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Originally Posted by Sevens
I can report that as recently as first week of November, Cabela's near me had a NOS 5946 in the case, absolutely brand new fresh with not a mark on it. SN on right side of pistol, "Houlton, Maine" emblazoned on the left side of the slide (obviously not at all where 99.8% of all 1-2-3rd Gens were manufactured...) and a price tag that said, GULP, $799.
To be honest...
$799 is probably near where S&W would price them if they, like everyone constantly says & wishes, they would start up production again. And let's be honest... they aren't going to sell at that price.
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Honestly, that price wouldn't stop me from buying a new Third Gen. I see guys snapping up $1000 SIGs all the time, and I have a CZ SP01 that was $600+. Despite being a big CZ fan, I'd find another $100-$200 for a new S&W. I just wish these guns were anything other than standard 5946s - If I'm going to spend that kind of money I'd much rather have a DAO gun with a rail for nightstand use. If they were 5906s, I could live with the lack of rail since they're fine range guns.
Also, the Hamburg PA Cabelas had a new 5946 in the case for the same price ($799) when I visited in mid December. I wonder if its still there after Christmas.