Would you trust a LEO trade-in gun as CCW **Update; purchased a beauty**
I am looking at Glock 17 gen4 LEO trade ins. The Gen4 is next to impossible to find new. I prefer the gen4 features over the gen5.
I found GTdistributors have gen4 LEO trade ins for good price. The issue I have is the gun will be purchased sight unseen. I would obviously function check the gun at the range and possibly have it looked over by an armorer before placing it in service. It makes me nervous about buying a gun without any knowledge about the condition. Some wear marks are expected but with my lucky I would get one from a motorcycle cop who liked to ride in the rain.This message has been edited. Last edited by: gpbst3, November 05, 2023 10:42 AM
October 19, 2023, 12:58 PM
benny6
Yes, after a spring change and a series of test fires.
If priced accordingly don't see much risk other than cosmetic condition and most Glocks stand up well in that area.
October 19, 2023, 01:36 PM
Ryanp225
You'll just have to replace the punisher skull backing plate.
October 19, 2023, 02:25 PM
Perception
As much as any other used gun. Depending on the agency, the round count could be astronomical or next to nothing.
If it looks good and shoots good, swap the springs and run with it.
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October 19, 2023, 02:29 PM
Anubismp
Maybe you'll get a motorcycle cop gun, and it will need a good cleaning but maybe you get a lieutenant or captain's gun and then you get a brand new unfired gun for cheap?
October 19, 2023, 02:39 PM
Broadside
You can always send it to Glock, Inc. and have them go through it. They will replace anything worn.
Most things are replaced free of charge.
I've never sent a complete pistol in myself. But I have sent in slides to have night sights installed. You could always send them the entire pistol and have them install night sights while you are at it.
October 19, 2023, 02:48 PM
OttoSig
No less than I’d trust a brand new gun.
All about testing it and putting rounds through it.
I’ve got a 30 year old 10/22 that looks like ass, never fails.
Had a $150 Remington 870 find that never failed.
The history rarely matters.
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October 19, 2023, 02:53 PM
jljones
Most cops aren’t shooters. Your chances of buying a trade in issued to someone like me is remote. Wear marks on the barrel will tell that story.
Me myself I wouldn’t even put new springs in unless there’s an issue.
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October 19, 2023, 03:19 PM
dwp10mm
I live close to AIM Surplus and have seen a lot of their recent LEO trade ins. The benefit of course is I can pre-inspect before buying. From what I've seen these trade in deals are for the most part in great shape. The Glock 23 Gen 4 I picked up for $319 looks like it had never been fired. I looked up the 17s on GT and they look like they are unissued and in a box. That does look like a safer bet than the cheaper price at AIM right now as you would likely not get a bad one from that.
October 19, 2023, 03:21 PM
12131
I trust any guns, only after making sure they function reliably.
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October 19, 2023, 03:54 PM
pedropcola
My first Glock was a police trade in Gen 2 G19. Holster wear and looked used. I was young back then so I never even considered changing springs. That thing was/has been a tank. A slippery like a bar of soap tank.
October 19, 2023, 06:03 PM
CQB60
Why not?
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October 19, 2023, 06:25 PM
DennisM
When we transitioned from .40 to 9mm, I sent P239s, P229Rs, and Glock G23s *still with factory grease and tags* to the shredder.
But for us being a Fed agency-- by policy, no sales or transfers except to another federal agency or a foreign government-- those would've been "LEO trade-in" guns at some distributor.
So, yeah. I would.
October 19, 2023, 06:31 PM
john crusher
My 229 in .40 is my normal carry . CPO red box.
October 19, 2023, 06:34 PM
copaup
quote:
Originally posted by Anubismp: Maybe you'll get a motorcycle cop gun, and it will need a good cleaning but maybe you get a lieutenant or captain's gun and then you get a brand new unfired gun for cheap?
Depends. My previous duty weapon had about 15k on it when it was retired. Since I made Lt I don't shoot my duty weapon as much, but I still put about a thousand a year through it.
That said, I bought that old 229 when they replaced it. New springs and new locking block (to get rid of the magazine disconnect that we used to require) and it runs as good as ever. I still carry it occasionally off duty. It shoots better than the newer one and since it's mine I can put grips I like on it.
October 19, 2023, 08:01 PM
DaBigBR
quote:
Originally posted by jljones: Most cops aren’t shooters. Your chances of buying a trade in issued to someone like me is remote. Wear marks on the barrel will tell that story.
Me myself I wouldn’t even put new springs in unless there’s an issue.
I agree with Jones on this one. Buy and shoot. I wouldn't worry about it in the least. I've handled a lot of cop guns.
October 19, 2023, 08:04 PM
sig 226
Like others have said, no issue. Personally I'd have it inspected/springs changed out and function checked at the range before I carried it.
Most guys I know don't shoot their duty weapons unless during quals. One guy is a gun guy like us. He shoots every weekend, he's not the norm.
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October 19, 2023, 08:22 PM
cslinger
I have older Glocks with possibly higher round counts and I rely on them so I wouldn't even bat an eye at this. Now like others have said I'd certainly run the normal battery of checkouts I do with ANY gun new or old to make sure its good to go and good with any ammo I might use etc.
I mean if I got a hair up my butt I might do springs or send it to Glock for sights and a "freshening" but its a Glock. I mean they are FAR from perfection but fragile and unreliable certainly are not the words that immediately come to mind with Glocks.
