Trade-in Advice For Handgun (1911 V-16)

I think that is poor trade. V-16s typically fetch around $1000.00 or better when they pop up on the auction sites, which is rare. Put it on GunBroker or Armslist and then buy the Glock (or two) outright.

You will be lucky to get 50% of the used value for your gun in a trade. Dealers have to make profit, pay overhead, and rent on their store. Direct trades don't bring any cash.

For the best economic return you need to do an individual sale, take the cash and put it towards your new gun. Just like selling your used car in a private sale generally generates more cash than what you will get in trade for a new car.

You will definitely come out ahead by selling your gun and then go buy the Glock.

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Another option is to consign it at a gunshop. The ones locally charge 20% of the selling price. If you don't want to hassle with selling it yourself, this is far better than a straight trade-in.

How do those websites work? Do I need a credit card or anything?
How does transfer of the firearm work? Sorry for so many questions!
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http://www.gunbroker.com/User/SellerTutorial.aspx

Should answer some of your questions.... I'm with everyone else, sell and buy two pieces of plastic...

Talk to the owner of the local shop where you want to buy the Glock ...and make the best deal you can.

I don't suggest fooling around with the gun broker websites...for a one time sale.

If the local dealer won't give you what you think is a fair deal....then try to sell the gun you have privately ....just be smart about it / talk to some of the guys at your local range, etc...maybe try and sell it to a dealer at your local gunshow.

I recommend the private sale route. Here are some suggestions:

1) Take some pictures
2) Research the gun on-line (googling Springfield 1911 V16 for sale) and see what the going price for the gun is
3) List the gun for sale here on the forum! Indicate that you are selling FTF, and indicate your location and how far you are willing to go to meet someone. You can also indicate if you are willing to accept trades, such as a Glock 17 + ammo + cash.
4) List the gun on other websites. Look at Armslist, as well as other forums. Forums that are Springfield and 1911 specific would be good choices.
5) If you can't find a buyer on-line, then take to a gun show. You can actually walk around most shows holding the firearm for people to see. You will get looks from both individuals and dealers. I would start asking 10% to 20% over the fair price you researched in step 2 to allow some room for haggling. The trouble with selling at a gun show is that you might have to walk around with it for 3 or 4 hours, and you might not sell it at all.
6) If you have some .45ACP (and you don't have another gun to put it through), consider trying to sell the ammo with the gun. Should be able to get your money plus some profit out of the ammo in today's crazy climate.

Selling to an individual is the way to go money-wise. Dealers may give you a good deal if they want the gun for themselves, but if they are going to resell it, they need to buy it cheap to turn a profit. Armslist allows you to list firearms for free, and gives you a good deal of exposure. I just bought a gun off of Armslist from a guy in Wyoming, and I live in Texas.

Honestly, if I were you I'd try to get two new glocks out of that gun. Even more honestly, I wouldn't sell it. Seems super rare and tough to get ahold of. Look around for a good, used glock in your area (again, try to find a individual who is selling through Armslist or other on-line forums) and pick one up for $400 or so, and hold on to your gun!

Nashoba said:

Hey guys.
I currently own a Springfield 1911 V-16 (big chunk of steel with a 6" barrel). I am looking for a more practical pistol to be used for every day carry and home defense. I have looked around and am kinda wanting to get a Glock. My girlfriend will also be using this gun and we have shot the Glock models 21, 17 and 19. I am comfortable with all three, and my girlfriend claims to have no trouble with any of them. She seems to fumble a little with the 21 but maintains about an 8" circle at roughly 20 yards slow fire, and can generally keep all rapid shots in the black on a silhouette target. Do you think I could reasonably ask to trade my 1911 (very good condition) with the original case, springs, and 3 magazines for a new Glock and a couple boxes of ammo? Or do you think I should do something else entirely? Advice and comments are welcome, and thanks!

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Without hesitation: Glock 19.

I carry the G17 Gen4, but love the 19. It is a little better to conceal, and you get 15 rounds. With technology today, you don't need anything more than a 9MM. I personally use the Hornady Critical Duty. Look it up! It's good stuff. Also, a lot of LE psnl use the Speer Gold Dot. I've found the shot placement is much better with the 9MM than .45, and I do not even fool with .40 anymore. Truthfully, if I didn't have extra 17 mags, I would have gotten the 19 for personal concealed carry. LOVE this pistol. Incidentally, my other weapon is a S&W M&P 45, but there are a nice selection from which to choose in this line. One in particular, if you can find it, is the M&P Shield. AWESOME weapon!!! Go check one out, if you can find it. The S&W M&P series are great guns also. I would definitely compare the two: Glock vs M&P. Good luck!!!

...and find out if your state has a state-specific handgun site (we have the Texas CHL forum). On that site I can advertise, sell or buy from others who are fellow TX CHL holders. Takes nearly all the guesswork out of an FTF.

Again, sell yours outright and then buy what you want.

One more thing about he consignment world--there are no rules, and everyone does whatever they want. I was in a shop that had taken in three fairly desirable S&W revolvers, but the shop owner did not post the price the seller was asking...he posted the price he wanted, which was several hundred dollars higher...so he could pocket a larger commission. He would not entertain or pass on to the owners and lower offers. At that price, they never did sell, but the "seller" still had to pay a consignment fee just to have them sit in the glass case for 90 days.

This was 4-5 years ago, and said "dealer" is now out of business. Wonder why?