A few months ago I got a S&W 638 as my first handgun. I selected it for how lightweight it is (and thus how easy it would be to carry) and its size (it fits my hands comfortably). However, after taking it to the range a couple times, I've discovered that it kicks way too much for me. Last time I went to the range, I shot off 50 .38 spc (not even the +P rounds) and my right hand ached something terrible through the next day. That same day I even tested out my dad's new Taurus Judge and we both agreed that that had notably less recoil. No more lightweight snub nosed revolvers for me . . .
So now I'm thinking of selling it and putting the money towards something that will be more comfortable for me to shoot and thus something I feel I can rely on to protect me. Only problem is that I don't know what's the best way to do that. I have no idea what my gun is valued at used . . . I've fired 100 rounds total out of it and obviously has no other wear. Obviously I don't want to get ripped off. Are there any recommendations on maybe which stores in the Evansville area would give me a fair price? Are stores more likely to give you a better rate (aka store credit) if you're trading it in? I don't know if it helps any, but I bought it at Whittaker Guns in Owensboro. Anyone know what kind of reputation does Gander have for buying used guns?
Any advice would be helpful really.
So now I'm thinking of selling it and putting the money towards something that will be more comfortable for me to shoot and thus something I feel I can rely on to protect me. Only problem is that I don't know what's the best way to do that. I have no idea what my gun is valued at used . . . I've fired 100 rounds total out of it and obviously has no other wear. Obviously I don't want to get ripped off. Are there any recommendations on maybe which stores in the Evansville area would give me a fair price? Are stores more likely to give you a better rate (aka store credit) if you're trading it in? I don't know if it helps any, but I bought it at Whittaker Guns in Owensboro. Anyone know what kind of reputation does Gander have for buying used guns?
Any advice would be helpful really.