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I have decided to get my CCW permit soon, but I realize that I do not own a good CCW handgun. My only handguns are an old Beretta 92F and my 28-2 HP, both of which are big and heavy. When I bought the 28-2 back in February I was actually in the act of purchasing a S&W 49 when I spotted the HP in the same case. Since I am currently a 40 year old broke college student, retraining after 16 years of driving 18-wheelers, saving up and buying another handgun is not an option right now. Textbooks are absolutely ridiculous in price!!!:mad:

Any thoughts or ideas from the members here are appreciated, since I can't decide what to do yet.
 
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I say sell the beretta 92F and keep the model 28. Since there still being manufactured you can always buy a replacement beretta later. The model 28 is not being made anymore so finding a replacement for it would be a much bigger challenge.
 
I agree with them; I have a 92FS and could get another one any day of the week. But I don't have an HP and could not get my hands on one if my life depended on it.

Not sure what an HP is going for, but it's probably only a couple hundred more than you can get for the 92. There is a Beretta Forum that you could check out.
 
Besides, IMHO, the 92FS is a better choice than the F model. You can replace the Beretta later with a better model. The 9mm has its limitations. .357 has limits also, but I think it much more capable than the parabellum.
 
I don't know what type of handgun you plan to buy for concealed carry as I think that's what would dictate what you need to sell or use for trade material. I think in your situation you should trade whatever you need to to get what you need for personal protection. If that means the Model 28-2 needs to go then make sure you get something of equal value or what you want and a little money if you have the big end of the trade.
 
Although I like Berettas, any model in any caliber can be found without much searching. In my opinion, I'd sell off the Beretta and keep the Smith.
 
The problem with dumping the Beretta is the amount of personal history in the gun. I bought it from a co-worker in 1995 and owned it until 1999 when I sold it to a local dealer. I found it again, at a gun shop just down the road from where I sold it, in 2008. Same firearm, same serial number, looking just like it did when I sold it 9 years before.
 
M3Stuart said:
I agree with them; I have a 92FS and could get another one any day of the week. But I don't have an HP and could not get my hands on one if my life depended on it.

Not sure what an HP is going for, but it's probably only a couple hundred more than you can get for the 92. There is a Beretta Forum that you could check out.
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I'm already a member there.


Good advice so far, guys!



Edit: I didn't think about the ease of replacing the Beretta until I looked at Gunbroker. There have to be 20 92Fs for sale today. Y'all might be on to something....
 
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Well while HPs are definitely scarce or getting there...I have to second fyimo...if you find something that you like and have to sell the Smith, go for it. Find what you will absolutely carry where ever you can at all times possible. If you can part with the 92 then do so. Just me, stay safe.
 
I'm with fyimo on this one. I've sold guns in the past that I loved or at one time or another thought were irreplaceable in order to finance purchases of something else that I needed more at the time. You need to decide what's really important to you and then, make the best deal.
 
I would sell the 92, put an add up here and over at THR for the Beretta or try to sell locally (your best option.) Your Smith will be a desirable gun soon enough, walnut and blue, pure class!!

The Bodyguard (49) is a good concealable choice with the ammo available from Buffalo Bore and Double Tap. IWB or on the hip they all but disappear. This of course is my opinion and to be taken for what it's worth. :)
 
Being someone who has previously sold and then searched to replace a firearm I have sold, as you have with the Beretta, I say this: Keep BOTH, and use one of them for your carry CCW purposes; scrimp, save, and economize to come up with the funds to obtain your NEXT preferred firearm but DO NOT sell or trade what you have. That's my opinion, you asked for it and you've got it!
 
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Being someone who has previously sold and then searched to replace a firearm I have sold, as you have with the Beretta, I say this: Keep BOTH, and use one of them for your carry CCW purposes; scrimp, save, and economize to come up with the funds to obtain your NEXT preferred firearm but DO NOT sell or trade what you have. That's my opinion, you asked for it and you've got it!
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I agree. You can carry that Beretta or HP if you buy a QUALITY Inside Waist Band holster and belt. Both are excellent self defense weapons in calibers and parts that are easily obtained (especially the 92). That Beretta could come in handy if there was a need for lots of firepower without reloading such as a hurricane or natural/unnatural disaster and looters are out and about. Saw that with my own eyes when Isabelle came through N.C. in 2003. With the right slightly larger shirts for the summer, Columbia Fishing Guides are my favorites and a jacket for winter you can make either one dissapear and still be rather comfortable. I packed a 5" Springer 1911 for 18 years undetected and I'm 5', 7"'s tall at 170 lbs., so it can be done with realative ease and comfort. HBE Leatherworks, TT Gunleather and Ray at Lobo holsters can get you going on rigs that'll last a long time and will hide them biguns with comfort. You can't beat Rays prices of the 3 and they are quality custom holsters. You could then start saving for a used and smaller S&W revolver or semi of your choice. A nice 66 snub would be a good choice as it's small, accurate, packs a punch and has one extra round over a J model. It's also easier to shoot more acurately and faster than a snub with the better sights, grip choices and weight. As much as love my S&W's I mainly carry a Colt Commander with 2 extra mags these days for SD and the S&W's for outdoor activities. Went to packing a 66-2 snub for about two months, but the Commander with it's extra firepower and faster reloads kept calling my name so it's back on my hip in it's old TT Gunleather IWB. Mainly as I shoot the platform much better than a revolver from many years of competing, qualifying and carrying a 1911 since I was 19. Both of your two weapons are well made, reliable and would protect you well. Hate to see you suffer another case of sellers remorse if you let either one get away.

Hope my ramblings helped and good luck on your quest.
 
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I have had to sell stuff before, and it is hard to do and hard to buy them or duplicates, later. Keep in mind that you can get a 442 or 642,
brand new, PLUS, a Mika's pocket holster, and not get near $500.
Hard to let go of something with personal history. Good Luck!
TACC1
 
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