trading for a ruger gp 100?

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I have a Taurus PT92 9mm that ive been trying to sell for about a month now. I took it to the local gun shop today and tried to see if i could get a trade in. they told me that i would be better selling it outright because they've had them in the past and they had to almost give them away after thy sat there for a few months. He told me that i might be able to get $325 out of it. Just a little bit a go i received an offer from someone offering to trade me for a Ruger gp 100 .357 mag. it has a 4 in barrel Stainless finish and a bobbed hammer. It looks like it is a little scuffed up but not in too bad of shape. Is this a good trade? Would i have better luck selling this gun than i did with my taurus? If so how much should i expect to get?

Update:

Oh ant the ruger has had about 500-600 rounds through it.

Keoni · Accepted Answer

You should definitely make the trade.

The PT92 sells used for around $300
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=194241114

A used stainless GP100 would get you $400 or more.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=193775413

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=193497094

Although it's a good trade as far as selling it goes, you should definitely keep the GP100.
It's a great wheel gun that will last you for many generations.

Get the GP100 quick before that guy changes his mind.

Rev · Answer

If you are comfortable with a rather large revolver, the GP-100 is a good choice. It is a very sturdy  design that no normal amount of of shooting should cause to lose acccuracy anytime soon. And a new one is worth considerably more than $325, more like $600. A used one is worth less but is still a good value.
However, it is much larger and more difficult to conceal than the Taurus pistol. And possibly harder to shoot accurately without practice.

Matt H · Answer

Ruger GP100's are very popular guns, I would think that you would be able to sell it fairly easily for about $325-$350.  You should look around on gunbroker.com and look at the prices on GP100's to make sure though.  I've seen a lot more GP100's around than PT92's so I would think that it would be easier to sell.

Tahoeguy · Answer

Sounds like a very good deal to me. I have never had much luck with Taurus semi autos, constantly had problems that never got fixed 100%. That ruger is a great gun, if you even take decent care of it, your grandkids will be shooting it after you are worm food.

Master · Answer

Sounds like an even trade, but not a great deal.

Your 9mm autoloader is a bit more popular than a 357 magnum wheelgun.

I just don't know how people scuff-up their fine firearms.  I sometimes hunt hard with my guns, but they still look better some 20 years later than some 3 year old guns that must have been abused.

TDM · Answer

Get that Ruger! 

600 rounds is just getting broken in for that tank of a gun. I'll be getting one myself as soon as I can afford it.

Fatefinger · Answer

You never tried selling it on backpage? Find out what it goes for new then take off 20%.

MJ · Answer

I'd make that trade in a heartbeat.

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