H&k P7m8

[Col Kurtz]

H&K: P7M8
My dealer has a used H&K P7M8 for sale at $850.00 out the door. This gun is as factory new with the box with all accessories. I was there when one of his customers bought it new a few months ago, he returned it recently because he couldn't get use to the squeeze cock. I have always admired and desired one of these pistols but never found the deal I wanted but this may be it. Since I am considering spending this amount would I be better of with an older model? I have read in the past about desirable "Date Codes" but don't have the knowledge of the true P7M8 collector.
Should I hold out and find an older model or are the new ones just as good or better?
Thank you
Col

 

[senza nome]

At that price, sir, you buy!

 

[ajacobs]

Quality of manufacture it still there. Most people are looking at the date codes for a couple of things. How old is it and how much it could have been fired (wear on gas system) so for this the newer/shot less the better. Also people are looking for slightly older ones before HK started putting a warning on the side, like ruger. They are as good now as they ever were in my opinion.

 

[Highland Ranger]

Just saw one last night at the store - $1350 new. Guy said they couldn't get them for the longest time . . .

 

[Greg Bell]

Oh yeah, get it. I.M.C.O. it is the best handgun availible. If you don't like it, you will easily sell it.

 

[SouthpawShootr]

Let me tell you, the cheapest M8 I've ever seen was $900. It looked new but wasn't. The cheapest PSP I've seen was $650. Didn't look new but wasn't beat up either. $850 for a NIB M8 is an awesome price. I'd buy it even if I didn't want it. Holding out for an older one will probably net you an older one at the same price. Which would you rather have?

 

[BucksDC]

sounds good

I got mine for 700.00 with 2 mags box and tools, But it has the grind mark and refinished plum colored slide. I'd say go for it. Have fun, it is a sweet shooting pistol.

 

[ajacobs]

Buck, with the grind mark that sounds like a imported former european police model. That was a normal price for the one with the heal mag release but the m8 has a us style mag release. The only reason I ask is becuase this is the first time I have heard of an former police one being imported with the american style mag release.

 

[wardog]

Buy it, or tell us where it is.

 

[Pilot]

Buy it. That is a good price for a LNIB M8, with any date code. No problems with the newer ones except the warning, which does not effect operation at all, its just a cosmetic thing that some don't like. Thank the lawyers. I have an M8 (bought a few years ago for $800 LNIB) and a recent PSP import. No regrets.