I have a new s&w m29-10 6” in blue. My dealer made me an offer I couldn’t refuse. It was purchased and Unfired and pawned. For $699 I took it home with me. The blue case, presentation case with everything. I wanted nickel but for that cost I can wait.
That is a Fantastic find. In fact, I'm a little envious. I just recently found a brand new 29-10 6" that has since sold because I couldn't quite come up with the $1368.00 they were wanting for it. Currently, there happens to be a brand new 29-10 4" for $1195 but it's the engraved version and only 10 min ago a very lightly used 29-10 4" has appeared, that they're asking $1299 for.
I can afford the new 4" but have apprehensions about the engraving. I've also considered making an offer on the used 4" for bit lower than they're asking.
Then I've spent the last hour or so learning all kinds of interesting information and opinions on S&W forums, that have me considering perhaps a new model 27 or an older model 29 or 629 when people come to their senses and the price point comes back down to realistic prices. Granted my knowledge is more limited than most, but surely there's something not right when the Brand New model of ANY firearm is hundreds of dollars cheaper than EVERY used version of the same. Antique, collectible, rare items aside, I'm talking LCP's Colt's Sig's.
You wouldn't have any suggestions, or just input at all about the quality and value of new or used, or new or old, or engraved vs plain finish. My intended use mostly backcountry carry, last resort in bear country and fun at the range. That is why I feel like the engraved version is going to make me want to keep it in a box rather than have fun with it. I've had my eye on a 29 for a couple years now, but the price has me reluctantly considering the 27. Any thoughts?
