Depick
.308 Win
Anyone have any experience purchasing one? An M&P 45 marked Mass. State Police has caught my eye on gunbroker. The price is right and looks to be in good shape aside from some holster wear.
Police trade in pistols?
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kev74
20×102mm Vulcan
Usually low mileage, but lots of holster wear.
I have a couple of likely former police revolvers. All shoot well.
I have a couple of likely former police revolvers. All shoot well.
I've bought "Police Trade In" guns before and have never had a problem or disappointment. If you're looking for shiny safe queens then move on, but for economical and reliable, they're hard to beat.
Be aware that sometimes there are minor issues such as Tritium Night Sights being dim, missing magazines, scratches, dents, holster wear, but the price should compensate for that.
Be aware that sometimes there are minor issues such as Tritium Night Sights being dim, missing magazines, scratches, dents, holster wear, but the price should compensate for that.
BEFORE you buy from Gunbroker, be sure to read their requirements, fee's, taxes, etc. AND make sure the Dealer receiving it will do so, and what their fees and requirements are...lots of folks get excited, hit "Buy Now" and a hundred or more dollars over the price find their "Bargain" wasn't.
M&P's seem to be pretty good Pistols that aren't all that expensive, so figure what a new one from your Dealer will be before biting off on a used one that might end up costing you close to what a new one would be. YMMV.
Saltwater60
20×102mm Vulcan
Most cops carry and qualify once a year. Buy it.
From what I've heard they tend to be well maintained, lots of holster wear and markings and not many rounds through them.
If you view it as a "broken in" "tool" ready to use and not for display then they tend to be good deals.
If you view it as a "broken in" "tool" ready to use and not for display then they tend to be good deals.
I have 2 Glocks from when I was with my department. Neither gun show any wear or tear. If you were not told, you would not know they were previous duty guns.
I gotta sell them. I don't like them at all/
I gotta sell them. I don't like them at all/
nortatoga
.338 Win Mag
My first 9mm I believe was a PD trade in, a S&W 6906 still my favorite DA/SA that SA trigger is so sweet!
TEOTWAWKI inc.
.338 Win Mag
I bet you can stand at the end of your driveway with a sign that says "2 Glocks 4 Sale" and have them gone (legally) in about 10 minutes.
Farmer guy across the street is interested in the 22, he is willing to trade the gun for some goats....
nortatoga
.338 Win Mag
Are you really going to take advantage of a new neighbor like that? LOL!!!
FrankenCub
.338 Win Mag
My first 9mm was a NYPD trade in G19. I'm assuming it's been in some interesting situations. By appearance it's been skidded down the road and used as a blunt force weapon lmao.
Functionally it was perfect lol.
Functionally it was perfect lol.
If you are patient and watch the fees there are good deals to be had on GB. I only buy from people who don’t charge CC fess and don’t extort on shipping.
My Glock 45 MOS was a police trade in I found on GB one night. Listed for $425. I offered $400, we settled on $415. Total came to 432.30 shipped. $15 transfer fee for a total of $447.30 out the door. Looks new, came with 4 mags (2 were never used) and Ameriglos.
They are $650 new at local shops.
The guy across the stret decided not to buy my 22.
I'll take it to the gun show this Saturday and dump it off. $400 would make me happy.
I'll take it to the gun show this Saturday and dump it off. $400 would make me happy.
I have Beretta M96 (,40 S&W) that was a Miami, FL Police Trade in...looks Issued and thoroughly used, but it's been 100% reliable, and accurate...Seems like I paid about $275. for it back in the day.