Trade a Ruger RST4 Pistol for an S&W 14-3(Good or bad trade)?

[slick6]

Direct accross trade; A NIB(100%)Ruger RST4(1 of 5000).22 pistol for a(98%)Smith & Wesson model 14-3(K-38)with a 6-inch barrel:

Based upon just common Gun Bluebook values, the Ruger RST4(100%)is valued at $395 and, the S&W 14-3(98%)is valued at only $250.

Despite these Gun Bluebook values, what are your opinions about whether or not, it would be good to trade my RST4(With box!) for an S&W 14-3(No box!)? I ask this in view of a Ruger being a Ruger and a Smith being a Smith, in the real world? I know that it is hard to predict future values on these two guns-but, I'm just wondering if just the S&W name alone, would make the 14-3, the better investment, than would be for the Ruger RST4? Please give me your honest opinions(With reasons?)? Or, would the S&W 14-3 not be considered to be that popular of an S&W revolver(Or, if too many of these were made?)to make the 14-3, not all too desireable, as the better, "Collectible"?

 

[Preacherman]

I'd say it's a bad trade... the Ruger has significantly higher value. Now, if the S&W is in mint condition, box and all, and comes with some extras (say, a case of ammo, and/or a holster or two, and/or whatever) that might change the picture...

 

[mec]

Id say it was a good trade based on a fundamental tenate:
" Never fail to trade an autopistol for a revolver."

Also the K38/14 is one of the most usably accurate revolvers ever made.

 

[pharmer]

sl-6 If there is any way to keep the Ruger and buy the 14-3, do it. I always regret letting go of guns. A good .22 and a good .38 go with a good 9mm and a good .45. And of course a good .44mag. And... You get the picture. Joe

 

[Dienekes]

Depends on what you planned to *do* with each. The value of the Ruger is completely speculative and isn't going to go up very much for a long time. If you want an investment see your broker. Doesn't sound like you were doing all that much with it.

The Smith isn't a "collectable" either--just a nice old shooter. It should give you many years of satisfaction and be good for another generation beyond that.

Don't have all that much confidence in "blue books". A gun--or anything else--is worth what people are willing to pay for it at the time, and even that varies as to where you are. At best they are a rough guide and at worst misleading.

 

[seeker_two]

Do YOU feel like you got a good trade?

Are you enjoying the K-38?

That's all that matters....


IMHO, the K-38 is NEVER a bad choice...