Police trade ins - Page 4

militant · January 25, 2015, 08:21 PM

What web sites have the best deals aside from buds?

WVsig · January 25, 2015, 08:44 PM

There are all sorts of places. J&G, Gun Broker, AIM etc... A lot depends on what you are looking for. Some places specialize in particular guns or particular types.

I have several places I look at regularly. You have to have cash and be ready to buy when they pop up!

RodTheWrench · January 25, 2015, 11:40 PM

Just my 2 cents:

A good friend of mine is getting ready to retire from the County Sheriff's office. In his years there, he's had 4 guns issued - 3 G23s and 1 G19. I would buy his old trade-in any day of the week, and twice on Sunday. Why?

He's the Kitchen Manager at the County Jail. He's a sworn Deputy though, and he's got a department-issued gun. He told me he'd be surprised if all 4 of the guns he carried had more than 500 rounds through them when they were turned in.

Of course an extreme example, but really, I can't imagine that 90% of Police turn-ins aren't mostly surface wear and very little internal.

My experience was with a Beretta 92FS about 20 years ago. The biggest LGS around here dealt a lot in police trade-ins and had probably 9 of them in the case. Being a poor college student, one that was priced at $269 caught my eye. It was rough on the outside to be sure, but seemed tight enough to my inexperienced hands and eyes, so I bought it. I ditched the scratched-to-hell plastic panels and installed Hogue. I never did anything with the finish, which was VERY worn from apparent holster carry. I put at least 15,000 rounds through it in the next few years with nary a hiccup, and only infrequent cleanings. It didn't get shot much for a few years as my collection began to grow, but one day I decided to take it to a gunsmith I was having do some action-slicking on another gun, and asked him to give the old girl the once-over. He called me a week later and told me the gun needed nothing, just a good, deep clean. He mic'ed the barrel and everything, found no faults whatsoever. Now, whether that meant my gun had an extremely low round-count prior to my purchase or that Berettas of that era were exceptionally well made, I don't know. One thing I can say, however, is that I look upon police buy-backs with a very favorable eye. Be careful, handle it if you can, but I definitely wouldn't shy away.

hornetguy · January 25, 2015, 11:40 PM

Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore usually gets some good ones in. That's where I got my Smith Mod 64 round butt... very clean, very tight, NOT DAO. Very nice K frame. I think it was about $249 or something like that.

Metalboy · January 25, 2015, 11:52 PM

I have a Beretta 92 FS, for many years, bought it new, and they are very good. I saw videos when they didn't clean them for thousand of rounds, but they just kept working.

Cyanide971 · February 9, 2015, 11:29 PM

Figured I better finally put a picture up of my police trade-in that I scored a few weeks back; 9mm Beretta PX4 D w/3-17 rd mags for $349 OTD, then picked up a couple of 20 rd mags for another $69.

I don't think it's a bad deal, especially considering the rarity of finding a 9mm D model, as the used .40's seem to be easily found all over (namely Cabela's).

georgiacatweazle · February 12, 2015, 02:47 PM

Bought a police trade Glock 22 a few years back, gen 3. only 3 or 4 FTF which I believe was ammo related. not sure how many rounds I've put through it, mix of 40 a 9mm through a conversion barrel, maybe 1000+
cleaned it maybe twice.

Cyanide971 · March 2, 2015, 07:59 PM

Can't wait to see how my next police trade in pistol does after I get finished with this next round of work in a few weeks.

Just scored a 9mm Sig P229 DAK w/night sights and 3 mags marked "Police, University of Medicine & Dentistry New Jersey". Asking the vendor if he'll send me a couple of color photos since the ones on the advertisement were black and white...

Brotherbadger · March 3, 2015, 03:36 AM

In January, I picked up a Glock 19 police trade in. Outside of carry wear it is in excellent shape(even that is very minimal). Came with night sights(which are dim but still usable) and an old pre ban mag. It cost $330 OTD.

To me, out was a great value and if I chose to sell it, I shouldn't lose much(if anything) of my initial cost. I haven't shot it enough to make it my carry gun, but so far it has been reliable. Just make sure to inspect it and you're gtg.

January 25, 2015, 08:21 PM	#76
militant Senior Member Join Date: August 12, 2012 Location: USA Posts: 519	What web sites have the best deals aside from buds? __________________ A hit with a .22 is better than a miss with a .44

January 25, 2015, 08:44 PM	#77
WVsig Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2010 Location: NC Posts: 5,309	There are all sorts of places. J&G, Gun Broker, AIM etc... A lot depends on what you are looking for. Some places specialize in particular guns or particular types. I have several places I look at regularly. You have to have cash and be ready to buy when they pop up! __________________ -The right to be left alone is the most comprehensive of rights, and the right most valued by free people.-Louis Brandeis -Its a tool box... I don't care you put the tools in for the job that's all... -Sam from Ronin -It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle

January 25, 2015, 11:40 PM	#78
RodTheWrench Senior Member Join Date: April 24, 2013 Location: Utah Posts: 365	Just my 2 cents: A good friend of mine is getting ready to retire from the County Sheriff's office. In his years there, he's had 4 guns issued - 3 G23s and 1 G19. I would buy his old trade-in any day of the week, and twice on Sunday. Why? He's the Kitchen Manager at the County Jail. He's a sworn Deputy though, and he's got a department-issued gun. He told me he'd be surprised if all 4 of the guns he carried had more than 500 rounds through them when they were turned in. Of course an extreme example, but really, I can't imagine that 90% of Police turn-ins aren't mostly surface wear and very little internal. My experience was with a Beretta 92FS about 20 years ago. The biggest LGS around here dealt a lot in police trade-ins and had probably 9 of them in the case. Being a poor college student, one that was priced at $269 caught my eye. It was rough on the outside to be sure, but seemed tight enough to my inexperienced hands and eyes, so I bought it. I ditched the scratched-to-hell plastic panels and installed Hogue. I never did anything with the finish, which was VERY worn from apparent holster carry. I put at least 15,000 rounds through it in the next few years with nary a hiccup, and only infrequent cleanings. It didn't get shot much for a few years as my collection began to grow, but one day I decided to take it to a gunsmith I was having do some action-slicking on another gun, and asked him to give the old girl the once-over. He called me a week later and told me the gun needed nothing, just a good, deep clean. He mic'ed the barrel and everything, found no faults whatsoever. Now, whether that meant my gun had an extremely low round-count prior to my purchase or that Berettas of that era were exceptionally well made, I don't know. One thing I can say, however, is that I look upon police buy-backs with a very favorable eye. Be careful, handle it if you can, but I definitely wouldn't shy away. __________________ "Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid." - Han Solo

January 25, 2015, 11:40 PM	#79
hornetguy Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2011 Location: on the north side of DFW Posts: 970	Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore usually gets some good ones in. That's where I got my Smith Mod 64 round butt... very clean, very tight, NOT DAO. Very nice K frame. I think it was about $249 or something like that. __________________ I always felt that if I got to the point where I thought it was time to bury my firearms, it was actually time to pick them up..

January 25, 2015, 11:52 PM	#80
Metalboy Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2014 Location: SE. Wisconsin. Posts: 327	I have a Beretta 92 FS, for many years, bought it new, and they are very good. I saw videos when they didn't clean them for thousand of rounds, but they just kept working. __________________ Hungarian by birth, American by choice. I don't collect guns.They just accumulate themselves.

February 9, 2015, 11:29 PM	#81
Cyanide971 Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2014 Posts: 725	Figured I better finally put a picture up of my police trade-in that I scored a few weeks back; 9mm Beretta PX4 D w/3-17 rd mags for $349 OTD, then picked up a couple of 20 rd mags for another $69. I don't think it's a bad deal, especially considering the rarity of finding a 9mm D model, as the used .40's seem to be easily found all over (namely Cabela's). Last edited by Cyanide971; February 9, 2015 at 11:38 PM.

February 12, 2015, 02:47 PM	#82
georgiacatweazle Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 2013 Posts: 246	Bought a police trade Glock 22 a few years back, gen 3. only 3 or 4 FTF which I believe was ammo related. not sure how many rounds I've put through it, mix of 40 a 9mm through a conversion barrel, maybe 1000+ cleaned it maybe twice. __________________ "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair

March 2, 2015, 07:59 PM	#83
Cyanide971 Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2014 Posts: 725	Can't wait to see how my next police trade in pistol does after I get finished with this next round of work in a few weeks. Just scored a 9mm Sig P229 DAK w/night sights and 3 mags marked "Police, University of Medicine & Dentistry New Jersey". Asking the vendor if he'll send me a couple of color photos since the ones on the advertisement were black and white...

March 3, 2015, 03:36 AM	#84
Brotherbadger Senior Member Join Date: November 10, 2010 Posts: 1,149	In January, I picked up a Glock 19 police trade in. Outside of carry wear it is in excellent shape(even that is very minimal). Came with night sights(which are dim but still usable) and an old pre ban mag. It cost $330 OTD. To me, out was a great value and if I chose to sell it, I shouldn't lose much(if anything) of my initial cost. I haven't shot it enough to make it my carry gun, but so far it has been reliable. Just make sure to inspect it and you're gtg. __________________ Once Fired Brass, Top quality, Fast shipping, Best prices. http://300AacBrass.com/ -10% Coupon use code " badger "