Glock "Born On" Date

SIMP · August 10, 2013, 08:41 AM

All,
I'm thinking about a possible trade for a Glock 26. I'm curious of the manufacture date as there is no spent casing in the box. It's a Gen 4 G26 with a MKD6XX. Can someone please help me out here? I could call Glock on Monday but the guy wants to meet this weekend.

He's sent several photos of the gun and it looks in mint condition. Would anyone here have any reservations trading for a mint gun even though it may be a few years old? (If that's the case)

I appreciate the help.

SIMP · August 10, 2013, 08:47 AM

The internet and google are my friends.

http://www.stakhaus.com/

So, knowing the pistol is roughly 5-years old but in mint condition.....would you have any issues with a trade for it?

johnwilliamson062 · August 10, 2013, 09:32 AM

No.
Everyone; and by everyone I mean me, myself, I; is waiting how Glock polymers hold up after 50 years of sunlight. Five years isn't going to cause any concern whatsoever for me. I would buy a 15 or twenty year old one without worrying about it. The originals are about 30 years old and that might make me pause.

I don't see any other issues strictly with age.
"mint" varies a lot from person to person. I have had several guns offered to me that had seen thousands of rounds but were described as mint as they had been well maintained and had no external wear. Be aware in such a case you still need to replace springs and things(although it isn't an immediate need).

I recommend you consider the Glock 27 and a drop in conversion barrel to 9mm. For an extra $100 you get two calibers and one barrel that handle non-jacketed bullets(cast) well. The Glock barrels need a jacketed bullet more or less.

SIMP · August 11, 2013, 12:28 PM

I've seen the HD photos and there ain't a scratch on it. But that's not to say the insides are in the same shape. I just need to meet up with him and check it out.

It supposedly had about 10 mags thru it and sat in the safe except for the occasional cleaning. We'll see.

Theohazard · August 11, 2013, 02:42 PM

The Glock 26 Gen 4 came out less than three years ago.

bledsoeG19 · August 11, 2013, 07:13 PM

I would buy any glock at any age for a good price. The factory will refurbish them free of charge.

Theohazard · August 15, 2013, 11:52 AM

So did you end up trading? And did you ever find out exactly how old it is? Like I said before, if it's a Gen 4 26 it can't be any older than 3 years old at the most.

SIMP · August 15, 2013, 01:34 PM

You know, I just went ahead and bought a G26 gen 4. For $600 out the door, I got the gun with Glock factory night sights, and 2 of the 3 mags had the Pearce +0 extensions on them. I'm happy with the purchase.

Theohazard · August 15, 2013, 04:30 PM

Congrats on your new 26! That's not a bad price at all for a Gen 4 with night sights.

August 10, 2013, 08:41 AM	#1
SIMP Senior Member Join Date: October 2, 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 398	Glock "Born On" Date All, I'm thinking about a possible trade for a Glock 26. I'm curious of the manufacture date as there is no spent casing in the box. It's a Gen 4 G26 with a MKD6XX. Can someone please help me out here? I could call Glock on Monday but the guy wants to meet this weekend. He's sent several photos of the gun and it looks in mint condition. Would anyone here have any reservations trading for a mint gun even though it may be a few years old? (If that's the case) I appreciate the help.

August 11, 2013, 02:42 PM	#5
Theohazard Senior Member Join Date: April 19, 2012 Location: Western PA Posts: 3,829	The Glock 26 Gen 4 came out less than three years ago. __________________ 0331: "Accuracy by volume."

August 15, 2013, 11:52 AM	#7
Theohazard Senior Member Join Date: April 19, 2012 Location: Western PA Posts: 3,829	So did you end up trading? And did you ever find out exactly how old it is? Like I said before, if it's a Gen 4 26 it can't be any older than 3 years old at the most. __________________ 0331: "Accuracy by volume."

August 15, 2013, 04:30 PM	#9
Theohazard Senior Member Join Date: April 19, 2012 Location: Western PA Posts: 3,829	Congrats on your new 26! That's not a bad price at all for a Gen 4 with night sights. __________________ 0331: "Accuracy by volume."

August 10, 2013, 08:47 AM	#2
SIMP Senior Member Join Date: October 2, 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 398	The internet and google are my friends. http://www.stakhaus.com/ So, knowing the pistol is roughly 5-years old but in mint condition.....would you have any issues with a trade for it?

August 10, 2013, 09:32 AM	#3
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	No. Everyone; and by everyone I mean me, myself, I; is waiting how Glock polymers hold up after 50 years of sunlight. Five years isn't going to cause any concern whatsoever for me. I would buy a 15 or twenty year old one without worrying about it. The originals are about 30 years old and that might make me pause. I don't see any other issues strictly with age. "mint" varies a lot from person to person. I have had several guns offered to me that had seen thousands of rounds but were described as mint as they had been well maintained and had no external wear. Be aware in such a case you still need to replace springs and things(although it isn't an immediate need). I recommend you consider the Glock 27 and a drop in conversion barrel to 9mm. For an extra $100 you get two calibers and one barrel that handle non-jacketed bullets(cast) well. The Glock barrels need a jacketed bullet more or less.

August 11, 2013, 12:28 PM	#4
SIMP Senior Member Join Date: October 2, 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 398	I've seen the HD photos and there ain't a scratch on it. But that's not to say the insides are in the same shape. I just need to meet up with him and check it out. It supposedly had about 10 mags thru it and sat in the safe except for the occasional cleaning. We'll see.

August 11, 2013, 07:13 PM	#6
bledsoeG19 Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 2013 Posts: 135	I would buy any glock at any age for a good price. The factory will refurbish them free of charge.

August 15, 2013, 01:34 PM	#8
SIMP Senior Member Join Date: October 2, 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 398	You know, I just went ahead and bought a G26 gen 4. For $600 out the door, I got the gun with Glock factory night sights, and 2 of the 3 mags had the Pearce +0 extensions on them. I'm happy with the purchase.