Police trade-in beware?

[Bonkers4Bacon]

Its very hard to ignore the police trade-in deals. Obviously there have been numerous rounds fired through these weapons and most places can't acount for the number. But they're cheap! Having never bought a police trade-in, I have no idea what to expect if I do purchase one. My question- should I?? The price is something you can't ignore.

The specific gun in question is a S&W M&P 40 (15 rd). Comes with an extra mag and night sights, nothing more. I've rented this type gun before so I know how it feels and shoots. I shoot it pretty well and it feels excellent in my sausage fingers.

Obviously I am not expecting a pristine firearm. I am aware of the holster wear and the unknown number of rounds put through these guns. The price is $369 shipped.

What to do?

 

[Birds Away]

Usually police trade ins have been carried much and shot little.

 

[223 Gunner]

Usually police trade ins have been carried much and shot little.

^^THIS^^

 

[ViperJock]

Take it. Own it. Make it yours.

 

[juans]

Its very hard to ignore the police trade-in deals. Obviously there have been numerous rounds fired through these weapons and most places can't acount for the number. But they're cheap! Having never bought a police trade-in, I have no idea what to expect if I do purchase one. My question- should I?? The price is something you can't ignore.

The specific gun in question is a S&W M&P 40 (15 rd). Comes with an extra mag and night sights, nothing more. I've rented this type gun before so I know how it feels and shoots. I shoot it pretty well and it feels excellent in my sausage fingers.

Obviously I am not expecting a pristine firearm. I am aware of the holster wear and the unknown number of rounds put through these guns. The price is $369 shipped.

What to do?

Do you go to a specific place to buy it, or is that something that a dealer will disclose?

thanks

 

[Snapdragon]

Do you go to a specific place to buy it, or is that something that a dealer will disclose?

thanks

Places like this Used Gun Collection | Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore: Police Trade-Ins and Used Guns for Sale Online

Except many of those seem to be out of stock.

 

[Bonkers4Bacon]

Do you go to a specific place to buy it, or is that something that a dealer will disclose?

thanks

To be specific- budsgunshop.com

 

[Robjps]

Ive bought some glock trade ins. They vary on the outside but are almost new on the inside. Expect holster wear and scratches from banging around but open up the inside and its almost new. They are usually dirty from dirt not carbon also lol.

 

[bluehdflhrs]

Remember most of the time the officers get frist choice.So these are the ones they did not want.I got a Sig 220 from a officer that did not want it.I bought it from him.Nice gun very will taken care of.Price was right too.

 

[sliptap]

CDNN Sports usually has some good trade-in deals on Glocks, S&Ws, and Sigs.

As already stated, these are often not shot a lot and mechanically sound. Most of the full-size pistols are bulletproof anyway, so I wouldn't think twice about a police Sig, Glock, M&P, etc. trade in.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

What to do?

With both used and new guns, I kick them to the car, this way I do spazz out over scratches.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

The first handgun I ever bought bigger than a 22LR was a police trade in S&W Model 10. Like others said, there was considerable holster wear but it was/is a solid gun.

 

[DRob]

Can you find out what department it's from? How long did the department in question have the particular model in service? Would a 2K round count bother you? Remember it's likely been in service in all manner of weather and with less than optimal maintenance. It was just a tool.

 

[Trigger Time]

I've been looking for a police trade in 870 for a while and I own one that used to belong to the Ohio state police. I have no reservations. The ones I've seen have been shot very little. Some have holster wear only.

 

[Redacted]

Can you find out what department it's from? How long did the department in question have the particular model in service? Would a 2K round count bother you? Remember it's likely been in service in all manner of weather and with less than optimal maintenance. It was just a tool.

Normally larger departments will have their own serial numbers with glocks like Detroit PD will be DPDXXXX so if you have that guns serial number it helps

 

[cbseniour]

Guys who are obsessed with round count probably don't want a police trade in they will always wonder. On the other hand those who want a good serviceable usually well cared for pistol would appreciate the deal.

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

Round count rarely matters with a Glock (trade-in or not).
Most Glock owners will never see the threshhold anyway...

What's the old watch commercial tagline?
"They take a lickin' and keep on tickin'"

 

[Bonkers4Bacon]

The first handgun I ever bought bigger than a 22LR was a police trade in S&W Model 10. Like others said, there was considerable holster wear but it was/is a solid gun.

Thanks for the input. I'm not too concerned about holster wear. After all, its going in my holster and not on display

 

[Bonkers4Bacon]

Guys who are obsessed with round count probably don't want a police trade in they will always wonder. On the other hand those who want a good serviceable usually well cared for pistol would appreciate the deal.

I'm not obsessed but its a good thing to know.

 

[Bonkers4Bacon]

Can you find out what department it's from? How long did the department in question have the particular model in service? Would a 2K round count bother you? Remember it's likely been in service in all manner of weather and with less than optimal maintenance. It was just a tool.

I'm not sure if thats possible or not. Seems like a lot of effort, and I'm lazy And since its a S&W, round count wont bother me too much. As long as its not 100,000,000 lol