Really nice dust collector......to sell or not?

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Cliff_Allen

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Ever have one of those guns that shoots almost boringly accurate and everything about the gun is perfect and you swore you'd never sell it and then it just sits there month after month and never gets shot? I think it's literally been over a year since I've pulled the trigger on it. I don't want to say what the gun is here so that everyone knows I'm not just trying sell a gun, but I will say that it's a fairly expensive springer and the primary reason it doesn't get shot is because I'm always behind a PCP these day. Should I sell it and put the proceeds towards something that I'm more apt to appreciate? Or will I regret selling such a fine gun later down the road? After typing this I think I've answered my own question by I'm curious to hear your experiences. I can't be the only one ever in this situation.

All the best,
Cliff
 
I rarely shoot my powder burners anymore. That convinced me to sell most and am now down only 25 guns. I regret every single one I sold. I did much the same with airguns at one point in time as well. I made my mind up that I will no longer sell any guns regardless of air or powder.

I just purchased a gun collection that consists of both air and powder burners to start to rebuild what I had. Lots of guns is the formula for a safe and happy home!! Don't sell it Cliff. You will regret it!!
 
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It is such a shame when great air rifles are not used. But I do understand your hesitancy in deciding to sell it. If it were me I would sell - because - like it or not even the best of the best deteriorate over time; you provide another person with the opportunity to enjoy owning a great gun; and finally that dirty word - money - the money could be put to something else and if you don't need the cash yourself there are plenty of worthy organisations that would appreciate a donation. 
 
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I'd hang on to it-a good springer is just plain fun, will help with you follow through,and it's self-contained! A few years back the accuracy on my only PCP at the time went south. I dusted off my trusty R9 and proceeded to clear the ranch of ground squirrels. Sure I needed to get a little closer but that just builds stalking skills. I took a few at 50 yards and out a bit, still remember the head shot on one just peeking out of a log at 45 yards! I will say that you need to concentrate on one springer at at a time and shoot it a LOT for the best results.
John
 
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It's an interesting subject. Back in the 70's I had a bunch of guns. Was buying them all the time. That was before I got married and had money to SPEND. One day somebody backed a truck up to the house and moved me. Stole everything. Went years having only the guns around that I shot. Didn't amount to more then what the home owners policy would cover. Then the last 3 years or so they have started building up again. Then I got into PCP's. And as you all know it doesn't take long to get a sizable amount tied up. Now every time we take off for a week or so I worry. Been looking into a nice gun safe, but that's only a distraction to the amateur thieves. Plus it's another 4K tied up. I have hidden a few that I would really hate to lose, but after a couple of weeks when I return, I can't remember where they are. Something to do with age. So now I spend a couple hundred per year on an insurance gun policy. Keep thinking all the time, why do I keep all these guns? Don't shoot them enough to justify having them. Should just sell everything I don't shoot all the time. THE PROBLEM IS I can't decide to order a new Daystate Pulsar or a new Impact. Bet this really helps!
 
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I think I'm going to come down on the other side of this argument, but I would opt to sell it and put the funds towards something else. I had a fair collection of powder-burners at one point, mainly because I kept finding cheap diamonds in the rough. All have been sold, and my collection of air arms is limited to 4 (and no more unless one breaks)- An indoor target springer, a .177 underlever (my "sniper" rifle), a .22 breakbarrel, and a cheap CO2 revolver for point-blank finishing shots (and that is so rarely used it may become a birthday gift for my brother). My philosophy with guns (and anything, come to think of it) is "Quality over Quantity". If it isn't getting used, pass the joy along to someone who would be overjoyed to have it.
 
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"iride"At my age when I am gone the kids will say,its just one of Dads ole BB guns sale in the garage sale for 10 dollars.
They will know nothing of the value of my guns.
Mike
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Do what I did... I tagged all my with the approx. value if each. Told the kids that they could keep what they want. then what was left take to a dealer to sell. No guns in yard sales.
 
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"Kitplanenut"What's the ol saying? My biggest fear is that when I'm gone my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them.
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haha, that's awesome. Great advise and experience from everyone, exactly what I was looking for. At the end of the day I think I've decided to sell it. There are just too many guns that I want to try and in reality they are still making the exact same gun so if I miss it I could always purchase another one down the road. Maybe even a used one for the same money that I'd sell this one for. I actually just did that with a Royale that I sold years ago. Missed it too much and just bought another one, couldn't be happier with it. Thank you everyone for your input!

 
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