That is true they don't lose value, but you have to hang on to them, maintain them, and they have to be unique and quality firearms. You will never get true value at a Pawn shop or Gun shop on trade in or selling them to these establishments. They would be out of business if that bought them for what they are "appraised" for... Make sense??
S.A., have you tried the: I bought it for you, so we could hunt and be together line? it worked once or twice for me, then she wised up.
She don't care much for hunting but loves eating everything I bring home. If there was a gun that would guarantee me 10 does a year she'd buy it for me at any cost.
I agree with GB for the most part. Usually it is the quality firearm that will keep its value-S&W, Colt-H&K etc. A few lean times my wife was glad that I had quality guns to sell. As Florida is a "buyer beware" state, it always pays to do your homework before any purchase or sale. I have utilized Gunbroker for sales and purchases. It is what it is. A gun is worth what someone will pay for it. If you go to a gun sale it is like walking onto a car lot . be smart-do your homework. Just remember the BOHICA. BEND OVER HERE IT COMES AGAIN. buyer beware. seller beware. Ruger makes a quality firearm. we tried them, revolvers-boy that dates me-but the tolerances were so close that the cylinder would not rotate after 4-5 rounds-reloads at the range. Yet I have used several rugers hunting and they're great. my 2 cents worth.
had the same problem with reloads in my sbh 1- either bullet is creeping out during recoil, tighten crimp and problem solved, or 2- primer is not seated deep enough ,usually happens when using a hand held priming tool, use the press to seat primers deeply and correctly,problem solved. Ruger makes great single and double action revolvers and 22 mk1 and mk2 22 autos, mk3 never owned but heard it was not as good as either predecessor, no exp with any of the centerfire semi auto pistols.
