Posted: 11/12/2013 5:07:48 PM EDT
| I am looking at picking up an older model smith model 49. I don't know much about the 49 what can you guys tell me about them? Is it ok to shoot +p through? I have a pretty beat up 4" model 19 that I was contemplating sending back to smith to have it gone through and redone, but I'm considering offering it up as a trade. I got the 19 for a good price, but it needs some work, timing is a little slow. Guy wants 350 for the 49. Is that a fair price, and would the 19 be a fair trade on both ends? Thanks guys. |
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While the S&W 49s aren't that common, I'm not really sure I'd trade a Model 19 for one. With where the price is on new no-lock 442s these days which are rated for +Ps, I'd probably go that route for a carry BUG than trading for a model 49.
As for trade value, it depends on what your Model 19 is (i.e. engineering change number), overall condition, what stocks are on it, how much finish, so on and so forth to figure out how much its worth and whether a straight up trade would be worth it for you and him. All that said, I'm partial to model 19s so I'm not sure I'd let one go for a J frame... |
