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Current demand for used firearms
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depends on what it is and condition.
Price is relative too. Alot of guys remember buying colt 1911's for under $400 and smith revolvers well under $200 so they get hesitant to buy above those prices. Many younger guys will look at used guns that are cheaper than current production prices.
Price is relative too. Alot of guys remember buying colt 1911's for under $400 and smith revolvers well under $200 so they get hesitant to buy above those prices. Many younger guys will look at used guns that are cheaper than current production prices.
I prefer to buy used, in fact I only have one new gun in my collection. The one new one was a gift from my wife for an anniversary.
Price isn't the only reason I buy used. I prefer that the government not know exactly what I have. I'm not a conspiracy theorist, I'm actually an elected official. I just like to control the info on me that is out there.
I'm curious if others feel the same way?
TO
Price isn't the only reason I buy used. I prefer that the government not know exactly what I have. I'm not a conspiracy theorist, I'm actually an elected official. I just like to control the info on me that is out there.
I'm curious if others feel the same way?
TO
spitfire51
Sharpshooter
- Nov 16, 2010
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I bought all my stuff used, except the Mosin. I wanted to be there to touch its cosmoliney goodness
But wasn't the Mosin kinda used as well?
Fordtough25
Grandmaster
No, when a new Glock or XD is $500 and people post WTS ads for $600-$700 for a used Glock or XD, that IS high
Sorry but Glocks are a dime a dozen and people that think they can get their full retail+ $100/$200 for a couple extra mags for a used Glock is smoking some funny.
Especially for people that can get new Glock with LE Pricing for $400.
Or they added a flashlight. I bought my used Gen 3 Glock 23 for less than 400. I don't see how anyone expects to sell a used Glock without giving people something of a deal. No, when a new Glock or XD is $500 and people post WTS ads for $600-$700 for a used Glock or XD, that IS high
Sorry but Glocks are a dime a dozen and people that think they can get their full retail+ $100/$200 for a couple extra mags for a used Glock is smoking some funny.
Especially for people that can get new Glock with LE Pricing for $400.
I too am reluctant to fill out 4473's. I am a firm believer in "It is just none of the government's business!" I won't say how many guns I own, but way less than 10% are on paper.
I agree that used firearms are mostly over priced. To get a decent buy, you have to shop hard or just be at the right place at the right time. Example: A guy wanted to sell a 3 month old LCR for $225 for Christmas shopping money. Guess where it now resides?
There are a few decent buys, even on the tables of any gun show. You just have to educate yourself on the values of firearms, and keep your eyes and ears open. I memorized the second issue of the Blue Book of Gun Values cover to cover. I was sick and tired of being screwed on buying or selling guns and paying too much or getting too little for mine. Did it in self defense. Took me almost a year and a half to memorize it, but finally got it done. Studied a little or a lot almost every day. I generally only like older guns, so that is what I update myself on.
I bought an old Savage model 23 Sporter at the Tipton gun show Saturday. It is one of the nicest ones I have ever seen, and also has a Lyman receiver sight on it. Got what I consider a great deal on it, but I first had to know what it was and how much it is worth. It was made in the 1920's. The same principles apply to any firearm, new or older. Just arm yourself with knowledge!
As far as collector guns, You would be surprised at how many dealers/shop owners don't know much about the more valuable or rarer guns. Seems they just don't educate themselves, and so it sometimes costs them quite a bit in lost profits. I have bought more than a few guns that were worth substantially more than the asking price. Knowledge is power and in this case, money, also.
I agree that used firearms are mostly over priced. To get a decent buy, you have to shop hard or just be at the right place at the right time. Example: A guy wanted to sell a 3 month old LCR for $225 for Christmas shopping money. Guess where it now resides?
There are a few decent buys, even on the tables of any gun show. You just have to educate yourself on the values of firearms, and keep your eyes and ears open. I memorized the second issue of the Blue Book of Gun Values cover to cover. I was sick and tired of being screwed on buying or selling guns and paying too much or getting too little for mine. Did it in self defense. Took me almost a year and a half to memorize it, but finally got it done. Studied a little or a lot almost every day. I generally only like older guns, so that is what I update myself on.
I bought an old Savage model 23 Sporter at the Tipton gun show Saturday. It is one of the nicest ones I have ever seen, and also has a Lyman receiver sight on it. Got what I consider a great deal on it, but I first had to know what it was and how much it is worth. It was made in the 1920's. The same principles apply to any firearm, new or older. Just arm yourself with knowledge!
As far as collector guns, You would be surprised at how many dealers/shop owners don't know much about the more valuable or rarer guns. Seems they just don't educate themselves, and so it sometimes costs them quite a bit in lost profits. I have bought more than a few guns that were worth substantially more than the asking price. Knowledge is power and in this case, money, also.
The high price of used guns is just for the guys who think they have to spend $600 on a gun or it means they don't love their family.
As an enthusiast of guns who spent 10 years away from the market, I can't believe what people are asking, and GETTING for used guns. Prices are ridiculous, even for ammo! Is it politics? Raw materials? paranoia? Is it ever going to calm down?
I'm with you on this. I too am back in the market and all I want to do is buy a nice 1911 and there are none to be had. I can understand smaller companies not being able to keep up with demand, but mass producers live on volume. They should have the lines running full tilt producing product. There not making money either if they aren't shipping product.
I just called Bradis and they were very nice, but the guy I talked to said that he doesn't have and can't get a 4" 1911 from Kimber, SA, Sig or S&W.
I'll try some of the gun shows, but I will walk if the price is too high for what is being offered.
