To Modify or Not: How to Know Whether You Should Modify Your Firearm

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So, you just bought a new HK P30L and are more than excited to take it apart and start customizing it to fit your needs. You have plans to replace the trigger, try out a new spring, or even add some custom graphics to make the gun genuinely unique to you. Hold on a sec, is that the best move? While there is nothing wrong with modifying a firearm, sometimes it could be better to leave it alone or keep modifications to a minimum. Does it make sense for you? Here are three things to consider.

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Is It a Critical Use Firearm?

If your new Kahr PM9 or other handgun is meant for critical use, you might want to consider reliability and safety before modifying it. Replacing things like the trigger, springs, or barrel introduces new potential for malfunction. After all, the manufacturer has crafted all of these stock pieces to work seamlessly together, so if you replace one, you risk the chance of disrupting that mechanical harmony. While not always the case, if you value reliability above a slightly smoother trigger pull, consider leaving your gun stock.

Consider How Your Mods Affect the Resale Value

If you are thinking about adding accessories or modifying a firearm in hopes that it can help the resale value in the future, you are modifying for the wrong reasons. No matter how much money you put into the firearm or how much you love the way it shoots, that extra $500 you put in likely will not reflect in its overall value. It does not matter if we are talking guns, cars, or guitars; most of the time, customizations are most valuable to the person who installed them. If you genuinely love the customizations and plan to keep the firearm, go for it; just do not do it because you expect it to be worth more in the future.

What Is Your Experience Level?

Many customizations and modifications are easy enough for anyone to do. However, if your desired modification requires breaking out the rotary tool, stop and consider if you are the qualified person for the job. Gunsmithing is a coveted trade, however, modern online platforms have changed things. Having access to guides and information is great, but it can also give inexperienced owners a false sense of confidence. Before you start grinding away on the frame of your Glock, consider if this job is meant for a professional.

At the end of the day, there is nothing wrong with modifying your gun. However, from a practicality and financial standpoint, sometimes it is better to just buy a gun that is better suited to your needs or another seller has already modified, letting them take the price hit instead of you. Head to a reputable site like GunBroker.com, for example, and find the right gun for you.

About GunBroker.com

Do you love buying and selling firearms? Do you love browsing through thousands of guns and pretty much all things gun-related? If you do, the GunBroker.com online marketplace is exactly where you should be. GunBroker.com provides firearms enthusiasts with a platform for buying, selling, auctioning, and bidding on new and used firearms, gun parts, ammunition, and much more. The online platform is safe, secure, and helps promote responsible firearm sales, ownership, and use. The GunBroker.com team provides a suite of informative tools for buyers and sellers to promote responsible gun sales. Those tools include information regarding buyer protection, plus a helpful FFL-lookup function. If you are on the hunt for a Glock 35, a Benelli M4, Knights Armament firearms, or pretty much anything else gun-related, chances are you can find it on GunBroker.com.

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