View Full Version : Would you pay $331 for a used Glock 22?
DocWagon
05-22-2008, 12:22
Say I offered you a used Glock 22, good cosmetic and functional condition. New front night sight, good rear night sights. Older generation, no light rail or finger grooves. Holster wear on finish, but no other marks. 3 mags, all documentation and original package. $331 total cost
Good deal or no?
The reason I ask is that our department is allowing us to buy back our pistol if ours is being replaced with the new generation with a rail, and mine will be replaced when I go to fall inservice later this year.
Normally, I'm reluctant to buy a used pistol but, if it had been my duty pistol, I'd jump at the chance ...assuming I had the $331. :) Although I switched to Glock 21 post-LEO active duty, the Glock 22 was my duty pistol and I considered it a fine choice for platform and effectiveness. I still CCW my Glock 27.
Since you have already "used" it, you know it's history. Seems like a good price to me, so why not, unless you don't want the pistol or don't have the money. Personally I'd jump on that deal.
Der Verge
05-22-2008, 20:38
I would not pay $331 for a new glock. Not until they get the "safety" off the trigger.
moonie42
05-23-2008, 06:35
Since you have already "used" it, you know it's history.
I agree with webbee....since you have intimate knowledge of this particular sidearm, you are in the best position to make that decision. If I were in your position, I'd probably buy it, take it to a smith for a good inspection and "routine" maintenance...replace springs, check for excessive wear on components. etc. Now, if I saw a Glock in the condition you describe in a shop for $331, I'd almost certainly pass.
BlenderWizard
05-23-2008, 18:43
A used Glock in good cosmetic condition for $331? In a split second. Holster wear? Send it to Glock to get refinished for $50. Parts worn? Glock will replace them for free. Who cares about the light rail?
If you don't want it for $331, send it my way.
Moonie, if you find a used glock for $331 with some finish wear on the slide, it would be completely foolish not to buy it, assuming you could afford to.
Der Verge: I assume you think it needs some kind of additional safety? Definitely don't buy a glock.
DocWagon
05-23-2008, 19:38
I've got to the fall to decide, but I'll probably buy it. It was my first issued police sidearm, so if nothing else maybe it'll make a family heirloom.
The thing is, I've just never been a Glock guy and had no idea what they normally sold for. Didn't know Glock would refinish them for $50, either. That's good info.
I can get the range armorer to swap out springs and what-not, so that's not an issue.
BlenderWizard
05-24-2008, 05:16
You can't hardly touch a used Glock for under $420 or so. I'd jump in a heartbeat.
BlenderWizard
05-24-2008, 06:46
Doc, one thing I hadn't considered is that your (LEO) cost for a new Glock with box, 3 mags, paperwork, etc. (no night sights), is $389+tax, so if I had to choose between the 2, I'd probably pay the extra $58 for the new one.
HighDesertWolf
05-24-2008, 12:25
dept trade ins on 2nd generation Glock 22's are going for $399-$429 locally. so $331 aint shabby at all Id say go for it!!!
Der Verge
05-24-2008, 12:58
Der Verge: I assume you think it needs some kind of additional safety? Definitely don't buy a glock.
Safety on the trigger is absurd. If you added say, a grip safety to it, then I could put a little trust in it. Also, the additional safety is not for me. I know, and use good trigger dicipline. My finger is never on the trigger until I am ready to kill. I swear, if I get accidentally shot by some moron who had his finger on the "safety" of his glock, you will read about me in the papers.
BlenderWizard
05-24-2008, 17:02
Safety on the trigger is absurd. If you added say, a grip safety to it, then I could put a little trust in it. Also, the additional safety is not for me. I know, and use good trigger dicipline. My finger is never on the trigger until I am ready to kill. I swear, if I get accidentally shot by some moron who had his finger on the "safety" of his glock, you will read about me in the papers.
The trigger safety is on the Glock for one reason: to prevent an AD if the gun is dropped.
Kind of the same thing as the Accutrigger on a Savage rifle. Heat shrink tubing works well if you want a work around.
DocWagon
05-25-2008, 09:56
Safety on the trigger is absurd.
A safety on any handgun is absurd if you're used to revolvers. The thread is about the price, not about the features, or lack thereof, of the Glock.
BlenderWizard
05-26-2008, 16:49
Anyway, Doc, I'd check to see what a new one would cost you, and go from there. Either way, though $331 is a great price for a Glock.
Mrblackguns
05-29-2008, 13:15
I would only take a Glock if it was free, but if you like them and it's worth it to you since it is your duty weapon why not? could be a good back up or off duty gun, same platform, ammo, etc.
BlenderWizard
05-30-2008, 20:06
I would only take a Glock if it was free, but if you like them and it's worth it to you since it is your duty weapon why not? could be a good back up or off duty gun, same platform, ammo, etc.
Stop being ridiculous.
You know how much it's been used and how it was used. That price around my area would last about 5 seconds before someone said "Sold".
woodchuckssuck
05-31-2008, 21:48
ill buy a glock when they make them out of steel, and put all the features of the 1911 onto them...
BUT, if YOU like glocks, thats a good price, buy it if its in good shape! to be honest the one thing that keeps me from OWNING a glock is the grip angle. Glocks are very well made and reliable, just not some of our cups of tea.
obeymybird
06-27-2008, 14:55
why do glocks cost so much anyway? i guess the price would be ok if every time you pulled the trigger you would hit the bulls-eye. i shoot at an indoor range and have seen a ton of glocks come through there and have watched stock high-points embarrass them not once but everytime!
DocWagon
06-28-2008, 07:32
why do glocks cost so much anyway? i guess the price would be ok if every time you pulled the trigger you would hit the bulls-eye. i shoot at an indoor range and have seen a ton of glocks come through there and have watched stock high-points embarrass them not once but everytime!
1) They cost so much because that's what people will pay for them, same reason everything costs so much.
2) Really? Hi-points? Really?:unsure: I guess we should switch to Hi-points for our duty weapons then. I could practice trigger pull by stirring a bucket of sand with a spatula, since that's pretty much what a Hi-point trigger feels like.
obeymybird
10-03-2008, 06:42
:lol: i think i would rather want to hit what i was shooting at then worry about trigger pull. i lost count of how many glock guns i have out shot!
rapid223fire
10-03-2008, 12:23
I would buy it for 331.
Then I would make 100$ on that thing at the next gunshow.
why do glocks cost so much anyway? i guess the price would be ok if every time you pulled the trigger you would hit the bulls-eye. i shoot at an indoor range and have seen a ton of glocks come through there and have watched stock high-points embarrass them not once but everytime!
Because Glocks WORK. And they are absolutly safe until you squeeze the trigger, no manual safty to think about in time of emergency. I personally PREFER a 1911 design, but I am 100% comfortable with my wife having my Glock 19. More rounds, less recoil, and cheaper to get her proficient with.
Doc: at the risk of infringing upon Nike's trademark:
JUST DO IT!
storm_crow
10-06-2008, 15:20
I am not a Glock person myself, I don't care much for the aesthetics... but I know if I was offered one at that price in the sort of condition you described I would jump on it! Besides, if you are already familiar with it that's just icing on the cake, right? Sounds like a heck of a deal to me.
I would buy it for 331.
Then I would make 100$ on that thing at the next gunshow.
A+ ! That's what I would do as well.
You gotta love tactical tupperwear. Very little to go wrong with them, My 12 year old daughter could field strip one in about 10 seconds. They are accurate and dependable. Don't like the grip angle get out the dremel and some good epoxy. Cheap mags easily found at any gun shop. Don't get me wrong a good quality 1911 (read Caspian, Wilson, Nighthawk) will beat a glock in my mind. But who wants to spend the money on a gun you might lose after defending yourself or your family. Buy the gun! Thats a good price. Just my 2 cents.:lol:
proudamerican831
11-19-2008, 02:50
My Father was in WW2 and two tours in the Korean conflict. If I could have just one of the weapons he carried I would pay far more than they are worth. What an honor it would be for one of your kids to end up with your first service gun. I would buy it, buy a presentation case from gunbroker and put all the paperwork you have concerning you and the gun in the case. You have no idea what this will mean to who ever gets it.
BlenderWizard
11-19-2008, 04:44
Who dug up this fossil? I am sure the OP has either bought the gun by now, or the time to do so has passed.
faawrenchbndr
11-19-2008, 05:38
I would not pay $331 for a new glock. Not until they get the "safety" off the trigger.
The "safety" is only as safe as the operator.
proudamerican831
11-19-2008, 13:59
It is called, not paying attention to the date of the original post. OOOOPS
FirefighterEd
11-19-2008, 14:06
Doc, one thing I hadn't considered is that your (LEO) cost for a new Glock with box, 3 mags, paperwork, etc. (no night sights), is $389+tax, so if I had to choose between the 2, I'd probably pay the extra $58 for the new one.
Since a dept weapon is going to have papers attached, I'd go new like Blenerwizard said, unless you're buying it for sentimental reasons.
Now, a non papered glock for anything under $425 in my presence is SOLD! I don't care about finish and springs are cheap or free.
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