Which one to sell?

[Rockrivr1]

So to finance a build I want to do I'm having to sell one of my S&W Revolvers. So I'm looking at one of my revolvers that I have two of and trying to figure out which one would be better to sell.

So I'm looking for some help. Out of these two revolvers which would you keep and which would you sell. Options are:

1. S&W 629-2e with an unfluted cylinder and a 3" barrel pre lock
2. S&W 629-6 Trail Boss with an unfluted cylinder and a 3" barrel with lock Edited to add: This is a limited edition Trail Boss. 1 of only 500 made in this configuration.

Both have very nice custom rosewood S&W combat grips.

So what do you think?

 

[drgrant]

If you want to keep one, dump the gun with the lock first, IMHO.

-Mike

 

[Another_David]

I despise the built in lock.

So if you're selling it to me, keep the lock.

 

[n1bsbri]

IN! Nice karma...

But seriously, sell the lock.

 

[M1911]

If you want to keep one, dump the gun with the lock first, IMHO.

This.

 

[Mass-diver]

Both are very nice. I'd sell the pre-lock (better value) and disable and plug the lock model.

 

[Supermoto]

sell both

 

[pj150]

I like the full lug look of the prelock and the firing pin on the hammer. If it was me, I would keep that one.

 

[taz-2005]

I like the full lug look of the prelock and the firing pin on the hammer. If it was me, I would keep that one.

Exactly.

 

[jpdopes]

It's a no brainer--keep the pre-lock.

 

[soloman02]

What is this lock thing?

I know nothing about revolvers.

 

[Fixxah]

I despise the built in lock.

So if you're selling it to me, keep the lock.

They've been known to fall out.

-Proud to be dad every day, a licensed plumber most days, and wish I was a shoemaker on others.

 

[Another_David]

They've been known to fall out.

-Proud to be dad every day, a licensed plumber most days, and wish I was a shoemaker on others.

really? I've removed a few but never heard of them falling out

 

[Zappa]

Keep the one that you can hit better with.

 

[OfficerObie59]

Swap the grips if you can, and then sell the one without the lock.

 

[pastera]

Not certain if I like the unfluted cylinders...

Who am I kidding, nice gun porn - Please retake the picture without the highlights saturated for our pleasure

 

[jibbr71]

What is this lock thing?

I know nothing about revolvers.

There is an internal action lock, operable with a generic "key". When locked, the gun is inoperable. The Ruger LC9 has one. The problem is that the gun is locked up when you need it most (if you use the thing), and I guess on occasion, they malfunction, locking up when they should be unlocked. I have read a few threads about lawsuits due to the malfunction over on S&W forums.

 

[EJFudd]

So what do you think?

Not even a close contest. Dump the lock.

 

[squatch413]

Swap the grips if you can, and then sell the one without the lock.

Exactly my thoughts.

 

[Rockrivr1]

Keeping the pre-lock was my thought as well. But, the 629-6 is actually a limited edition Trail Boss and it's 1 of only 500 that were made in this configuration. Funny thing on this is I didn't even realize it until I bought it and did a little research. I don't think the shop selling it knew either as these have a higher selling point.

 

[*chris*]

I personally like the bottom gun with the grips from the top gun. Since you are looking to free up some cash, is one worth significantly more than the other? I would sell the more expensive one since they are functionally the same.

The idea of selling them both is not terrible, I can't imagine a 3" 44mag is any fun to shoot.

Chris

 

[Rockrivr1]

Oh she's fun to shoot! It reminds me though that I need to get a pair of recoil absorbing gloves......

I personally like the bottom gun with the grips from the top gun. Since you are looking to free up some cash, is one worth significantly more than the other? I would sell the more expensive one since they are functionally the same.

The idea of selling them both is not terrible, I can't imagine a 3" 44mag is any fun to shoot.

Chris

 

[scooter]

Dump the pre-lock

 

[cockpitbob]

Keep the one that you can hit better with.

this

 

[Wadcutter]

Keep the one that you can hit better with.

Yes. For me this would be the one with the best trigger.

I honestly don't see these limited edition S&W revolvers being collectors items, so I wouldn't let that affect you choice. Keep the one that shoots the best.

 

[M1911]

Yes. For me this would be the one with the best trigger.

I honestly don't see these limited edition S&W revolvers being collectors items, so I wouldn't let that affect you choice. Keep the one that shoots the best.

Trigger jobs can significantly improve the trigger on a revolver.

 

[*chris*]

Trigger jobs can significantly improve the trigger on a revolver.

Agreed, and before you spend a lot of money on a trigger job, try these first:

http://www.gunsprings.com/

Chris

 

[lowbuckbob]

Sell the one without the lock to me - problem solved!

 

[Rockrivr1]

I honestly don't see these limited edition S&W revolvers being collectors items

Wasn't sure on this one. Once I found out it was 1 of 500 I thought it might have a greater value the longer I kept her. Sounds like that might not be the case.

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I honestly don't see these limited edition S&W revolvers being collectors items

Wasn't sure on this one. Once I found out it was 1 of 500 I thought it might have a greater value the longer I kept her. Sounds like that might not be the case.

 

[grey]

I can't imagine a 3" 44mag is any fun to shoot.

Chris

Its one of my most fun! With the right ammo, the muzzle blast fireball is spectacular. I've won a few pin shoots with it by making the other guys flinch