if you had to trade one in, which one?
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Walt Sherrill
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I wouldn't TRADE anything in.
I'd sell it privately, either here in the classified area, or through other forums. You'll get, at best, 60% of your purchase price, and generally much less, from a dealer.
I'd sell it privately, either here in the classified area, or through other forums. You'll get, at best, 60% of your purchase price, and generally much less, from a dealer.
Microgunner
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The Glock. I'd prefer a SIG over a Glock any day.
Glock's are a dime a dozen, Sig 239's aren't. If I absolutely had to sell one of them off it would be the Glock, as they can be replaced easier and for less.
However, I agree with the sentiment that you shouldn't sell either of them off. Unless it's a deal that you absolutely can't pass up, I'd just wait a little while and save up a few more bucks.
However, I agree with the sentiment that you shouldn't sell either of them off. Unless it's a deal that you absolutely can't pass up, I'd just wait a little while and save up a few more bucks.
Both are great guns but the wife is not happy about my 4k in guns and growing so I am trying to be creative.
I want a S&W15 sport but don't want my wife breaking my chops when she sees the bill.
I prefer 9mm to .40 but have a hard time selling either because I like features on both. Glock has never failed in about 2500 rounds. I like the de-cocker on the Sig and the only failures have been mag related. (sometimes it doesn't lock open on last round)
If I sell either one it will be replaced with a true CCW gun like the Kahr PM9, PPS, Solo or Nano. I just can't get over this guilty feeling like I am betraying a friend.
I want a S&W15 sport but don't want my wife breaking my chops when she sees the bill.
I prefer 9mm to .40 but have a hard time selling either because I like features on both. Glock has never failed in about 2500 rounds. I like the de-cocker on the Sig and the only failures have been mag related. (sometimes it doesn't lock open on last round)
If I sell either one it will be replaced with a true CCW gun like the Kahr PM9, PPS, Solo or Nano. I just can't get over this guilty feeling like I am betraying a friend.
Mrgunsngear
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"Don't,you have a wife or a dog you could offer? "
Comment of the day right there!
Back to the OP---If I had to trade (thank God I don't), it would depend on what you're trading it in for. If it's for another DA/SA, trade the Glock. For a striker fired gun, trade the 239. If it's for a SA gun or revolver, trade the P239. If you're only going to have a couple guns, probably best to have similar systems. Plus, with the LW conversion you've essentially got 2 guns in 1. That's my $.02.
Comment of the day right there!
Back to the OP---If I had to trade (thank God I don't), it would depend on what you're trading it in for. If it's for another DA/SA, trade the Glock. For a striker fired gun, trade the 239. If it's for a SA gun or revolver, trade the P239. If you're only going to have a couple guns, probably best to have similar systems. Plus, with the LW conversion you've essentially got 2 guns in 1. That's my $.02.
loose_holster_dan
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oh my gosh! the glock! for heaven's sake! the glock! lose the glock!
precision_shooter
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Keep the Glock, sell the Sig. Maybe it's just me, but the Sig is not a good looking gun...
get the wife involved in shooting then tell her you bought it for her
my wife has a requirement that she gets to shoot all my guns first before im allowed to. I have since bought many guns so she could "try" them out. the 375 h&h mag and the 458 were both awesome to watch her shoot. the 50 cal will be even better.
HALLAUSTIN
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Dog for ar... EVERYBODY wins. Let your kids pick out a pup at the local humain society and go get ya that AR. Worked for my dad, but swap the ar for a new racecar.
chris in va
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Sell both, you'll need the $$$ for all the ammo once you get the Sport. Plus any accessories like a red dot.
Stevie-Ray
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You'll probably get more for the SIG in a trade, so I'd trade that.
IF the dog idea doesn't pan out.
IF the dog idea doesn't pan out.
Well just came back from my lgs and they offered me 375.00 for the Glock which has Trijicon on it, the conversion barrel and the 3 mags. NO SALE.
The Sig has Sig lights and only about 300 rounds on it. They offered $400. NO SALE.
The Dog would work but I know who is going to be stuck cleaning after Fido, ME.
Have to think about it some more. But if I do get one, it will be from the humane society as was suggested.
Oh well, I guess I will have to wait another 2 weeks to just buy it outright. Funny thing was that the lgs had a G27 for sale all scratch up for 399. lol.
The Sig has Sig lights and only about 300 rounds on it. They offered $400. NO SALE.
The Dog would work but I know who is going to be stuck cleaning after Fido, ME.
Have to think about it some more. But if I do get one, it will be from the humane society as was suggested.
Oh well, I guess I will have to wait another 2 weeks to just buy it outright. Funny thing was that the lgs had a G27 for sale all scratch up for 399. lol.
Sadly, you're never going to make out when you sell a firearm to a gun shop. A friend of mine had a Glock 40 with less than 300 rounds through it and he received a similar offer. He was just asking from the shop that he bought it a few months earlier, and they didn't even care about the condition because it was "a Glock" as they put it. The salesman said they were reliable, so his quote was accurate without even seeing it. The way he put it, he would be doing my friend a favor for giving him soooooo much for the trade. He ended up selling it to a friend for more than the shop offered.
Worst case, just post it in the classifieds and see if there are any buyers. The LGS will never pay you $450 for something they can only sell for $475, and it is the same with everything (cars, electronics, etc.).