rangerE32
December 5, 2005, 01:06 PM
Hi All. I am new to this forum and am not sure if I have posted to the correct section. I am a long-time Sig user, but not yet an owner. My duty weapon at work is a P228.
I was thinking of purchasing a P226, as a friend of mine is looking to sell his and buy another gun. I was hoping to get the "good buddy" discount, however I do not want to low-ball him too much on the price. I really want the gun, and can't really afford it, but I hesitate on the chance to get one at a good price, especially one in like-new condition. I need a personal weapon for off-duty training. He asked me to give him a reasonable offer, and is willing to offer it to me 1st before putting it up for sale. Maybe you guys can give me an idea of what this setup is worth, and what a reasonable offer might be.
This is what he is offering:
-Sig P226, 9mm (<90 rounds fired, looks brand new), paid $715 NEW in TN
-3-dot Trijicon night sights
-nitron finish
-factory short trigger (any of you guys find this beneficial?)
-1- 17rd. mag. (LEO stamped), purchased afterward [does this mag. hang out the bottom of the grip because it is so long?]
-2- 10 rd.mag. (I find this a problem because I need at least 3 high-cap. 15-rd mags for service carry. What is the going price for 15-rd.mags?)
BTW, he originally stated he might let it go for $625, but I think he might want a little more after he found his receipt and discovered what the current price of a new 226 was going for. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
I was thinking of purchasing a P226, as a friend of mine is looking to sell his and buy another gun. I was hoping to get the "good buddy" discount, however I do not want to low-ball him too much on the price. I really want the gun, and can't really afford it, but I hesitate on the chance to get one at a good price, especially one in like-new condition. I need a personal weapon for off-duty training. He asked me to give him a reasonable offer, and is willing to offer it to me 1st before putting it up for sale. Maybe you guys can give me an idea of what this setup is worth, and what a reasonable offer might be.
This is what he is offering:
-Sig P226, 9mm (<90 rounds fired, looks brand new), paid $715 NEW in TN
-3-dot Trijicon night sights
-nitron finish
-factory short trigger (any of you guys find this beneficial?)
-1- 17rd. mag. (LEO stamped), purchased afterward [does this mag. hang out the bottom of the grip because it is so long?]
-2- 10 rd.mag. (I find this a problem because I need at least 3 high-cap. 15-rd mags for service carry. What is the going price for 15-rd.mags?)
BTW, he originally stated he might let it go for $625, but I think he might want a little more after he found his receipt and discovered what the current price of a new 226 was going for. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.