Thinning out the Mark II herd

[il Padrino]

I have too many mark II's and not enough time to shoot them all,
i'm considering thinning out the herd. But would like to make sure I keep the best of the best.
They are all 6-6/7" barrel target pistols.

Mark II government target, blue practically new (safe queen) with the original box outer box, factory target, papers, and empty fired case, approx round count 250, and placed in "storage" and not fired in over 10 years.

Mark II competition target , stainless, original box, manual, scope rings, 2 magazines, approx round count 500, in very good condition.

Mark II tapered target barrel, blue, adjustable rear sight, 1 magazine, no box, a couple minor hardly visible scratches on the barrel.

Which one would you keep, and why?
Which ones do I sell and what could I expect to get for them?

 

[NZshooter]

Mark II government target, blue NIB (safe queen) with all original box outer box, factory target, papers, and empty fired case, approx round count 250, and placed in "storage" and not fired in over 10 years.

I'd keep this one. If I was going to shoot it or let it continue to sit, I'd still keep this one. Personally I don't think "250 rounds" and "NIB" belong in the same sentence but maybe that's just me.

As far as $$ I'll leave that to those that are more knowledgable than me. It all depends on where you sell it and how bad someone wants it... just don't sell it to a gun store, they'll give you 40% if you're lucky.

 

[9x19]

I'd keep the one that shoots the best with non-match ammo.

 

[TxGun]

I say three ain't enough.

 

[Uncle Howie]

I say three ain't enough.

+1.

You don't need to shoot them all that often, just take them out and fondle them every once in a while!

 

[msr]

I'd keep the one that shoots the best with non-match ammo.

Good advice. The stainless might be a good idea for ease of care.

 

[ranger1]

My advice.... never sell a gun you like. You'll regret it later. :!:

 

[annasophia]

I whole heatedly agree with that last statement. I've sold several guns in my life and I regret at least half of those sales! If you don't need the money....don't sell any of them!

--Anna sophia

 

[il Padrino]

Well, I've decided to keep the stainless comp target model, it's the newest of the bunch, easy to clean and maintain, and shoots like a champ.
Although I'm having a hard time deciding if I really want to sell the other two which I don't shoot at all any more. I might just hang on to them a bit longer and give them to my nephews when they get a little older.

 

[daka]

My advice.... never sell a gun you like. You'll regret it later. :!:

My feeling exactly..a buddy wanted my Walther PPS 9...I sold it to him and bought a Springfield Sub 9, nice gun, grip safety I like it but its "fat"
I carried the PPS every day but the Springfield just doesn't feel right..not tha it isn't nice but.... BIG MISTAKE...

 

[goretro77]

Do not sell a Mark II, it will haunt you!

 

[contender]

Only 3 of them,,,??? Heck,, I have more safe queens than that I'd never sell.
Seriously,, "seller remorse" has kept my collection growing,, and now I no longer lament; "I used to own,,,,,,,,,,, and I wish I'd never sold it!"

 

[MKII]

I'd be interested in whatever you decide to sell. Let me know if you do. Thanks.

 

[mohavesam]

I'd always recommend keeping the ones you cannot replace within a season of searching... the ones they ain't making anymore?

You don't sell handguns (until the gubmint passes a law that guarantees your grandkid's kids will be able to own and use them).

If you're done with them - Polish, clean, oil, and put'em away for he next generation.

 

[IndianaBoy]

With the exception of firearms with family history, I sold everything that I didn't shoot anymore.


I would keep the one that you like to shoot the most, and get rid of the rest. I REALLY like your idea of giving them to your nephews when they are old enough.

 

[dsl54]

If you decide to sell your Govrrnment Model, please let me know. Thanks