You did the same as I did..
The 260 and 440 is a great 2 saw combo....Now,,I dont use my 260 much anymore with the 346xp I have ..Dont get the wrong idea why I said that cause they are both great saws,,but my GF says the 260 is her saw,,so I just keep it stashed for her when she wanna cut with it...*I do sneek it out now and then*...LOL!!!
I have a 28 inch bar with full skip chain on my 440...It was fast when I first got it,,but since Brad did port work on her she screams now.....Thats my fellin and bucking saw for the bigger stuff, but your gonna find out you'll be using the 260 ALOT!
I bet both saws will last your liftime is all your doing is cutting for firewood...Regular maint. and care you shouldnt ever have a issue with either of em...I use a grinder to sharpen all my chains,,so I take the bar off,,blow all the gunk off, and make sure the oil hole, rails is clean,,take off the air filter and give it a good cleaning,,close the choke and cover the carb. opening with my thumb and blow off around the carb. area, and clutch area...I also spent the extra money for a case for my 260 to keep it from being beat up goin tru the woods and nice to carry your tools in it too...Cant get a case to fit the 440 though. : (
It makes it so much enjoyable to go out and spend a day with something nice,,and it dont seem like your workin your azz off,,,really it's not work for me but have a day in the woods to relax and cut ...