Smith & Wesson J-Frame Price History & Deals
10 deals tracked from r/gundeals
Great deals exist. The Smith & Wesson J-Frame has dropped as low as $273 on r/gundeals, which is 29% below the average price of $385.
A good deal is anything under $366. A great deal is under $327. We've tracked 10 priced deals, so this data is solid.
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Smith & Wesson J-Frame Market Analysis
The Smith & Wesson J-Frame typically sells for around $380 on r/gundeals, placing it in the mid-range segment. Across 10 tracked deals, prices have ranged from $273 to $599, with most transactions landing between $280 and $441. That's a 85% spread between the lowest and highest prices, meaning timing and retailer selection matter significantly for this product.
Over the past 11 months, Smith & Wesson J-Frame prices have dropped by approximately 22%. Recent deals have averaged $280 compared to $360 for earlier listings, which could indicate promotional pricing, increased competition among retailers, or a newer model release shifting demand.
The best prices on Smith & Wesson J-Frame have come from Kingsfirearmsonline, averaging $278 across 3 deals — roughly $108 below the overall average. Historically, February tends to offer the lowest prices, averaging $280 — about $105 below the yearly average.
Police Trade Smith & Wesson J-Frame models average $303, a 34% savings compared to new at $460. Across 4 tracked police trade deals, prices have ranged from $273 to $380. For buyers open to pre-owned, this represents meaningful savings on an otherwise identical product.
If you're cross-shopping, the Taurus TX22 Gen 2 T.O.R.O. averages $322 across 28 deals (17% less), while the Smith & Wesson M&P averages $509 across 57 deals. Deal frequency and pricing history for each can be found on their respective product pages.
Price History
Price Distribution
Price by Condition
| Condition | Deals | Avg Price | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police Trade | 4 | $303 | $273 | $380 |
| Used | 1 | $340 | $340 | $340 |
| New | 5 | $460 | $340 | $599 |
What You Should Know About Smith & Wesson J-Frame
- Price trend: Prices for Smith & Wesson J-Frame have dropped 15% over the tracked period — from a $416 average in older deals to around $354 recently. The trend is in your favor.
- Save with condition: Police trade-in Smith & Wesson J-Frame models average $303 vs $460 new — a $157 savings. These are typically cosmetic-only differences.
- Community favorite: The highest-rated Smith & Wesson J-Frame deal had 123 upvotes at $273 from Kingsfirearmsonline — r/gundeals clearly thought that was a standout price.
- Price range: Smith & Wesson J-Frame prices vary widely — from $273 to $599 (a 85% spread). Patience and alerts pay off here.
- Deal frequency: Smith & Wesson J-Frame deals are relatively rare — about every 38 days. When one shows up at a good price, act fast.
- Target price: Aim for under $366 — that puts you in "good deal" territory.