reasonable prices for glocks in MA?

[deezwho]

Im wondering what is a reasonable price to pay for a glock in MA.
specifically Im looking into buying either a G19 or 26 (considering G23/27 as well)

Prices seem to be all over the map. But it seems like a lot of people are selling New 4th gen models for 700-900 !
What about a used one Gen 2 or 3 in decent condition?

Any thoughts or advice on how to get a decent glock in MA without getting hosed thanks to the AG.

 

[45collector]

If you can find a G19 or G26 for under $500, you've done well.

Best advice? Be patient and keep searching. They are out there, you just have to spend the time to find them.

 

[Ghouse]

Saw used 26 in a shop a few weeks ago for 675 and another used one in another shop for 775 that the dealer said he paid 700 for. I have seen nothing used for under 600 really.

 

[drgrant]

This gets asked once a week.....

It depends on how ambitious/patient you are and what generation you are looking at.

I wouldn't ever pay more than $500 for a 2nd gen in perfect shape, particularly if it was in .40, because those grow on trees and there are a ton of them out there, particularly G22/G23/G27 2nd gens... The 9mms get a bit more.

I'll leave this here, though... don't be skewed by high sell price listings and certain MA gun shops doing things like selling G27s for $700. That might be the going rate, in that shop, but it hardly is for people buying on the FTF market. A lot of people price guns with the expectation they will get negotiated down a bit. For example I once bought a gun here that was listed at $1200 for like 2 months. I walked away with it for $900. (wasn't a Glock, but my example still holds).

4th gens might get a premium but again, this is all up in the air.

The reasonable price is whatever the market is willing to bear. Buyers play a role in this, and they often forget that they do. The newbies with the cash burning the hole in their pocket are the only ones keeping prices high, not laws or anything else.

Another factor is whether or not someone believes in the myth of preban mags being impossible to find, etc.... So if you don't buy into the "$50 U notch" stuff you'll probably save a lot of money. I refuse to pay more than $35, and that's for square
notch. If I run into a wall with that with the seller I just tell them to keep the mags.


-Mike

 

[soam]

I have, on occasion, seen deals pop up. I saw a G26 show up in the classifieds for $500 (that got snapped up really quickly). I got my G17 (gen 3) with 6 magazines for $575. It really is a matter of what you have more of: time/patience or money. If you're willing to check the classifieds every day, or even several times a day, you might spot a deal and grab it before anyone else does. If not, you'll have to pay a premium, but you'll get instant gratification.

Consider this: if you shoot a lot, over the course of your ownership of your pistol you will spend much more money on ammo than you will on the gun itself. $100 equates to about 500 rounds of factory brass-cased 9mm.

 

[drgrant]

Consider this: if you shoot a lot, over the course of your ownership of your pistol you will spend much more money on ammo than you will on the gun itself. $100 equates to about 500 rounds of factory brass-cased 9mm.

I agree with this.... people whine about the price of a gun far too much, when $100 these days isn't even a case of ammo anymore. If this was 2004 I'd be more inclined to agree that $100 was a "ton of money" because it could easily buy 1000 rounds of 9mm back then.

The other strategy people should use is post a WTB ad for the gun they want and list the highest price they are willing to bear in the ad. There are a crapload of people who have stuff they want to sell that are WAY too lazy to make a listing for it, but might take a WTBer up on their offer. A lot of times a WTB ad also produces PMs that say things like "Hey I know a friend of mine that has one of those... his name is Jim and here's his phone number, he's not on the internet, blah blah blah". Human networking often produces incredible results.

-Mike

 

[Marcus99]

You MA folks sure do put a lot of time and effort into finding Glocks.

 

[FREDDY401]

Buddy of mine just bought a used G23 Gen3 RTF2 for $300. The thing had 100 rds. shot out of it. Looked brand new.

 

[chaser001]

If you find something you want but it's priced to much for you, make an offer. worst thing they can do is say no.

 

[7.62x39]

As long as the Glock in question was made before 10/98 you shouldn't have a problem finding an FFL to do the transfer for you, if you find one out of state. I got an absolutely as new G21 with 5 pre-ban mags for $425 from a guy in Colorado that I found in the falfiles classifieds. I also scored a G30 with less than 200 rounds through it for $450 from a guy in Arizona.

 

[abomb60]

I just sold a 3rd Gen 26 for $500 and a 3rd Gen 17 for $450 so they are out there. An no I don't have any more for sale

 

[deezwho]

thanks for the advice everyone ... Ill keep my eyes and ears open for a good deal.

 

[That Guy]

My related question is why Glocks seem so much more popular in .40? From my completely non-scientific research method of watching the NES classifieds and visiting only two guns shops on a regular basis I notice that most Glocks are in .40 and further, the majority of the used .40s out there seem to be Glocks. What's the scoop?

 

[drgrant]

My related question is why Glocks seem so much more popular in .40? From my completely non-scientific research method of watching the NES classifieds and visiting only two guns shops on a regular basis I notice that most Glocks are in .40 and further, the majority of the used .40s out there seem to be Glocks. What's the scoop?

Because LE trade in guns are in .40 like 65% of the time, and they are often way cheaper than the others. .40 also sucks as a caliber so people dump them more frequently than the others. (I guess I'm a hypocrite now though, I have one gun chambered in .40... )

Look at any big gun shop consignment rack for handguns in MA, among semi pistols probably a good third of them are .40s... there's a reason for that... guys get conned by their friends into buying a .40, they find out they hate it, and then they dump it for something else, and when they dump it thats when the gun ends up in the rack.

-Mike

 

[rkwjunior]

They are out there, but finding pre 98's is difficult. I personally think Gen2's for 4 to 500 is a rip off, its 15 years old, come on!! and no finger grooves!! i dont care if it's got 3 rounds through it.

I found a gen3 g23 for 350 made september 1998 in Texas, it had some wear cause it was a police trade in, but i didn't care, 350 is a bargain. I had Lou from BEC (awesome job by the way) do a cerakote job, looks and feels brand new, shoots like a dream. I also found a G29 made in 1997 never fired on Armslist for 500, thats a needle in a hay stack i think.

i'm getting sick of the Glock price gouging, i see just as many glocks in the classifieds as M&p's and rugers. I think supply is close to meeting demand, and its really not that hard to get a gen4.

 

[mustagt02]

Good price on a 2nd gen g23 $399

http://www.ivanhoeoutlet.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1599

 

[7.62x39]

They are out there, but finding pre 98's is difficult. I personally think Gen2's for 4 to 500 is a rip off, its 15 years old, come on!! and no finger grooves!! i dont care if it's got 3 rounds through it.

Yes, it may be 15 years old, who cares, it's a freakin Glock. Show me a nicer G-30 of any year for $450
http://www.falfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=328256

 

[shaggy13]

I found a gen 3 G22 with night sights for $350 that was made in Jan. of 98
Google is your friend

 

[rkwjunior]

Yes, it may be 15 years old, who cares, it's a freakin Glock. Show me a nicer G-30 of any year for $450
http://www.falfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=328256

The G30 i think is worth the 450, it atleast has the updated handgrip, and is much harder to find since they didn't make them unti later in the 90's, but a gen2, g23 or 19 or g22 have been made since the beginning of time, therefore much more common. Sorry, not worth it to me, i'd rather search harder for an early gen3 or 2.5 anything, with the rail and updated handgrip and pay 450. For another 75 bucks i can get a gen4 with all the bells and whistles, tupperware and everything. 450 for any Gen 2 is overpriced, sometimes your lucky to get more than 1 mag or tupperware!!! Plus transfer fee and shipping!!! It's a Joke!!!

 

[tphelon10]

I personally wouldn't pay more than the Gen 4's MSRP for any used Glock. The only place a used Glock is supposedly worth that much is here. I have the same policy for pre-ban mags, look for out-of-staters and offer to replace their pre-bans with brand new mags, that's as much as I'll pay.

 

[7.62x39]

The G30 i think is worth the 450, it atleast has the updated handgrip, and is much harder to find since they didn't make them unti later in the 90's, but a gen2, g23 or 19 or g22 have been made since the beginning of time, therefore much more common. Sorry, not worth it to me, i'd rather search harder for an early gen3 or 2.5 anything, with the rail and updated handgrip and pay 450. For another 75 bucks i can get a gen4 with all the bells and whistles, tupperware and everything. 450 for any Gen 2 is overpriced, sometimes your lucky to get more than 1 mag or tupperware!!! Plus transfer fee and shipping!!! It's a Joke!!!

I got this, just how you see it, with 5 pre-ban mags for $425. Brand new in the box, complete with all the accessories. So you're saying I paid too much? I don't care what gen it is, in fact I would take any other gen before a 4. Getting a Glock made after 10/98 transferred is a hassle.
http://www.falfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245705

 

[rkwjunior]

I got this, just how you see it, with 5 pre-ban mags for $425. Brand new in the box, complete with all the accessories. So you're saying I paid too much? I don't care what gen it is, in fact I would take any other gen before a 4. Getting a Glock made after 10/98 transferred is a hassle.
http://www.falfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245705

I am Not saying there aren't rare good deals out there, and thats extremely rare. The only reason thats worth it is because of the mags. You know as well as i do the possability of finding any Glock with 5 pre ban Mags is very rare. 99.9% of the time your lucky to get 2 mags or tupperware for that price or more.

 

[mustagt02]

I am Not saying there aren't rare good deals out there, and thats extremely rare. The only reason thats worth it is because of the mags. You know as well as i do the possability of finding any Glock with 5 pre ban Mags is very rare. 99.9% of the time your lucky to get 2 mags or tupperware for that price or more.

Nice pickup!

 

[7.62x39]

I am Not saying there aren't rare good deals out there, and thats extremely rare. The only reason thats worth it is because of the mags. You know as well as i do the possability of finding any Glock with 5 pre ban Mags is very rare. 99.9% of the time your lucky to get 2 mags or tupperware for that price or more.

Ok, let's forget the mags for a second, you're saying a brand new in the box pre 98 G21 is not worth $425? Funny that I see well used pre 98 G21s with a couple post ban 10 rounders and no tupperware go for $600 all the time, if you can even find one.

 

[Marcus99]

I got this, just how you see it, with 5 pre-ban mags for $425. Brand new in the box, complete with all the accessories. So you're saying I paid too much? I don't care what gen it is, in fact I would take any other gen before a 4. Getting a Glock made after 10/98 transferred is a hassle.
http://www.falfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245705

Relax, you did well. If the mags are indeed preban than you did very well. A NIB Gen2 G21 is desirable to many folks who prefer the gen2 frame, and $425 would be reasonable,

 

[mctrinket]

Glocks are overrated anyway. Get yourself and M&P, get a trigger job done on it--boom!--you're good-to-go.

I have a G19 and a M&P9c and the only advantage the Glock has is the aftermarket stuff (which just ends up costing you more money anyway) and the ease of a detail strip (Glocks are ridiculously easy to take apart and put back together which is arguably the most brilliant thing about them).

But the M&P shoots better. And I find the overall quality to be slightly better.

 

[joloughlin]

Glock Glock Glock... Funny I was born and raised in Ma spent my first 36 yrs there. I looked and I researched and finally found a g17 2nd generation for to much $ and bought it, same thing G22 3rd gen... Bottom line Now I live in NH go into gunshops every week and can buy brand new Glock for about 475... You always want what you can't have. Haven't even considered buying a Glock in the last 2 yrs. Not against them at all just the allure has gone. . .

 

[7.62x39]

Relax, you did well. If the mags are indeed preban than you did very well. A NIB Gen2 G21 is desirable to many folks who prefer the gen2 frame, and $425 would be reasonable,

That was the point I was trying to make to rkw. I would much rather have a gen 1 to 3 than a gen 4. I have 5 Glocks, all gen 2 & 3. All the parts are interchangeable (within the 2 caliber families, 9 & 45) not so with gen 4s. His claim was that no pre-gen 4 was worth $450, I just showed him two that were. The mags are indeed pre-ban, they are easy to spot, look at the caliber designation location.

 

[tphelon10]

Glock Glock Glock... Funny I was born and raised in Ma spent my first 36 yrs there. I looked and I researched and finally found a g17 2nd generation for to much $ and bought it, same thing G22 3rd gen... Bottom line Now I live in NH go into gunshops every week and can buy brand new Glock for about 475... You always want what you can't have. Haven't even considered buying a Glock in the last 2 yrs. Not against them at all just the allure has gone. . .

This.

Most of the Glock prices in the classifieds would be laughable in the free world, but here it's considered reasonable.

 

[economist]

Say you live in Mass, you want a handgun with mag capacity greater than 10 rounds, you want preban mags to be easy to find, and you want modern striker-fired ergonomics (no DA/SA, no/minimal external safety to manipulate, etc.) -- and you want a very reliable gun that is widely available. What is there apart from Glock?

This is why Mass residents want Glocks. A free stater can be just as happy with all sorts of nice striker fired modern handguns that meet the requirements I just mentioned -- M&P, XD, even Ruger. Glocks go for a premium in Mass because supply is artificially constrained and substitutes largely don't exist. It's that simple. Like any used item, patience and creative searching can result in lower than average price. But that misses the broader point.