Question on "S" prefix

[weeha1966]

I have noticed that the "S" prefix is more desirable than the "N" prefix. Why is that so or is it just my thinking?

 

[Engine49guy]

Because the S prefix guns were made post war to 1966 and are older
Older S&W's are generally more desirable to collectors than newer versions of the same gun.

On a side note there are also S serial K frames in the early post war M&P.

 

[Art Doc]

Older is better. All other factors being the same, the older version of a gun will fetch more money. People swoon over the term "S serial" but all that means is that it was made before 1970.

Same with barrels. Shorter is better. A 4" gun will outsell a 6" everyday.

 

[Harry_Callahan]

Older is better

nope.. heavier is better

From the movie Snatch:

Boris 'The Blade' Yurinov: [referring to Tommy's gun] Heavy is good, heavy is reliable. If it doesn't work you can always hit them with it.