Is this a good buy?

Glockfan36 · June 20, 2011, 01:36 PM

Just got off the phone with my LGS; he may be getting a used LCP w/CTC guard for $450.90! What do you guys think about that? Should I take the deal, or wait and see if something better comes along? I don't know what condition the gun (or the laser for that matter) are in. Gun Shop owner wasn't 100% sure that he'd even be able to get the gunto sell in the first place. I really want an LCP, as it'd make a great pocket carry piece! Given that it has rudimentary sights at best, the laser would be great asset and also a deterrent. I already have an Uncle Mike's pocket holster for it, mostly it'll be a car gun, something I can access quickly in an emergency. I may carry it as opposed to my Glock 26, (BTW, my favorite carry gun!), if I'm going to be somewhere that the Glock just won't work. I hope that it comes with a spare mag, finger extensions on both mags would be even better! I'll post a detailed review in a few weeks, as soon as I've shot it and carried it some.

mikejonestkd · June 20, 2011, 01:42 PM

Here's a new one on GB:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=236649493

Your local gun shop might be a bit high for a used one...

Martowski · June 20, 2011, 01:47 PM

A quick search of gunbroker shows $400 buy it now options on new ones with Crimson trace grips + $20 shipping. Throw in $25 for an FFL transfer fee and you're talking $445 out the door on a new gun. Your purchase price on the used one of $450 is going to add another $35 or so in tax, making that a $485 gun.

$485 used vs. $445 new is a no brainer for me.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=236967523

Glockfan36 · June 20, 2011, 02:09 PM

Thanks, guys! I think I'll go for it, by the end of the week, it will be mine!Muaaaahahhhaaa!

insolentshrew · June 20, 2011, 02:46 PM

let me get this straight....

you are going to buy a used one for more than you could buy a new one for?

AZAK · June 20, 2011, 02:57 PM

^^^
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I don't know what condition the gun (or the laser for that matter) are in.

Rein in those horses! Unless you really like your LGS owner, I agree with the "no-brainer" comment above.

Yung.gunr · June 20, 2011, 03:22 PM

Not my deal of choice.

At least have in your hands and check it out before paying anything. I would definitely go with something else though. That sounds kinda high for the LCP.

Just my $0.02.

AustinTX · June 20, 2011, 03:31 PM

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Thanks, guys! I think I'll go for it, by the end of the week, it will be mine!Muaaaahahhhaaa!

Did you actually read those posts?

NJgunowner · June 20, 2011, 03:38 PM

Maybe he means he's going to buy a new one off gunbroker or something?

Smaug · June 20, 2011, 03:46 PM

I guess his LGS knows his customers.

There's something to be said for paying extra to buy locally and get it NOW, but to pay more for a used gun THAT ISN'T EVEN IN STOCK...

He's got the fever.

Don Glock · June 20, 2011, 04:32 PM

i wouldn't waste money on a laser. you'll not have time, or even remember you have a little red dot to look for on a bad guy when your adrenaline is pumping.

it does aid in practicing trigger control at the range if you need it, but that can be accomplished without the laser.

HKFan9 · June 20, 2011, 06:06 PM

not to mention its an lcp.... which is a belly gun at best.... I don't agree with only carrying a mouse gun... but I don't see where you would plan on aiming to the extent of using a laser...

TheNocturnus · June 20, 2011, 06:19 PM

STAY AWAY! I had an LCP and quickly traded it for a Kel-Tec after firing it.

Get R Done Guns · June 20, 2011, 06:40 PM

Or just get a S&W bodyguard for 340!

Kreyzhorse · June 20, 2011, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Just got off the phone with my LGS; he may be getting a used LCP w/CTC guard for $450.90! What do you guys think about that? Should I take the deal

I love my LCP, it's a great gun but I wouldn't take that deal. Knock $150 or so off the asking price and I might think about it.

I hope the OP actually reads these responses before he drops the cash on this thing.

Rugerismisticness · June 21, 2011, 09:03 PM

Who the heck REALLY uses lasers? I've got one that came as a deal with my Sigma, I never use the thing. They add wieght, uglyness, and they don't even burn through stuff.

Don Glock · June 22, 2011, 12:24 AM

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Who the heck REALLY uses lasers? I've got one that came as a deal with my Sigma, I never use the thing. They add wieght, uglyness, and they don't even burn through stuff.

people that think their "cool".

as a trigger control training tool at the range, they do help some people, but like i said before, you don't need a laser for this.

they're more useful to LE.

vyse.04 · June 22, 2011, 06:37 PM

I also think that price is a little steep. Personally, I would purchase just the firearm first, then determine if I really NEED the laser... That's just my 2 cents though.

michael t · June 23, 2011, 01:13 AM

Well id he buy it at that price.

I hope he at least gets a kiss to go along with the........

June 20, 2011, 01:36 PM	#1
Glockfan36 Senior Member Join Date: June 13, 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 216	Is this a good buy? Just got off the phone with my LGS; he may be getting a used LCP w/CTC guard for $450.90! What do you guys think about that? Should I take the deal, or wait and see if something better comes along? I don't know what condition the gun (or the laser for that matter) are in. Gun Shop owner wasn't 100% sure that he'd even be able to get the gunto sell in the first place. I really want an LCP, as it'd make a great pocket carry piece! Given that it has rudimentary sights at best, the laser would be great asset and also a deterrent. I already have an Uncle Mike's pocket holster for it, mostly it'll be a car gun, something I can access quickly in an emergency. I may carry it as opposed to my Glock 26, (BTW, my favorite carry gun!), if I'm going to be somewhere that the Glock just won't work. I hope that it comes with a spare mag, finger extensions on both mags would be even better! I'll post a detailed review in a few weeks, as soon as I've shot it and carried it some.

June 20, 2011, 01:42 PM	#2
mikejonestkd Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 2,649	Here's a new one on GB: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=236649493 Your local gun shop might be a bit high for a used one... __________________ You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

June 20, 2011, 01:47 PM	#3
Martowski Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2000 Location: Illinois Posts: 977	A quick search of gunbroker shows $400 buy it now options on new ones with Crimson trace grips + $20 shipping. Throw in $25 for an FFL transfer fee and you're talking $445 out the door on a new gun. Your purchase price on the used one of $450 is going to add another $35 or so in tax, making that a $485 gun. $485 used vs. $445 new is a no brainer for me. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=236967523 __________________ Midwestern Ramblings (my amateur firearms blog): http://martowski.wordpress.com/

June 20, 2011, 03:38 PM	#9
NJgunowner Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 968	Maybe he means he's going to buy a new one off gunbroker or something? __________________ Being a man I had to buy a Colt. But being a super awesome manly man it couldn't be any Colt, it had to be a 10mm Colt Delta Elite. I now feel ready for the zombie invasion 9mm, .40, .45, Indian chief, doesn't really matter, cause 10mm kicks all of their butts! "

June 20, 2011, 03:46 PM	#10
Smaug Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2004 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 3,179	I guess his LGS knows his customers. There's something to be said for paying extra to buy locally and get it NOW, but to pay more for a used gun THAT ISN'T EVEN IN STOCK... He's got the fever. __________________ -Jeremy "How to Reload" video thread Reloading with a single stage press

June 20, 2011, 02:09 PM	#4
Glockfan36 Senior Member Join Date: June 13, 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 216	Thanks, guys! I think I'll go for it, by the end of the week, it will be mine!Muaaaahahhhaaa!

June 20, 2011, 02:46 PM	#5
insolentshrew Senior Member Join Date: July 16, 2010 Posts: 270	let me get this straight.... you are going to buy a used one for more than you could buy a new one for?

June 20, 2011, 03:22 PM	#7
Yung.gunr Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2010 Location: Phoenix area Posts: 1,181	Not my deal of choice. At least have in your hands and check it out before paying anything. I would definitely go with something else though. That sounds kinda high for the LCP. Just my $0.02.

June 20, 2011, 04:32 PM	#11
Don Glock Junior member Join Date: September 16, 2010 Posts: 1,141	i wouldn't waste money on a laser. you'll not have time, or even remember you have a little red dot to look for on a bad guy when your adrenaline is pumping. it does aid in practicing trigger control at the range if you need it, but that can be accomplished without the laser.

June 20, 2011, 06:06 PM	#12
HKFan9 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2008 Posts: 2,208	not to mention its an lcp.... which is a belly gun at best.... I don't agree with only carrying a mouse gun... but I don't see where you would plan on aiming to the extent of using a laser... __________________ Selling converted Saiga 12 + Mags for $1000 PM for details. Selling NIB S&W M&P 9mm Full Size for $450 PM for details.

June 20, 2011, 06:19 PM	#13
TheNocturnus Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,083	STAY AWAY! I had an LCP and quickly traded it for a Kel-Tec after firing it. __________________ My EDC: Gun Wallet Brain (Use this one the most)

June 20, 2011, 06:40 PM	#14
Get R Done Guns Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2011 Location: Pleasant View Utah Posts: 272	Or just get a S&W bodyguard for 340! __________________ Please visit us at www.getgunsonline.com for some of the best delivered pricing on the net. 31,000 items and $4.99 ships your entire order!! No credit card fees! Gun+ammo=$4.99 Ammo+accessories=$4.99 WE MEAN EVERYTHING ON YOUR ORDER!!

June 21, 2011, 09:03 PM	#16
Rugerismisticness Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2010 Posts: 905	Who the heck REALLY uses lasers? I've got one that came as a deal with my Sigma, I never use the thing. They add wieght, uglyness, and they don't even burn through stuff.

June 22, 2011, 06:37 PM	#18
vyse.04 Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 509	I also think that price is a little steep. Personally, I would purchase just the firearm first, then determine if I really NEED the laser... That's just my 2 cents though.

June 23, 2011, 01:13 AM	#19
michael t Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2004 Location: Out back Ky Posts: 3,349	Well id he buy it at that price. I hope he at least gets a kiss to go along with the........ __________________ Colt Defender ,Colt Mustang ,Dan Wesson CBOB, PPK/S, American Classic, Bersa Thunder 380 http://bersachat.comHome of Bersa American Classic new home www.americanclassic1911forum.com