Buying a Glock- What to look for?

[Sasquatchhunter]

I'm buying a Glock 22 Gen 2 Police trade in today. I've never had a Glock, but I've been wanting to taste the Koolaid for awhile now. What do I look for? I'm not too worried because they seem to have a high reputation, but this one has probably been shot a lot. Just looking for a little heads up. Thanks!

 

[HICKMAN]

I'd probably just have a Glock armorer look it over and swap out the springs.

Being a police trade in, probably hasn't really been used that much.

 

[DustyDawg48]

+1 to what Hickman said. It seems counter to what most would believe but a great majority of police do not shoot their gun outside of their qualifying efforts. I am lucky enough to know several that shoot IDPA at our monthly matches and are fantastic and knowledgeable gun guys; unfortunately many of our police out there aren't the gun guys of years ago.

That G22 could conceivably have less than 500-700 rounds through it but with it being a Glock 5-7000 and it would probably still be in the same condition. Unless it's broken in half and has bullet holes in it, it probably hasn't been too abused!

 

[Que]

I would believe that gun hasn't really been broken in, unless the officer is different than most who only shoot to qualify.

 

[xmas_asn]

Well not to be a smart ass but your looking for the ugly brick looking thing. Its normally black and if its a 40cal it blows up.. ok JK :P

I would expect it to be in good shape. It may have a few hundred rounds threw it but I wouldn't expect much more. Like more glocks expect a good shooter.

 

[FredMcIntire]

We just traded in our Glocks for the new Gen 4 Glock 19s. A really stupid move in my opinion. These guns were anywhere from Gen 1's to Gen 3's and only had about 1500 rounds thru them at most ! Couple that with the fact that the Gen 4's do not have the durable slide finish that the earlier Glock have and it makes even less sense.

To add insult to injury, everyone was forced to go to the Model 19. Its like telling a guy that wears an X-Large to be happy wearing a size Medium.

I'd buy it without too much concern. I think you'll be happy with it.

 

[Jenel]

Step 1: Make Sure it is a Glock.

Step 2: If you did Step 1, it is fine.

 

[bman1962]

I'd try to go out and shoot one if you have never done so before.

 

[mk2ja]

I'd try to go out and shoot one if you have never done so before.

But then again, I have bought several of my handguns without firing one first.

Either way, enjoy the "new" Glock! I have carried my Dad's and shot plenty others that I know wouldn't want my own, but I still catch myself eyeing them in the classifieds! Hope it works out really well for ya.

 

[Brandon]

We just traded in our Glocks for the new Gen 4 Glock 19s. A really stupid move in my opinion. These guns were anywhere from Gen 1's to Gen 3's and only had about 1500 rounds thru them at most ! Couple that with the fact that the Gen 4's do not have the durable slide finish that the earlier Glock have and it makes even less sense.

To add insult to injury, everyone was forced to go to the Model 19. Its like telling a guy that wears an X-Large to be happy wearing a size Medium.

I'd buy it without too much concern. I think you'll be happy with it.

im not sure i see that as being a bad thing. i know the size thing for some people would suck, but knowing if the shtf you could use someone else's mags...

 

[Sasquatchhunter]

The owner said he put 1,100 rounds through it after he bought it as a trade in. But ike others have said, Glocks seem to laugh at such abuse. I want one cause im a lefty and I like the way the 17 s and 22 s feel and work out for me.

 

[HICKMAN]

or find a good one in the classifieds

 

[target64]

I'd try to go out and shoot one if you have never done so before.

Just refrain from shooting it************ like these guys do....lol
Glock torture test! - Bing Videos

 

[vwarren]

I think it is hard to get ripped off on a Glock because you can find everything you need very easy.

 

[BlueEagle]

Basically, you're looking for a large, square-looking pistol that says Glock on the side, and appears to have all its parts.

Once you get that part done, just pick the one that looks the least "worn." This probably won't have any affect on how it functions, just on how it looks. Its a Glock; as long as it hasn't been drastically abused, (and sometimes even if it has,) it will work just fine.

Enjoy the kool-aid.

 

[Hoosier Glocker]

As long as the slide, barrel, and frame are not damaged, you should be good to go. Any other parts are fairly cheap and easy to replace.

 

[grizman]

We just traded in our Glocks for the new Gen 4 Glock 19s. A really stupid move in my opinion. These guns were anywhere from Gen 1's to Gen 3's and only had about 1500 rounds thru them at most ! Couple that with the fact that the Gen 4's do not have the durable slide finish that the earlier Glock have and it makes even less sense.

To add insult to injury, everyone was forced to go to the Model 19. Its like telling a guy that wears an X-Large to be happy wearing a size Medium.

I'd buy it without too much concern. I think you'll be happy with it.

Explain? Are you referring to the coating or the hardening process? Because contrary to internet and gun shop myth Tennifer and Melonite are the same thing. Different trademark names owned by the same company for the same process, do a little research and you will find this as fact.
The exterior coating is just that, it has nothing to with corrosion resistance or hardness just cosmetics.

 

[Sasquatchhunter]

I got it, and its glorious. Its a Generation 2 G22, Detroit PD trade in, with one DPD mag and a civilian one, both 15 rounders. I'll post it up soon.

 

[jojoa55]

congrats!

 

[INyooper]

Way to go! A new (or used) Glock is always a reason to celebrate!