Thoughts on this trade

[t4man]

I would like opinions on this trade.

I have, a dead mint model 66-2 ,2.5 inch barrel, no box, just the gun.

He has, a like new in box model 29-10 4 " barrel.

Thoughts?

 

[Club Gun Fan]

I wouldn't do it. I think a 66 2.5 inch is a scarce gun.

 

[DD357]

No way I'd make the trade. Older 2.5" 66 is a more desirable gun to me.

 

[ralph7]

Sentiment aside, that sounds like a good trade to me.

 

[Goblin]

I'd stick. But dollar wise you're not losing much right now. The 66-2 will appreciate better than the 29-10. I'd try to buy a .44 so you'd have both.

 

[gmborkovic]

Pls. keep the 66. Have not seen one down here in years.

 

[raylan007]

I saw a similar condition 66-2 2.5" close on GB a week ago for $900, gun only. I though it might reach a $1000 and may have with a weekend closing. With 66 2.5" there is no telling

 

[629shooter]

As much as I like 629/29s, I wouldn't make that trade.

 

[murphydog]

No on the trade to me, even though the values may be close...perhaps save up for a 4" model 29 and keep the 66? The 29-10 is a current model and will probably be available new for a while.

 

[twodog max]

One more for keeping the 66-2. I would give my eye teeth for one but they are scarce. Hardly anyone is moving those around here.

 

[g8rb8]

End up with the one you most want.

 

[bananaman]

The BIG question, is what do you want to do? Everybody has their reasons for yes or no. Are they same as yours? I personally don't carry, and normally shoot 4" + at the range. The 66 would be harder to replace! SO, you can see that the tough decision is YOURS! Do let us know how you make out! Bob

 

[kaaskop49]

The BIG question, is what do you want to do? Everybody has their reasons for yes or no. Are they same as yours? I personally don't carry, and normally shoot 4" + at the range. The 66 would be harder to replace! SO, you can see that the tough decision is YOURS! Do let us know how you make out! Bob

Great thread! Many good opinions here. Poster bananaman is a savvy hombre. What do YOU want to do? For me, a snub K-frame is more useful than a 4" N-frame, nice that the .44 is. Have to be a big pocket, but the 66 can go in that pocket. And that the snub is MINT! Whoa. Ammo availability may also come into play here. Factory .38/.357 is more available and less expensive than .44 Spl and Mag.

Don't leap too quickly here. I think you already know what my decision would be, after due consideration. Question is, is it yours?

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[qballwill]

Keep the 66. Everytime I have traded a gun no longer in production for something that is currently in production, I kick myself in the rear.

 

[GerSan69]

The best thing I can tell you: do what you want, but keep in mind you'll likely never get another 2.5" 66.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

I wouldn't do it. I think a 66 2.5 inch is a scarce gun.

I agree with that and any other comment that parallels it.

Never mind my personal disdain for .44 Magnums.

 

[chief38]

I would NOT do the trade.

 

[Realgunner]

If you're going to shoot it and/or carry it, keep that 66!

 

[Goblin]

The best thing I can tell you: do what you want, but keep in mind you'll likely never get another 2.5" 66.

At least not for the price of a 29-10.

 

[John R]

I'd keep the 66.