heavily shot smiths can retain most of there value and appearance, if properly maintained. I have a m15 no dash that had a very prominate turn line and some fair rub-wear on the back strap. No muzzle wear. This gun had not rode in a holster, but had been someones favorite range toy. Now it is my favorite range toy. I have shot 3000+/- rounds thru it with no more wear than when I bought it. It is still shiny, about a 97% gun. If I were fortunate enough to have a 27-2, I couldn't just look at it