Every manufacturer puts out duds now and then. How do you know you're not buying someone else's problem just to save a few bucks?
That said, would you buy a used Glock 19? Can any problems it does maybe have be solved by a trip back?
The $350 you can get a used G19 makes it a possible pick-up. A $500 new-in-box glock takes a bit more planning and consideration.
Or is a glock so reliable that you wouldn't hesitate, and I'm sill for asking?
Same thing for an M&P 9? Or a P30 V1?
I think more used guns hit the market because the owner didn't like it or wanted something else even more. Sure some go up for sale because of issues but I think that is rare with the reputable makers. With S&W warranty and excellent customer service I wouldn't hesitate to pick up any used Smith, especially the M&Ps. Glocks are pretty easy to fix and the armorer network is extensive. And it is very rare to find a troubled Glock 9mm (not as true for .40). I don't have much experience with H&K but their reputation seems to have been earned. I often buy used guns and have rarely ever had any issues. I generally replace the recoil spring and inspect them thoroughly, but otherwise I break them in like new and establish the same level of reliability. The savings usually goes toward ammo.
Cant go wrong with a used GLOCK. Utterly reliable. I have 3 and have never had an issue.
My agency is in the process of swapping out our HK USP Compact .45's for the S&W M&P. Everyone I have spoken with about the M&P has stated that their customer service is excellent.
Yes to the Glocks for me I almost prefer them as I've had better luck with used then new. I don't know enough about the M&P or P30 to comment on those.
I have 3 used Glocks 2 police trade ins 1 trade that have been great. Longtime shooting buddies also have police trade ins 19's &26's that have been good also. I just replace trigger spring, recoil spring, and detail strip inspect/clean(buddies didn't even do this). Unless something crazy happens you can fix most everything yourself for cheap on a Glock.
A used Glock? Yes if it is 3rd Generation and in decent condition. A used M&P? Depends on how early the production was and the condition. I already had 2 M&P 45's which I liked but got rid of, any used M&P would have to be a newer revision for me in order to hopefully avoid the issues with the earlier production runs.Originally Posted by MTechnik
Issues like the wrong finish treatments were applied in some of the earlier slides leaving it more susceptible to rust, earlier striker / firing-pin designs were known to be prone to breaking under moderate dry-fire. As well as less known revisions like the radius cut on the slide stop notch in-order to address the issue with the rails on the slide splitting. I'd feel safer buying the used Gen3 Glock than an older M&P since Glock had more time to find and correct issues whereas the M&P was still in the process. If I was going to buy a M&P I would buy new. JMHO.
I'm too chicken to buy used guns, from a stranger. I'm sure there are plenty of good ones, but reading about the number of Dremel happy folks, who flaunt their 'talent' on forums, gives me pause. I'll happily pay the premium for a new gun.
My USPc and P226 were both bought used. The USPc with an unknown roundcount, the P226 with a round count around 200. The 226 is strictly a range toy that doubles as home defense in a pinch, the USPc became my carry gun after a few thousand rounds. The P226 had trigger work done to it, but I made sure to get the name of the smith that did the work, and verified he was reputable (and FWIW, the trigger on that gun is fantastic even by Sig standards). Both guns have been solid.
Looking to pick up a G19 in the near future. I want a Gen4, so probability is like 95% that it'll be new. I'd have no problem buying a police trade-in Glock, though, and often recommend them to people that are looking for a reliable weapon with minimal outlay.
I purchased one new glock and three used ones and actually most guns I buy are used. more often than not the used ones are rarely fired and the person just wants to try something new. you can occasionally find pretty good deals on used guns but for some reason my area people think used guns are worth more than they cost new.
I've bought used Glocks before without a problem. Have not bought many others used. All my pistols were bought NIB at the "LEO" price, which is hard to beat when comparing what used Glocks go for. I do have a PD trade-in W. German P226 9mm my wife bought me that has been wonderful, I would happily buy another one like it.
Provided I can either take the pistol apart, or for an online purchase, see some good pictures of the internals, I'm not apprehensive about a used purchase. With Glocks in particular, you can pretty much cheaply replace any parts that are worn.
A used glock for sure no problem, and probably the same on an m&p just would hope for one of the newer versions.
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