I'm seriously considering selling my SD40VE and buying full sized M&P 40. I'm trying to figure out fair asking price for the SD. It's in perfect condition. About 18 months old with about 250 rounds through it. Truglow TRITIUM/FIBER OPTIC sights. I'll do some research locally, but I welcome your opinions.

I've "heard" in these forums that most LGS's will give about 50% of the retail value. That might be a good place to start, then add some value for the sights. If trying to sell locally, you'll have to consider what new ones go for.

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JR
SD40VE and Shield 9

In Texas lowest price new is at Academy - $350.00 out the door plus about $100 for sights with install. I'm hoping to sell to an individual rather than via a LGS. I'm thinking ~$350 ?

$350 is an ok price to ask, but there's no guarantee people will take it. I sold my sd9ve, and I just think it would've been better if I kept it. I had 2 extra mags, and the apex trigger kit installed. I think I got a whole $25 over retail. If you really need the money, ok, I say sell it. Otherwise you might just be better off keeping it. As you can see you're not getting anymore money than what you paid for it. Heck, I think in that deal I even had to throw in ammo to get that price. I had just about as much as you did put into it...

And of course, now I am in the market for one again as the gun I replaced it with is not as fun (sig p250)

Well, if I'm going to make the case for an M&P 40, I'll need to sell this one. I then plan to get a 9mm and 357 sig barrel, a few 9mm mags. And then I hope to get a 45c. It is a conspiracy to get more guns. Don't tell my wife!

Exactly. She doesn't need to know!

Swap the sights with factory.
Keep the TFO's for the M&P.

Not worth taking a hit on Night Sights you will probably buy again anyways.

$350 is a good starting price.
Try selling on your local guntrader or Armslist.
Academy sells for $319 or on sale at $289.

On sale New SD's go for $289-$295 here in SC. Non-sale prices run $309 to $329. Dealer cost is $259. Sorry but I can't see a used SD even with Night sights bringing more than $300, and you'll be lucky to get that. You're better off keeping it as a backup or loaner and saving for the M&P 40.

Best Regards,
ADP3

So you don't like the gun or the sights ?
If the gun is stock I would say maybe a little over half the retail price. To many questions when buying a used gun , I would not buy one at all that I could not try out first.

Around here, the new one goes for $289.. I agree with switching out the sights and reinstalling on the M&P, otherwise you're going to take a hit on those too. Selling it yourself, no night sights, maybe 2 and a quarter. 25 more with the night sights. Selling it to someone who has to retail it, probably 50 bucks less.

A dealer would give aprox 2/3 of what they expect to ask for it used, probably in low 200's. In my area typically retail new for +/- 399 . So for a private party sale , you could ask optimistically for 350 , but be willing to negeoate for more like 300.

Hmm, That's a lot on input and I appreciate it. But you are changing my mind. I wouldn't sell it for less than $275 and I would hate to sell it at that. You may be right -- Keep it as a backup. It is currently my HD.

I love it, by the way. It is a great firearm for the money. I do wish I had opted for an M&P first, though. I'll give it some thought before putting it up for sale.

I have decided to retire my SD40 and give it to my son. It is a very fine, accurate and dependable piece, but having recently purchased an M&PFS9, I no longer shoot it. I checked with my LGS only to learn the best I could do on a trade or consignment would be $245. Selling it on line, or through a newspaper ad would be a hassel! This way it stays close to home and I know he will appreciate the gift.

mb

And it keeps him safe.

Just to echo what others have said, low price new in MA is $289. Recent sale price was $279. Both are cash prices. Asking price for used ones is right around $225 in good shape with 2 10-round post-ban magazines. Pre-ban magazines, if included in a restricted nanny state, add a lot to the asking price. Night sights are the wild card here. Guess it all depends if you can find a person who wants an SD40VE with night sights. That wouldn't be too common around here. I would remove and reuse the night sights on the new M&P if it were me.

I picked up a used SD40VE for $199, but it had a damaged rear plastic sight. I replaced the damaged plastic sight with a metal M&P one for $15. Good as new. In fact, better than new.

The usual criteria of wanting to save at least $100 by buying "slightly used" is strained to the max when you are talking about a gun that sells for just $289 (+/-) brand spanking new. Best to just swallow very hard and take the hit now if you must... or, even better, keep it for back-up.

Around here a used SD is around $250 -$275

I would love to buy a used SDVE after selling my first SDVE. But I don't see much. I think because you can't really get much out of it. I should have just taken advantage of that Academy sale of 289. It will come again though, but as of now it's back to the original 319...Anyways, I am considering .40s&w now (if I can find it first for a good price), but I really would prefer the 9mm.

the problem is the cost of a new one is hurting resale. just keep it. save up your lunch money to buy the new gun.

Exactly. When you can buy a brand new gun of that quality so cheaply, where is the motivation or incentive to buy used?

Even in my situation where I was able to buy a used SD40VE for $199 (plus $15 for a new rear sight), I'm still sort of sad that I didn't pay the extra $65 it would have cost me for a brand spanking new one. I like the platform that much.

Truth is that sometime in the future, if and when the opportunity ever presents itself, I might trade up to a brand spanking new one just for the Hell of it. $65.00 is nothing in this hobby. No rush or anything, but why not?

just bought mp 40 fs love it fits my hand like a glove

Dealers would give you depending on condition of pistol,$165-300 dollars. I happen to be a wholesaler-dealer and in the book,blue,the dealers would give in that ball park range. Just hope Chad doesn't have a hissy about the prices to me again.