Did I make the right trade? **PICS ADDED**

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I traded a stairmaster for a Rossi ranchhand .44mag one of those lever action pistols. I didn't really have any use for it so put it up for trade for S&W revolvers the two best offers were a 8 3/8 no dash 686 or 2 1/2" 19-4 P&R. I took the 19-4 blueing is in excellent condition hardly a turn line. What would you have done I am starting too second guess the way I went. I don't hunt and have 3 6" guns and a 5" for range work.

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a stairmaster turned into a 19-4?

I should get you to clear out my attic!!!

I don't know what a SM is worth...but you did great.
 
Guillermo, my main question is was the 19 a better choice than a long tube 686 and I guess I am the only one that can answer that. I have a 6" 686 and just didn't see the value in a long tube 686 versus snub 19.

I don't think used gym equipment is very valuable especially since it was parked in a spare bedroom.
 
I LOVE k frames.

The 19 is a great gun. I would not have hesitated.

If nothing else, it is a less common gun, so with your ability to wheel and deal, you might be able to turn it into a 3 inch Python.

To me you got a gun that you can use every day (how often do you need a long, full underlug barrel revolver?) and if you don't use, you can trade it easily.

You made, no question, the right choice
 
I will gladly trade you that gun for a treadmill and you can start over and see what you get this time....
 
Used gym equipment is hard to get rid of because there is so much out there.
When you are able to sell it, it's at a dirt cheap price.
You did good. I would've made that trade all day long.
 
The M19 would for sure excite me more than a ranch hand, or a stair master. 686's are fairly common. If they were both in similar condition, I think I would go with the 19, since I already have 2 686's.
 
I'm a k-frame guy so I think you did good. There ain't nothing that balances like a k-frame.
Congrats, but you ain't done yet... we need pics!
 
One of my prized guns is a nickel 19-4 snubby. Its a kitchen drawer home invasion protector that gets out the range every once in a while.

I think you did very well. It soaks up even 357 mag with aplomb.

On the other hand, I took a stairmaster out bird hunting once, didn't hit a thing, terrible weapon :)
 
Seems to be a pattern developing here. I too would have done that trade in a heart beat.
 
The model 19 is great and you certainly came out well on the deal. If you don't have a snub, you made a good choice.
 
stairmaster ----> Ranch hand ------> S&W 19 :D


Well done sir! You should be proud. Where can I find this guy who is trading guns for old exercise equipment? I've got a bridge to sell him ... ;)
 
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