$690 for a G19?

[ccw_steve]

Hey guys, long time lurker, brand new poster. I've been shooting regularly for 4-5 years, but I just recently turned 21 and I'm looking at getting a Glock 19.

I would really like to support my local businesses, but I've been to three gun shops in my area (South King County, Washington State) that are asking around $690 for a straight up G19 (fixed sights, 15 rnd mags)

Is this reasonable at all??? This seems ridiculous to me, I was expecting something closer to $615 or $600, but like I said, everyone seems to be asking the same price.

I'm currently in college (U of W) and I really can't afford to spend an extra $75, even for something I love

Any thoughts?

 

[Zerodefect]

$600, no more.

 

[Wyo_F-A]

$690 is a little steep. My dealer here sells them for less than $600 out the door. He currently has a G19 compact for $543.28 OTD.

 

[raskolnikov_22]

Attend the next gunshow in your area. Glocks will be ubiquitous.

 

[hunter25]

489 NIB here in western Colorado. G19 G26 G27 and most others in stock.
order off the internet . No tax and small transfer fee to one of the same dealers.

 

[austinco2]

I try to support my local small businesses whenever I can, But I VERY rarely buy from local gun shops because they can't no scratch that they won't compete with academy, walmart, gunshows, or face to face transactions. I feel like my local shops are thieves, they want $350 for the crappiest mosin nagants and $600 for some of the better ones! They sell 100 rounds of remington 9mm for like 42 bucks when walmart has it for like 25. you take them a 600 dollar gun and they offer you 250 for it and they will not work with you on price on new or used guns so I go in occasionally to browse but the way I see it is if they are not willing to compete for my money and sell me a glock at or even close to academy's(or bass pro for that matter) price then they can't have my money, even for the things they need I won't stay local just to get robbed That being said I'd go to Academy they are $529.99 supposing they have Aacademys in you area. Sorry for the long rant but my shop just gets me all riled up!

 

[midiwall]

Attend the next gunshow in your area. Glocks will be ubiquitous.

ccw_steve, info for shows for us is here:

http://www.washingtonarmscollectors.org/

Note that you have to be a member of WAC to buy guns at a WAC show. You can join up on the spot if you want. Bring your CCW/CPL or a DL and $12 for a BG check.

 

[buckeye8]

Check the Buy/Sell/Trade forum right here on THR. I know TopGunSupply.com is a THR member who just today was advertising G19's in two different colors for $499 plus $18 shipping, if memory serves.

 

[atomd]

Buy one online. $690 is way too high. Even with the transfer fee and shipping it will be a lot less. $600 seems to be the going price for one WITH trijicon night sights. I just checked gunbroker and you can get one slightly used with night sights and 3 mags for under $550. A NIB one is $600 there. I'd suggest going with the upgraded sights. It's usually a little bit cheaper to get them on the gun than paying for them later. Save the rest of your money for the ridiculously priced "cheap 9mm" ammo.

 

[bestseller92]

Here's a NIB on GunBroker with a Buy Now price of $499 with $15 shipping.

I just bought a G26 from the guy and he's a reputable seller.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=129870017

 

[shameless]

Delete, please

 

[Philip Marlowe]

Highway Robbery

They are going for about $520 at every gun show (VA), and the last show one guy had a sale for $499 cash.

Look around online - you should be able to find $550 at least. Or buy used - plenty of people buy a gun and rarely shoot it.

 

[shameless]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=129870017

I also have purchased from that seller, and he is top notch.

$690 is outrageous! Can you say GOUGE!

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

If it has not been mentioned before, I think this is pretty high.

If you buy online, be sure that state sales tax (if your state collects it on an out of state/Internet purchase), transfer fees and shipping don't eat up any savings. Check these first. Before doing this, however, expand your search radius of local gun shops a bit.

 

[bestseller92]

Before I bought my G26, I called around to gun shops near Oklahoma City (about 85 miles from here). One had a G27 (I would've settled for a 27 or 26) that he was asking $745 for! Outrageous.

 

[jad0110]

489 NIB here in western Colorado. G19 G26 G27 and most others in stock.

Yep, the best deals are going for $489 in my area as well. $529 is the norm. A friend of mine just bought a NIB G26 with Trijicon sights for $589.

Just saw a used G19 for $399. If I were in your shoes, I'd wait a little longer and go that route. For the price of that $690 NIB example, you could get a used G19 for $400 and have enough cash left over for a very cool used Ruger Single Six in 22 LR/22 Magnum for about $250.

Or 23 rounds of 9mm!

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

Glockmeister is offering free shipping. That will be one variable eliminated.

 

[ACBMWM3]

Try Discount Gun sales in Kirkland.
I saw a few there for less then that.

 

[Runningman]

$690 for a G19?

That is way to high IMO. Be patient and look around. My local dealer sells them for around $550.

 

[ccw_steve]

Thanks

I ended up buying a NIB G19 for $499 before tax...pretty good deal compared to the other shops around my area. I had to drive about 45 min, but who cares for that savings

Thanks for all the great info guys!

Ahhhh.....the fresh smell of a new pistol

 

[mljdeckard]

And honestly, I would have no problem at all getting a used one for more like $450. The ads are FULL of one-owner Glocks that got shot twice and shelved. Spend the rest on some practice ammo.

 

[HippieMagic]

I paid $360 out of my pocket original price was $560 for a NIB G19... really nice gun you will be happy with it... It is a lot more accurate than I will ever be.

 

[Fetus]

I got mine ( with austrian proof marks ) here in SE pennsylvania for $525 NIB .

 

[colorado_handgunner]

Around 560 in Denver, 690, no way!

 

[CPshooter]

I payed $560 for my brand new G19 w/ factory night sights at Sportsman's Warehouse. It wasn't even 6 months ago so I don't think you should be paying that much. Try buying from a cheap online dealer and pay the $30 for a transfer fee at your local gun shop.