Blackcloud2
US Veteran
I have lived directly across from a HUD senior assisted-living condo/apartment complex for 30+ years and have met many wonderful folks. A gent I've been acquainted with the last 3 or 4 years walked past with his dog today as I was killing weeds (rare rain in AZ brings familiar desert growth!) and I mentioned I'd just returned from shooting with the son, who he knows. He mentioned he'd gone out yesterday and simply cannot get the hang of a Sig-Sauer Compact (.45 ACP), trouble with accuracy it seems. I believe he's anticipating recoil and also suggested he get closer to his target to establish comfortable results, but he's an old Viet Nam vet and feels that if he can't replicate his 19 year-old results with a Colt 1911 on the range then he's never going to happy with what he's producing with this particular gun today….okay I get it.
He mentioned he paid $800 for it two years ago at the Cabelas near us and has fired less than 100 rounds. He's shopped it at a few local shops and the best he can get on cash or trade is $300 and he's pretty down. He told me if they'd have offered $600 he'd bite and take his loss. Well, I again offered some tips on improving his marksmanship results and reminded him this is a hard market on buying/selling and it's doubtful he'd ever get that price from a shop. He continued his walk with his pooch and I reloaded with more weed killer spray, but got to thinking if I should just offer him $600 myself.
I know his financial situation and I'm certain he'd feel pleased with the cash, but I need that gun like a pig needs a saddle, however I actually read a recent G&A magazine article about a compact 45 ACP and the thought stuck with me at the time as my shooters in that caliber are all full size. I've done some internet searches and because of the crazy market it's hard to get a realistic idea of pricing. $600 isn't a show stopper on my end, but is it worth it or would this simply be a kind gesture to help an old vet who feels he's bought a lemon and would simply welcome some return on his unhappy investment?
I've been accused of having too kind a heart by family and friends, but I've been blessed in life and feel I can afford to help others especially if the deed comes with a bonus, as in this case a Sig-Sauer Compact. Yes, no or should I just go out back and get those ribs going on the grill?
He mentioned he paid $800 for it two years ago at the Cabelas near us and has fired less than 100 rounds. He's shopped it at a few local shops and the best he can get on cash or trade is $300 and he's pretty down. He told me if they'd have offered $600 he'd bite and take his loss. Well, I again offered some tips on improving his marksmanship results and reminded him this is a hard market on buying/selling and it's doubtful he'd ever get that price from a shop. He continued his walk with his pooch and I reloaded with more weed killer spray, but got to thinking if I should just offer him $600 myself.
I know his financial situation and I'm certain he'd feel pleased with the cash, but I need that gun like a pig needs a saddle, however I actually read a recent G&A magazine article about a compact 45 ACP and the thought stuck with me at the time as my shooters in that caliber are all full size. I've done some internet searches and because of the crazy market it's hard to get a realistic idea of pricing. $600 isn't a show stopper on my end, but is it worth it or would this simply be a kind gesture to help an old vet who feels he's bought a lemon and would simply welcome some return on his unhappy investment?
I've been accused of having too kind a heart by family and friends, but I've been blessed in life and feel I can afford to help others especially if the deed comes with a bonus, as in this case a Sig-Sauer Compact. Yes, no or should I just go out back and get those ribs going on the grill?
