Looking at a 940-1
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Lonestar57
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Neat little guns. They are not all that common of a model since it was a limited production in the early 1990's. I have one that I bought new and it's still LNIB. Although I haven't researched them recently I've got mine listed as $800 for insurance value so I think the one you're looking at is a little pricey.
Lonestar57
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A complete package (Box and Papers) definitely will add some value for the most part (approximately $100-$200). But it all boils down to what you are comfortable in paying for one. You don't see them everyday, I know i don't and do carry a little collector value regardless of having a box.
I bought mine last year at a gun show. I got it for $675 OTD. It had been fired, but very little and came in the box with all paperwork. I bought it from the former S&W Law Enforcement regional sales rep who had sold it originally to a lady for her carry gun. She carried it very little and due to health reasons was unable to continue carrying/shooting so she had him sell all her guns.
I knew it was a good price and did not hesitate one minute to buy it. It has become my daily carry gun and I love it. It has very little recoil and is extremely accurate. As a current (reserve) LEO, I have to qualify with it annually both day/night. Our daylight course requires prone/standing at 25 yards and I have no trouble qualifying in the mid to high 90's.
It came with the original finger groove rubber grips but I changed them to Pachmayr Compac Pro grips as they fit my hands better
I knew it was a good price and did not hesitate one minute to buy it. It has become my daily carry gun and I love it. It has very little recoil and is extremely accurate. As a current (reserve) LEO, I have to qualify with it annually both day/night. Our daylight course requires prone/standing at 25 yards and I have no trouble qualifying in the mid to high 90's.
It came with the original finger groove rubber grips but I changed them to Pachmayr Compac Pro grips as they fit my hands better
I am very fond of the 940s and own several
I have rechambered my 940s for 38SUPER. Of course they can still fire all the other shorter cartridges . . . 38ACP, 9x21, 9MM Parabellun, 380ACP and more.
I also have some of the Performance Center 940 Specials. They are chambered for the much more powerful 356TSW cartridge.
While that asking price is high, I do not think it is WAY High. These do not turn up that often. 940s were only made for about a decade. The production was not as limited as some might assume, it is just that folks that own them tend to keep them. 940s were made for about a decade in both 2" and 3" configurations
Extra moon clips are not a problem, I think that even S&W still lists them on their site. If not, there are several other sources.
I have a butt load of moon clips.
The night before going shooting I will load up 20-30-40 or more so I do not fiddle with them on the firing line.
I also have some of the Performance Center 940 Specials. They are chambered for the much more powerful 356TSW cartridge.
While that asking price is high, I do not think it is WAY High. These do not turn up that often. 940s were only made for about a decade. The production was not as limited as some might assume, it is just that folks that own them tend to keep them. 940s were made for about a decade in both 2" and 3" configurations
Extra moon clips are not a problem, I think that even S&W still lists them on their site. If not, there are several other sources.
I have a butt load of moon clips.
The night before going shooting I will load up 20-30-40 or more so I do not fiddle with them on the firing line.
nachogrande
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WELL I NEVER
Never seen one for sale (in person) ANYWHERE. In good condition what's 100$ too much spread over it's lifetime. Not like you will be tripping over them, until you buy one.
Never seen one for sale (in person) ANYWHERE. In good condition what's 100$ too much spread over it's lifetime. Not like you will be tripping over them, until you buy one.
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Never seen one for sale (in person) ANYWHERE. In good condition what's 100$ too much spread over it's lifetime. Not like you will be tripping over them, until you buy one.
Believe me that's what is going thru my mind. It's hard to believe that a small j frame could bring a $1000, yet that's where they're at.
