Price check: Smith & Wesson 620 in .357 magnum

[ijosef]

A guy at work is offering a S&W model 620 in .357 mag for $600. It's a stainless gun, and it comes with the original box as well as a speedloader and 3 boxes of ammo (brand unknown). He wants $600, and it's supposedly in excellent condition.

Is that a good deal? Fair? Poor? Any opinions on the 620? I've never shot one myself.

 

[Chindo18Z]

$600 is a bit high, but not outrageously so. All functional pistols from quality manufacturers are somewhat overpriced these days.

Recent sale prices on GunBroker.com range from $625 - $716 for NEW or LNIB examples of the 620.

Sold prices have ranged from $499 - $638 (again, for NEW or LNIB examples). Of course, these prices did not include shipping or applicable taxes

Last year at this time, you could find a new 620 or 619 (fixed sight) for $550-$620. Used for a bit less...$450-$500.

Offer him $500-$525 and flash cash. If you really like the revolver, meet him in the middle. The speed loader and ammo are just a sweetner (and he probably has no use for them after selling the gun). On the other hand, at the recent price and scarcity of ammo, 3 x boxes of factory .357 and a speedloader adds about $60-90 of "boot" to the deal (depending on what brand of cartridge).

The 620 is a good .357. I had the 619, but eventually traded it away as I'm not enamored of current S&W production features and already have a stable of various Smiths.

My 619 was an excellent and accurate weapon. I'm sure the 620 would be even better due to the adjustable sights.

Hope this helps...

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I agree $600 is too much for a used gun. I owned a M619 (the fixed sight model of the M620) and it's a great gun. It's accurate and holds 7 rounds instead of 6 but that's just too high IMO.

As a matter of fact, Bud's Gun Shop online has the M620 in stock for $642 NEW... For $42 more you get a new gun. IMO I wouldn't pay him more than $450 considering you can buy the same gun new for $642. (or less locally)

 

[Oro]

for $642 NEW... For $42 more + S&H

Bud's prices are usually quoted as delivered. So at a local transfer price of $20, that means $662 delivered for a new one. I believe technically S&Ws lifetime warranty applies only to the original purchaser, though they are never sticklers about that from what I undestand.

 

[Stainz]

The MSRP of a current 620 is $893. Most shops would give him 50% of the list on trade - at most. Figure $447 for the gun - maybe $10-$15/box for the ammo - and $5 for the speedloader - looks like $500 trade value - max. What you give him over that should be dependent on how near new it is and how close a friend he is. $600 is nearing the 'new' price, typically 70-73% of MSRP ($630+). Of course, check stock for a new 620 - the gun madness seems to have depleted some revolver reserves, too. Then, there is the old axiom that you cannot pay too much for a good firearm.

Stainz

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Of course, check stock for a new 620 - the gun madness seems to have depleted some revolver reserves, too.

Stainz,
The link I provided in Post #3 for Bud's shows the M620 available and ready to ship.