What is my gun worth?

Minimal Brat · October 24, 2012

Hey everyone,

I was hoping someone could help me.

The first gun my husband got for me was the Taurus 709 slim. I had done lots of reviews on it and it came with great reviews so he bought it for me. While I do like the gun I like my Ruger sr9c better. I know a few people who have the 709 and they love them but I have less recoil with the sr9c so it is my gun of choice.

I have thought about selling the Taurus 709 slim. I have only put about 50 rounds though it. How do I know what to ask for it?

Thank you

Dawn

Chris1911 · October 25, 2012

I like to take 10-15% off new depending on condition and of course the popularity of the gun and how fast you want to sell it. Check out some online shops with a used version of your gun for a good starting point.
Good luck

PrepperTraining · October 25, 2012

Yeah - what Chris said... Check out gunbroker.com or armslist.com. Gun broker looks like they're going for betwen $300 and $400. If it were me and I wasn't in any hurry to sell, I'd put it out there for $400 and see if I get any hits...

Minimal Brat · October 25, 2012

Thanks so much. I was looking around to see what a new one costs last night. I am in no hurry to sell so waiting to get what I want out of it is no big deal.

MikeH121 · October 25, 2012

You could take a little less but trade it in at a Gun Shop for something you do like. The private sale gets you more. Selling online may get the price but then you take off a percentage and then you gotta meet or ship it to an FFL

diesel · October 26, 2012

a guns worth what you can get for it. according to blue book, it's worth $330 in 98% condition, $265 in 95%. again, it's worth a grand if someone will pay you for

Minimal Brat · October 26, 2012

Looks like I was pretty close. I thought 325 to 350. I don't do online. I sell it we go to the bank and get a notarized bill of sale. Something happens to the gun I have proof I no longer had it. I did this when I sold my 380 too.

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