Keep it or not? Update 3913s future
Let me start by saying that I am relatively new to handguns so advice from your experience would be great!!
I has a S&W shield first pistol and liked it, but was shooting at the range and not carrying it. So, I decided to put it up for trade for something a little larger. I ended up with a S&W 3913 like new box and all. I have shot it once and it is a good shooter. I have liked what I have read about the CZs but, not common in my parts. Today The local shop had a PCR and when it was handed to me WOW it felt great!! I really dont think I would want to own both because they are pretty similar. They are interested in taking the 3913 in on trade and without seeing it said trade value is about $300. I feel that might be a fair offer but could get much more on a private deal. Since The PCR is not a common pistol (around here)I was thinking of putting it on layaway and offing the 3913 in a private sale or trade. I was not able to compare them side by side but do seem similar in size.
Thinking of pros and cons
Smith is a little thinner so if down the road I want to IWB might be more comfortable, but holds 2 less rounds here in New York.
Smith might be "collectible" and might be hard to get another one like it. I do shoot often and parts and accessories for the CZ might be easier to come by.
Thats all I can think of, anything else I should consider?
So the question is, if I were only to have 1 which would be better?
Let me start by saying that I am relatively new to handguns so advice from your experience would be great!!
I has a S&W shield first pistol and liked it, but was shooting at the range and not carrying it. So, I decided to put it up for trade for something a little larger. I ended up with a S&W 3913 like new box and all. I have shot it once and it is a good shooter. I have liked what I have read about the CZs but, not common in my parts. Today The local shop had a PCR and when it was handed to me WOW it felt great!! I really dont think I would want to own both because they are pretty similar. They are interested in taking the 3913 in on trade and without seeing it said trade value is about $300. I feel that might be a fair offer but could get much more on a private deal. Since The PCR is not a common pistol (around here)I was thinking of putting it on layaway and offing the 3913 in a private sale or trade. I was not able to compare them side by side but do seem similar in size.
Thinking of pros and cons
Smith is a little thinner so if down the road I want to IWB might be more comfortable, but holds 2 less rounds here in New York.
Smith might be "collectible" and might be hard to get another one like it. I do shoot often and parts and accessories for the CZ might be easier to come by.
Thats all I can think of, anything else I should consider?
So the question is, if I were only to have 1 which would be better?
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