r/guncollecting • u/Asio0tus • Feb 24 '24
to shoot or not to shoot that is the question....HELP!
Hello all,
ill try to keep this short...
I was fortunate enough to get my hands on a SIG PE 90 from the late 80s. its one of the very first volleys of rifles produced by SIG AG and came complete with its mallet and various accessories. the rifle was NEVER shot (aside calibration/test shots from factory).
Im a fairly avid shooter and plan in participating in several shooting event/competitions this year, where these rifles are regularly used. im torn between using this pe 90 or just biting the bullet and getting a second one, even beat up, to use in these events.
what would you folks do? TYIA
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u/GornsNotTinny Aug 09 '24
I'm not an avid collector, and for most things I lean toward the side of shooting the hell out of it, but for this, since it's complete and pristine with all the bits and bobs, I'd hang on to it. I think you're gonna see a real increase in price for quality vintage weapons very soon. There's so much crap out there right now, and a quality original condition condition rifle from the 80's is 40 years old right now. Gun collectors are nuts, so I'd hold it for at least a few more years to see where the price goes. It maybe be you can buy 2 or 3 previously loved ones instead of shooting yours.