To shoot or not to shoot

[grizzman]

Not animals. I have a Arkansas State Police 50th anniversary S&W 586 revolver manufactured in 1985. I inherited it from my father, a retired ASP Sgt in 1996 when he died of cancer. He had told me to hang on it and not shoot it because it might be worth a lot some day.

It has been in my safe for 22 years, unfired and in new condition. I don't intend to sell it and it will be passed down to my kids one of these days. Recently I have read that those commemoratives don't demand a premium price anyway.

I'm trying to decide whether to take it out and shoot it. I really haven't come up with a good reason not to.

[trophy8]

Might bring a little premium. That gun in box standard would be worth a decent chunk. If you’re never getting rid of it, shoot it. OR if your dad wanted it unfired then I believe that’s what I’d do.

[Razorback01]

Grizz, a pic or two?

[Randy M]

Shoot it.

[Dillakilla]

I say if your gonna keep it and pass it down anyway, then enjoy it and run some ammo thru it!

[IowaHunter]

Shoot it with your kids. Guns are meant to be shot.

[grizzman]

Grizz, a pic or two?

I'll try and get some later.

[BTLowry]

I think it would be something to hand down like it is

But I wouldn't fault anyone for shooting it either

[grizzman]

Grizz, a pic or two?

I'll try and get some later.

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[brokeno]

Dont

Don't shoot it. Beautiful gun

[Drycreek3189]

I'm with those that say shoot it if you're gonna pass it down, but keep it in tip-top shape.

[twosixteens]

I say shoot it and enjoy it.