Would I be better to get a used or a new G22?

[nitesite]

I'm finding myself in the predicament that I will be needing a .40S&W pistol in the next week or two or three. Most likely a G22. That means checking out local shops for new vs. used, plus there's always the Gunbroker or Auction Arms avenue.

I have never bought a used GLOCK pistol but are there some pitfalls that may come with doing that?

My gut tells me that "used in VG condition" is certainly a smart option to consider in order to save money and still ensure that I will get the famous GLOCK reliability.

If I could just use my G29 or G34 I wouldn't have to worry about any of this. Actually, the G34 would be OK, but for compatability the .40 is a better option. For instance there are a lot more Level 3 holsters for the G22 length.

I'm thinking that "gently used" is what I should be searching for if the price is right.

Thanks for reading this....

nitesite

[TwoShot]

Always taking a chance when buying used if you dont know the one that is selling it
I have always bought used and never had any problems with them.
Just depends on the price and how much you have to spend.

[JLarsson]

I say get whichever one goes with your toenail color scheme, big boy. ;)


Okay, seriously, the only things I can think of that would be a consideration in buying used (assuming you know how to check out general condition, and I'm sure you do), is which grip you prefer (2nd gen without fingergrooves or 3rd gen with) and determining how old any nightsights might be if the gun has them. I wouldn't hesitate to buy used as long as the price is right.

[BigSlick]

Look around for popo trade ins.

These aren't usually aestetically perfect, but truth is, most of em get fired very little.

I've seen em in da $350 range wit night sights at shows

Only thing ys gotta watch is 6 o'clock support on some of da older guns is lousy. No biggie if you're shootin pufta loads, but if ya gonna run some full house stuff, ya might wanna pick up an aftermarket barrel just for grins.

[nitesite]

See, the tactical operators at mall security have been begging me to arm up and help them if it comes down to stopping domestic mall terrorists right as they seem to be ready for an attack on our civilian population. And appear they will, it's just a matter of when.

Our mall ninja "operators" modus operandi is to wear long black trench coats in order to conceal their select fire M4s.

Since I'm usually clad in untucked bright Hawaiian shirts (the company pays for them as a uniform allowance) and I'm working a stoopid karaoke stand, the professional assesment is that I would be a valuable team member because no mall terrorist would suspect me as being "one of the POPO". Plus, with my bright shirts I would easily stand out from the general mall populace and that would help prevent "friendly fire" incidents when the SHTF.

I may have to stop wearing Sperry Topsiders now, since they squeak like no tomorrow on the polished floors. Can't slip up on somebody very quietly and apply the cous' de gras in Topsiders when the floor has been recently buffed.

:D

Seriously, I think I'll just go with a new one but if anyone can offer me a reason why I should save a hunnerd bucks I'm OK with that.

[nitesite]

I say get whichever one goes with your toenail color scheme, big boy. ;)

Welcome back from The Land of the Lost~~~~~~~ :D

[ede]

used, not even a question to me. glocks tend to last forever, easy to fix if there is a problem and if nothing else glock wlll fix it for you if you send it back. me dealer has LE trade ins now for 369 and i'll bet if i ask i can get one for 325.
other option is to spend 35$ on a GSSF memebership and you can get a new one for 400$

[jawjaboy]

My G22 is a factory rebuild bought back in the day when they were sky-high $ . No problems so far.
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[AdamN]

Used, G22 are everywhere. Ive bought a couple new Glocks in the past but never a new G22

[Steve Koski]

I'd consider a "like new" used gun, but for another $50-$100, I'll take a new gun please.

[panman]

I would by used.Glocks are awsome,they just dont give up the gost,fire every time and you can get parts anywhere.You already own a couple,sooo,ya no how they function and all.Buy one used and shoot it,if its not any good youll know soon enough and ya can resell it or send it to Glock,or someone that works on em.I got mine re done,from a leo contractor it shoots better then me,so does the wife,lol.savin money is good.Buy an extra box of bullets,if ya need the brass.pan.

[Steve Koski]

Half of the used Glocks I've seen friends purchase have some small problem. By the time it's diagnosed and fixed, they've made up the money they saved by buying used.

[MakeMineaP99]

Nitesite,

PM Creekwalker. About a month of two he had a blue label G22 he was looking to sell, complete with night sights and 3 mags. Only reason I didn't jump on it is because I don't load 40.

As for a Glock, by used. It's not like a wheel gun where's there stuff to go wrong, like timing and end shake. If somethings wrong, take a drive to GA and have the thing rebuilt.

Mark at Summit Gun Broker probably has some new/used G22s.

[colorado4wheel]

Used. With out a doubt. Find your local Police and Uniform Supply Shop. This is the shop that only sells only new guns to Police. They take trade in guns. Get a cheap and holster worn Glock. New looking Glocks are too odd looking to me.

[yammerschooner]

See, the tactical operators at mall security have been begging me to arm up and help them if it comes down to stopping domestic mall terrorists right as they seem to be ready for an attack on our civilian population. And appear they will, it's just a matter of when.





Call it stereotype, but if you would have played this right as them asking about how to arm themselves, I would have eaten it hook, line, and sinker.

[yammerschooner]

Half of the used Glocks I've seen friends purchase have some small problem. By the time it's diagnosed and fixed, they've made up the money they saved by buying used.

What kind of problems have they run into? I feel like I would have to consciously work to break mine, and then there is that whole abused glock thread over on arfcom that reinforces the feeling.

[Steve Koski]

Small problems usually, like...

Dinged front plastic sight
Dim night sights
Night sights with a lamp out
Older guns without the LCI, which is a real improvement in my opinion
Old and/or mismatched mags
Mags with the wrong followers
Mag springs that need to be replaced
Goofy aftermarket internal parts
Somebody's home dremel job to smooth things up
Pitted barrel (which Glock claims isn't a problem)
Dents, dings, etc.

Just little stuff that some folks may never find. Others find it later at home. Others find it when I point it out to them. Not worth the $50 discount IMO. Decent used Glocks around here go for $95% of new price, I don't get it. Unless of course they're hammered, then you could save $100.

[ept000]

I have two G19's, one I bought new, one used. The used one is a Boston PD trade in. It even has Boston PD engraved in the slide. I was on the phone with Glock about a question I had and the guy asked when was the last time the gun was sent in for inspection. I told him never that I know of. He said I should send it in for an inspection and they would replace any part that they thought showed any wear. I sent it in and it came back a few weeks later. The only original parts I got back were the barrel and the slide. The frame was replaced, the entire trigger assembly, mag release, sights, firing pin, extractor, springs, .... everything. They didn't charge me a penny and even paid the freight back. It a little strange that the serial number on the slide and barrel do not match the serial number on the frame, but who cares? When the guy asked me to send the gun in he said in very rare cases they replace the whole gun, for free. In that case they ship your new gun to a FFL and you have to pay a transfer fee.

So I guess my point is, how can you go wrong?

[Steve Koski]

Did you have to pay to ship the gun to Glock?
How long was it gone?
Did you pack it yourself?
Did you have to drive it to a shipper?
Etc.

And now you have a gun with mismatched serial numbers. That's fine for a shooter, but considering resale value you shoulda just bought a new gun.

So if you can get a "steal" of a deal, do it, but if you're only saving $50 or $75, just buy a new gun.

[ept000]

How about this
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/411536067

[ept000]

Did you have to pay to ship the gun to Glock?
How long was it gone?
Did you pack it yourself?
Did you have to drive it to a shipper?
Etc.

And now you have a gun with mismatched serial numbers. That's fine for a shooter, but considering resale value you shoulda just bought a new gun.

So if you can get a "steal" of a deal, do it, but if you're only saving $50 or $75, just buy a new gun.
I only paid 300 otd for the gun, so the savings was there. It was gone two or three weeks, I don't remember exactly. I did pack it and ship it, but I did it from work so it didn't cost me anything. As for the serial numbers not matching, there are so many Glocks that I doubt that it would effect the resale at all. If anything the resale has probably gone up due to all the new parts. Having said all that I normally agree that there is not enough savings in a used gun to merit not buying a new one. My point is you would have a hard time going wrong on a Glock of just about any condition.

[Steve Koski]

Yeah, for $300 that's definitely a deal.

[colorado4wheel]

Decent used Glocks around here go for $95% of new price, I don't get it. Unless of course they're hammered, then you could save $100.


I can't get a new Glock for less then $500. I can get a used one with nitesites for $325. New with nitesites are over $500. For me thats a real savings even if the sights are a little dimmer then when new. Police don't ussually mod their guns either. Police trade ins are ussually a safe bet. They might have a little "character" rubbed into them. My brother in law got a nice G19. Shoots great. No issues, just some character.

[zdogk9]

See,
:D

Seriously, I think I'll just go with a new one but if anyone can offer me a reason why I should save a hunnerd bucks I'm OK with that.

Cuz finger grooves suck an a hunner bucks buy 60 maybe 70 primers.

[4eyes]

Later year gen 3 Glocks have much better chamber/feed ramp support than older gen guns. This is important for longer brass life in full power 40. See Slick's post. A search may show comparison pics of both early and late feed ramps.

[CZ93X62]

I share Steve's views that a used firearm needs to be substantially discounted over a new gun before I'll buy it. Glocks REALLY hold their value around here, and a 5%-10% price difference isn't enough to make me choose "used". The late-series upgrade to the chambers on Glock 40 S&W barrels makes another difference, too.