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The 10 Guns You Should Never Sell No Matter What

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The old adage is, never sell a gun. No matter how basic or utilitarian it may be, you’ll inevitably regret it down the road.

That’s easy to say, but sometimes you need to raise some cash. Maybe you’re selling one gun to finance the purchase of another.

Whatever your situation, there are some guns you should simply never let get away from you. Period. Here’s our list of the ten guns you should never sell under any circumstances.

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  1. Sig556 XI.

    Went through -4- uppers through the factory, all suffering the same problem: Op-rod got stuck.

    Finally talked them into just giving me my money back for it and keeping it. Never will touch a Sig product again after that debacle, no matter how “good” they are. They’ve lost me for life.

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  2. “Muzzleloaders fell out of favor as a firearm of choice almost a century ago”

    Did anyone else notice that ahistorical nugget?

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  3. Ruger Redhawk 45colt/45acp. Fails to fire ACP 50% of the time, 45 colt 10%. Does not matter what ammo, or primer. The cowboy stuff it won’t fire goes bang every time in my replica 1858. The 45acp it won’t fire goes bang every time in my 1911. It’s at ruger now, third time, maybe the charm?

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  4. I have yet to be told a coherent reason or even excuse for ‘re-certifying’ pistol permits other than as one more bullet point that Albany politicians can use to say they’re tough on guns.

    Are they afraid that deceased people are going to be carrying? Maybe White Walkers don’t know how to use a computer?

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  5. Damn Right! What Freedoms, burn that Damn inconvenient US Constitutional-Bill of Rights! Its old, written by racist, religious zealot, European white conquerors! Right! (No, our problem is deliberate attempts to destabilize the USA, and its way of life, liberty & freedom !)

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  6. Videos do annoy me, but it’s mainly because I can read and process information in a hell of a lot less time than 99% of video hosts take getting to their point. I always dread having to look up a how-to guide online and only finding YouTube clips, because the guy doing the video invariably spends 15 minutes talking about stupid, irrelevant bullshit before reaching the 30 seconds I actually needed to see.

    As far as selling guns, every now and then I end up with one that I don’t mind parting with, and if there’s a scenario where I just had to have that Wanad P-83 or Taurus 85 when I already own well over a dozen very reliable pistols, then someone else will just have to picture it for me, because I’m coming up with bubkes on my end.

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    • you get old…you stop going to the range [walk 100 yds…no way!]…you stop fooling with them [hands shake.. eyes don’t work either]…time to think about selling them when they never come out of storage…it happens to all of us sooner or later…and those prices can be appealing….especially for class three…

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  7. The Caracal. Not because it was a bad pistol. It shot great and it ate every type of 9mm I fed it. It was a turkey because of the company’s handling of the recall and the questionable quality control and metallurgy that comes with a slide breaking completely in half

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  8. I Plan On Purchasing One Of These Sometime In The Near Future, The Few Things I’d Change/Add/Upgrade To It Is The Following – Hogue Grip, Leupold VX-R Patrol Scope, Vortex Venom Red Dot, Burris P.E.P.R. Scope Mount, Daniel Defense 1 o’Clock Mount For The Red Dot, Troy Industries 2-Point Battle Sling, and some Daniel Defense 32rd Magazines and/or Lancer Systems 30rd Translucent Smoke Magazines…

    I Really Would Rather Have Smith&Wesson’s M&P15 Performance Center AR-15 Rifle But The Specs On This Ruger Nearly Match It For Half The Price!!!

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  9. Soros and kapo bloomberg. If they go away gun control is a dead issue here. 2 men that are hell bent on destroying human and civil rights.

    Ongoing crimes against humanity that they need to answer for.

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  10. Not to sell list should probably include all those Mosins, SKS, Carcanos, Garands, and SMLEs guys sold for like 80 bucks back in the day. Bet those guys are kickin themselves now. Next up all those Colt snake series guns, pre 64 model 70s, and pretty much anything else that either went outta production, changed, or sky rocketed in value due to artificial scarcity.

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  11. Most cold hammer forged barrels get rifled by the process used to make them, so rather than doing what seems to be great for all other manufacturers these folks skip it and add button rifling? Doesnt sound right to me. Good excuse to charge more money.

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  12. It does not require pulling the trigger to disassemble. All you need to do is push down on the sear disconnect lever and release the slide.

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  13. I’ve had three guns that I let get away from me. One of them was that Walther P38 that my idiot mom lost at the Canadian border because they denied having it.
    Second was my Galil ARM 308 and lastly my Colt Python Nickle.
    Lot of money in those three guns today.

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  14. I was given a REAL ‘Turkey’ to repair, a ‘CZ’ side-by-side hammerless 12-gauge with a broken left mainspring.
    At a distance, the shotgun looked nice: Color-case frame and fittings, engraving including the screws, Turkish Walnut stock, reasonably good wood-to-metal fit.
    Up close, the ‘CZ’ was really a Turkish ‘HUGLU,’ with thin cyanide-bath fake ‘case-hardening’ colors, aluminum-soft screws with narrow, odd-sized screw slots all different widths, poor threads, coarse-grained easily-split wood, and internal parts ‘hand-fitted’ with mill files and ball-pein hammers, the engraving done with a dull chisel on a Friday afternoon by an unhappy guest-worker.
    The broken left spring? The careful ‘craftsman’ at the factory had fitted one with a too-long lower leg; The first time the internal hammer fell, it hit the leg, and the spring snapped. Obviously, the gun wasn’t test-fired, and the gun was never tested for function before being boxed and shipped.
    After breaking the FIRST replacement spring to find out the actual cause, the second replacement did fine after a few file strokes. I stopped ‘testing’ at that point, as the hammers began to mushroom the striker heads.
    Happy ‘Turkey’ Day, indeed.
    My handgun choice would be “Any RG.” Nothing bespeaks quality more than a zinc smoothbore barrel. . .

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  15. More proof that progs dont give a rat’s-ass about crime prevention. They only care if they can use crime to further their agenda, if they can’t, they switch to something else in the moment. Erm-herm-ur-me-gurd–think of the children…

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  16. “… the California DOJ … [have released] new proposed ‘assault weapons’ regulations right before a major holiday.

    FPC has published the new proposed regulations … where members of the public can … submit written comments to DOJ regarding the proposed regulations.”

    Bwa, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!!! I’m sorry, let me catch my breath after such intense laughter. This arrangement is about as kosher as the the mafia announcing that they are going to offer a new service in their territory and want public comment before going door-to-door to promise to break kneecaps enlist everyone’s support.

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  17. What does she mean by this?
    “Since 2008 when Missouri repealed its law requiring background checks on all handgun sales”
    It seems she’s talking about:
    “Missouri’s 2007 repeal of its permit-to-purchase (PTP) handgun law, which required all handgun purchasers to obtain a license verifying that they have passed a background check”
    This is one of those “universal background check” laws to close the media created “gun show loophole.”
    Interestingly, she makes no mention of how the passage of the law had any effect. She doesn’t say the passage of the law was linked to a corresponding drop in murders and suicides. However, she happily claims the repeal of the law was the sole reason for the rise.
    She also fails to mention that last year “a unanimous decision in State of Missouri vs. McCoy, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled that the constitutional amendment does not nullify the felon in possession statute to allow convicted felons to possess firearms.”
    Last she fails to mention any link between guns recovered at crime scenes and suicides, to their sale to prohibited persons. By her arguement one would expect to find that prohibited people are buying guns and then using those guns in criminal activity.
    Washington State, in 2014, passed a “universal background check” law. Recently supporters bragged about “50 prohibited people” that were stopped from buying guns. They didn’t provide any details and when asked about criminal charges being brought were silent.
    Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/guest-commentary/article185320123.html#story“Missouri’s 2007 repeal of its permit-to-purchase (PTP) handgun law, which required all handgun purchasers to obtain a license verifying that they have passed a background check”
    http://lawcenter.giffords.org/gun-laws/state-law/missouri/
    https://www.jhsph.edu/news/news-releases/2014/repeal-of-missouris-background-law-associated-with-increase-in-states-murders.html

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  19. It’s a good story that deserves to be told.

    but why are cops getting their asses kicked so often these days? too many donuts and not enough time on the mat?

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  20. I will lock my gun in the glovebox when I have to go to court or inside a school – where I’m not only not permitted to carry, but it is a serious criminal offense if I do so.

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  21. I watched a licensed CC holder talk on the news after his college was attacked. The reporter asked him if he had a license to which he chuckled and replied “Yes, I chose to purchase my rights back from the government.”

    Why would I purchase my ‘enhanced’ rights back from the government?

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  22. NY has a similar law which, predictably, has done absolutely nothing to make anyone safer from anything. Arguably it might make some vulnerable people much LESS safe. It is one of many laws that stop someone fleeing a domestic abuse situation from being able to defend herself, for example.

    But the main purpose is to be seen as doing something ideologically ‘positive’ and attack the gun culture making it just a little more harder each day for people to become involved in shooting.

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  23. I have a S&W model 60 no dash that I WOULD NEVER SELL . Something about a revolver, always ready and easy to carry.

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  24. Some of the guns in my opinion you should never get rid of are as follows. Winchester or Marlin 30-30 lever action rifles. I own a winchester 30-30 and a Marlin 45-70, both lever action. Both powerful and fairly fast shooting, but not considered an assult rifle. Henseforth the government will probably not target them for confiscation.. I would say a 22 rifle in any standard form, Ruger 10-22, marlin, savage, whether a bolt action or semi auto won’t be looked at as a viable threat by the government. The same can be said of most any revolver. A good shotgun, pump or semi automatic would be good as well. I own a Baby Eagle 45 acp. !0 in the mag and one in the pipe. Low capacity magazine, but hard hitting for either self defence or in a pinch, hunting if you’re a good shot. No, I’m not a prepper, but in today’s ever changing political climate, you never know.

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  25. Anything that comes in the form of a video or these idiotic animated whiteboard pitches with a disembodied hand writing and/or drawing on an imaginary whiteboard is automatically deleted without hearing/reading it. The “hook” is a subject line about something you want to know, then an endless intro with all kinds of repetitious nonsense and fairy tales; and often they never say a word about what the subject line indicates the presentation is allegedly about). You go crazy trying to find the info you want (e.g., the one that says if you are using one of these four brands of shampoo, you are giving yourself dementia….or words to that effect). The “bait-and-switch” thing makes me hate the seller and vow to never buy their damned product or info or whatever. I don’t have the time to sit and watch these endless presentations, particularly if they never contain any info pertaining to what the subject line that sucked me in promises to reveal.

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  26. i picked up a “new” SKS 20 something years ago for $150, around the same time i got a S&W 686 with an 8-3/8 barrel for around $500, 2 of my prize possessions.

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  27. Not to mention that auto-play videos eat up our data. That is a big deal for us rubes out in the rhubarb, who use a mobile hotspot for computer/internet access, with a monthly 10G data limit.

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  28. Military retired and there for my Remington M1911 a1 will be removed from me only from my cold dead hand, and with an empty magazine. Picked it up in 1959 at Honolulu Sporting Goods at Alakia St. Some idiot had it chrome plated but, did a perfect job as the lettering is impeccable. Hand made wood gripes out of “Monkey Pod” wood in place of the beautiful hand made Abalone shell grips. Replaced them because the firing recoil shock could easily shatter them. Surprisingly, it groups at fifty yards at three inches, and yet it is not accurized. Too “flashy’ to carry but is a great house protector.
    My S&W model 60 is a good ankle holster weapon when used with the elastic/velcro “Renegade” brand, non-slide, high strap set-up. Lays flat, no flop around even when running. S&W model 36 square butt carried high under the arm is quite fast to draw. Needlless to say, the rule for the 1911 applies here too. Both S&W’s hold a group of two inches at 25 feet. My .357 Ruger Blackhawk, sn. 715, won the “Quick Draw” competetion at Wheeler/Wahaiwa Rodeo in 1961 and has bagged 4 deer, yep, my favorite. Colt Lightning cal 38 colt, 4″ barrel, “Police model” (no under barrel ejector
    housing) Is a wall hanger. Goes nicely with the 30-30, 1936 Winchester Mod 94. Robertson barrel into a Mauser 98 frame, sporterized 2 way grip stock and a 2/10 scope, cal 30-06 going absolutely nowhere, nor is the Marlin 1976 Centennial 30-30. You won’t find a nicer Winchester 12 ga. Mod 50 semi-auto except maybe in a museum. It stays, as does Singer M-1 carbine.

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  29. I have #4 from WWll with German eagle and other German markings. The FN gun is in super condition. was put away after the war and I don’t think it was ever touched until this past year.I also have the paper work form the US army releasing it to the soldier as a war souvenir. It also has a holster but believe it to be a US holster of that time. Not pitted or rusted and the wood grips were in very good shape and have curators wax on them now. Any idea what this gun is worth?

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  30. Well, as I’ve said to Our Overlords, I block ads & the rest & that’s not going to change.

    I also pay for my fun, so I kick TTAG more or less a specialty mag subscription fee, more or less each year. (I decline, however to sign up for any “recurring” subscription fee kind of thing, from anybody. Delegating the “right” to charge me later is a surrender too far. When my subscription runs out, I’ll choose to pay again, or not. Somehow, this keeps my sense of the value I get, and what I pay more lined up. Imagine.)

    Surprisingly, paying my way for the curation and content I value, what AmaTwitGoogBook chooses to push, or block has approximately no impact on what I see. Almost like I’m in charge of myself. (The analogy to personal defense is left as an exercise.)

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  31. Pump Action .22 – Pick your flavor. Mine is a Winchester 61 TD barn gun, made in 1936. Love it. Shot a crow with it just last week, just because I COULD!!!

    WTF? Where’s the Webley .455 ??? Really?

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  32. Guns I would never sell: Winchester 1886 45-90, HK P7M8, HK P7M10, Custom Ruger paddle stock ported 338 win mag mod 77 stainless, 1948 Winchester Mod 12 trap and a Sears single shot 20 ga from when I was 7. Yea that’s about it. OK, maybe a FN STG58 and Marlin lever 357. Everything else can go…

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  33. The list will be different for everyone.

    Guns are horrible investments however and the ones I have are because I trust them and like to shoot them.

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    • It is my impression that when I request a sender to drop my email address, his emails continue and more start. So, an easy fix which does not work.

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  34. Well first off I liked the list. I have several on the list including my Smith 29-2 I purchased new in 1979, 8 3/8″ TTT. I was a deputy sheriff in the late 60’s early 70’s purchased and carried a 4″ Python. Then sold it. Kicking myself in the butt now!
    Your Colt detective picture is actually a Smith 36. Can’t believe no one mentioned that. LOL

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  35. Internet gun expert: “The Colt Detective Special”
    (shows photo of a S&W J Frame)

    I’ve only owned one gun on the list (the S&W 29) and yeah I sold it and yeah I regret it (was a 4″ nickel 29-2 … so the REAL Dirty Harry gun from the books).

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  36. The Smith Model 29 will ALWAYS trail the Model 25-2/5/7 in value. 45 caliber rounds are .45 inch. 44 caliber rounds are .429 inch.
    Inch caliber– Typical bullet diameter
    .40———- 0.400 in
    .44———- 0.429 in
    .45———- 0.451–0.454 in

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  37. Agree with almost everything on your list but would add my WW2 M1 carbine that I got from swapping a keltec PF9 with a laser! Also my WW1 P08 Luger that I got from my favorite uncle when he passed. Considering selling my AK47 with bumpstock and 72 round drum as I cannot imagine using it for anything but wasting ammo.

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  38. The narrator is totally wrong. The M1 Garand was not banned by Obama but by DOD. And he allowed the return of thousands of M1911 .45 cal pistols. The contested rifles were lend lease guns, Germany, Austria, Denmark, Argentina and every place except maybe Iraq, Iran and Vietnam modernized their armories and returned the M1 Garands and M1 carbines back to us. DOD receives returns and sends them to CMP, who reconditions, cleans, tests and then resells them to US citizens at a decent price. South Korea refused to do that and still won’t agree, they wanted to sell them on the open market and DOD said, “Hell, no they are US property and you can not export and sell to commercial dealers for resale profit”. And by the way, even after DOD accepts lend lease returns, CMP spends millions to get them back in the US. They have to hire ships with them as single cargo, US carriers and insure them. They spent at least 3 million for the Philippine guns returned in 2016 and the last order of Greek M1s had to stay in quarantine shipboard for a year to get rid of woodworms in the crates. We got 99,000 back from the Philippine Islands. http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2018/03/garands-galore-cmp-receives-99000-repatriated-m1-rifles/

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  39. For almost two years now I have kept to my promise of not watching time-wasting videos. It makes going through my emails much faster. Please just give us a list and a story or two.

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  40. How about I add more comment?

    Don’t sell your Arisaka, they will be going up with 6.5 craze.
    If you don’t have one already, I’ll have two for sale in March after I get them all cleaned up.

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  41. There are only 2 guns you should never sell. Your main long arm and your main side arm. All people should have a minimum of 2 guns ready and fit for militia service.

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  42. Saw this vid before. Actually helped me decide to hold on to my 1954r Tula SKS for a while longer, see what it goes up to. Maybe I’ll sell when it hits $1200 or so. I’m honestly not sure if it’s ever been fired (looking at the bolt face/piston/etc), so I’m reluctant to do so myself (yeah yeah, ready to have my balls broke)

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  43. If I wanted to watch a fucking video I’d be watching TV. I’m online to digest written content. Get that shit out of here.

    No I didn’t watch, just came here for the ratio.

    Also, I hate selling guns, have only sold a 1st Gen Sub2k. Man that thing was uncomfortable and cheap feeling.

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  44. Christ on a cracker! I turned off my adblocker to see what all the bitching was about and holy crap! Over half of my screen real estate is all ads.

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