S&W semi-auto version of Chief's Special, 9mm

BobSteele

March 18, 2004 09:55

I have the chance to buy a compact semi-auto S&W CS9 Chief's Special in 9mm...like new condition. It's the semi-auto version or take-off (7+1) of the old 2" Chief's Special .38 revolver.

Can get for appx. $325.00 and all my books show it as around $725.00 suggested retail. Comes with manual, 2 mags, paperwork. Guy needs to know today.

Anyone give me feedback on the gun, the price, etc.???
BobSteele

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  nmyers

  March 18, 2004 10:05

  Don't let the MSRP fool you. There is a glut of S&W 9mm's on the market. If you check the completed auctions, actual sales are usually in the $200-250 range; especially nice guns might go for $300.
  
  The gun you are looking at is one of the nicer ones, & certainly not a PD trade-in. At that price you won't be hurt; but, it is not the great bargain that "book value" would have you believe.
  
  Neal

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  BobSteele

  March 18, 2004 16:56

  Neal: sounds like it might have been Agent Meyers. Thanks for your input. A friend who owns the local gun store said any price between 300-345 would be OK and another friend, the local gunsmith, said about the same. Your input sounds very knowledgeable so will go after it @ around $300 and see how it goes. It's the satin stainless finish version, comes with 2 mags, papers, manual, case, etc. Doesn't appear its been fired.
  
  Thanks again for your input.
  
  BobSteele

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  trusta45

  March 18, 2004 17:00

  That really doesnt sound like to bad a price for a Chiefs Special even if it is in 9mm.I looked at a .40 before I got my Baby Eagle .45 and it wasnt $325.00,so I dont think thats bad at all.Its worth $325.00 to get a very concealable and quality gun I think.$300.00 would be better though.[:D]
  
  "A gun is as good or bad as the man using it"
  -Shane-
  "People say money talks but all I ever heard it say was goodbye"
  -A Murder Of Crows-

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  BobSteele

  March 19, 2004 17:17

  To those that responded, thanks. Got it for $325.00. Prices for the CS9 are all over the place on auctions...from mine @ $325.00 to $599.00. Same gun and accoutrements...wow! Scary.
  
  BobSteele

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