Gun Show Prices for Browning HP 9 mm

jlgray70

January 12, 2003 07:25

Thanks for all the responses on my questions about the Browning HP 9 mm. My next question is what is a good price for a new one. Some of you here were concerned about this being my first gun and the safety features of the Browning. I will be purchasing this gun mainly as a collector not for everyday protection or use. If someone has suggestions on another type of gun that would make a better collector by all means let me know. I would like to have something that would appreciate in value over the years. I have also been looking at the Ruger P90T for going to the shooting range with my friends. Do you think this is a good range gun or should I chose a smaller caliber for that purpose. Once again I thank all of you for my educating me.

Thansk,

jg

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  greeker375

  January 12, 2003 10:16

  Unless you get a P-35 that someone famous owned, famous got shot with or was solid gold, I really don't believe its' gonna be a "collectible with value" anytime soon.
  If you want collectible get something of limited production or out of production. Of course, collectible could mean limited shooting and to show off or have in collection.
  Me? I'd rather shoot mine.[:o)]

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  Pelican

  January 12, 2003 10:26

  Last week I sold a 1973 HP for $400. Didn't have the box but it was exc++.
  

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  Darrell

  January 13, 2003 13:54

  Pelican thanks for telling me NOW..sheesh. Some can be collectable for various reasons. Most want military versions in close to original condition. I am looking for a IMI (Israeli) HP or one made by Kareen. Some you find are HAND MADE in china or pakistan and crude as a bone and many like to collect those. I have to get rid of an Argentine compact Detective HP clone to buy another HP I want.

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  JesuitLogic

  January 14, 2003 11:50

  IMHO: rsnyder55 & Rafter-S have summed it up perfectly: the HP is the finest, most reliable 9mm ever,
  bar none, & single action is the way to go.
  
  In a self-defense situation, you're not aiming, you're pointing with both eyes open,
  and no grip change between your 1st 'ranging' shot & your 2nd 'fire for effect'
  may mean the difference between life & death.
  Here, small rounded sights are a plus: no snags.
  
  Also, since the HP can be safely carried hammer down on a chambered round,
  the sound of a HP being thumbed back to full-cock is enough to dissuade some
  experienced perps from further folly.
  Back in New Awlins, I witnessed an armed perp wet his pants at the sound
  of my podnah cocking his HP. This is true.
  Must be some kinda natural frequency which resonates wiithin the skulls of certain
  federally-protected species, IMHO.
  
  But I digress, since we are now on cost considerations.
  How valuable is your life?
  
  Semper Ubi Sub Ubi.
  
  
  
  "How did an allegedly free people spawn
  a vast, rampant cuttlefish of dominion
  with its tentacles in every orifice
  of the body politic?" - P.J. O'Rourke

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  mballai

  January 14, 2003 13:16

  I'd recommend that you consider getting a user HP and one to stow away if you are into that. Once you have an HP, and know what it does, you really will want to shoot it and have it handy for self-defense. Trust me on this. Depending on condition and all, an HP goes for about 4-500. Really a pretty good value in comparison to the SIGs and Berettas.
  
  Three Precious Metals: Gold, silver and lead

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  k.stanonik

  January 14, 2003 13:44

  I have 2 HP's, one 40 cal. and its little sister in 9mm. the 40 is my house and store gun , the 9 sits safely tucked away. The customers and students i have let fire it fell in love as many have.

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