Pondering a trade

[BamaBowtie]

I have wanted one of the steel framed Kahr's for a long time now, but have never had the money and gun available at the same time. I really don't know the trade value of one so I ask, would my 95% S&W 442-1 be in the ballpark for a fair trade on a similar condition MK9 or MK40?

 

[oneounceload]

The prices I am seeing on GB and other places put the Kahrs around 750 and up, way above the 442 - now, trading your 442 and some cash might work

 

[BamaBowtie]

Yeah, I'm having trouble pricing used Kahr's because NOBODY is selling the steel frame's. The only one I've seen used was an MK40 at a gunshow last year for $400. I almost made the trade then, but didn't want to let go of my proven pocket gun but now I have a Kel-Tec P3AT that I have proven reliable and no longer seem to have a use for the Smith. I guess my best bet would be to just try to squirrel away a little cash here and there and buy one at tax time.

 

[orionengnr]

I have seen steel framed Kahrs at around $500.
Haven't grabbed one yet; may one day. They are out there, keep your eyes open.

 

[Deaf Smith]

Gun dealers usually give you 1/2 what the gun is worth. So if you trade for the Kahr, expect the Smith to trade for only $250 or less. So, no I would not to the trade.

Save your money and buy the Kahr later. But I also suggest you go by a gun range where they have a Kahr for rent. Shoot it to make sure it's what you want. The steel framed ones are HEAVY.

 

[Don P]

IMO you will be trading good for bad.