Well it seems the venerable R9 has begun to become a bit hard to find at sub $1000 prices on gun broker. They have been kinda thin on there for the last month or so, but seem to have really dried up now. I imagine the prices will trend up a bit if people don't let them go readily until the market and inflation determine their new value.
I know some seem to think they will not be a super highly collected piece, but I wonder myself. It seems to be that one gun that fits the pocket well, holds 6 +1 of 9mm, controllable, well built, alum frame, light weight, reliable for what it is (not a Glock). All that with a touch of class.
What else fits the bill? Well if it fills its niche well
I see no reason for it to not gain in value and find a new norm. Who knows, Maybe even hit moderate gains in value. Either way for me it doesn't matter a whole lot. I'm keeping mine and handing them down to my kids if they want them and it's legal to do so when I get old enough to do the handoff.