Advice please: sell/trade or keep - Page 2

mr surveyor · November 1st, 2009, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retsupt99

I sold my AR with 2000 rounds of .223, I bought a Marlin 30-30, and a Henry Rifle in .22 mag and a lot of ammo from the trade...I'm happy.

now THAT'S a trade.... I love 2-fers

surv

sniper58 · November 6th, 2009, 12:55 AM

Thanks for all the responses. I've decided to keep my SKS (unless I find someone willing to pay an extreme premium) and save for another pistol. I think a more practical (and probably cheaper) acquisition will be a 9mm instead of a big bore magnum revolver. I have my wife's 4" .357 available if needed and my 1911 will dispatch anything from a 200# mountain lion and down. I have wanted a 9mm for a while, but have put all my resources into two 1911's and reloading. Thanks for your help!

razor02097 · November 6th, 2009, 09:10 AM

could a .45 slug dispatch a bear?... most likely depending on the round used and the location on the bear you hit... would certainly tick it off if not.

According to ballistic charts the .45+p and .357 mag isn't too far off in energy delivered. Your going to have more power up close with a .357

357 Mag., 140 gr. JHP/XTP 90552
Velocity (fps) / Energy (ft-lbs)
Muzzle 50 yd 100 yd
1350/566 1208/454 1100/376

45 ACP+P, 230 gr. HP/XTP 9096
Velocity (fps) / Energy (ft-lbs)
Muzzle 50 yd 100 yd
950/461 908/421 872/385

The above is off of Hornaday website. Remember for what you would gain in .357 mag you may loose out in other things like the 1911 holding 2 more rounds (or more depending on the mag used), faster reload time, and you already have the 1911.

Just my opinion.

sass20485 · November 6th, 2009, 09:20 AM

Well, glad you found your solution. I've sold and traded plenty of guns over the years and no regrets. I see no sense in hanging on to something I don't use, will never use, just to fill up a slot in the safe. I'd rather get rid of it and get something I WILL use. Adding a 9mm to your collection sounds like a good move. That .357 should work well as your hunting sidearm or......... you could add a .44 magnum to the collection. Ruger & S&W have some great ones.

Stetson · November 6th, 2009, 07:36 PM

Do not sell firearms because you have a temporary cash flow issue.I had a nice collection 25 rifles ,couple pistols and guess what I got married the kids came
no money at Christmas.You know what went for toys for 2 and 3 year old kids.
plastic junk for my beautiful rifles over a 3 years period.It took me exactly 20 years running my own business plus working a day job to replace them.There's
an awful feeling not having a pistol and a rifle in your house it's just plain awful. I learned the hard way,please do it another way.

sniper58 · November 7th, 2009, 09:39 AM

I've done the cash flow thing back in another life. You're right - it doesn't solve anything. This situation has nothing to do with cash flow, merely optimizing utility of existing inventory. I do want a 9mm for a lot of reasons. It's not my favorite caliber, but it is one of the most plentiful on the planet (current retail supply notwithstanding). Some day, perhaps I'll get a .44 mag. The practical side of me says to avoid it and keep fantasizing while the ego side says "go for it!" I think a 9mm is more practical to add to my collection. Razor - thanks for the ballistic comparison. I'm good with my 1911 and feel confident I can place multiple rounds in the boiler room of any two or four legged threat.

varob · November 7th, 2009, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raevan

Keep the SKS. Start putting money aside. I quit spending change, in time I was able to save $800.00 +. When you get home, just empty all the change from your pockets in a special container. Do it every day. Since I don't smoke I use my ashtray for change and empty it once in awhile when it gets full. The ashtray will hold $30.00 +.

This is a great idea. I cashed in my change back in 95' and took a 2 week vacation to Hawaii.

jca1 · November 7th, 2009, 02:00 PM

given the possibility that you really may need to fight off a mountain lion or a bear, to me good enough won't cut it. I'd dump the SKS if you don't shoot/want/need it anyway and get a a .44mag or larger wheel gun it a minute.

November 6th, 2009, 12:55 AM	#12
sniper58 Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,248	Decision Thanks for all the responses. I've decided to keep my SKS (unless I find someone willing to pay an extreme premium) and save for another pistol. I think a more practical (and probably cheaper) acquisition will be a 9mm instead of a big bore magnum revolver. I have my wife's 4" .357 available if needed and my 1911 will dispatch anything from a 200# mountain lion and down. I have wanted a 9mm for a while, but have put all my resources into two 1911's and reloading. Thanks for your help! __________________ Tim BE PREPARED - Noah didn't build the Ark when it was raining! The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. Thomas Jefferson ________ NRA Life Member

November 6th, 2009, 09:10 AM	#13
razor02097 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ohio Posts: 132	could a .45 slug dispatch a bear?... most likely depending on the round used and the location on the bear you hit... would certainly tick it off if not. According to ballistic charts the .45+p and .357 mag isn't too far off in energy delivered. Your going to have more power up close with a .357 357 Mag., 140 gr. JHP/XTP 90552 Velocity (fps) / Energy (ft-lbs) Muzzle 50 yd 100 yd 1350/566 1208/454 1100/376 45 ACP+P, 230 gr. HP/XTP 9096 Velocity (fps) / Energy (ft-lbs) Muzzle 50 yd 100 yd 950/461 908/421 872/385 The above is off of Hornaday website. Remember for what you would gain in .357 mag you may loose out in other things like the 1911 holding 2 more rounds (or more depending on the mag used), faster reload time, and you already have the 1911. Just my opinion. __________________ We the people want a regulated government. They the government want a regulated people. The only thing keeping government from getting what they want is our rights. Don't let them take our rights away!

November 7th, 2009, 09:39 AM	#16
sniper58 Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,248	I've done the cash flow thing back in another life. You're right - it doesn't solve anything. This situation has nothing to do with cash flow, merely optimizing utility of existing inventory. I do want a 9mm for a lot of reasons. It's not my favorite caliber, but it is one of the most plentiful on the planet (current retail supply notwithstanding). Some day, perhaps I'll get a .44 mag. The practical side of me says to avoid it and keep fantasizing while the ego side says "go for it!" I think a 9mm is more practical to add to my collection. Razor - thanks for the ballistic comparison. I'm good with my 1911 and feel confident I can place multiple rounds in the boiler room of any two or four legged threat. __________________ Tim BE PREPARED - Noah didn't build the Ark when it was raining! The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. Thomas Jefferson ________ NRA Life Member

November 7th, 2009, 02:00 PM	#18
jca1 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NC Posts: 274	given the possibility that you really may need to fight off a mountain lion or a bear, to me good enough won't cut it. I'd dump the SKS if you don't shoot/want/need it anyway and get a a .44mag or larger wheel gun it a minute. __________________ If I gave a crap about what you think about my guns.....it was early this morning and I already flushed it! www.beautipage.com/shawnallen for all your ladies beauty control supplies. Check it out, great stuff for the woman in your life.

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November 6th, 2009, 09:20 AM	#14
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,937	Well, glad you found your solution. I've sold and traded plenty of guns over the years and no regrets. I see no sense in hanging on to something I don't use, will never use, just to fill up a slot in the safe. I'd rather get rid of it and get something I WILL use. Adding a 9mm to your collection sounds like a good move. That .357 should work well as your hunting sidearm or......... you could add a .44 magnum to the collection. Ruger & S&W have some great ones.

November 6th, 2009, 07:36 PM	#15
Stetson Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Augusta,Maine Posts: 1,155	Do not sell firearms because you have a temporary cash flow issue.I had a nice collection 25 rifles ,couple pistols and guess what I got married the kids came no money at Christmas.You know what went for toys for 2 and 3 year old kids. plastic junk for my beautiful rifles over a 3 years period.It took me exactly 20 years running my own business plus working a day job to replace them.There's an awful feeling not having a pistol and a rifle in your house it's just plain awful. I learned the hard way,please do it another way.