I'm in the market for a nice S&W .38 special or maybe a Ruger version for the wife to carry. Prefer it to be in like new condition. I'm in Muncie, will travel a little bit, as long as it's with in reason. Looking to spend $300 - $350. Please reach out to me with what you have.
I can only say this from my own experience. For either of the two brands that you mentioned being in like new you will spend quite a bit more than $350.00. In your price range you can expect good working condition with a fair amount of wear. There are exceptions to this but they are not common.
I have a 2" Smith & Wesson Model 10-5 that I will be selling on gunbroker for $500, but if your interested in a FTF on the North side of Indy I would do $450 to save me the hassle of shipping. Text me at 317-694-5126 for pics.