Biggfoot44
Ultimate Member
- Aug 2, 2009
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In general , always inspect any firearm before laying down $ or signing forms . Make sure the model, variation, calibre, and s/n are correct . Inspect for any obvious damage or mfg screwup . Any problems bring up before $ or signature .
I'm either a basic black or blue steel and walnut guy, so I googled up the two colors in question to refresh my impressions.
Lots of variations in each , and with only a little squinting, some shades of nominally each seem to overlap.
Look at the bright side , you now have a Rare, Limited Edition color for your collection of different colored guns
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Back on topic , your thread should have been * Which Modifications reduce the value the least *
Disclaimer#1 - We're talking about relatively modern guns, and within timeframe of more or less your lifespan.
Disclaimer #2 - The important meaning of value , is what somthing is worth To You . If it shoots better for You , or otherwise meets Your needs better , or simply brings you enjoyment, pride of ownership, etc , then its worth it to you.
That said, with exception of small handfull of well known custom builders , you will Never get back what you spend. Your usual aspiration is to not decrease the value compared to leaving it alone .
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I'm guessing the first post likely referes to semi auto pistols .
Replacement sights of "reasonably normal" configuration usually aren't bad , particularly if replacing plastic sights , such as Glock .
Factory parts , that didn't come on your specific pistol , usually aren't bad , as long as selected intelligently .
Aftermarket trigger systems ? A large percentage of potential buyers refuse such equipped guns categorically . Unless starting with somthing like a Sigma where the stock trigger is so bad to be essentially unusable .
Stock parts tuned by a pro that knows what they're doing , can usually be passed off as a stock gun that just happens to have a nice trigger pull .
I'm either a basic black or blue steel and walnut guy, so I googled up the two colors in question to refresh my impressions.
Lots of variations in each , and with only a little squinting, some shades of nominally each seem to overlap.
Look at the bright side , you now have a Rare, Limited Edition color for your collection of different colored guns
***********
Back on topic , your thread should have been * Which Modifications reduce the value the least *
Disclaimer#1 - We're talking about relatively modern guns, and within timeframe of more or less your lifespan.
Disclaimer #2 - The important meaning of value , is what somthing is worth To You . If it shoots better for You , or otherwise meets Your needs better , or simply brings you enjoyment, pride of ownership, etc , then its worth it to you.
That said, with exception of small handfull of well known custom builders , you will Never get back what you spend. Your usual aspiration is to not decrease the value compared to leaving it alone .
Added for specific detail -
I'm guessing the first post likely referes to semi auto pistols .
Replacement sights of "reasonably normal" configuration usually aren't bad , particularly if replacing plastic sights , such as Glock .
Factory parts , that didn't come on your specific pistol , usually aren't bad , as long as selected intelligently .
Aftermarket trigger systems ? A large percentage of potential buyers refuse such equipped guns categorically . Unless starting with somthing like a Sigma where the stock trigger is so bad to be essentially unusable .
Stock parts tuned by a pro that knows what they're doing , can usually be passed off as a stock gun that just happens to have a nice trigger pull .