Ever make mistake of shooting inexpensive ex-gun?

[kreativecid]

I sold a nicely set-up and well-fitting pistol to a good friend about 4 months ago and used the funds to purchase a more expensive pistol. Both are pure game guns.

The newer gun cost about 2.5 to 3 times more but has the same grips and action job.

Today we were at the range and I took my old/his new gun for a spin, and according to the Pact timer my splits and overall times were pretty much identical.

I hid my shock to the friend but deep down I had some remorse and almost felt like I am an idiot for spending almost 3 times more. The newer gun of course has all the accolades of tighter fit and quicker front site acquisition.......the usual marketing blabber. It is indeed a much better looking gun: when I take it out the ooohs and aaaahs follow.

I'm a practical guy and would rather have an ugly and inexpensive gun that was reliable. More go, less show. My new gun is a go-er yet has more show....and more digits in the price. I actually thought about asking my friend to buy my old gun back and selling the newer one for no loss (got a screaming deal to begin with). I know he won't sell nor trade. Why would he get rid of an inexpensive pistol that performs just like one costing 3 times as much?

 

[CGM]

I know exactly what you're feeling. Hate to admit I have done the same thing.....more than once!!

 

[deanodog]

It is just one of the things we learn in this hobby. Just be happy with your new gun that you got a good deal on. We all have been down that same road. Boy I wish I had some of the good ones I sold away.

 

[Bomberman]

I don't understand the concept of selling a gun...please explain. You mean you actually don't have every one you've ever purchased? Really?

 

[RGPM1A]

Any gun I sell is for one of three reasons:

They got too valuable to shoot and I am afraid to damage them.

I never shoot them anymore because I got something that will suit the purpose I had in mind better.

I got stuck with a ***.

Since I don't believe in safe queens (with one exception) I never have any regrets.

 

[kreativecid]

I know many who own every single firearm purchased. Either they get used regularly or they get used infrequently (guests, family members) or they are locked up. But they never leave.

I have yet to adopt that practice. Yet.

I don't understand the concept of selling a gun...please explain. You mean you actually don't have every one you've ever purchased? Really?

 

[kreativecid]

I have one pistol that is both highend and fragile in the bluing. So fragile that just grasping the grip safety made it fade a bit! I can only imagine what would happen if I used it in a match and actually holstered the 45. It rests safely in a padded hardcase now. I truly should sell it.

Any gun I sell is for one of three reasons:

They got too valuable to shoot and I am afraid to damage them.

I never shoot them anymore because I got something that will suit the purpose I had in mind better.

I got stuck with a ***.

Since I don't believe in safe queens (with one exception) I never have any regrets.

 

[kreativecid]

I'm almost laughing while typing this. I went out and purchased the exact same firearm and set it up exactly like the one I sold, and it will be used and scratched and holstered til the cows come home. And I will not repeat my mistake of selling it.

 

[Reloader]

4th reason for me..emergency funds for one of the 4 axioms, food, shelter, transpotation, medical.

 

[jppezz23]

I sold a gun once and after i sold it i was sorry.So i bought the exact same gun because i missed it,cost a little more but won't make that mistake again.By the way it was a Ruger GP 100 4 inch 357 stainless.

 

[MajorD]

one of the very experienced bullseye shooters I know ditched his 1911 conversions and mod 41's for a top of the line hammerli but has not been shooting it nearly as well as the old ones.

 

[MajorD]

ps I used to use a high standard for bullseye verage was about 265/300. when it broke I ended up using an old colt woodsman and a smith k22 until I replaced it with a 41. my average with both was the same ,my current average with my 41- 265!

 

[Bullseye Smith]

ps I used to use a high standard for bullseye verage was about 265/300. when it broke I ended up using an old colt woodsman and a smith k22 until I replaced it with a 41. my average with both was the same ,my current average with my 41- 265!

I ran between 280 - 295 with a model 617, it would take a few weeks to get back up to that.