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I have an AR 15 that's about a year and a half old and I have never shot it. I'm more of a pistol person and am having thoughts of selling the AR.

Thinking at the going prices I could get a few pistols out of it. But also thinking I should keep it, just not sure. What do you guys think?
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My opinion.

If you sell it you are going to wish you didn't.

If you keep it, I would say you are a very wise man.

Remember, you can always have money, but you may not be able to purchase a replacement.
 
If you do not want it, sell it. There will likely not be a better time. Do not throw anything in with it. If you own ammo, sell it separate. If you have multiple mags, sell them separate.

I could try and talk you into keeping it, I own one. Two months ago I owned two. I decided I did not need two and I traded my 20" AR-15A2 for a S&W model 29-3 6" with box and a High Standard Victor. I only got one mag with the Victor, so I bought two more from Brownells. If you do not feel the need for the AR, I would sell now.
 
if you dont need to sell it ,then i suggest you just hold onto it.it may be invaluable to you one day
 
I'll Give ya $500 for it site unseen:D

For real though, +1 to keep it as you may want one in the future and not be able to get it.....or when its not possible to get them, someone may make ya an offa ya can't refuse.
 
If it was standing in the way

If it was standing in the way of something I wanted more, I'd consider selling it. Except for that situation, I'd hang on to anything to do with guns and ammo. Whatever new legislation is enacted, it's definitely not going to be designed to make us gun owner's lives any easier.
 
If you have over 1,000 rounds I'd keep it. ( you made want to trade some ammo for what you need.
The combination may be worth A LOT of $ one day to barter or
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I would keep it! You never know what the future will be, call it insurance.
 
I would hold onto it, unless you are in a situation where you need money.

I had to sell ALL of my firearms in the last (2) years to pay doctor bills. Having to sell my semi-auto (:D evil assault :D) rifles was very hard to do. :(
 
"Thinking at the going prices I could get a few pistols out of it."

Do it.

I'm (as usual ) the odd man out in a thread! :D

Sell if you get big money, I did and don't regret selling into a panic.

I've been through this before, do you think that all these people who've bought over priced AR's are going to keep them? They impulse buy and when they need money it's the first thing to go.
There's gonna' be a lot of guns to choose from by Christmas.

And for heaven's sake, don't think a black rifle is gonna' make you anymore safe than a 10-22 would from a government gone wild.

Profit's not a dirty word. Guns aren't illegal and won't be. Buy your next $800 AR from the young man pushing a stroller at the gunshow this fall .

GF
 
Of course you have to keep it unless you absolutely need money. And if that is the case you should sell some handguns ... you said you have a few so that criteria is already met. You must have at least one rifle.

A rifle is the best gun for self-defense, among other things like hunting.

Your post makes me think you're not much of a gun person and/or haven't really thought about the bigger picture with respect to home defense, civil disorder, possible need if you have to shoot some game for food.

And especially the need to be able to match someone else WRT firepower if they have a rifle and are threatening you.
 
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GF said:
"Thinking at the going prices I could get a few pistols out of it."

Do it.

I'm (as usual ) the odd man out in a thread! :D

Sell if you get big money, I did and don't regret selling into a panic.

I've been through this before, do you think that all these people who've bought over priced AR's are going to keep them? They impulse buy and when they need money it's the first thing to go.
There's gonna' be a lot of guns to choose from by Christmas.

And for heaven's sake, don't think a black rifle is gonna' make you anymore safe than a 10-22 would from a government gone wild.

Profit's not a dirty word. Guns aren't illegal and won't be. Buy your next $800 AR from the young man pushing a stroller at the gunshow this fall .

GF
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at least this approach makes some sense, but there is no point selling his rifle to buy handguns bec the handguns are overpriced too now. So why bother? I say hang onto it bec there are no guarantees, and what if he needed a rifle for self-defense ...

I mean, why did he buy it in the first place? i guess that is the real question.
 
GF said:
"Thinking at the going prices I could get a few pistols out of it."

Do it.

I'm (as usual ) the odd man out in a thread! :D

Sell if you get big money, I did and don't regret selling into a panic.

I've been through this before, do you think that all these people who've bought over priced AR's are going to keep them? They impulse buy and when they need money it's the first thing to go.
There's gonna' be a lot of guns to choose from by Christmas.

And for heaven's sake, don't think a black rifle is gonna' make you anymore safe than a 10-22 would from a government gone wild.

Profit's not a dirty word. Guns aren't illegal and won't be. Buy your next $800 AR from the young man pushing a stroller at the gunshow this fall .

GF
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Gotta say, I agree with GF on this.

You're a pistol guy anyway, and selling your AR will enable you to get something else (or maybe more than one something else) you want and, more important, will take to the range and fire now and then.

I had a Del-Ton AR I bought last fall used, for under $700. It was in great shape, and this was before "the late unpleasantness." I decided to sell it on consignment through the same LGS from which I had purchased it, and that was familiar with both the rifle and the brand.

Me just being me, I didn't try to get a gouger price for it. Let's just say I got less than $100 more than I paid for it, and was satisfied with that.

I used the proceeds toward a used Performance Center product that I will enjoy for years to come, and that I thought I probably would never be able to own. Yes, prices on everything have gone up, but I got a good deal on the PC model and five mags with it, and I am happy.

I enjoyed shooting and owning the AR. I have no doubt that if I want one in the future, I will not only be able to buy one, I'll be able to buy one at a good price.

I'm not one who thinks I will need it for a SHTF situation. No disrespect to those who have theirs for that possibility, but I'm not inclined that way.

I don't think you will miss your AR if you replace it with something you truly enjoy, whether it is a pistol, a nice vacation, or just to put in your savings account for awhile. This is a seller's market, and you're in a good position to take advantage of that. Good luck to you!
 
Thanks for the replies, it makes the choice no easier though :)

Just to answer some questions, I have thought HD and civil unrest. I am looking into some shotguns actually, something I think is also a great options.

I have been shooting for many years, about 20, but mostly pistols. I actually won this AR in a raffle. Not new to guns at all, grew up around them, but am new to the AR

Don't really need to do anything with anything, just considering my options.

TD
 
I have sold uppers over the last three weeks for no less than $1100 each. These are nothing special. Aero precision upper receivers with standard Windham Weaponry heavy barrel, Windham bolts, carriers, and charging handles. The most I had in each of them was $460. I have all the parts coming again this week to build more. In other words - yes - sell that thing. You can get another one for half the price, a year from now. Don't believe the hype or the rumors.
 
Consider also the state you live in and their draconian laws.
o-Is it on on or off paper? (don't answer that),
o-is there a chance "they" will come around to collect them (recall how they magically knew where all the AR's were during the Beltway Shooter incident),
o-Will you need it in the somewhat near future or do you think you can pick one up in the street?
o-Are there enough suckers in your area to make it worth your while?
 
125JHP said:
I give up... what is it?

Maybe the option of not buying something if you think it is more than you are willing to pay vs not having any choice and being forced to buy something whether you want it or not (aka obamacare)
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I'll try to make a quick point. I'm big into diesel performance. Years ago Banks made a drivers side boost tube. It was selling for x amount of dollars. They had y amount in them. A guy with a business bought many many of them at the x price. And sold them for over double. Banks was selling a product in a sellers market because people wanted them but could only get them with a purchase of an intercooler from banks. They made them available by themselves and madea lot of money. The other guy was ripping people off. Still selling the same product for the same purpose. Only difference was banks wasn't raising there prices forcing him to raise his due to replacement costs like gun dealers now
 
I thought about

it 3 weeks ago. I have a Rock River Entry Tactical carbine. with iron sites,and a fore grip and a tactical sling and 4 30 round mags. and 2000 rounds of 5.56 American Eagle ammo. A gun shop owner offered $1200 for the gun and $1500 for the ammo. I decided I wanted the gun as I didn't need the money and I am not sure I would be able to replace the gun and ammo for what I paid. And what I do with with the reloading dies, powder, brass, primers and bullets.

You could make some cash and get one or two SW revlovers but you may never be able to get AR (american sporting rifle).
 
If its your only one NO. I had a bit of stuff that didinot fit to well in the safe. Turned it into a 04 grand cherokee. It felt gooood

sent from montana, usa
 
battlegraduate09 said:
Whats the difference in a sellers market and ripping people off ?
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So, let's say you bought an ounce of gold in 2008 for around 600 bucks. You can keep it if you like, but if you decide to sell it today you could get 1600 for it. If you sell it for the current going rate are you ripping people off? Folks don't have to buy right now, and when I get asked I advise people to wait. But it's their call.

BTW, I'll sell you my DPMS for a cool 15 grand........:D
 
I'll bet the difference with your analogy is that back then, the lack of supply of boost tubes had nothing to do with reactionary goofballs spreading rumors about the "gubment" taking our boost tubes away, and other goofballs believing them.
 
gm272gs said:
I'll bet the difference with your analogy is that back then, the lack of supply of boost tubes had nothing to do with reactionary goofballs spreading rumors about the "gubment" taking our boost tubes away, and other goofballs believing them.
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Of course. I meant the difference in a sellers market and ripping people off. I wasn't including the surrounding "threat" causing people to overpay. Of course it is not the same as this situation however it is similar in principal. Was the guy wrong for selling the exact same product for double the price plus shipping than the other company just because people wanted one ? I think so but my thinking may be different than others.
 
A10 said:
So, let's say you bought an ounce of gold in 2008 for around 600 bucks. You can keep it if you like, but if you decide to sell it today you could get 1600 for it. If you sell it for the current going rate are you ripping people off? Folks don't have to buy right now, and when I get asked I advise people to wait. But it's their call.

BTW, I'll sell you my DPMS for a cool 15 grand........:D
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No thanks. After my boating robbery I vowed to never replace my firearms. But just like my analogy was rebutted, there is nobody saying you can't have gold anymore, and the person saying this is not surrounded by people wearing a pound of gold.
 
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miles71 said:
I have an AR 15 that's about a year and a half old and I have never shot it.
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This fact would make me sell it and buy something else that I would use.
But then, I'm not a gun collector. All of mine serve a purpose (except for an old, ratty looking shotgun that belonged to my grandfather - that one is retired).
 
battlegraduate09 said:
Of course. I meant the difference in a sellers market and ripping people off. I wasn't including the surrounding "threat" causing people to overpay. Of course it is not the same as this situation however it is similar in principal. Was the guy wrong for selling the exact same product for double the price plus shipping than the other company just because people wanted one ? I think so but my thinking may be different than others.
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In your example, no one had to buy from the shop charging double, as they could still buy the part at retail. They did so because they wanted it now,and were too lazy to find a cheaper alternative. They probably grew up in an instant gratification society where money means nothing and they got what they wanted (and deserved).

In a free market, one can ask any price they want for something, if you don't like it don't buy it. The person who willingly agrees to pay that price, sets the market value at that time for their need. It is not ripping off just because it is x higher than it was yesterday. If you don't want to pay the price, well go find it someplace else.

It may be a sad state of affairs but that's the way it is... what else are you going to do?
Would you propose to institute govt. regulations, fines and other controls telling people what and how they can dispose of their property and all that come with that ... or do you want the freedom of choice? You can't have it both ways.
 
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