Is this a good trade?

[HoneyDutch]

I currently have a Glock 23 that is in good condition. I'm not a fan of the .40 cal as it is too punchy for me, and want to trade it for something else. I have a friend that is willing to trade either a Glock 17 Gen 2 with 5 mags or a Taurus Model 66 (mfd 1992) with a couple boxes of .38's. I shot .357 and 9mm and would be willing to go for either. Which would you choose or would you keep the .40? Thank you for your time.

edit: I'm also trading 150 rounds of Federal Hydra-shok and 250 rounds of range ammo with my Glock. I think I should sell the ammo separate from the trade.

[pilpens]

If trading, I would take the Glock 17 over the Taurus 66 ...... but I would rather buy a 40-9 conversion barrel and 9mm magazine and maybe an ejector.

[Snyper]

You can easily convert your 40 to a 9 with a simple barrel and magazine change

[marine6680]

Depends on what you think the value of your pistol is if sold outright, vs how much his pistol is worth sold outright.

[2ndsojourn]

Ditto what Snyper said. Get a 9mm conversion barrel. Don't trade your Glock for a Taurus.

[Jim Watson]

I would trade for the G17. I am not a fan of conversion barrels so as to buy big and shoot small.

[Ibmikey]

You are the one who must be satisfied, which do you prefer a .40 or a 9 mm?then make your decision. I would not even consider taking a Taurus on trade.

[DubC-Hicks]

I would trade for the 17 in a heartbeat. I absolutely love the Gen 2's. They just feel amazing in my hand. But it all comes down to what you want.

[osbornk]

The only gun I ever traded for a Taurus was a Hi-Point. We still don't know who got the best end of the deal.

[lee n. field]

I currently have a Glock 23 that is in good condition. I'm not a fan of the .40 cal as it is too punchy for me, and want to trade it for something else. I have a friend that is willing to trade either a Glock 17 Gen 2 with 5 mags or a Taurus Model 66 (mfd 1992) with a couple boxes of .38's. I shot .357 and 9mm and would be willing to go for either. Which would you choose or would you keep the .40? Thank you for your time.


I would choose the Glock. But, the Taurus 66 wouldn't be too wild a disparity of value, assuming condition is good. Check it over well (http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57816).

Get a conversion barrel for the G23?

[OkieCruffler]

Unlike many I do not fear Taurus, I have a dozen hanging around here that get abused on a regular basis. That being said I wouldn't consider trading a Glock of any kind for a Taurus of any kind. Resale value is skewed way in the favor of the Glock.

[GunLuvr01]

I have owned many Taurus firearms over the years, so I am speaking from experience. Taurus quality has improved lately but they still have their work cut out for them. Like others have mentioned, keep the G23 and just buy a 9mm barrel or trade for the G17 with extra mags.

[SEKLEM]

What generation is the 23?

The condition of the two firearms is a major factor. Was the 17 a LEO's firearm? Usually it's the gen 2 19 that is a LEO firearm, but I believe the 17 gen 2 was also used for that purpose.