Smith Model 49-deal or no deal?

[Sovblocgunfan]

so, I have my eye on a Smith and Wesson model 49 in a pawn shop I know of. This is a “bodyguard” gun-J frame, snub-nose, 5-shot .38 with a shrouded hammer (SA/DA). This one is steel.

I’ve handled this one, and it appears to be in nice shape mechanically, and pretty reasonable cosmetically (for a carry piece).

Priced at $350, and I’m pretty sure I can knock $30 off that. Deal or no deal?

 

[P5 Guy]

Why are you waiting, go now and buy it.
$320 is reasonable in Florida, a bargain even.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

That is a very good deal on a stainless J frame. I like the Bodyguard frame best.

 

[rbernie]

That is a good price, if you like it.

 

[bannockburn]

Sovblocgunfan

Yes indeed Deal! That's a mighty decent price for used Model 49! If you don't buy it someone else will, especially at that price (I'm also a big fan of the Model 49, 38, 649, and 638)!

 

[Sovblocgunfan]

I’m on it! If it is still there tomorrow it will go on layaway.

 

[Sovblocgunfan]

Sovblocgunfan

Yes indeed Deal! That's a mighty decent price for used Model 49! If you don't buy it someone else will, especially at that price (I'm also a big fan of the Model 49, 38, 649, and 638)!

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How is it with the tyler t-grip?

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

DEAL!

 

[PapaG]

I'd take that in one second.

 

[bannockburn]

Sovblocgunfan

Very comfortable to carry (lighter weight too), and to shoot.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

The T-Grips look great but I have Badger Custom grips on a few of my J frames and I like them a lot.

Eagle Boot Grips look great too but to me the Badger Grips feel better.

 

[Sovblocgunfan]

Well those are just dang sweet.

 

[bannockburn]

Sovblocgunfan

I’m on it! If it is still there tomorrow it will go on layaway.

Good move! Here's hoping they still have it available!

 

[Tallball]

I would snatch it up.

 

[Sovblocgunfan]

So... i went to the pawn shop. It had been several days since my last visit.

The gun was nicer than I remembered. But they had re-priced it. The gun is now at $400 and my ability to negotiate is no longer there.

I still want the gun but need to step back and come up with a better plan. I have a couple of decisions to make and some expenses to clear first. But the gun will be there a little longer, i think.

 

[earlthegoat2]

There is a nickel model 36 in a local pawn for $350. I am tempted but it would have been mine a month ago if it was a Bodyguard or a Centennial.

 

[Master Blaster]

Deal, after you check out the timing, etc. Just don't tell the wife.......... as she may confiscate it for her own use.

 

[bannockburn]

Sovblocgunfan

The gun was nicer than I remembered. But they had re-priced it. The gun is now at $400 and my ability to negotiate is no longer there.

See if they'll meet you halfway at $375 and make the deal! At the very least check if they have layaway so you don't miss out on this gun.

 

[Jonesy814]

Last one I saw for sale was $450 and I think it sold pretty fast

 

[evan price]

Wait, they raised the price?
Tell them you'll pay 350.

 

[Pat Riot]

Honestly, I think $400 is an okay deal. I’d buy it.

 

[Sovblocgunfan]

I have a plan and will be headed back on Monday. I checked in today and it’s still there. All is not lost!!

 

[Riomouse911]

I paid $350 from a friend for a no-dash nickel 49 a while back, it probably had 50 rounds through it total. He is an FBI agent and can't use it as an off duty/backup anymore so he sold it to me.

I, too woulda jumped on the 49 for $350 at first chance even though I have one already. Hopefully you can get them back down to $350-$375 and it'll be yours.

The only negatives I can say about my 49 is the front sight blade is paper-thin, and the glossy nickel finish makes using the sights indoors at the local range impossible. Other than that it's a nice pocket gun for sure!



Good luck, and stay safe!

 

[Sovblocgunfan]

Well, it be mine. Shop wouldn’t deal much, even though I flashed cash and tried hard to get them to come off the price.

$400 OTD.

 

[Riomouse911]

Nice! $400.00 OTD isn’t bad at all, I think of it as 350 plus tax and dealer paperwork .

Let us know how it shoots for you.

Stay safe!