Should I trade my Glock for this?

Hmm, didnt know that's all that would need replacing... I figured there'd be "more" parts to replace. But then again it's a Glock....

I just figured a brand new Glock 26 would be worth more than a 10+ year old probably heavily used Glock 19.
 
It would, but why trade either?

The Colt DS would make a good collector's gun, if it's in really good to excellent condition - but then it would be a bad choice for a "truck gun."

As noted earlier, I don't see any gain for you, other than the monetary value you might see on the DS if you did NOT use it as a truck gun, in trading the G19.
 
Wait!

Yep, that's what I'd do. Keep both Glocks, and save up the money to buy a revolver. And to that end, I'd go with the 642- just something about it that speaks to me.
 
Keep the glock, especially in these times in which hi cap arms are in peril i suggest you keep your glock, it may or may not go up in value but in terms of carry its one of the best choices you have (reffering to 3rd gen im not a fan of the gen4). If you so decide to get rid of it i would save of some money and see how much i could sell it for and then see if i can buy something , but these trades dont seem very appealing. I wish you the best of luck
 
Kind of a gamble, but...

Trade for the Charter Arms and $300. That's like $600 value give or take. Then when the ban doesn't happen, and the panic buying wanes, buy a used Glock 19 with the $300.

Free Bulldog!
 
If he uses the Colt as a truck gun, and lets it get beat up, it will not be worth two Glocks. The OP is not looking for a collector, according to what he's said, he wants a gun to stick in his glove box and forget.
 
MLeake said:
If he uses the Colt as a truck gun, and lets it get beat up, it will not be worth two Glocks. The OP is not looking for a collector, according to what he's said, he wants a gun to stick in his glove box and forget.
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And on that note, get the Glock then. Do that to a Colt and many won't like you on a personal level.


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Yeah am looking for a truck gun. That's why I leaned toward revolvers. The COLT I will pass for sure it's too old and not a good idea for truck pistol.

The Charter arms seems like a sweet deal to me. A .44 charter arms, a box of 50 rounds of .44 special, a holster, AND $300 cash... That seems like an amazing offer to me. (Brand new charter arms retails for $415). I figure a Charter arms should be perfect for a truck gun, especially if it was bought brand new in 2008 and only fired 100 times max, should be a good choice since it is used, but not heavily used only 100 rounds. Shouldn't a Charter arms be über-reliable if its only been fired less than 100 rounds and is only 4 years old?? I figure a loaded charter arms that just sits in say, the Glove Box, is more likely to go "bang" everytime vs a Glock that just sits in the glove box, but that's just my view on revolvers don't know how accurate it is.

But man I dunno I love Glock! I just figured with that extra $300 cash I could literally buy another pistol... Or just have that extra $300 and a .44 revolver to go with it.. Can't make up my mind, driving my crazy lol.

I already have a Glock 26, so I can have the Glock 26 do anything the 19 can (since the 26 can take a Glock 19 mag). The only benefit I see with the 19, at least for me, is it has night sight. Is there anything different on a Glock 19 that make it better or more reliable than a 26??? I thought they where the exact same, just one is sub-compact vs compact. And internally, isn't the only difference between a Glock 19 vs 26 the dual recoil springs in the G26??
 
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another vote for keeping your glock here....ive had all 3 of thoe revolvers and they only one worth a darn to me was the S&W and its the only one i still have...around here at least they are easy to come by in the 350 range....the glocks are whats gettin eaten up right now cause of the 10+ ammo mags
 
I keep getting new offers, this time a Ruger security six (or Ruger speed six). From what I read they are arguably the best revolver Ruger ever made, and built like a tank so very reliable and good carry or truck gun. At least that's what I read.

But after reading all these posts I think the Glock is my best bet still. Keeping it and saving up for a Revolver seems like a good idea.
 
I can't help but get the feeling that now is the time to sell a handgun. I bought a LNIB Glock 23 gen 4 blue label the week of the Conn. shootings for $475. That exact gun just sold on Gunbroker for $875. It's crazy. I could double my money and then wait for the prices to come back down. Buy low sell high!!! Okay, I won't really sell any of my guns, but if I was smart I would sell them all except maybe 1 or 2 tomorrow.
 
Just from reading your posts, I promise you will regret selling or trading either of you Glocks. Saving up is your best bet.

Going back to some of your earlier posts, I agree that in 6 to 1 odds against determined attackers, I'd probably be screwed as well. Even if armed with my preferred HD gun, my 16" AR-15. Someone I knew said the extra rounds won't save you, but it will allow you to maybe take more of them with you :D . Your only chance in that scenario is to very quickly determine who the leader of the pack is, plug him and hope the rest (or most of them) back down and flee.

As for reliability, the irony is the Glock has survived all sorts of totally ludicrous torture tests. Then again, I had a 75% failure rate with a G19 (or maybe it was a G23, I don't recall now) and about a 50% failure rate with an XD9 simply by intentionally holding it with a less than perfect grip and a somewhat limp forearm and wrist to simulate injury. OTH, the reliability of my revolvers and incidentally my 1911 aren't impacted by the same treatment.

Both platforms can and do break, and I do make it a habit to change my recoil spring and my mag springs from time-to-time in my 1911. Also, many revolver problems occur because of operator error (binding due to dumping the empties with the muzzle pointing down thereby getting crud under the extractor star, as an example) and a lot of the problems come on gradually (timing being a good example) that can be detected long before it becomes a big problem. Unless you plan to get into a fire fight that lasts a couple hundred rounds :p .

I carry both platforms BTW, but I've always been a little more comfortable with my trusty wheelguns. But that's just me, and other may feel differently.

The Ruger "Six" series .38 and .357 revolvers are truly excellent. The balance and feel almost as nice as the S&W K Frames, but they have the approximate durability of the larger S&W L Frame. Granted, the triggers typically aren't as nice, but that can be remedied.

Don't worry, I'm sure you'll save up for a sweet wheel gun soon and you'll have the best of all worlds: the 2 Glocks that you love and a cool revolver. :cool:

Just as a side note, the Colt DS is NOT delicate, per se. They are actually remarkably reliable and durable, as long as they are perfectly in tune. If they DO develop a problem (such as end shake or timing issues), they need to be repaired ASAP or more damage will result. Unlike a S&W or Ruger that can tolerate some slop, many Colts don't. Finding a good Colt gunsmith locally can be a challenge as well.
 
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