kreativecid Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I sold a nicely set-up and well-fitting 1911 to a good friend about 4 months ago and used the funds to purchase a more expensive 1911. Both are pure game guns. The newer gun cost about 2.5 to 3 times more but has the same grips and action job so it was an easy reunion. It does have a .100 f/o front as opposed to the billboard sized .125 dirty & dim f/o on the old one. Today we were at the range and I took my old/his new gun for a spin, and according to the Pact timer my splits and overall times were pretty much identical. Scoring was pretty much the same. I hid my shock to the friend but deep down I had some remorse and almost felt like I am an idiot for spending almost 3 times more. The newer gun of course has all the accolades of tighter fit and quicker front site acquisition.......the usual marketing blabber. It is indeed a much better looking gun: when I take it out the ooohs and aaaahs follow. New guns and buying new guns is always nice, but I'm a practical guy and would rather have an ugly and inexpensive gun that was reliable. More go, less show. My new gun is a go-er yet has more show....and more digits in the price. I actually thought about asking my friend to buy my old gun back and selling the newer one for no loss (got a screaming deal to begin with). I know he won't sell nor trade. Why would he get rid of an inexpensive pistol that performs just like one costing 3 times as much? Oh well, live and learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmon Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 at shooting matches, dont fear the guy with the shiny new gun, fear the man with the worn out rusty pistol...for he has the experience to win.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Most all of us have felt this exact thing at some point.... Ahhhhh My old Springfield SS gun that I let go ......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullauto_Shooter Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Most all of us have felt this exact thing at some point.... Ahhhhh My old Springfield SS gun that I let go ......... Did you sell it for $200? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 There is some hope.....the more expensive gun may shoot well for a longer period of time, or before stuff starts breaking. Sometimes that's all you're really buying by spending more. R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strick Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Look at the bright side, your new gun runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumpygravy Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 If presented with the same "sell old vs buy new" choice in the future consider keeping the old but getting it done up a bit That's what I'm doing to a very servicable franken gun for far less the cost of a new one setup the same. It's going to be a sexy beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gb32 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Maybe you're expecting the new gun to show improvement all by itself. It falls to the driver to exploit the potential of his machine. My M&P is a better gun than my Glock. Not by much, but those shots have been worth the expense. Anytime I've upgraded my equipment I've seen my marginal shots improve more than good ones. Just playing devil's advocate here. I don't know the OP from Adam. By the time I sell a gun, I've convinced myself that I never want to see it again. Respectfully, GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Hello: Before you sell your old/new gun have it hard chromed and then you won't have to buy a new gun. That is what I am going to do with my Spartan 45 Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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