Honestly, current production pistols, and relatively newer ones overall, are not really "collectible" from a true rarity, supply/demand perspective. They can just make more! No reflection on the quality, reliability, shootability of the pistol, etc. But, real collectors, and I am one of them, want older military firearms, or commercial ones, that were well made, no longer produced and can be shot and enjoyed, unless the condition dictates to keep it as a safe queen. These are the real collectibles that just keep shooting up in price and value.
So, the depth of ypur pocketbook is what determines what you can and want to collect.
There are many forums and categories in these gun forums that deal with collectible firearms. I love my Colts (1911s, Pythons, Diamondbacks, Detective Specials and, yes, I have one old and rare Single Action Army), Krag-Jorgensen rifles and carbines and Marlin Lever actions. People collect Carcanos, Mosin Nagants, Garands, M1 Carbines, 03A3s, etc. Pick yer poison and start researching, asking questions, looking at auctions, local gun stores, gun shows, etc. You'll be hooked! Learn to reload, clean, fix and shoot your firearms and you'll be right up there with the rest of us!
Keep us informed! Good luck and Happy Thanksgiving.
So, the depth of ypur pocketbook is what determines what you can and want to collect.
There are many forums and categories in these gun forums that deal with collectible firearms. I love my Colts (1911s, Pythons, Diamondbacks, Detective Specials and, yes, I have one old and rare Single Action Army), Krag-Jorgensen rifles and carbines and Marlin Lever actions. People collect Carcanos, Mosin Nagants, Garands, M1 Carbines, 03A3s, etc. Pick yer poison and start researching, asking questions, looking at auctions, local gun stores, gun shows, etc. You'll be hooked! Learn to reload, clean, fix and shoot your firearms and you'll be right up there with the rest of us!
Keep us informed! Good luck and Happy Thanksgiving.
