So What is on the Chopping Block for 2020?

[Tanners Owner]

For me, it was my 2 XD pistols. Nothing wrong with them at all- in fact I like them, but haven't used them in several years.

Will likely sell my M&PC (v1) to a buddy who is looking for an inexpensive, reliable gun.

 

[342ti]

Glocks 19x & G4 G21(Whichever sells first, keeping the other)
S&W 686
Beretta M9A3
Ruger Bearcat & 22/45 MK lV
Possibly Colt Comp Series '70
Acquiring a high end 9mm 1911 this year.

 

[Moo Moo]

I'm planning on trading in a Colt SF-IV for something else. I've already picked up a Fourth Issue Colt Detective Special to replace it with. So I'm thinking of picking up another Smith and use it in trade.

 

[jake1945]

Due to health issues and mounting hospital bills the following will go to new owners:
Model 1884 Springfield trapdoor, pristine condition with original sling, bayonet and 45-70 reloading equipment
Astra Constable .380 with 2 magazines
Sig Sauer 1911-22, new in box

 

[TheHobbyist]

Isn't the market soft right now on classic guns? I was at a gun show not too long ago and nobody was selling anything and prices were low.

I'm not planning on selling but buying.

 

[kbm6893]

I just won a Shield EZ 9 on gunbroker. Price was low and no shipping fees, tax, or credit card fees. I figure my wife might finally go shooting with me. I have several other plastic guns and should probably unload one or two, but the market for used plastic is so low that I figure why bother? Selling a plastic gun for $200 shipped and I walk away with maybe $150. Doesn't seem worth it.

I have a Ruger Security Six that never gets shot, but I also have a Service and Speed Six. Would just hate to break up the trio since they don't make them anymore. A super nice 60-4 3" that will never be carried and got shot one session seems dumb to keep, but it is so rare to see I'd never see another for the price I got for it. 5 K frames? I know some here have many more but that also seems redundant.

Truth is, I spend too much money on this hobby and one day they will all go. Some here have more than ten times my collection but most people I know think I'm crazy to own 30 guns.

But the way I feel right now, I won't be buying any guns in 2020. I have said that before I know, but genuinely feel it this time. They're nothing but plastic, wood, and steel, valuable only to me. A close friend of mine died in 2019. He was only 49. God forbid I ever got a diagnosis like his and all but a couple will be on the chopping block the next day. No sense leaving them all to the wife who won't know what to do with them.

 

[jtcarm]

Nothin, though I have resolved no new guns for the rest of the year[emoji6]

I'm sure there's at least a couple in the safe I wouldn't miss, but selling guns, especially handguns, is just a plain PITA.

 

[kbm6893]

On the sell list for 2020 are
629-4 Mountain Gun with box
NIB Ruger EC9
NIB H&R Handi in 300BO

Maybe include
Freedom Arms Model 97 in 357m
Remington 1903-A4 Sniper rifle

Sniper rifle took a long time to acquire but it takes up a lot of space in the safe.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and bountiful 2020! (oh and wishing my Tigers a National Championship in football!)

Dave, if you don't mind answering, what would you price the EC9S at? They're so inexpensive in the store. I have an LC9S and it's a great carry gun, but the asking price for plastic guns is generally so low that I figure it's not worth it to sell. I have a few guns in that class that I would consider selling but figure the return isn't worth the loss I will take.

 

[Guevera]

Its funny or maybe ironic that the older I get I am returning to guns I bought when a fair-haired youth and enjoying them more that the high-speed, low-drag plastic pistols of today that I was once so carried away with.

Here's a good example of what i prefer now, perhaps the firearm version of slow-cooking food: heavy, time-consuming and satisfying.

 

[Club Gun Fan]

Thinking about selling my Revolving Rifle. We talked about it all year. I need a new 2020 Ram Crew Cab with a plow.

 

[jtcarm]

Its funny or maybe ironic that the older I get I am returning to guns I bought when a fair-haired youth and enjoying them more that the high-speed, low-drag plastic pistols of today that I was once so carried away with.

Here's a good example of what i prefer now, perhaps the firearm version of slow-cooking food: heavy, time-consuming and satisfying.

Dammit, that's probably going to blow my NY resolution. Now there's a Colt SAA on my bucket list.

 

[CHARLIE699]

Probably cull some more M1 service rifles from the herd. Turn long guns into "round" ones . ALWAYS more "L" frames to seek out

Attended my first TEXAS gun show last Saturday. Judging by prices, I know why so many from my collection have made it to the Lone Star State. This was my second Texas visit and first chance to check out the LGS's.

FOUNTAINS in Sugarland had several older Smith's!! Had nice long chat with owner. Had early 681 in box, M58, M28 4" in box, M24-3 in box & a couple more. He certainly had much more to search thru but we were time-limited. Prices were fair for area but I need to consider shipping & Ohio transfer on this end. I guess I could have bought as present for Son but then I'd only get to visit it a couple times a year.

Rather small show ( was held in the Brown arena downtown) for the big venue.. I was surprised that only 8-12 in line at opening. Also surprised when my son & I got the "2-fer 1" price ( $4.50 each). Also surprised at lack of guns. Probably 30% of tables were knives (new), shooter training & CCW classes.

Few older Smiths. Heavily buffed & nickeled Victory under $300. A blued Victory with # ground of barrel flat ("ohh,,,, I never noticed that") around $400. Rest of them were much higher than usual Ohio prices.

Overall, nice morning tire-kicking with my eldest son.

 

[Mrnurse]

selling off Winchester and Smith collection to fund 20mm anti tank rifle and a M2.

 

[jtcarm]

Probably cull some more M1 service rifles from the herd. Turn long guns into "round" ones . ALWAYS more "L" frames to seek out



Attended my first TEXAS gun show last Saturday. Judging by prices, I know why so many from my collection have made it to the Lone Star State.



Rather small show ( was held in the Brown arena downtown) for the big venue.. I was surprised that only 8-12 in line at opening. Also surprised when my son & I got the "2-fer 1" price ( $4.50 each). Also surprised at lack of guns. Probably 30% of tables were knives (new), shooter training & CCW classes.



Few older Smiths. Heavily buffed & nickeled Victory under $300. A blued Victory with # ground of barrel flat ("ohh,,,, I never noticed that") around $400. Rest of them were much higher than usual Ohio prices.



Overall, nice morning tire-kicking with my eldest son

Thank you.

I've had some heated discussions on this and other forums with folks who think online buyers are lazy suckers who over-pay.

They need to bring their bargain-finding skills to Texas and show me how it's done.

Assuming I could find a bargain on a Smith I want (which could take months, if not years), once gas & gun show fees are factored in, I would've been better off buying online.

If I spent all my spare time traveling to gun shows and LGS, you could probably add the cost of a divorce as well.

 

[kbm6893]

Yeah. Gunshows are kind of stupid, for me. You pay a fee to walk around and you see knives, jerkey, and some guns, but nothing special. Some of their M1 rifles and accessories were stupid high and the rest of the guns there were not priced low, at all. I'd rather buy on line and avoid them all.

 

[ladder13]

No gun is sacred to me. I will get to divesting very soon, and actually have started. It's liberating, and I found out that I don't miss any of them at all.

I had a friend die suddenly @55 and he left his wife with over 200 guns, a boatload of ammo and reloading equipment, two very large safes, etc, to get rid of.
Talk about a mess.

 

[chiefdave]

The first to go will be a DW 15-2 HV that my grandson likes. He will be 21 in February. After that 3 lower grade LC Smiths. I'm on the fence about a couple of dozen pre Victory/Victory's. My street rod needs a repaint.

 

[jertex]

I have a couple of Marlin 336 Waffle tops and I'll probably let one of those go. I just traded a SW PC1911 on Sunday that was excellent but I never shoot it. I'm strongly considering selling my CZ Custom Pro-Tek I since I seldom shoot it, although I do like that gun, and maybe one of my Dan Wesson 15-2V's, since I have two of them.

 

[kbm6893]

If I sold a gun because I haven't shot it in a while I'd be getting rid of most of them. My AR hasn't seen a round through it in 18 months. I have at least 5 guns that I haven't shot in a year. I just love owning them. Like my three Ruger Six .357's. I never shoot them but I can't break up a set.

 

[jertex]

If I sold a gun because I haven't shot it in a while I'd be getting rid of most of them. My AR hasn't seen a round through it in 18 months. I have at least 5 guns that I haven't shot in a year. I just love owning them. Like my three Ruger Six .357's. I never shoot them but I can't break up a set.

Yes, I don't shoot my AR's much, but I keep those for other reasons. Some guns I bought because the price was right, with the idea that they might be good trade bait, but I tend to get attached to them just because I think they're purdy.