I have a Sig-Sauer P-226 semi-auto that was purchased new in 1993 (KD). It is in the original box with factory papers and it has never been fired. Should I keep it in the safe as a 'collectable' that might increase in value over time or should I give up on that idea and just enjoy shooting it?
1993 NIB Sig P226-Collectable or Shooter?
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Uncle Malice
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Having never been fired is a pretty awesome thing though. I would say to keep it. You can easily sell it to Sig fans. There are plenty of similar guns that have been shot plenty. Those can be had cheap. If yours is in that kind of condition, I would hang on to it. Spend $450 and get one that's already been shot a bunch.
You could probably get almost $800 for a brand new in box.
Mike Irwin
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Shooter.
Uncle Malice
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Exactly....
If given the choice between an brand new in box 1993 P226 or a brand new in box 2012 P226.... I'll take the '93 model.
Walt Sherrill
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Unless a gun is ALREADY a collectible, having one that is NIB and keeping it that way in hopes of it's value appreciating, is a bit like playing the lottery. The odds of you actually coming out ahead are about as slim.
As I've noted in these discussions, before, the values of guns seldom keep up with inflation. For example, using an inflation calculator found on line, that uses the actual change in the value of the US Dollar over time, a gun that cost $600 in 2000 would cost $751.98 in 2010. Just getting your original investment back is hard with most guns.
{Here's a link to the site: try it with some of your guns. It's only good up to 2010; they update it from time to time. http://www.westegg.com/inflation/infl.cgi)
For most of us, about the only way to make money on collectible guns is to find a gun that the seller doesn't know is collectible. Then, if you buy it for a low price, you're taking advantage of that person's ignorance. Not illegal, but maybe unethical.
Shoot the darned thing.
As I've noted in these discussions, before, the values of guns seldom keep up with inflation. For example, using an inflation calculator found on line, that uses the actual change in the value of the US Dollar over time, a gun that cost $600 in 2000 would cost $751.98 in 2010. Just getting your original investment back is hard with most guns.
{Here's a link to the site: try it with some of your guns. It's only good up to 2010; they update it from time to time. http://www.westegg.com/inflation/infl.cgi)
For most of us, about the only way to make money on collectible guns is to find a gun that the seller doesn't know is collectible. Then, if you buy it for a low price, you're taking advantage of that person's ignorance. Not illegal, but maybe unethical.
Shoot the darned thing.
johnwilliamson062
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You'd be better off selling it and putting the money into an indexed mutual fund than holding onto it in hopes it will become a collectible, even if it does become a collectible. That is assuming there is no law outlawing P226s or semi-auto pistols.
RobertInIowa
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Live a little! Shoot that badboy! It'll eventually be worth it's value just in the enjoyment you get in shooting it. Sig's were made to rock and roll on the firing line not folk dance in your safe.
Onward Allusion
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It's not a collectible at least probably not in this lifetime. Shoot it!
There is probably someone (another "collector" ), somewhere, who is willing to pay a premium for an as-new, unfired SIG. It will not be because it is really collectable, in my opinion. It just depends on how much of a premium you want to determine how long you will have to wait in order to actually sell the gun.
I am not a collector of safe queens, nor have I ever believed in buying guns as "investments" so you can guess where I come down on this question.
), somewhere, who is willing to pay a premium for an as-new, unfired SIG. It will not be because it is really collectable, in my opinion. It just depends on how much of a premium you want to determine how long you will have to wait in order to actually sell the gun. I am not a collector of safe queens, nor have I ever believed in buying guns as "investments" so you can guess where I come down on this question.
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I bought this unfired Sig P-226 from my friend a while back. I paid exactly what he asked for it-$600.
I consider all of my other hand guns and long guns as "shooters," even a rare 16 ga. Marlin Model 90 o/u "Skeetking." I really want to shoot the Sig, but I felt I needed a sanity check to make sure I was not making a serious mistake by doing so.
I appreciate all of your comments.
I consider all of my other hand guns and long guns as "shooters," even a rare 16 ga. Marlin Model 90 o/u "Skeetking." I really want to shoot the Sig, but I felt I needed a sanity check to make sure I was not making a serious mistake by doing so.
I appreciate all of your comments.
Well, I finally decided to sell the Sig. After more careful examination (found a slight "smiley face" on the top of the barrel) it appeared as if my friend may have shot a few rounds through it. I got $700 for it. Now I want to look for something lightly used in the $400-500 range.
What do you think about a Glock 17? Any other full size 9mm's in that price range I should consider?
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