Found a mod 19-3 blue 2.5 in at the show Sunday, older guy said he bought it new and only fired it a couple of times. looked like it was never fired. Bright blue finish not a scratch on it. Box and papers, no tools. Target hammer and trigger{as said on end label} Ask how much he said $1,500.00 would not take less {I tried } I had to pass thought is was to much. now I wish I had bought it. what would the rest of you have done!!...................................................M*
Near mint 19-3 2.5in at the gun show
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cadmike
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Hard pass at that price.
Pass.... too much and TH TT on a 2 1/2" gun has no personal appeal.
Plus have a 99%er , P&Red in my stash w/o the TH/TT
Plus have a 99%er , P&Red in my stash w/o the TH/TT
Pass with no regrets. Prices are finally inching their way back out of the stratosphere, ......... a little
Interesting that the 2.5" had factory TH/TT. I understand where the seller is coming from, but no.
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Even at the upper end of current values, probably $400-500 too high. But nice try on the seller's part. 
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Fessor
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They are neat guns and I have several but I would not pay $1500. That's about $500 too high for me.
Have to agree with everyone else. Way too much and TT / TH have no place on that model in my opinion.
Hard pass from me too. Too high. Also as others have noted TT and TH are not necessarily desirable on that particular weapon.
I agree with murphydog, about $4-500 too high.
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Typical gun show thief. Let him enjoy it for the rest of his life. You did the right thing to walk.
If it had the regular hammer and trigger, I would have happily gave $1200.
STORMINORMAN
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My 2.5" Model 19 is exceptionally accurate, great for carry and at the range: ... I bought it to shoot it! I do love it!
But, $1,500 does seem a bit steep...? In a decade, who knows? Might be a bargain?
Cheers!
But, $1,500 does seem a bit steep...? In a decade, who knows? Might be a bargain?
Cheers!
UncleEd
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Why is he a thief? Because he isn't playing the game
as you see it? No deception on his part. And the
potential buyer has the right to say "no."
If I held it in my hand and the grips were handsome and the mechanics sound I'd pay that price.
It was the nicest one I have seen so far, I been looking for over a year. it was perfect in ever way. Grips were perfect too. Just priced to high 5 or 10 years down the road might be worth it......................................M*
I've seen really nice condition 19-4 and 19-3 in 6" with box listed and selling for $1400 around here, I'd never pay it, but he may find someone who would. Sometimes we misjudge what our stuff is worth and need adjust, but most start high and adjust down.
It sounds like you want that gun. Just buy it. Yes, the price seems a bit high to me, but where/when will you find another one that appeals to you like that one does, and how much will you have to pay? No one knows if you will even find another one. If you really want it, and can afford it without undue hardship, spend the money and forget it. Life is short.
I would put down on his table a $100 bill, then nine of his friends. See if that moves the needle. Have two or three more of his friends in your shirt pocket to ease out if necessary.
You will at least know in your mind you did all you could have done.
You will at least know in your mind you did all you could have done.
Don't get me wrong, I pride myself on finding great deals. However, I don't mind paying a couple hundred more for something that I want and will enjoy for years, rather than paying for a couple tanks of fuel or a nice steak dinner, only to flush it down the toilet in the morning. YMMV
Yes, I agree. If it makes you happy, and why would it not, get that thing. Don't forget to post pictures.
I tried that he just kept shaken his head No..........................................M*
Just to be kind of a contrarian here, many folks say they wouldn't pay this or that high price for a gun, but also wouldn't sell one THEY HAVE for much less. Like some have mentioned, sometimes I think about how many times I have seen one like what I am looking at, and also remember how much it costs to find them (gas, gun show entry cost, hotels, etc.).
Larry
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I wouldn't have paid that, but only because I don't have it. IF I did, and it was a gun I wanted, I'd have been on it like a hobo on a ham samich. Who knows when I'd see another like it at all, much less one for sale.
A thief someone called the seller? Sorry, not in my opinion. Back when I sole my guns, I always started off "too high." I could always come down, but I couldn't go up.
A thief someone called the seller? Sorry, not in my opinion. Back when I sole my guns, I always started off "too high." I could always come down, but I couldn't go up.
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Yes - way too high! I'd say $900 - $950 tops. There are still some out there in great condition that are more reasonable.
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Taken it if I wanted it bad enough.
The way I look at buying guns:
If the gun is in 90-100% condition, rare or on my bucket list, but priced a little high, I take the difference of the two prices that I think it should be, say $500 because you think $1k would be fair, then figure how little the difference would be spread out over the course of a year? In this example it's $41 bucks a month, nothing.
Usually, the amount isn't enough to deter me from buying a "once in fat chance" buy situation.
In the past, I've always regretted not buying it later is what I found too.
The way I look at buying guns:
If the gun is in 90-100% condition, rare or on my bucket list, but priced a little high, I take the difference of the two prices that I think it should be, say $500 because you think $1k would be fair, then figure how little the difference would be spread out over the course of a year? In this example it's $41 bucks a month, nothing.
Usually, the amount isn't enough to deter me from buying a "once in fat chance" buy situation.
In the past, I've always regretted not buying it later is what I found too.
cadmike
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While a 19 2.5 is certainly a desirable gun, when I think of spending $1500 on a handgun, I think N frame.
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