Buyers can certainly do as they please with their purchases, but many are probably unaware that a lot of guns are well-designed, accurate and reliable straight from the box.

As for potential resale value, some here say never buy a gun with that in mind. In the realistic world of classified ads, gun shows, Internet auction and sale sites, etc., lots of guns of all kinds are sold and traded quite regularly. The best situation exists where one wants and buys a gun that other people also want now and will continue to want in the future. That is not the same thing as buying for resale. The initial purchase may require a few dollars more than some clone or lesser gun, but it's usually worth it. Their are exceptions, but quite often, unmolested, original condition guns hold value far better than ones that have been modified.