I have lotsa GLOCKS...wanna trade for a 10mm. Help me decide

[Dr_2_B]

Hey Gang, I have several GLOCKS:

G17(9mm)
G21(.45)
G23(.40)
G27(.40)
G30(.45)
G36(.45)

...along with a host of other pistols and revolvers, but no 10mm. I'm seriously thinking of trading the slimline G36 for the compact 10mm GLOCK 29.

The G36 is a great gun, it's just not 'my' gun. It has night sights and is in great condition. What kinda trade might I expect to get on a new or used G29? Where might I go to get a decent deal? What might I expect to pay in addition? I'd love to hear from some of you who have more experience trading.

THANK YOU for your input.

 

[Vitamin G]

Wow... nice collection. I wish i could like glocks as much as you. Perhaps modify a 45 to the 10mm with a barrel swap?

 

[Dr_2_B]

Vitamin G, that is actually the first time that has occurred to me. Is that reallly feasible? Would I then use that different G29 mag with a slightly flatter base? Are they then reliable?

thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Sylvan-Forge]

glockmeister

This might help :

GLOCK UPPER SWAPS BY MODEL :
http://glockmeister.com/upswap.shtml

GLOCK BARREL COMPATIBILITY :
http://glockmeister.com/barswap.shtml

 

[Dr_2_B]

Any ideas on what I could expect in a trade with these two?

 

[MadMercS55]

I think you could convert the G21 to 10mm since the G20\21 both share the same dimensions, etc. I love the 10mm and wish I wouldn't have sold my G20. While I'm much more of a SIG fan these days, I will most likely have to pickup a G29 since I feel the need to have at least one Glock...again! Not sure on sale\trade value, but around here a NIB G29 is $519.99 plus tax.

 

[JohnKSa]

You can convert a 21 to a 20, but you will need to swap both the slide & barrel to make the conversion.

 

[Black Snowman]

I know some of the guys on 10mmTalk have just purchased the conversion barrels and magazines for their 21s and not had issues. I don't believe anyone makes a conversion barrel for a 30 but I could be wrong. If a 29 is what you want I'd recommend getting one new or used and not try a conversion on the littler gun. Compacts tend to be pickier than their full size breathren. As for what you can get for your guns, I haven't the foggiest.

 

[ccwolff]

All you need for the g30 is a g29 slide, barrel and mag.

My buddy has a g30 and I have a g29, tried it and it worked fine, you may want to change out the ejector, the g29 one is longer, I think.

Funny, I am also looking to trade, but for a G26.
I can't ever find anyone with a 26 that wants to let it go though. :banghead:

 

[SouthpawShootr]

Of course, if you try to trade with an FFL, you're going to get screwed on that G36. I doubt you'll get offered any more than $350 credit on a G29 or 20. Now if you sell on consignment or through a private sale, I would think you could get $450 or so (largely b/c of the nightsights, so if they're excessively old, that may affect the price). You could even get very lucky and stumble across someone who has a G29 and wants the 36, but I doubt it. BTW, I love shooting my G20. I'm thinking I need a G29 sometime soon. Glocks are an addiction.