The Berreta is one of the best 9's I've ever owned. It will have a much better resale value than th S&W. However, I own th S&W, and use it as my main carry gun. You will never shoot tight groups with it because it has a 8 pound trigger. But with no safety, 16 in the clip and 1 in the chamber it makes a very effective and easy to use semi for someone who doesn't shoot handguns a lot. If your looking for a shooter, go with the Berreta, If your looking for a good carry, and you don't shoot that much, go with the Smith.