What would you do?

I've got a 3rd generation Colt SAA NIB. I've been told that if I shoot it, it will greatly decreae it's value. If I get a little holster wear, it will also decrease the value. I've been fighting within myself on what to do. I'm leaning toward "shootin & totin" If I wanted one just to look at & show, there are plenty of pictures of SAA on the Internet. I believe that it can be cleaned/oiled after a shooting session and if it rides in a Bianchi suede lined 1L Lawman holster, the wear on the bluing/cch will be limited. If it were yours, what would you do?

I do not buy guns to sit around I buy them to shoot but I understand where you are coming from.

Its up to u, can't have cake eat it to i have 4 colts,they all have some down barrel,carry a colt cowboy everywhere i go,they don't collect dust I be glad to brake it in for ya

shoot it. having a gun and not shooting it is like going to a stip club with no money and keeping your eyes closed.

Shoot it! Just put 50 rounds thru a new Ruger Vaquero I got from another member and it was sweet! Thanks again Jim!

Magnum man wrote: If it were yours, what would you do?

I would have shot it a long time ago.

[quote="Magnum man"]I've got a 3rd generation Colt SAA NIB. I've been told that if I shoot it, it will greatly decreae it's value.

I've been told that if I shoot it, it will not decrease in value! So, let me shoot it! I am in Northeast MS also!!

I'm gonna shoot it sometime. So what if it loses value, or gets a little holster wear! Heck I didn't buy it to re sell and make a buck. Holster wear gives a gun character anyway. I ain't gettin no younger, so it won't be NIB for long. I'm gonna enjoy it!

wise choice Magnum Man...
Only time I would not shoot one was if I bought it to re-sell

a couple paperweights on the coffee table makes for a nice conversation piece for any Libs that may drop in...

All they are is "things" and none of us gets out of here with 'em...so enjoy em...ever which way that turns you on...I get tingly all inside just holding a Ruger 50th Anniversary Blackhawk 44 Mag

I've told my wife that when I die just have the dozer man scrape off a place...put me in there...then cover me up with guns...Colts next to the bod....

And this burial site is gonna be where???

Yeah I knew that was coming....

Let's just say that one day...there may be one hell of an auction here on www.msgunowners.com

depends on how ya'll treat me for the next 30 - 40 yrs...or more

I know you have already made your choice, and I would have to concur. I couldn't stand it, and would have to shoot it.