M&P TRADE IN

**ksig1869** · April 2nd, 2009, 09:02 PM

Alright I guess im going through buyer's regret, but I really want to get a 1911. I was looking at the Rock Island 1911 which i have read many reviews and like what I have read.

Well the question is I have a S&W M&P 9c that I got 4 months ago ( an impulse birthday present) how much do you think I can get for a trade-in? There is about 700 down the barrel, taken care of it pretty well. I contemplated the 9v45 argument and gave in to the cost of 9mm. I would buy another but money would be tight. Should I just wait and safe up? Or any suggestions where I should go to trade in?

p.s. I love the M&P and is a fantastic pistol but I have always wanted a 1911

**Republicrat** · April 2nd, 2009, 09:06 PM

On a trade-in you'll lose a lot.

If you must sell try gunbroker.com or a shop that does consignment...

**P-11 shooter** · April 2nd, 2009, 09:11 PM

I'd be hesitant to trade in an M&P9c. Of course that's because I LOVE mine to death. Plus you'll probably loose alot on the trade.

Taurus makes a nice, affordable 1911 and you could save for it and keep the M&P for a cheap plinker. The compact still has great accuracy and a cheap trigger job makes a world of difference.

**Dredly** · April 2nd, 2009, 09:11 PM

I'd consider trading you but you live to far away :P

The M&P should be able to be sold for 500 bucks without much of a problem, you can get an RIA in the 400 range if you can find them.

**ksig1869** · April 2nd, 2009, 09:32 PM

Thanks, I may just have to wait. Im just a little impatient, and really want to add a 1911 to my fledging collection.

I shot a springfield 1911 (not sure on the model) but I wasnt that impressed. It was also a rental gun thats seen its fair share of shooting.

Don't get me wrong I love my M&P. I have recently shot a 45 again and wish that i thought a little harder about what my first purchase should be.

**S&W 10mm** · April 2nd, 2009, 09:39 PM

I agree that you should wait. If you trade your M&P in your going from 9 bucks for bullets to 16 bucks and thats quite a transition. Plus your wanting to add to your collection not get rid of one for another. Just my .02 cents.

**tdyoung58** · April 2nd, 2009, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by Republicrat

On a trade-in you'll lose a lot.

If you must sell try gunbroker.com or a shop that does consignment...

I agree, I think I'd wait and save up

**Hasitnow** · April 2nd, 2009, 10:03 PM

Be patient! Don't sell or trade if you don't have to. Start saving and good luck!

**BUCKMARK** · April 2nd, 2009, 10:36 PM

Keep your M&P.

Every gun owner should have at least one hi-cap 9mm handgun regardless of manufacture. When the sky rains blood and fire, aliens invade or Chinese paratroopers fall from above....It would be nice to have a hi-cap 9.

Save your money, and buy a 1911 later. At age 21, you have more than enough time to buy all the guns you want. Shoot the hell out of the M&P and you will be suprised that at age 32 you have 10 or many more handguns....they seem to find ways of following you home.

Good luck.