Very nice S&W great price, there is one now on auction site with $1200+ worth of bids.......
Paid too much? Model 14-5
- Thread starter Brownsvilleshooter
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I just bought a 14-5 yesterday for 700 + tax and no combats. You did good.
Here's my take on whether or not you paid too much for a gun...
1. You're fickle and prone to fads and you quick turn them. Generally if you "think" you paid too much, you lose money when you re-sell.
2. You really like the gun and or caliber and have no intention of flipping it anytime soon. Invariably whatever you paid will become a bargain if you hold onto it long enough.
3. The maker has made many price increases, and what you paid is far less than what a new one costs. You win.
4. You held onto it, and the gun was discontinued and it becomes desirable or collectible and you win.
5. The military adopts it... you win because the lemming buyers have to have it and it's scarce in civilian hands.
6. You have the coin and could care less about a 50, 100 or more buckazoid uplift.
I've personally experienced numbers 2,3,4 and 6
I don't do fads, or give a hoot what the military or LEO's do.
Great summary. IMO unless you intend to flip the gun all that can be said you paid too soon. Most likely over time the gun will increase in value enough to cover what you paid for it. Enjoy life, shoot it often, move out of your mothers house, go to Mexico and get married. OOPS! Ignore the last part. I got my movies confused.
I think you did quite well, and those combat stocks, magnificent! Trust me, you will never regret that purchase!
I will add my perspective regarding pricing.
1. You never pay too much, but you may buy it too early.
2. If you really want it, the time to buy is now.
3. The value is decided by me. Others may not agree, but it's not their gun.
I hope you find this helpful.
1. You never pay too much, but you may buy it too early.
2. If you really want it, the time to buy is now.
3. The value is decided by me. Others may not agree, but it's not their gun.
I hope you find this helpful.
bananaman
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Skyhunter
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I think you did well on that purchase. IMO - That's a fair price for a very desirable revolver.
As other have stated and I agree, I've never been fond of finger groove grips. They never seem to fit my had, but you like them, so you got a great revolver with the grips you like - win/win!
I paid $500 for my 14-3 ten years ago.
WYT-P
Skyhunter
As other have stated and I agree, I've never been fond of finger groove grips. They never seem to fit my had, but you like them, so you got a great revolver with the grips you like - win/win!
I paid $500 for my 14-3 ten years ago.
WYT-P
Skyhunter
Nice revolver. Not a killer deal but not over priced. I don't care for finger groove grips but they are probably harder to come by than the gun itself.
I would say the gun is scarce, not rare…there is a difference.
I would say the gun is scarce, not rare…there is a difference.
I'd given a lot more than $800 for it. Hint 
I agree with tws3boys. I have several "antique" Smiths and a couple of Rugers that I may have paid too much for, but now, I don't care. I like them, and most are, or have become, shooters.
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Brownsvilleshooter
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Funny hint… I'll shoot it tomorrow with my hand loaded wad cutter loads. I'm sure it'll be way more accurate than I.
If it is, it'll be a favorite and I'll shoot it often.
If it is, it'll be a favorite and I'll shoot it often.
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Brownsvilleshooter
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Thank you everyone for your answers.
Happy it was a fair deal… I would have paid $1000 for it. I really liked and it is in really nice condition.
Cleaned, lubed and ready to shoot.
Happy it was a fair deal… I would have paid $1000 for it. I really liked and it is in really nice condition.
Cleaned, lubed and ready to shoot.
Rpg
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I wouldn't pay that much for a full lug revolver, but I dislike them a lot.
Seems like you paid a reasonable price given the market.
Seems like you paid a reasonable price given the market.
When the 586 (L frame 357, full lug barrel) came out in the early '80s, quite a few people found that they made excellent target revolvers.
Your 14-5 takes the attributes of the 586 and puts in a K-frame 38 special.
I know a LOT of Bullseye target shooters that compete in the NRA Distinguished Revolver NRA matches, the Harry Reeves match, etc., that would consider that to be a perfect target revolver!
Walk into a "Big Box" gun store with $800 and try to find anything nearly that nice.
You have one more job: Range report with your wadcutters, please!!
Your 14-5 takes the attributes of the 586 and puts in a K-frame 38 special.
I know a LOT of Bullseye target shooters that compete in the NRA Distinguished Revolver NRA matches, the Harry Reeves match, etc., that would consider that to be a perfect target revolver!
Walk into a "Big Box" gun store with $800 and try to find anything nearly that nice.
You have one more job: Range report with your wadcutters, please!!
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heeter3
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They are not making them anymore.The 14 is a fantastic revolver.Mine is the best gun that I own and yes I would pay $800.00 for mine without batting an eye.Good for you Brownsville shooter.
jcs266
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Not a bad price at all. It looks to be in great shape. I personally don't worry too much about $100 +/- on such things. If I want it I buy it... $100 is a steak dinner with the wife or a tank of gas. Not worth worrying about if you like it.
Great score! Nice gun
Great score! Nice gun
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