used P345 price?

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MitchellB

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I was hoping to get an idea what a fair market price is to buy a used Ruger P345 .45 acp pistol?. The one I am looking at comes with 3 magazines (stainless slide) and appears to be shot very little.
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MitchellB said:
I was hoping to get an idea what a fair market price is to buy a used Ruger P345 .45 acp pistol?. The one I am looking at comes with 3 magazines (stainless slide) and appears to be shot very little.
Mitchell

I was at the LGS inquiring about the prices GSR and Mini-Tac30. I asked the owner what my P345 is worth for a trade-in. He gave me a price of $350. That's with Box, Lock, Internal Lock Keys, Manual, 2 Magazines, Magazine Loader. My P345 is Blue, 98%, Bought it NIB last March for $475 OTD..................................
 

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I'd take that $350 and run Chief, or trade, or whatever .... because that's about $100 over what it should be .... unless he's ripping you for the new gun by $100, which would make it about right.

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revhigh said:
I'd take that $350 and run Chief, or trade, or whatever .... because that's about $100 over what it should be .... unless he's ripping you for the new gun by $100, which would make it about right.

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I dunno. I was just asking is all. But if I do trade the 345 in I still have my P90 :) ........................................................................
 

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Take it !! The P90 is a far better gun ... trade it in on a REAL gun .... hint hint .... think 1911. :D

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revhigh said:
Take it !! The P90 is a far better gun ... trade it in on a REAL gun .... hint hint .... think 1911. :D

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Didja say real Gun? yer right, a GSR :lol: :lol: ..................................

My P90 is a keeper :D ...................................
 

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$375 is a very good deal. In my travels the new prices hover around $519-539 factory-fresh.

I've seen only one of three used, as-new P345 guns (stainless slide w/the stupid rail) below $400. Again, that was as-new with no visible marks inside or out, all factory items.

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Ragdog

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Hmmm... I think a lot of people here don't know what the hell they are talking about. The P345 is an excellent pistol. Talk to someone who actually HAS one.
 

rman

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I just bought a used blued one. It came with the box, papers, lock, magazines, keys, etc. I paid $350 and feel like I got a good deal. This is the 3rd one I've owned and I'm keeping this one!
 

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Mitch ... If you look at the used P345s that have actually sold on Gunbroker, you will find that the range has been from a low of $290 to a high end of about $400. If it's a relatively low round count gun with all of the standard accessories included, $340 or so would be a reasonable price IMHO.

As far as the KP345 is concerned, mine has proven to be an excellent firearm. It is nearing 3,000 rounds and with the exception of 2 fail to feeds in the first 50 rounds, it has been perfect. In my experience (having shot both in a side by side comparison), the P345 is every bit as accurate as the P90, and IMHO the P345 is Ruger's best .45 semi-auto offering to date (others may disagree). Good luck with your decision :)
 

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I would buy every one I could find at $340!

But don't forget that the $340 gun sold on GB also adds $25 for shipping, and $20 for a transfer FFL, etc. so in reality is is closer to a $400 deal no matter what.
 

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I was thinking of trading my P345 ss mint in on a new LC9. They wanted to give me $150 for it. They would take it on consignment and sell it for $375 they said. I would get $280 out of the deal if and when it sold. They didn't act very interested. I got the LC9 and kept the P345. It may not be an Ed Brown but it is sure worth more than $150.
 

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A used Ruger Pseries just doesn't go for much around here. I took my 2 year old p95 in to LGS to see what they'd give me and all they'd give was $225. I paid $375 OTD new. That's a huge hit.
 

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Thanks for all the replies. I offered the store $400 flat including tax but he would only come off his asking price by 15 bucks (wanting $425 + tax). Think I'll walk away from this.
 

BuckJM53

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MitchellB said:
Thanks for all the replies. I offered the store $400 flat including tax but he would only come off his asking price by 15 bucks (wanting $425 + tax). Think I'll walk away from this.
Mitch ... I wouldn't blame you if you did. This guy is asking for nearly NIB money for a used gun (almost $460 with tax :shock:). If you want to spend that kind of money, there are currently a couple NIB KP345s on Gunbroker that you can buy without bidding for $445 + $15 shipping. Sure you would have to add the $20 FFL fee, but your still out the door for about $480 with a new gun. If it were me though, I'd keep searching for a used unit for around the $350 range (if your patient ... you'll find one :wink:)
 

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This is a small gun store, but it is close to my house, so I go in there often to look around, but I've never been able to afford anything from them. Their sticker prices are high, but I hoped talking cash, they would come off their list prices substantially. As it turns out they won't, at least not to me. I remember last year I was looking for a Kel-Tec PF9 and remembered seeing one there once, but when I checked again they were out. While they said they were a Kel-Tec dealer, after asking the guy about ordering me one, they said they would never get in another one. The guy hated them and claimed 7 out of the 10 he sold had to be returned to Kel-Tec. Then he tried to sell me Sccy touting how much better they were than Kel-Tec. May be, but I had pretty much made up my mind what I wanted, I just needed to find one. I did eventually, and I've never had a problem with it. I see where Ruger is offering a similar gun now in the LC9 that I have heard good things about as well.
 

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Recently I have seen 2 slightly used P345's. One was $449 plus tax the other was $450 plus shipping. I didn't buy either as they are little more than I want to pay. I didn't try to negotiate But judging by what your dealer is asking that might be about market price. i would have walked too but I am a tightwad.
 

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