mm carbine. Last edited by mdao; June 9, 2006 at 11:07 AM.

June 10, 2006, 04:10 PM	#9
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,850	quite a few Over the years (35+) that I have been "playing" with guns, I have sold quite a few, traded some more, and given away a couple (to family/friends). Some of them I was glad to see go, and some of them, I would pay a premium to get them back. Haven't sold more than a couple in the last 20 years, but I have traded some. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

June 8, 2006, 09:55 PM	#2
18DAI Senior Member Join Date: September 30, 2005 Location: NC Posts: 2,156	I'm thinking of selling my S&W 4566, LEO special order, and my 4506-1. I'm going to purchase a pre lock 686+, a 5967, a model 19 2.5", a Colt Detective special, and a 586 4". Not neccesarily in that order. I also want a Marlin Camp Carbine in 9mm, and a Beretta 9mm rifle. I know I will regret selling the 4566 as it has night sights and a spurless hammer, as well as the decock only mod. It's been a sweet CCW gun, but I've already got a 3913 and a 4516 for CCW, and am running out of room in my small safe. Decisions are hard to make in these cases. Regards 18DAI.

June 8, 2006, 10:19 PM	#4
18DAI Senior Member Join Date: September 30, 2005 Location: NC Posts: 2,156	BADMAN400 - The one advantage I have going for me is, I must be getting old. I haven't seen a newly manufactured handgun that I can lust after. The "spacegun" look dosen't do anything for me. S&W stopped making anything I could use. So I'm cruising pawn shops, and gunshows lusting after model 19's and 586's. The good news is, they are cheaper than the new guns! Your right about the tastes changing. I started lusting after the old performance center semi auto's. Those are some fantastic pistols, they are few and far between though. Well, enjoy the hunt, Regards 18DAI.

June 8, 2006, 11:31 PM	#5
PinnedAndRecessed Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2004 Posts: 449	Cause I was young and dumb. I've managed to reacquire some. Will be on the lookout for a Diamondback 22, either barrel length, and a Gold Cup (since the National Match will be prohibitively expensive). Colt Diamondback, 22 cal, 4 inch bbl. Colt Diamondback, 22 cal, 6 inch bbl. Colt National Match 45 (pre Gold Cup) Colt Python, 6 inch bbl. Colt New Frontier, 22 (not such a well made gun, circa 1989) S&W M29 P&R, 8 3/8 bbl. M29, P&R, 6 1/2 inch bbl. M29, P&R, 6 1/2 inch bbl. M29, P&R, 6 1/2 inch bbl. S&W M27 P&R, 5 inch bbl, action job by Clark Custom Guns. S&W M27 P&R, 8 3/8 inch bbl, nickeled. S&W 629, 6 inch bbl. S&W 65, 4 inch bbl. Smith 22 kit gun, 4 inch bbl. S&W M48, 6 inch bbl. Smith M36. Smith M41, 7 1/2 inch bbl. Smith M19, 4 inch bbl., RR, WO. Smith M25-2, red ramp front, white outline rear. German P08 Luger, 1942, matching numbers except clips (2), and holster Mauser Parabellum, 9mm (2) Browning High Powers, both adj sights, one blued (mid 1980's); one satin nickeled (mid 1990s) Ruger Super Blackhawk, extensively modified w/barrel shortened to 5 1/2 inches. Ruger Stainless Redhawk w/Leupold 2x scope (the story behind this is a riot). Ruger Single Six w/xtra 22 mag cylinder. Ruger 22 semi auto. Llama 380 (I don't miss this one). Dan Wesson 744, two barrels, 8 inch with qd scope and mounts, and 4 inch bbl. Sig P220 w/adjustable Millet sights. Sig P226. Sig P230. Browning B-78, 22-250, heavy round barrel. Browning B-78, 6mm, octagonal barrel. Browning 22 bottom eject, Japan, w/Leupold 4x rimfire scope. Remington 740 Woodsmaster. Savage 330 O/U 12 gauge shotgun with interchangeable 20 gauge barrel. Remington 700 BDL, 270 Winchester. Mossberg Chuckster 22 mag. Remington 870, 20 gauge LH. Remington 1100, 20 gauge LH. Remington 1100, 12 gauge LH. Browning BSS 12 gauge. Browning Citori 12 gauge w/interchangeable chokes. Savage semi auto 16 gauge. Remington 581, left handed bolt, right hand action.

June 9, 2006, 01:30 AM	#6
skeeter1 Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 3,403	Well, I've had and sold off my semi-auto pistols. I'm an old-fashioned poot, I guess, and I prefer my revolvers, leverguns, and side-by-side shotguns. They're fun and serve me well. I can see myself back into the autos someday, something like a Ruger Standard or Browning Buckmark, but for the time being, I'm happy with what I've got.

June 10, 2006, 04:38 PM	#10
Jguy101 Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 151	I have a 10/22 and don't plan on selling it anytime soon. (Before anyone starts ragging on me for only having a 10/22, I'm 14.) As for what I'm looking into getting? My next is probably going to be a Marlin 336 .30-30. After that, I'll be looking into a Saiga .308, a Mossberg 500 12-gauge (with a 20" barrel and eight-round mag), and maybe even a Kel-Tec P11 9mm (I'll have to see about Oregon laws on handgun possession first; I know I can legally possess long guns with parental permission, but I don't know about pistols).

June 10, 2006, 05:04 PM	#11
stratus Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 881	I've sold too many. I want a HK45 and a P30 when they come out... a PTR-91 (or a low-mileage, original HK91), and a Mossberg 590. Oh yeah and a P7M8.

June 10, 2006, 05:05 PM	#12
skeeter1 Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 3,403	Jguy101-- Don't expect any ragging on you from me. I'm in the grandpa category, and like to help young bucks learn to shoot. That 10/22 is a great starting point, and it's a nice rifle. I'm very partial to Marlin leverguns, and would certainly support you in that decision. I've got a 39 and an 1894, which I think will do me well, but I certainly wouldn't mind having a 336 in .30-30. Check your local regulations regarding handguns. Here is Ohio, at least, they're not legal for anyone under 18. Best regards, Skeeter

June 11, 2006, 10:48 AM	#13
p230 Member Join Date: August 7, 2004 Posts: 32	I have not sold to many, some that come to mind were my DR200 and couple other SKS and K31's to thin my collection. I did not want to worry about the DR 200 breaking down, thank goodness I held on to all my mags what with the 556's coming out. I tranded a S&W 3914 for a swede M96, traded a Swiss K31 and a little money for a Huskvarna M38.

June 11, 2006, 07:56 PM	#14
croyance Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2001 Posts: 3,604	I like to get a S&W 947 and the Savage 99 in .308 Win with the rotary magazines.

June 12, 2006, 08:23 AM	#15
Duxman Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2005 Location: VA Posts: 1,294	Sold my CZ 100 to get a Walther P99 in Titanium (did not like the DA only pull of the CZ.) The P99 was a QA and I think I gave up on it too soon (did not like the QA trigger also). Sold the P99 and got a Glock 34 - which is a keeper. Love it. Rugged, reliable and accurate. Third time's the charm I guess.

June 15, 2006, 09:16 PM	#16
Jseime Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,775	My gun collection story is... Started with a cooey model 75 single shot .22lr bought a remington 742 in .243 bought a remington 597 SS traded the .243 on a .270 savage 110L trading savage .270 on ruger .270 with stainless barrel/laminated stock. as you can see im young and havent got the money to play around with more guns but you can bet your life that ill have a few more in a couple years after college. __________________ I love the smell of fresh shotgun in the morning.

June 16, 2006, 12:07 AM	#17
croyance Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2001 Posts: 3,604	Like to get a Beretta 90-Two also. Rifles and shotguns - when I have time to learn them better, I'm sure there will be a whole list that I want.