The practical value much exceeds the market value in $$$. The 6906 is a jim dandy pistol. Mine has become the most carried and is rarely very far from hand.
Ranks pretty high in the pride of ownership category too.
Depending on condition and location......$350 to $550.
Depends on condition and local market....... two years ago I got a 6906 for $325 and a 6904 for $260 both like new.....two mags.
Those were anomalies IMO....... I got a 1at Gen M&P (1.0) around the same time for $300 and Shields were being heavily discounted.
That said IMO I agree with Loadedround they are about the best compact concealed carry guns one can own..... 12+1 26oz....... 30 year history of reliability...........I've owned and carried one along with a 3913 since 1990.
Only thing better is a 6915.....but that's a whole other story!!
Wish I lived in the N.O. or Baton Rouge area of the state. I'd love to be able find them that low in the central part of the state. They are about 100-150 more up here.
I may have to go down your way to some gun shops if you could recommend a few.
OP, as you see prices vary greatly even within the same state.