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| I’m not sure either of these would make the best long term investment. While I’ve made decent gains on firearms over the years and might be net ahead, I don’t think investing in firearms as investments is very prudent. I look at them as more of a storage of value. Meaning they are easily converted to cash, especially if you stick to high quality name brands. With that said, I would pick the one that appeals to you most. I personally would pick the 232 as I think they are one of the most aesthetically pleasing firearms ever made. The micro 9s have knocked the overall practicality of both pistols from a CCW standpoint.
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| ^^^ Then, just choose whatever you like. However, to answer your question, the P232 might appreciate just a hair more than the P6, imo. But, they both won't appreciate much more.
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| I wouldn't buy either with the mindset of an investment since neither gun is rare or a collector like a p210 or p7. Between the 2 I'd buy the p6 since I prefer 9mm over 380. I think the development of hi capacity compact/sub compact have made these single stack pistols less practical and more challenging to resale. I ought a slightly abused p225 a few years back after it sat for a long time on the local gun classifieds. Paid 400 which I thought was fair but I don't see it going up much in value. I bought it because I like the p6/225 and wanted a shooter. |
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| quote: Originally posted by mncorrado:
I have enjoyed following the replies. Thanks to everyone participating.
I will say from a purely aesthetic standpoint it is really hard to beat the P232.
I also agree about the aluminum alloy receiver issues. From a LONG term standpoint the P232 seems to have a stronger advantage.
I have some S&W 3rd generation pistols. Strangely the one I like the most of my 59XX series is the 5906 which is all stainless.
Perhaps the technology will change in the future where it will be more viable/cost effective to have an alloy frame/receiver refinished. At the same time it removes any collector value for most.
In the end they are not collector pieces. For reasons based on anything other than looks and "feel" I am more drawn to the P232.
You can’t just casually mention a 5906 without including a picture. I believe it’s in the forum rules somewhere…. |
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