Always buy the most expensive gun you can afford

[Irving]

I don't think the 1911 could have survived at least two wars if it couldn't handle a little dirt.

[Troublco]

I don't think the 1911 could have survived at least two wars if it couldn't handle a little dirt.

robotacpony boy has a point!

If the 1911 wasn't an awesome design we wouldn't have more manufacturers than at any time in its near-100 year history making the design today!

But the Glock is an excellent design as well; I have more than one of each.

[Marlin]

I don't think the 1911 could have survived at least two wars if it couldn't handle a little dirt.

G.I., Looser tolerance than "race guns". Try dragging a race gun through the muck and shoot it..

I have no complaints with either, I owned both..

[AR-Tracker]

I love it, this is a funny thread. The title says buy the best gun you can afford not go for the most expensive.

I have some cheap shooters to kick around and some well preserved older pieces that I picked up on a bargain for collecting. Then a few good high dollar Competition shooters which I would never be worried about getting my dollar back on. Just buy the best you can afford and be happy with what you have. Remember though... who is going to fix your piece when it goes boom. Warranty service is everything.

[AR-Tracker]

sorry have to fix that last statement of best. Key word is Afford. !!

its to late for this

Tracker out

[tmckay2]

I love it, this is a funny thread. The title says buy the best gun you can afford not go for the most expensive.

I have some cheap shooters to kick around and some well preserved older pieces that I picked up on a bargain for collecting. Then a few good high dollar Competition shooters which I would never be worried about getting my dollar back on. Just buy the best you can afford and be happy with what you have. Remember though... who is going to fix your piece when it goes boom. Warranty service is everything.

you hit the nail on the head with the warranty statement

[tmckay2]

another thing people need to remember about resale value is that it is more important the ratio of loss not the number. a cheap gun you won't get crap for. a solid, well respected gun you will generally get a higher percentage than what you paid. for most expensive guns, people are going to want a decent price reduction in order to give another person that much money. otherwise they should spend a little extra and get it from a dealer.

[Irving]

I think many people are not picking up on the important parts of this post.

First, as it has already been pointed out, this is an example of operating in your budget. Second, and more importantly, obviously this is discussing a purchase between choices that you WANT. No where in the post does he talk about buying a more expensive gun that you weren't even considering. Perhaps it would have been more clear if he said that if money wasn't an object, you would purchase Gun A. He specifically said not to "settle" for a least expensive gun. This means that you WANT Gun A, but the price is causing you to second guess your decision.

Or maybe I'm just an SA Friday fanboy.

[llostwolf]

I agree that you need to buy quality but not necessarily the most expensive.
It alot of cases your paying for something to look at. ( or show off) I think you need to buy what satisfies your purpose. I have several that are not pretty but are very functional. An example is my sportsman 78 Remington. It the same barrelled action but costs a few hundred less than than a 700 BDL. The difference is that the BDL has hardwood higher grade furniture and a better looking blue on the steel. When bought it i was looking for the cheaper model because i knew wouldn't a take a pretty BDL where the ulgy one goes. Same gun but won't win any beauty contests.

[SA Friday]

I knew this would get some interesting posts, maybe even an arguement or two too. There's lots of ways to look at the decision and choice. I still stand by my conclusion, but I hardly expect everyone to agree.