What new handgun would you buy right now

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To increase in value?

I'm bored and got to thinking(we all know this is dangerous).

If you had to buy 1 handgun today, it has to be brand new and current production, that you believe will increase the most in value over let's say 10 years. What are you buying?
 
It would definitely be a revolver or atleast an all metal semi auto. All the plastic fantastic pieces will never increase in value unless it's some rare unpopular model that might be worth more in 40 50 years just cause of limited production.
 
HandyDave said:
It would definitely be a revolver or atleast an all metal semi auto. All the plastic fantastic pieces will never increase in value unless it's some rare unpopular model that might be worth more in 40 50 years just cause of limited production.
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I remember when like-new Russian SKS rifles were $79 at gun shows ... and sold very slowly. Unless population growth slows dramatically, the demand for well-made older guns will always outpace their availability.
 
Two options:
Go high end like a Korth which are Rare and exquisitely made

Or:
Go total trash like the Standard Manufacturing Double strike which will die out quickly but then find value as odd ball design.

Percentage wise you will make more of the double strike I think.
 
Rarity is the key to increased value over time. IDK which current production guns have low total production numbers. I doubt “reboot” guns like the current model snake guns/Cheetah will become valuable.

I disagree that all steel will be better than polymer. Polymer guns wear out and become rarer. A MIB version set aside might become collectible.

Long way of saying I have no idea, but I would count on future nostalgia from video games if I had to invest this way.
 
I’ll be difficult, I’d look at something classic that actually has a benefit (not just cool flavor of the month) and invest in that. More likely to keep shrinking in inventory and increasing in value.
 
I wouldn’t buy a handgun as an investment myself. I’d buy it as a useful tool. Because I don’t have a collector mindset or patience. If you think the world is great and will go on as it has for decades maybe buy a cool 1911, older Colt Revolver or some super cool, dude collectible. If you think the world is going South, maybe buy 5 Glocks.
 
Pre-1996 S&W 686’s (pre-lock & MIM’s main reason there) … any (especially a Target Champion model early 90’s) in excellent condition at even what resembles a fair market price. They are not quite Colt type mystique level but are easier on the wallet (for now) and will very likely go up in value faster than inflation.

I mention a Target Champion because I saw one about a year ago and like a fool I let it slip away … not knowing anything about it. That 686 was a 6” Performance Center offering that mainly went to a European market at the time that was beautifully done both in fitment & finished.
 
I’d really like to add a 1911 back to the stable. That’s right, they are all gone. Except for a double stack.

But a busted up right wrist just doesn’t want to tolerate .45acp any more, and I’m not buying another one in 9mm. Ever.

And somebody, anybody, please remind me I said that, whenever necessary.
 
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Mr. Bggs said:
To increase in value?
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of course, the correct answer that nobody is remembering is "i wouldn't buy any gun as an investment with the intention of selling it for a gain of money because that would make me a dealer, and i'm not a dealer."
 
I’ve never really been able to wrap my head around guns as a real investment…

If you need 1million in the bank to retire. You’d need a thousand guns if they averaged to 1K each.

Who the heck has time to sell a thousand guns! Or even a hundred if you have guns worth 10K each.

If you retired at 60 and lived to be 80 you’d need need 240 guns to sell one a month for extra scratch. plus you’d have to be patient to get top dollar…

I guess that’s why I just shot everything I’ve owned and not cared about devaluation
 
DrScaryGuy said:
of course, the correct answer that nobody is remembering is "i wouldn't buy any gun as an investment with the intention of selling it for a gain of money because that would make me a dealer, and i'm not a dealer."
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P01135809 said:
I’ve never really been able to wrap my head around guns as a real investment…

If you need 1million in the bank to retire. You’d need a thousand guns if they averaged to 1K each.

Who the heck has time to sell a thousand guns! Or even a hundred if you have guns worth 10K each.

If you retired at 60 and lived to be 80 you’d need need 240 guns to sell one a month for extra scratch. plus you’d have to be patient to get top dollar…

I guess that’s why I just shot everything I’ve owned and not cared about devaluation
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This was just a hypothetical question. I guess i could have asked, what current production gun would hold its value the best.

To be clear i wasn't asking as in i need advice on what to buy or what should i buy with plans to sell in the future. Just had the idea from another thread talking about painting guns affecting values. It got me thinking, what new gun is going to be worth the most down the road. Just a boredom question. Thanks for playing.
 
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