chaim
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Further, the local GS said they would not even take it on trade is is just a low end gun and that I might get $200 for it on the side. Yeah, well, that makes it a keeper
You posted this just before my post, not sure how I missed it. I have quite a few guns that the only reason I still have them is that they really aren't worth much. I have a Kel Tec Pf9, a Ruger LCP, and a couple Rossi snubs I don't like, but they aren't much more than $250 or so new, so used they won't get much. I also kept my S&W 442 for a while despite never really liking it since (until recently) they were $400ish new and sat in dealer cases for some time so used, it wasn't worth it. Now the 442 is a more reasonable proposition to sell it and get something for it. Even the Rossis, LCP and Pf9 are finally about to be sold because I've replaced them, all they do is take up space, and I'm too old for guns I don't like or want (I'm in the process of revamping my collection, I've bought several that I've wanted for years but put off, I'll be buying more soon, and I plan to finally sell these guns I don't want). Life is too short to keep guns you don't want.
On the other hand, some guns are great for some uses and may be worth keeping for practical purposes. While I ended up loving my Glocks (I was very surprised), when I recently bought them it was just due to them being good from a practical standpoint (great aftermarket support, reliable, good size/weight for carry and home defense, etc.) and feeling like i should finally have a Glock for a more complete collection. Then i shot them and they just plain work for me. If you shoot that S&W well, and it is sized and weighted well for range, home defense and even carry, so it may be worth keeping around.