Anyone ever regret willingly thinning the herd?

[Termite]

My first handgun was a Ruger Single-Six that I purchased at age 16, with money earned working at a local grocery store. A few years later I traded it in on a M19 .357. I regret letting the Ruger go.

[evan price]

Only one I really regret was a pristine Smith & wesson 4" 10-5 that had been kept in a dresser drawer 40 years and came with the original box of shells bought with the gun, minus iirc 12 rounds, and another six that were in it. I needed money and got what even today would be a fair price, but I won't find another like it.

[Weetabix]

I'd say if you're doing a voluntary sale of guns with no sentimental value, you'll be OK.

I've only sold that way, and I've had no regrets.

I do have a small list of never-sells, but they have family history. The rest are really just tools or toys.

[JAG2955]

I stopped by a place today called "Trucks, Guns, Ammo" while looking for gear oil. I asked them to throw a number at me for the STG-58.

Them: We'd probably put it on the shelf at about $650, so less than that.
Me: I will buy every DSA FAL that you have for $650 right now.

[rightisright]

I stopped by a place today called "Trucks, Guns, Ammo" while looking for gear oil. I asked them to throw a number at me for the STG-58.

Them: We'd probably put it on the shelf at about $650, so less than that.
Me: I will buy every DSA FAL that you have for $650 right now.

That's ridiculous! I will give you $675 for it!

[Mike OTDP]

Larue makes an excellent rifle. I gather you live in an area where there would be no problem in replacing the other guns?

My own experience has been spotty...I regret selling some, have no regrets about others. And I'm a pack-rat who likes to keep a backup for all my primary firearms. And always keeps an eye out for a bargain.

FWIW, if you don't need the money instantly, I'd counsel waiting between six and twelve months. Prices seem to peak in the 2nd half of a Presidential election year.

[JAG2955]

Larue makes an excellent rifle. I gather you live in an area where there would be no problem in replacing the other guns?

My own experience has been spotty...I regret selling some, have no regrets about others. And I'm a pack-rat who likes to keep a backup for all my primary firearms. And always keeps an eye out for a bargain.

FWIW, if you don't need the money instantly, I'd counsel waiting between six and twelve months. Prices seem to peak in the 2nd half of a Presidential election year.

Living near Houston, TX currently. If I ever feel like I need something, and don't mind the cost, I can go to Collector's Firearms and find damn near anything.

[Vonz90]

I'd say if you're doing a voluntary sale of guns with no sentimental value, you'll be OK.

I've only sold that way, and I've had no regrets.

I do have a small list of never-sells, but they have family history. The rest are really just tools or toys.

Yeah this. Even the one's I've sold for financial reasons were in the tool/toy category as the ones with sentimental value are not really worth much anyway.

[blackeagle603]

JAG,
Remind us, what were the issues with your 325?

[Greg]

I stopped by a place today called "Trucks, Guns, Ammo" while looking for gear oil. I asked them to throw a number at me for the STG-58.

Them: We'd probably put it on the shelf at about $650, so less than that.
Me: I will buy every DSA FAL that you have for $650 right now.

If they have more than you can handle, I'll buy the rest.