LOL. I don't think a single post answered my question...but after re reading my post, i understand why.

i'm not asking for advice on character or sticking to a price, that doesn't have anything to do with what i'm asking. The guy doesn't have a clue what gun i own or am considering selling. I simply sent him a note and asked if he had an interest in buying one of my 22 lr. I have five but am considering selling one of two b/c i hardly use any of them let alone all 5. I expected him to say he already has several himself but instead, he is interested but not the case, so good but now i need to make an official decision.

I could easily sell the rem for 125 and be done with it. He would also be happy if i offered him "the better gun" for 175 and probably more happy if i gave him the choice. He doesn't really care, he is a very well off atty who will buy whichever i offer and is capable of determing what is a fair price.

what i am struggling with more than anything is the "feel" of the rem is better for me but the reviews and value of this gun is less. It makes me feel like i should keep the ruger b/c it is clearly of a cult following and pricier gun but it doesn't feel as comfortable to me. that's all, was just looking for feedback on the guns and suggestions but i can see the confusion in my post.

I'm going to offer him both guns, one for 125 and the other for 175 and let him pick. I don't really care, can be happy with either. At 175, the sting is lessened on the better gun, if he takes the rem, that's fine too, i ended up keeping the better quality gun w/ ss. Afterall, it is only an occassional plinking gun for me