I'm a new member here and thought I would begin asking information on the 4516's. My wife and I just completed our CWP training class here in Florida and I am now looking for small carry pistols. I have a S&W 4516-1 in very good condition which I don't use. I have spoken to several gun dealers, including Gander Mountain about trade in value of this handgun and most of them throw out a "low ball" amount of $200 to $225 trade-in towards one of their new .380's. I was born awhile ago, but it wasn't yesterday! I could probably get as much for an inexpensive P11 Kel Tec that I own! Does anybody have a good feel for these 4516's in today's market? I see many conversations dating back to 2010 & 11 and the prices seemed up in the price I would expect. I wish I could find some 2014 conversations so I could realistically know what this gun might be worth. It's a very clean 4516-1 with two magazines. Finish is in great shape, even though the Gander Mountain rep tried to convince me the gun had some scratches (they are faint scuff marks which can easily be removed with a Scotch Brite pad). Another method to convince you of the small amount they offer! Any feedback on current values would be appreciated! Without see many of these on the selling blocks might suggest these guns are being kept?
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