"I'll Never Sell It"

UselessEnergy · 03-04-2013, 21:02

Im quite new to GL but, like most firearm enthusiasts I have firearms that I feel Id NEVER get rid of... granted most of my friends have seen me go from one to another, but my Ruger Mini 14 tactical is probably never gonna leave my collection.

WHY? Because It wasn't really that much at purchase, I love firing it & it offers soo much for me I cant ever see its resale being worth while.

What are your "Never Sell" firearms & why?

***12131*** · 03-04-2013, 21:25

Never say never, when it comes to firearms, or any other material things.

4095fanatic · 03-04-2013, 21:26

My Hi-Point 4095 carbine. My first gun. My brother bought it for me before he went to Afghanistan. It works perfect even after ten years.

My GLOCK 27. My first GLOCK and my first pistol I carried. Went everywhere with me for a year.

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UselessEnergy · 03-04-2013, 21:34

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Originally Posted by 4095fanatic

My Hi-Point 4095 carbine. My first gun. My brother bought it for me before he went to Afghanistan. It works perfect even after ten years.

My GLOCK 27. My first GLOCK and my first pistol I carried. Went everywhere with me for a year.

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Definitely, I too would cherish a gun given to me by a sibling. And the first glock you ever had, once again a good keeper. thanks for the reply

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Originally Posted by 12131

Never say never, when it comes to firearms, or any other material things.

and you, thanks for the lesson

PVolk · 03-04-2013, 21:37

I'll never sell my glock 23c. It was my first Glock and still the best handgun I've ever owned.

Truthfully, all but one of my firearms either holds sentimental value or is otherwise pretty badass, so I'm pretty sure that in 30 years from now, I'll still own everything that I currently own.

DonD · 03-04-2013, 21:43

A Ruger No.1 in .458 Win Mag, accurate, great trigger, gorgeous stock, have had it since 1977. Don

UselessEnergy · 03-04-2013, 21:43

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Originally Posted by PVolk

I'll never sell my glock 23c. It was my first Glock and still the best handgun I've ever owned.

Truthfully, all but one of my firearms either holds sentimental value or is otherwise pretty badass, so I'm pretty sure that in 30 years from now, I'll still own everything that I currently own.

what other handguns have you owned? why is it your favorite?

My first handgun was sadly sold years back and trust me i miss it dearly. I hope youre able to hold onto all the firearms you want to. thanks for the reply

UselessEnergy · 03-04-2013, 21:45

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Originally Posted by DonD

A Ruger No.1 in .458 Win Mag, accurate, great trigger, gorgeous stock, have had it since 1977. Don

Yes! owned since '77. thats great... Ive never fired a
.458 Win Mag, but my shoulder hurts just thinking about it

TK-421 · 03-04-2013, 22:13

Right now I only have a Gen 3 23 that I will never, ever, ever sell. Not only is it my first Glock, but it's my first firearm period. I really hope that I can be one of those lucky guys who never ever has to sell a firearm. I plan on trying to buy only guns I've heavily researched, and will keep forever. I hate selling stuff, because I always feel like I'll regret it later, even if it's something I've never used. But I don't think I'll get any safe queens, I want to actually use and abuse everything I buy.

UselessEnergy · 03-04-2013, 22:19

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Originally Posted by TK-421

Right now I only have a Gen 3 23 that I will never, ever, ever sell. Not only is it my first Glock, but it's my first firearm period. I really hope that I can be one of those lucky guys who never ever has to sell a firearm. I plan on trying to buy only guns I've heavily researched, and will keep forever. I hate selling stuff, because I always feel like I'll regret it later, even if it's something I've never used. But I don't think I'll get any safe queens, I want to actually use and abuse everything I buy.

Awesome! congrats on your first banger being a firearm of such value and dependability. Yes, do you whatever you can so if need be you dont have to revert to selling the 23. I wish I had saved properly years ago so I didnt have to sell my first handgun.

PzGren · 03-04-2013, 22:26

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Originally Posted by 12131

Never say never, when it comes to firearms, or any other material things.

I absolutely have to agree with that remark.

I have seen many friends being forced to sell guns over the years and have seen more than one friend sizing down for health reason, there is nothing that you can take with you on that last journey.

I have an easy way out, I am already giving my guns to my sons, little by little.

Useless Energy,
It looks as if you kept the BMW 2002, I sold mine and that is the only car that I was attached to.

UselessEnergy · 03-04-2013, 22:58

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Originally Posted by PzGren

I absolutely have to agree with that remark.

I have seen many friends being forced to sell guns over the years and have seen more than one friend sizing down for health reason, there is nothing that you can take with you on that last journey.

I have an easy way out, I am already giving my guns to my sons, little by little.

Useless Energy,
It looks as if you kept the BMW 2002, I sold mine and that is the only car that I was attached to.

Of course there are times you must downsize due to a situation out of your control.

Case in point, the BMW 2002, I love that little car but due to current job outlooks im going to have to sell it this spring to help pay for my school loans.

Obviously Im aware that You should never bet on being able to retain something for life, but it would be nice to be able to hold onto something sentimental and that is why I created this thread.. for those whom have a hope that they will never have to part with a special firearm.

VinnieD · 03-04-2013, 23:01

My Dan Wesson model 15. I'd sell it like I'd sell my right arm.

UselessEnergy · 03-04-2013, 23:17

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Originally Posted by 12131

Never say never, when it comes to firearms, or any other material things.

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Originally Posted by PzGren

I absolutely have to agree with that remark.

I have seen many friends being forced to sell guns over the years and have seen more than one friend sizing down for health reason, there is nothing that you can take with you on that last journey.

I have an easy way out, I am already giving my guns to my sons, little by little.

Useless Energy,
It looks as if you kept the BMW 2002, I sold mine and that is the only car that I was attached to.

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Originally Posted by UselessEnergy

Im quite new to GL but, like most firearm enthusiasts I have firearms that I feelId NEVER get rid of... granted most of my friends have seen me go from one to another, but my Ruger Mini 14 tactical is probably never gonna leave my collection.

WHY? Because It wasn't really that much at purchase, I love firing it & it offers soo much for me I cant ever see its resale being worth while.

What are your "Never Sell" firearms & why?

are we on the same page?

UselessEnergy · 03-04-2013, 23:20

***12131*** · 03-04-2013, 23:31

OP, you asked a question. I gave my answer, and I should have made it clearer that it applies for me personally. There is no lesson intended. Folks do whatever they do with their stuff. Doesn't bother me.

Bulldog160 · 03-04-2013, 23:41

Colt Mustang Pocketlite .380
- first firearm purchased

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PzGren · 03-05-2013, 00:17

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Originally Posted by UselessEnergy

are we on the same page?

Pretty much on the same page, I'd say but I guess I probably have some thirty odd years of added life experience.

The U.S. warden had read me a message about twenty years ago and asked me to get out of a Third World country, I left a lot of things behind, or sold them for next to nothing and I have learnt not to be attached to "things" and not take anything for granted.

I did not sell my 1936 rinfire Walther PP, not my priced Anschütz 1423, 1422, 1420, and Walther KKJ. I gave them to my sons this January.

It's the one on the right side

The Python will be next but the last handgun that I want to part with is my Korth - I try to shoot it to pieces.

mixflip · 03-05-2013, 00:55

I'll never sell what I call my "polar opposites"

My Colt M4 carbine and my WASR 10/63 AKM

My SKS paratrooper aint goin anywhere either.

DAIadvisor · 03-05-2013, 03:33

My 92FS - bought it in 99 before I went through academy, carried it for a few years, then retired it. Great gun.

mojohanna · 03-05-2013, 04:12

My grandfathers uncles gun. It's a Colt 45 govt model. Serial # gives it a 1914 born on date. Carried and used in WWI. Made it back to the US after my great uncle was KIA. The gun even has a battle scar. Still shoots and is in good shape, all things considered. This gun will get handed down and hopefully never leave the family.

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vafish · 03-05-2013, 05:08

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Originally Posted by 12131

Never say never, when it comes to firearms, or any other material things.

+1

All of my guns are for sale, even the family heirlooms.

Some just have a really high price on them.

posted from my stupid smart phone, please excuse any spelling mistakes.

bac1023 · 03-05-2013, 05:19

I don't sell anything these days.

CajunBass · 03-05-2013, 05:31

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Originally Posted by vafish

+1

All of my guns are for sale, even the family heirlooms.

Some just have a really high price on them.

Sums it up for me too. I've got a couple I'll "never sell" but that's only because they're so cheap I wouldn't get enough for them to make it worth my time and energy.

I Shooter · 03-05-2013, 05:52

I have spent years getting the guns I have at this point and I plan to keep them. Who knows what is to come. They are just things. As I explained to my Son I don't need things to remember people. He wanted a gun that my dad had given me and I let him have it. He was concerned that it was something that I needed to remember dad. I explained that I didn't need it. I have plenty of memories of Dad all I have to do is just think of him and I am flooded with them.