Taurus 651 & 605

[FortKnox]

Yesterday at Easy Pawn they had a pair of Taurus .357 snub noses that looked to be in good condition.

The 651 for $348

And the 605 for $248.

While I'm not in the market for another snub nose .357 these do look like a good deal. But, it's a Taurus.

So, what are your thoughts?

[southernasylum]

I havn't kept up with the price of Taurus revolvers but my gut says that's a bit high for a couple of used Taurus guns.


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[musicman]

30 minutes ago, FortKnox said:

 it's a Taurus.

My thoughts are this: you could get one really nice Smith or an average Colt Detective variant for the same price as those.  Those two taurii will most likely never appreciate in value, unless you just happen to stumble into a Taurus aficionado at the Piggly Wiggly who's dying for a 357 at each ankle.  One classic Smith or Colt will most likely only continue to appreciate, and will be something of quality and craftsmanship that you and your family can enjoy for generations.  They are still churning out humdrum taurii daily, but there are no new p&r Smiths, or ANY Colt revolvers being made any more.

But if these are destined to be tackle box or glove box guns, then throw all that value and quality junk aside and go for it it they'll make you a package deal.  $475-500 for the pair, out the door, is probably fair.

Edited August 26, 2016 by musicman

[Patton]

It's a fair price if you don't mind the Taurus name on the side.