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Just wondering what everyones thoughts are on ex-police guns. I'm looking for a first pistol under my name (I've shot many handguns before that I've borrowed from relatives or rented, I'm just tired of renting and borrowing) and ex-police guns are cheaper.
But being honest, I don't know a lot about repairing and fixing guns. I don't want to spend $400-500 on a beretta m9 or a glock just to have it give me nothing but headaches and spend another 3 or 400 fixing it!

Thoughts, opinions, things to look for and watch out for?

And what's the deal with "rebuilt" ex police guns. Does this mean new internal parts? Or just taken apart and thoroughly cleaned and fixed up? How reliable are they? And what is the canadian website that has many of them listed? police ord or something?

Thank you so much.
 
one point on the police guns is a lot of them are double action and possible heavy trigger,
but there are a few out there that have low round count and should give years of life

i would almost stay away from a rebuilt gun 1-2000 rounds and have to be rebuilt
i have seen guns with 20-30000 rounds that needed some work(parts replaced)
 
Generally police turn in guns are a good deal (especially handguns) they may show some holster wear, but generally they are in very good mechanical condition, due largely to the fact that the aren't shot much. I would have no concerns what so ever in buying a Glock that's a turn in, it's still pretty much guaranteed to have tens of thousands of rounds left in it. Even if you got a one-in-a-hundred-thousand gun that was used by one of the guys here, Glock parts are dirt cheap. If the price was good I wouldn't think twice.

Oh yes, and once they're gone, they're gone -it's no longer legal for police departments to trade in guns for sale to civillians.
 
Thanks for the info guys. It's a beretta 92G that I'm looking at, actually. The gun shows signs of use. A few scratches on the slide and such, from holstering I assume.

I just don't want a gun that's going to be headaches and problems. It will be well cleaned and cared for, I just don't want to get a gun for what I think is a good deal, and then have to spend hundreds getting it repaired.
 
Re: Beretta 92. Look for wear on the top surfaces of the rails at the front end of the frame. If it has had a lot of use it will show there.

There are often really good deals on used CZ 75 pistols on EE ($550 to $650) and they are good pistols.
 
Ftaview said:
why not buy a new gun instead, and not worry about it giving you headaches or problems
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Money is a bit tight. I'm actually not really looking for an m9 or a glock as my first handgun because of the price, but I stumbled onto an ex police gun that's in my price range and just wanted to see what i'd be getting into it I picked it up.
 
My ex-police gun is a little different than most......
S&W Heavy Duty 5 inch barrelled revolver, in 38/44 Super Police (38 Special on 44 frame) made in 1940, and shipped to the BCPP.
And I paid about $500 for it, and I consider it a very fair price for this big old N-frame in a sub-calibre.
It's also a phenomenal shooter at the range with any good 38 Special ammunition that it can be fed into the chamber & fired.
I got it here on CGN, from a police officer. IIRC, he purchased it from an RCMP officer who was given the option to buy his now 'obselete' sidearm, after S&W Model 10s became standard issue for the force around 1970.(??)
I consider myself very lucky, as quality ex-police revolvers like this, are not often acquired like this anymore.
To myself, the additional flavor of western heritage, just adds to it's desireability.
 
i have a police issues glock 22 first gen, shows 2 spots of holster wear, very little actual use wear, and i put the lighter trigger spring kit in it. so for $500 after parts, i have an awesome firearm, then added a storm lake silver barrel as the finishing touch,. beauty, just wish it had the 3rd gen styling
 
Police turn-ins usually are good deals...
You get a gun that was holstered more than it was shot.
I bought a Glock G17 turn-in...picked the one from the bunch that had the least obvious wear, and the best trigger pull...never looked back.
These firearms are generally not like used cars, where buying someone else's POS turns into a money pit for you.
If the gun appeals to you, and the price is right, buy it.
But be aware that there are lots of other choices, new and used, and that price point, that have a much nicer trigger pull than the 92G.
I bought a 96G, your choice but in 40S&W, and I couldn't get along at all with the long, heavy, trigger pull.
Do your self a favour, and consider all of the other choices before buying.
See if you can 'test drive' some of these choices at the club...most owners are not adverse to letting someone else put a few rounds down the tube...unlike their daughters!
 
You say you want an M9? then save your money.. I just sold mine, and it was $900.. not sure where you are seeing them for so cheap as you say. I would seriously wait till you have $1200 or so, then go to the store and the choice is yours.. look at everything, hold everything, ask a million questions, then go back later after you have thought about it all and make your purchase. Dont buy something used just to say that you have one. hold out for a while and save. You'll be much happier.
I've had a few hand guns now, and the thing I've learned is that "you cant get a $1400 gun for $500". And there is a huge difference in the quality.
 
hoochie said:
You say you want an M9? then save your money.. I just sold mine, and it was $900.. not sure where you are seeing them for so cheap as you say. I would seriously wait till you have $1200 or so, then go to the store and the choice is yours.. look at everything, hold everything, ask a million questions, then go back later after you have thought about it all and make your purchase. Dont buy something used just to say that you have one. hold out for a while and save. You'll be much happier.
I've had a few hand guns now, and the thing I've learned is that "you cant get a $1400 gun for $500". And there is a huge difference in the quality.
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Good advice.

I'd like an M9, but it's not a must have. Truth be told, I prefer the feel or a glock 17 over an m9. For me to go to the range and rent a glock 17, an m9 and a p226 to try out which of three I like better would cost me $100. That's $100 that could have gone toward the purchase of the gun!
I figured if the right deal came up, like a mint condition, practically new glock 17 for around $600 or less, then I'd jump on it.
 
Ex-cop pistols.

The only one I'd consider is a Glock 7 9mm or Glock 22 .40 cal.

I wouldn't touch an ex-police Beretta.

Just my .02

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