Debating selling a gun I never shoot

[Alan]

I got a pistol I bought years ago that just sits in the safe. I've shot it maybe three times, I could sell it and put the money toward something I'd actually use. But also what if I regret it? Do you guys keep everything or sell stuff you don't use?

 

[Phantom]

I am currently downsizing my collection. I am working my way down to just what I really like and shoot, but I know people that have every gun they have ever purchased. It really comes down to your personal choice. I know I don't have any regrets about ones I have sold off.

 

[thegunnut]

I have only ever gotten rid of 3 firearms, most recently 2 rifles as I no longer hunt. The other, many years ago, a Ruger Blackhawk in 44 magnum that I always regretted getting rid of. Your life, your choice. We are all different.

 

[turkeymanwade]

I "might" be okay with selling a firearm to finance another. But for the most part, I'd rather have the gun than the money it would bring. Nowadays if I sold the ones I don't use I would not be much of a gun owner.

 

[Shotgunangler]

If you really don't shoot it then there isn't much point in holding on to it. I say sell it and put the money toward something you will actually use and get some enjoyment out of. Why would you regret selling it if you don't use it?

 

[IN10SS]

Maybe the length of time you have owned it and ignored it is the determining factor in your case.
I am internally debating a sale on a new gun as well. I have an AXG PRO that I love to shoot so when I had a chance to get an Xfive Legion I jumped on it. Only to determine it doesn’t fit my hand as well. So I bought an AXG grip module, then immediately found a black X5 slide. So the brand new Legion just sits after maybe 75 rds through it. Soon as I built the AXG Xfive I decided to keep the Legion new (ish) and it’s pristine. I never even opened the magazine bags.