Which are better investments? Revolvers or Pistols

[MrTrolleyguy]

What do you think?


I have some doubts about polymer guns in general. Revolver or pistol.

It seems revolvers are increasing in value faster than semi automatics. I could be wrong.

 

[Arik]

I'm a fan of both but greatly prefer polymer for day to day carry and SD.

Revolvers are increasing In value because people collect them. If you start a craze on Glock collecting you will see them go up in price. And some actually are slightly collectable. I have one that was ment for Austria sales and is proof marked as such but at that time (late 80s/early 90's) there was a shortage of Glock 19 s in USA so some of the Austrian supply got routed to here.

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[zzzippper]

#1) wood and steel revolvers
#2) high end pistols (1911, Luger, Hi-Power, etc.)
#3) the rest

 

[venomballistics]

Kinda complicated.
At first blush, it seems like revolvers have an edge as an investment.
RG, Taurus, and the lcr burst that bubble.

 

[DR505]

I think Colt Pythons top the list.

 

[ladyT]

Machine guns are the better investment.

 

[DR505]

Machine guns are the better investment.

Ah, but machine guns weren't an option in the OP's post. I'll opt for a Thompson and a BAR.

 

[Old TexMex]

Howitzers. Bet it all on Howitzers.

 

[Rpg]

Investing in Tupperware is silly.

Or is it?

I would never buy a Tupperware firearm with the idea I'd make money selling it.

But if I could buy a Tupperware at a low enough price, then it's a great investment.

Just my opinion, of course.

 

[rwsmith]

Revolvers are less.......

Revolvers are becoming less commonplace compared to plastic pistols. I'd like to compare the sales of revolvers to plastic pistols this year.

 

[SW_shooter]

I think the question is a little too open for me to decide. What models are we talking about? As someone mentioned, certain manufacturers aren't as "collectable" as others or even as valuable to begin with. I would think it depends on the maker and the model.

 

[perrazi]

most older smith revolvers are good. any colt revolver is good even the junk ones. some rugers are good investments if you include single shot rugers.

 

[Frank46]

I've seen a bunch of 44 specials on this site. I have three so we must be doing something right. Anyway, the 44 special in just about any S&W would in my mind would be collectible. Will do almost anything a 44 magnum will do and a lot easier on your hand and pocketbook if you reload. Funny thing is that after I got my three I haven't seen one at the local gun show. I guess those who have them aren't going to turn them loose anytime soon. I know I'm not about to let any of mine go. So in the case of 44 specials I'd say that they are an investment what with blued steel or stainless and good wood. The only colt I own is a old trooper III in 357 magnum. It has character so I'm not exactly in a mad rush to let that one go either. Besides I have a spare barrel, cylinder and some small parts. The only ruger revolver I have is a 44 mag redhawk. But the markIII 22 in blue steel is a fun machine. Frank

 

[Fishslayer]

Depends on the revolver.
Depends on the pistol.

 

[quneur]

The most valuable gun is the one that makes you cry the loudest when its turned in to a gun buy back program by its owner for a $50 Walmart gift certificate.

 

[arjay]

Over the last 10 years,my revolvers (Colts and Smiths) have increased in value at a higher percentage than my pistols (Colts).

 

[Arik]

Anything surplus. Mags, ammo, parts kits....etc...etc...

In 2005 7.62x25 ammo was cheaper than 22lr. Today it's almost 50 cents per. At about the same time an AK parts kit was about $150. Today the original barrels, if you can find them are anywhere from $150-$200. And a good price for a parts kit is $400 without the barrel and close to $600 + with original barrels. AK mags were $5ea now $20 - $80 ea. HK 91 308 mags were 99 cents each less than 10 years ago. Today they are $15 each.

How long has it been since anyone seen 8 cents a round for 8mm Mauser?

Anything surplus. It goes up in value faster than any revolvers

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[Ivan the Butcher]

I've been watching this for 40 years now and Dad for the 40 before that. It used to be, walk in buy a gun retail, not shoot it and resell it in 10 years was almost impossible to break even on. However, now days the devaluing of the dollar causes you to be able to get more dollars for a NIB gun that you paid for it, but they are paying you in dollars that are worth less buying power. If you bought a stack of M&M"s or 1911's in 1963 for 17 or so dollars each, you could sell them for a great deal more now. But the same amount of money in good investments would yield lots more profit. Besides, over the years, if guns were so profitable, why has S&W sold multiple times? No guns are a tool you can buy, use it and get all or most of your money out of it after a few years. Try that with a car! Or even try to keep a 1940's car running without serious spending, but we can shoot 1940's guns without to much expense. Ivan

 

[Mcwsky09]

I suspect that categories are too generic - I would suspect you could find an example of each that has a higher value than 90% of everything available in the other camp.
Factors that affect collectible value for any item can include age, total number made, whether or not still in production, besides the obvious condition etc. In the end the value is determined by what buyers want to spend their money on. I haven't been following historical trends in firearms but I would imagine that just as with any other item there are pendulum swings where one becomes the hot item for a time - then it swings back the other way for a time etc.

 

[Bugkiller99]

The most valuable gun is the one that makes you cry the loudest when its turned in to a gun buy back program by its owner for a $50 Walmart gift certificate.

Oh noooooooooo!!!!