Should I go for it?

Col. Harrumph · Mar 16, 2019

I wandered into a local shop yesterday, not looking for anything in particular, just bored. Spotted a decent looking I frame... a model 34 that looked good under the glass; with at least 80% finish. I didn't ask to handle it, but came home instead to scope what they're going for on gunbroker.

The upshot: these were selling for anything from $400 up to over $1K.

The LGS is asking $800. Assuming it's mechanically perfect and has decent finish, I'm inclined to return, checkbook in hand.

Please, talk me out of this! I already have a 17-1 and it's nearly mint. But it's not cute! :uhoh:

ontarget · Mar 16, 2019

Just do it. You know you want to. All the cool kids are doing it. What are you some kind of square?

ColtPythonElite · Mar 16, 2019

80% finish and 800 bucks....I would pass

Thomas Mayberry · Mar 16, 2019

^^^^^^^

Yeah, No. I'm with ColtPythonElite I would pass on this one at that price.

Riomouse911 · Mar 16, 2019

I agree, that is a bit steep if it's 80%.

If it doesn't sell in a while, offer them $650.00 and see what they'll do.

Stay safe.

silvermane_1 · Mar 17, 2019

Riomouse911 said:
I agree, that is a bit steep if it's 80%.

If it doesn't sell in a while, offer them $650.00 and see what they'll do.

Stay safe.

^This.

bannockburn · Mar 17, 2019

Another "Pass".

Way too pricey for one in 80% condition. I was looking for a .22 revolver as a gift for my wife as she never had a handgun before and happened upon this one at my local gun shop. It was LNIB and I got it for just a little over $400.

This was some years back but you never know what you're going to find out there. I would keep looking.

Armored farmer · Mar 17, 2019

My old cowboy friend says " what good is money? You cant eat it, ride it, drink it, smoke it, or shoot it"
If you want it, buy it.
I like having s local gunship that I can run to and buy ammo, components, or ship a gun in or out.
If your local gun shop get $100 out of it, then so be it. Maybe he'll be there next year for you.

ArchAngelCD · Mar 17, 2019

Fix up the G17 L you already have. I think the G34 you are looking at is over priced.

bannockburn · Mar 17, 2019

Fix up the G17 L you already have. I think the G34 you are looking at is over priced.

I could be wrong but because this is the Revolver Forum I think Col. Harrumph was referring to a S&W Model 34, not a Glock G34.

MedWheeler · Mar 17, 2019

ArchAngelCD writes:

Fix up the G17 L you already have. I think the G34 you are looking at is over priced.

Jeb Stuart · Mar 17, 2019

Yea, you may do a little time in the dog house, but you can handle that. Next year this time you will be fine and own a great gun.

gunlaw · Mar 17, 2019

ontarget said:
Just do it. You know you want to. All the cool kids are doing it. What are you some kind of square?

whats the matter? Are ya chicken? I triple dog dare ya!

Jeb Stuart · Mar 17, 2019

gunlaw said:
whats the matter? Are ya chicken? I triple dog dare ya!

Anyone that come's into the Devil's Den to ask, already made the decision to buy before he even typed the first word.

SharpDog · Mar 17, 2019

The High Road Decision Maker. Roll a single dice:

1 = buy
2 = buy
3 = buy
4 = buy
5 = buy
6 = buy

gotboostvr · Mar 17, 2019

SharpDog said:
The High Road Decision Maker. Roll a single dice:

1 = buy
2 = buy
3 = buy
4 = buy
5 = buy
6 = buy

At least one of those should be "try to haggle, but buy it either way"

Zaydok Allen · Mar 17, 2019

ColtPythonElite said:
80% finish and 800 bucks....I would pass

Agreed. That’s like $300 over what I’d offer for a 80% model 34.

Especially if I already had a M17-1 like the OP.

Starter52 · Mar 17, 2019

They are great little guns, but $800 is just too much.

Fyi the Model 34 is a J-frame. Some earlier Kit Guns were I-frame.

Armored farmer · Mar 17, 2019

SharpDog said:
The High Road Decision Maker. Roll a single dice:

1 = buy
2 = buy
3 = buy
4 = buy
5 = buy
6 = buy

6=buy gun + two boxes of ammo .

Eddietruett · Mar 18, 2019

You didn't say what barrel length but I say they are around $200 too high for a 80% gun. Around here the 2" will generally bring a little more than the 4" but even then only about $50 more. If it was something I really wanted, I would walk in and lay the cards on the table. Offer $600 OTD cash (cards are a turn off) and be prepared for a counter offer. I think $650 is top dollar even if it is a gun you want.

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