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Old 01-23-2013, 07:46 PM
jfd jfd is offline
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Guess it depends on how bad you want it! They ARE in seemingly short supply but I have a tough time paying more than MSRP for anything. Got my first when they came out last April for $440, thought it was well worth retail price, found a GS in another state selling Shields about 3 mos ago for $379 (!), picked up the 40 at that price. Think from what I hear that was a fluke/ lucky break on my part. IMO, they are a reliable (have about 1000 rnds through mine now....no probs or issues), lightweight, easily concealable pistol. Conventional wisdom is that once S&W mfg has met demand, prices will fall back to retail....or less. Who knows, given the current climate regarding guns/politics/personalcrime, when that will be. Folks are apparently paying $550 and more for them so whether or not you should or will is entirely up to you. For some, your question is easy to answer...for others, not so much. Good luck with your decision.
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