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Hi all. Looking to buy a S&W 642 FTF in Houston / Galveston area. Let me know what you have. Thanks!

I just some guy contact me from my listing on texasguntrader offering to sell me his 642 for $600.

When I replied and asked if his had the CT grips or holsters or some big accessories package because they are at available new for about $450 at the gun show. He wrote back and said that $600 was blue book on the gun and that I should just buy it somewhere else and not from him!

blue book?

go buy it somewhere else!

silverbear wrote:I just some guy contact me from my listing on texasguntrader offering to sell me his 642 for $600.

When I replied and asked if his had the CT grips or holsters or some big accessories package because they are at available new for about $450 at the gun show. He wrote back and said that $600 was blue book on the gun and that I should just buy it somewhere else and not from him!

blue book?

go buy it somewhere else!

Roger that! 30th addition Blue Book MSRP 642 $600, used 100% $425. MSRP 642CT $877, used 100% $650. Can't imagine what this guy is thinking.

I paid $439 brand new at Tomball Pawn.

USA1 wrote:I paid $439 brand new at Tomball Pawn.

Wow, nice!

If my WTB posts don't pan out, I may have to take a little trip up north!

I saw a used 642-1 a few weeks ago at Fountain Firearms for $389 or $399....it looked in great shape. I purchased mine for $449 out the door at Nagel's in San Antonio..I think the price was fair for the used version. If you can't find a 642 anywhere else, you may want to check Fountain.

silverbear wrote:

USA1 wrote:I paid $439 brand new at Tomball Pawn.

Wow, nice!

If my WTB posts don't pan out, I may have to take a little trip up north!

If you decide to, call them first. They only had 1 in stock when I bought mine.
He told me they sell quickly. Must be a popular model.

I would think most folks tend to hang on to the ones they have. I know I will.

USA1 wrote:I would think most folks tend to hang on to the ones they have. I know I will.

I think you're right. I remember reading one thread where many of the posters had some combination of .45/9mm semi-auto and J frame, with the 642 being the most popular model. They all LOVED their snubbie, especially in pocket carry mode for quick trips to the store. I must credit (or blame ) one of our own, fm2, for letting me shoot his during a training session which got me to thinking, "you know, I could really use one of those......."

silverbear wrote: my listing on texasguntrader

I saw your listing there the other day and recognized you username.
I almost replied just to say hi but I didn't want to bug you so I'll bug you here.

USA1 wrote:I saw your listing there the other day and recognized you username.
I almost replied just to say hi but I didn't want to bug you so I'll bug you here.

Here is better!

We should start a thread about selling our gear on guntrader. Mine would go something like this:

LNIB Glock 26 with stock magazine, two +2 magazines, tupperware and lock. $900

silverbear wrote:

USA1 wrote:I saw your listing there the other day and recognized you username.
I almost replied just to say hi but I didn't want to bug you so I'll bug you here.

Here is better!

We should start a thread about selling our gear on guntrader. Mine would go something like this:

LNIB Glock 26 with stock magazine, two +2 magazines, tupperware and lock. $900

Well, since you bring it up, I happen to have a 642...anything's for sale for the right price.

USA1 wrote:Well, since you bring it up, I happen to have a 642...anything's for sale for the right price.

Well if I'm gonna have to pay $600 for a used 642, might as well be yours!

OR maybe yall could just trade

Well let's see...a $900 Glock for a $600 S&W 642. I think USA1 needs to pony up some cash and judging by the way you two are pricing things, I'd say about $500 ought to be fair. Don't forget my commission.

SQLGeek wrote:Well let's see...a $900 Glock for a $600 S&W 642. I think USA1 needs to pony up some cash

Not so fast.
Did I mention I have the upgraded rosewood grips?