well I prefer the 13 but the prices I am seeing and the dearth it appears of decent buys is frustrating. so decided to look at the 65's but that doesn't seem any better. I'll try the houston collectors show next month but not getting my hopes up to high. I'd go with the 19 but I want the fixed sights. is this a temporary trend? when I find the midsize smith then it's a 29-2 in 6 inch but if this keeps up I may just get the 29 and worry about the 13 later. guess this is gonna be tougher than I thought. somebody say something to make me feel better.
A very experienced gun buyer/seller/trader I know is fond of saying that "everything is worth more tomorrow than it is today"...meaning that prices are not likely coming down.
With that said, I am bearish on relatively common configuration guns like 4" K frames. As the economy gets worse, I expect more people to be trying to sell guns.
Those with little collecting interest will sell whatever they deem to have the least utility value; revolvers and bolt action rifles over semi automatic pistols and shotguns...my bet is that most people who have to sell guns to pay bills but see the value of holding on to a couple of guns in the coming tough times will likely opt to keep a 9mm/.45 and a 12 gauge over a .357 and a scoped .30-06/.270.
And, those who are forced to sell off part of a collection will sell more common, easily replaceable stuff over less common, more desirable guns unless they can get a fair price for their good stuff. So, again, more common configuration guns on the market at depressed prices.
The funny thing is that even given such a market dynamic the guns being "dumped" will probably cost more then than they do now. Yes, supply will be high and demand will be low, but inflation will likely be a factor. So, the adage will remain true..."it will cost more tomorrow than it does today." The good news is that if you are buying guns in that kind of environment, you have a stable income and you are getting great deals compared to what stuff will cost down the road when the "recovery" comes. Just like the stories I have heard of people buying guns for below market value in the late 1970s...the last time we had a clueless ultra liberal President in the Oval Office.
Although I am betting on this type of market reaction, I would not wait on it if I wanted to get a first or second K frame .357 Magnum or .44 Magnum as it appears is your quest. I would establish a reasonable price figure and stick to it. The right guns will come along eventually. They always do. And, even if you buy at "inflated" prices today, it will seem like a good deal in a couple of years.
Now, if you have a couple of guns you like, enjoy them and wait for better buying opportunities. Again, they will come along eventually. They always do.
