What do you think of this trade?

[Birds Away]

Last evening, after a nice trip to Applied Ballistics for some range time, I stopped at Four Guns in Lafayette. I traded my Smith & Wesson 469 and $150 for a Beretta 9000S F type. I gave up a little mag capacity. Although the Smith was the first handgun I owned I think it was time to move on. I think I did okay but am interested in getting other opinions. Thoughts?

 

[SlowPlay]

Four Guns just moved about a 1/2 block south of where they were. Be sure to see their new store!!

 

[iamaclone45]

I think I did okay but am interested in getting other opinions. Thoughts?

Meh. If you are happy with the trade then that's all that really matters.

Four Guns just moved about a 1/2 block south of where they were. Be sure to see their new store!!

I was unaware of any move. What location are they next to now?

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

If YOU'RE happy with the trade, that's all that matters.

The 9000s wasn't ever a big seller for Beretta. It was the 2nd gun I bought for myself, if I remember correctly. It was CHUNKY; too much so for me to carry IWB comfortably. I'm sure that a better holster and a carry belt would've mitigated some of the discomfort...don't know by how much.

I also found the slide hard to rack due to the small/thin serrations at the back of the slide. The safety lever on mine was also very very stiff both going from S to F and from F to S. Solution: not using the safety lever unless de-cocking the firearm.

Neat little pistols, though... If forced to choose between a S&W 469 and a 9000s, I'd probably re-choose the Beretta despite it's shortcomings. I've never been able to get those S&W metal-framed semi-automatic pistols to feel good in my hands.

-J-

 

[FERLACH]

A lot of gun trades amount to what you personally want. If your happy then it was a good trade.

 

[SlowPlay]

iama....across the street,75yards south,was an insurance business.

 

[sparkyfender]

If you like the trade, as others have stated, it was a fine trade. You are the one that needs to be pleased with the transaction............

Me? I would have kept that S&W, but that is just me!!

Luck!

 

[sgreen3]

It may not be a trade others would do, but it wasnt our gun. If your happy, thats all that matters

 

[Birds Away]

Looking back on it now, I wish I would have held onto the Smith.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Looking back on it now, I wish I would have held onto the Smith.

Many folks who come by a Beretta 9000s tend to feel that way...

 

[JohnP82]

Looking back on it now, I wish I would have held onto the Smith.

Sorry to hear you are regretting the trade. Don't feel too bad, many people in the gun game go through at least one regret! Some have several deals they regret from the past.

Any particular reason you regret the trade? Unhappy with the Beretta or just miss the Smith?

 

[Bersalover]

second the motion, if your happy its a good deal

 

[Fullmag]

Sorry to hear you are regretting the trade. Don't feel too bad, many people in the gun game go through at least one regret! Some have several deals they regret from the past.

Any particular reason you regret the trade? Unhappy with the Beretta or just miss the Smith?

Chalk it up to experience. Then move on, that's what I've learned. The hard way, by the way. If you do this gun trading and selling game long enough it will happen.

Are the regrets coming from what the others are saying? Go with what feels good to YOU. I like the XD's but not Glock's, that goes against what a lot of people think.

 

[agreen0170]

The 9000s isnt a favorite of mine but overall isn't a bad gun. I personally would have stuck with the smith, but as long as you are comfortable with the gun that is all that matters.

 

[Birds Away]

The Beretta is long gone. I didn't like the slide and it was not a comfortable gun for me. I now carry a 3913NL and like it much better. I just wish I would have kept the Smith as it was my first handgun.

 

[sparkyfender]

A 3913 is a great carry pistol. I have the Lady Smith version.

 

[jajwrigh]

Its all about what makes sense to you...

 

[SSGSAD]

Last evening, after a nice trip to Applied Ballistics for some range time, I stopped at Four Guns in Lafayette. I traded my Smith & Wesson 469 and $150 for a Beretta 9000S F type. I gave up a little mag capacity. Although the Smith was the first handgun I owned I think it was time to move on. I think I did okay but am interested in getting other opinions. Thoughts?

I NEVER trade a S&W for ANYTHING .....

 

[ThrottleJockey]

I sold all my guns long ago and regretted it most of my life. When I began shooting and collecting again I decided that I will NEVER part with any gun again. I may buy more, but will never trade, sell, or gift any gun out of my possession again. I have never parted with a gun and not regretted it at some point later.

 

[maxmayhem]

You did good...i like the berettas...these might have been used in the move the minority report..