There is some great information on this thread, I too am interested in purchasing a used duty weapon, preferably handgun, from LE. Like Skadoosh, I prefer them due to reasons he already stated. I noticed many have purchased these weapons, but no one wants to give up their source. What I am looking for is where, short of a retail store like Gander Mountain, would one go to find these duty side arms from LE, Fish & Wildlife, Alcohol/Liquor Control, etc.?
I like turn-in's because:
A) they are already nicked, dinged and usually show holster-wear which relieves me of that "aww rats!"-moment.
B) turn-in's are usually reliable with lemons having been weeded out and issues have been corrected by the agency or LE department.
C) obviously, they are less expensive than a factory-new weapon.