Hello need your guys input on a gun trade I have a colt dimondback .22 with a 6" barrel mint condition with original manual no box. I'm thinking about trading it for a smith and wesson model 686 plus snubbie and a beretta model 89 gold standard the 2 for my one the beretta 89 I've herd is somewhat pretty rare beretta only made then for two years to compete with the colt woodsman and nd smith model 41. I just don't no if I'll regret the trade in the future ??????

I would keep the Colt.Its value is increasing,the two trades are decreasing.

You will regret the trade.

Keep the Diamondback. Their prices are approaching those of Pythons just a year ago.

I had a Beretta 89, and i was NOT impressed.

Please don't make that trade. I passed on a .22 Diamondback about 10 yrs ago, and have regretted it since, nor have I seen one in the flesh since then.

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Because of the metric system?

Thanks guys always like to get other people's opinions

Watching current price, I'd be leery of trading a Diamondback for a nice car.

Strange timing here, but I took my 6" blue 22 Diamondback out last night to make sure it had a fresh coat of protective oil. The Diamondback takes carbon steel and shapes it into elegant Beauty. I snapped a cell phone picture before it was re-oiled.



Most people end up regretting the trades they make. This is especially true when the item being traded is something that is hard to replace.

The trade is not a slam dunk, super deal in your favor. It is just a market value trade. The Colt is rising faster in value than the other two pistols. I disagree that any of these is currently declining in value, especially if we are talking long term.

So unless you are aching in your loins for the two firearms being offered, I would keep the Diamondback and try buying the Beretta outright from this person. If you do not have the cash for an outright purchase see if the seller would agree to a Lay-A-Way deal. 25% down, 25% in 30, 25% in 60 and paid off in 90 days. Most of the fine firearms I purchased when I was young and starting out were done thanks to Lay-A-Way. I understand the "I want it Now" feeling, that feeling is why people make trades they regret. Resist that feeling.

Building a collection that your friends and family will love to look at and talk about with you is nothing more than resisting the urge to trade off what you already own. Do this for 10-20-30 years and you will surprise even yourself at how broad and encompassing your collection has become.

Who is the trade partner, PT Barnum?

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I'm with the banned ...

While the L frame Smith 686 is a nice piece, I can put you in contact with a shop where you can have a new one for $750.00.
From what I see of prices on the 6" Diamondback, as yours is described; you will be in the Beretta alone, at near $1700.00 !

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wanna do right-- not right now

Thanks guys I might just offer him another trade on the beretta and keep the colt

Unless you are a Beretta fan... and just have to have something that will not increase in value... been there once and got out - no regrets. Keep your Colt or as noted, trade it for a new car...

I saw several .38 Diamondbacks at Tulsa and they were asking $1,800.00-2,000.00 for them. .22s are near impossible to find and they are priced well over the .38s. The simple fact is, if you trade you'll probably never find another when you realize you made a mistake. Keep the .22.

I dunno but I would guess you would have significantly more success trading/selling on here. I've been amazed at the cool guns some of the members have offered. This board is stacked with members who own exceptional guns. And then there is me.

IMO and not considering which might be the better gun, from a dollar standpoint, keep the colt.

Not near enough in return for that Colt. As said above, the .22 Diamondbacks are hard to find and going for BIG bucks. Work out a different trade like you said you were going to.

Thanks guys I kindly declined his offer and have to say he was not happy I'm keeping the colt thanks for the input guys

While making my unsuccessful weekly search for powder, I saw one for $1875 at Scheels in St Cloud MN this week....

I'm already regretting it for you. Sure you will later.

Keep the colt.

Just pretend this is witty.

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Just pretend this is witty.

No brainer, keep the Colt. I have a pristine Colt Trooper in .22 and my kids will inherit it someday.

O P, him not being "happy" should tell you everything about the fairness of that trade to you.

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wanna do right-- not right now

Well there ya go...

Unless you are wealthy beyond all description or have to feed the kids...never ever part ways with a firearm that is pure quality or a family heirloom. Not ever. Regrets are deeper than mistakes...follow your heart. Nice piece BTW.

New gun fever again?!

Put a nice coat of wax on your Diamondback, next into a nice breathable padded case, then gently place into your locked gun storage area. Finally, give the combination or key to someone who will not let you trade it .

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Alan
SWCA LM 2023, SWHF 220

Well, to show you how smart I was- he wanted $600, and I was trying to get it for $550. The next gunshow, at the same place a few months later, he had it listed for $750. I certainly wasn't about to admit my mistake at that point! $1875, huh? Well, I guess prospecting just isn't my thing.

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Because of the metric system?