Which to keep?

Wife,YES.
Guns, maybe.
My dog, NEVER!!!

I got a rifle for my wife once. It was a good trade. Then I made him pay me to take her back:madsmile::thup::dancingbanana::beerchug:

Sell the VAR barreled one.
Like you said, not as much soul and you have good shooter with SA barrel which to most is more desirable.