Should I or Shouldn't I

• Sep 9, 2013

• #1

Chriss

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Feb 9, 2013

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On the line between bad and worse

I am strapped for money. I want a couple of lowers to beat Oct 1. I was considering selling the Smith 686 Stainless 4" with Pachmayr grips to fund such spending andhave some leftover to pay down my credit card It was the first handgun I ever bought at age 21. That was 29 years ago. I haven't shot it in 20 years. I have been going back and forth for days. I know its worth some serious coin but I'll never buy another like it.....such a dilemma FU MOM!!!!!!

 

• Sep 9, 2013

• #2

occbrian

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Jan 3, 2013

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in a cave

No.

you will regret it.

 

• Sep 9, 2013

• #3

ColonelHurtz

A pile of little arms.

Nov 13, 2008

1,105

Keep that Smith.

 

• Sep 9, 2013

• #4

Chriss

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Feb 9, 2013

1,895

On the line between bad and worse

Will I regret not getting any lowers more than missing the smith? I can buy NFA with what little I have but that's it.

 

• Sep 9, 2013

• #5

-Z/28-

I wanna go fast

Dec 6, 2011

10,661

Harford Co

Keep it.

 

• Sep 9, 2013

• #6

F

freddie

Active Member

Mar 20, 2013

795

Keep it - if you must have a sporting rifle ala AR-15 then buy an HBAR when you have funs available cash&carry after Oct. 1.- having heavy barrel is not necessarily a bad thing.

 

• Sep 10, 2013

• #7

Overboost44

6th gear

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Jun 10, 2013

6,640

Kent Island

Find something else to sell. Don't sell your first gun. I don't know what kind of lowers you want, but you can get something for under $100 or you can get the sweet 80% billet for about double that.

 

• Sep 10, 2013

• #8

dreadpirate

Ultimate Member

Mar 7, 2010

5,521

Cuba on the Chesapeake

Keep the Smiths. Borrow money if you have to. Or - just get an HBAR or an AR10 when you can afford it.

 

• Sep 10, 2013

• #9

Boom Boom

Hold my beer. Watch this.

Jul 16, 2010

16,834

Carroll

Keep your S&W. It's vintage, desirable, and increasing in value. Save money by buying a stripped lower or two now instead of complete lowers. Either sell something else or borrow money if you have to. Or, as just posted above, buy an HBAR after Oct 1st.

 

• Sep 10, 2013

• #10

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xref

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May 9, 2013

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Just buy an AR-10 instead after 10/1.


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• Sep 10, 2013

• #11

Biggfoot44

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Aug 2, 2009

33,199

Keep the Smith. With stripped lowers being $75 shipped , rape the credit card for a couple , brown bag lunch for a cpl weeks , and use the savings to start paying off the debt in Nov.

 

• Sep 10, 2013

• #12

Biggfoot44

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Aug 2, 2009

33,199

And once your debt is to the point that you can justify any shooting , please take out the M586. It's lonely and missing you.

 

• Sep 10, 2013

• #13

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aquashooter

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Apr 17, 2013

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Monkey Co

I love my 686. I'd rather sell others before that one. I'll give you $25 for yours.

 

• Sep 10, 2013

• #14

Mdeng

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Nov 13, 2009

8,571

Virginia

While I would like to buy your 686 I have to agree with others hear that say keep it. Use a credit card to buy the lowers you want and pay them of as quickly as possible.

My first handgun was a 686, I sold it about 10 years later and have always regretted it.

 

• Sep 10, 2013

• #15

Gryphon

inveniam viam aut faciam

Patriot Picket

Mar 8, 2013

6,993

Had a similar dilemma with a Kimber .45, but I wasn't shooting it, so the decision to let it go was easier. It allowed me to make a few purchases I won't be able to make post-Sept. 30, and I can replace it in the future if I choose to. However, I do have a piece or two that I would simply never part with - ever. My suggestion is if you are having that much trouble deciding - don't do it.

 

• Sep 10, 2013

• #16

Vile Shadow

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Feb 28, 2013

28,953

Boom Boom said:

Keep your S&W. It's vintage, desirable, and increasing in value.

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....and pre-lock, more than likely. Keep it as an F/U to the Clintons.

 

• Sep 10, 2013

• #17

vinjet700

No one of significance

Mar 1, 2013

2,954

State of absolute disgust

Keep it...

 

• Sep 10, 2013

• #18

Doctor_M

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Feb 28, 2013

24,087

The People's Republic of Maryland (Carroll County)

freddie said:

Keep it - if you must have a sporting rifle ala AR-15 then buy an HBAR when you have funs available cash&carry after Oct. 1.- having heavy barrel is not necessarily a bad thing.

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Concur!

 

• Sep 10, 2013

• #19

Sundazes

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Nov 13, 2006

21,624

Arkham

Hold on to it. I had a 629 I sold around 25 years ago and have been regretting it ever since. I also have a 686 that will go to my son. The only things I consider selling are off beat stuff I bought on an whim that I did not lose in the horrible boating accident.

 

• Sep 10, 2013

• #20

eruby

Confederate Jew

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Apr 25, 2008

33,518

Carroll County, People's Republic of Maryland

Do NOT sell the Smith.

Times will get better for you money-wise, but you'll never stop regretting selling that fine piece once it's gone.