Lady smith NL version

[breez4u]

So at the gun shop and here is a good looking 3913 ladysmith NL. It is a 3913 and looked good inside and out. Is $485 plus tax too much? There is a new 45 M&P compact(next to it) for $90 more. What would you pay for this 3913.
Never had a Smith but looking for fair deal..
Regards.

 

[breez4u]

So at the gun shop and here is a good looking 3913 ladysmith NL. It is a 3913 and looked good inside and out. Is $485 plus tax too much? There is a new 45 M&P compact(next to it) for $90 more. What would you pay for this 3913.
Never had a Smith but looking for fair deal..
Regards.

 

[orangehole]

I think $485 is a bit high. I would pay ~$350-$400

 

[TMann]

Originally posted by breez4u:
So at the gun shop and here is a good looking 3913 ladysmith NL. It is a 3913 and looked good inside and out. Is $485 plus tax too much? There is a new 45 M&P compact(next to it) for $90 more. What would you pay for this 3913.
Never had a Smith but looking for fair deal..
Regards.

Are you in Washington state? Are you in the Seattle area? Prices here are often higher than they are in some southern or midwestern states. So if you really like the gun, it might be a worthwhile investment.

TMann

 

[Erich]

My little brother gave (I recall) $335 for his early in '08. Fantastic gun.

 

[HEADKNOCKER]

First Erich Your Little Bro Underpaid!!
I paid over $425 for my 3913NL & haven't been disapointed in it's carryability & just plain smooth action.. These litle autos are so flat & carry nice, The NL other than the slanted frame also has a Left Side Only safety in the slide
I know I scored a Milt Sparks IWB & four magazines with my deal but have seen alot of folks posting WTB 3913 with little success lately..
$485 is a Bit overpriced IMO..
Saw a 3953 this weekend for $450, Like new!!
My S&W 9mms 3913NL, 940 x 2, 547

Gary/Hk

 

[Spotteddog]

FWIW,
Out here in Bill Gates land, the only thing higher than the twenty somethings, are the gun prices! The 3913LS is a sentimental favorite of mine, it's the first auto in 9 MM I ever even thought about wanting? Something about the dust guard just says carry gun to me. I've heard here that they tend to be astoundingly accurate. Of course, that could be due to the quality of the shooters on the Forum that are buying them too! Actually out here, and in excellent condition that's a pretty decent price. You folks gotta' remember what Starbucks gets for a "grande'" or what ever the Hell their large coffee is called?

 

[PX15]

FWIW:

I bought a NIB 3913LS from CDNN recently for $499.99 (they only had two) and consider the price fair.

These pistols last retailed for $830 and are very popular with folks who like the 3gS line of pistols. (Of which I'm one.)

I'm of the opinion that if you find a pistol you want and the price is a little high then crap, just bite the bullet and buy it. I don't see prices of the 3913LS (or NL) going down because those are very popular models.

I never let a few bucks turn me off from buying anything that I want really bad..

Just personal opinion.

Best Wishes,

Jesse

 

[jsbethel]

I paid $500 for my NL NIB. I was happy with the price given that they are no longer made.

 

[skeezix]

Dumb question: What does NL stand for?

 

[PX15]

Originally posted by skeezix:
Dumb question: What does NL stand for?

skeezix:

Apparently the jury is out.. Some say "non-Lady" (as in non-LadySmith), some say "Non-Logo".. I've read both explanations on various forums.

I did read where the NL was only produced for a short time (3 years?) and then someone in corporate decided they wanted the LadySmith line to be be a bit unique, so dropped the NL version.

Since the NL is the exact same pistol as the 3913LS I guess either could be correct.

Happy New Year~

Jesse

 

[TMann]

I'm sure that this question has been asked a million times before...but is it difficult to get the "Ladysmith" logo removed from the side of the slide? Does it ruin the finish on the slide?

Also, are the grips the same size? So could one swap out the gray grips for a black set of 3913 grips?

TMann

 

[jsbethel]

It has also been said that NL stands for "New Look". TMann - the grips can be switched. The Ladysmith logo is etched fairly deep on my girlfriend's pistol - I can't imagine that that it would look very good if you tried to remove it.

 

[HEADKNOCKER]

If anybody wants a NEW Black 3913 grip & wants to trade a Like New Grey grip for it give me an email, I have only one extra..
I'm sticking with the black one anyway..
Gary/Hk

 

[PX15]

Originally posted by TMann:
I'm sure that this question has been asked a million times before...but is it difficult to get the "Ladysmith" logo removed from the side of the slide? Does it ruin the finish on the slide?
TMann

TMann:

Don't worry about your 3913 having "Lady Smith" on the slide.. Extensive testing has shown that the testicles of a man carrying a pistol with the name "Lady" embrossed on it do not decrease in size because of it....

Best Wishes,

Jesse

 

[TMann]

Originally posted by PX15:

Originally posted by TMann:
I'm sure that this question has been asked a million times before...but is it difficult to get the "Ladysmith" logo removed from the side of the slide? Does it ruin the finish on the slide?
TMann

TMann:

Don't worry about your 3913 having "Lady Smith" on the slide.. Extensive testing has shown that the testicles of a man carrying a pistol with the name "Lady" embrossed on it do not decrease in size because of it....

Best Wishes,

Jesse

Are you sure about that? One can never be too careful...

TMann

 

[breez4u]

lady smith is not on the gun. I just want to know if $485 plus tax is fair.
If need be I can spend thousands to add to my collection. However,as a conservative re.. money is this too much..

 

[TMann]

Originally posted by breez4u:
lady smith is not on the gun. I just want to know if $485 plus tax is fair.
If need be I can spend thousands to add to my collection. However,as a conservative re.. money is this too much..

Sorry we got off on a tangent. My personal opinion is that that price is a bit high. (That wasn't at Wade's in Bellevue, was it?) I just purchased a standard (non-NL) 3913 for $375 before tax. The NL models do command a higher price, but that still seems a bit high to me.

TMann

 

[PX15]

Originally posted by TMann:
Are you sure about that? One can never be too careful...

TMann

TMann:

Crap.... Now your getting me nervous....

Guess I'll just start carrying my CS45...

Best Wishes,

Jesse

 

[TMann]

Originally posted by PX15:
Guess I'll just start carrying my CS45...

That should fix things right up for ya...

TMann