Trade my Colt Trooper MlII for a.....???

[Redcoat3340]

So I've got a "spare" Colt .357 Trooper Mk III (I bought it 'cause I couldn't find the right S&W 28. and then found a 28-2). So it is "extra" and I have no problems trading it.

But for what? Fella is looking to trade a Glock 19c with two mags and night sights for the Trooper. I know zip about Glocks, is that a fair deal (he asking $600 obo for an outright sale)?

And if not, should I be asking him for more cash?

On a broader scale, I you had a Trooper and wanted to trade (no sell) it, what would you consider a fair deal, in terms of a pistol, not a revolver. Or in terms of a revolver.

I gotta say I'm not too familiar with Colts, and yes, I'll be checking the big auction site for "Sold" prices, but I thought I'd ask the folks here for some real-world advice.

(And there's nothing wrong about just keeping it. It's in great shape but as I also have a Smith 66-2 I'm about filled up with .357s.)

 

[Mosin77]

Pics will be necessary to tell what condition the Colt is in. Glocks are currently selling for a premium so right now (if you need hi cap polymer performance) this might be a reasonable trade. In normal/sane times, a preowned Glock is a gun you’d expect to get $350-400 for. So unless your trooper is pretty well worn, I’d not do it, myself. (But I also have plenty of semi autos and am not feeling the need to add another.)

 

[Redcoat3340]

Here's the Trooper.

 

[WestKentucky]

Simply put I wouldn’t turn that gun loose. If I were to turn it loose it would be for an older S&W L or N frame as a shooter, or perhaps a desirable and pristine gun as a collectible item. I would think his $600 price for a Glock to be outrageous aside for the current panic market. Your Colt will see much less panic market inflation, so now is not the time to move it in a trade because dollar for dollar current price means you lose out at normal same prices.

But I would also be looking at trading it for older lever guns as well.

 

[defjon]

I really like it.

Please don't trade it for a glock.

 

[defjon]

When in a situation like yours, I say box it up. Go to several of your favorite gun shops.

Just see what tickles your fancy. If you find the right one at the right price, tell them you have a trade.

(unless you were really looking for a g19)

I agree with the above poster, that's a 350-400 dollar gun that should be as common as the day is long. Things are screwy right now.

You don't see a trooper that nice pop up everyday.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

I believe that Colt is worth close to $800. I believe the Glock is closer to a $400 gun.

 

[a075923]

In June I sold my trooper 4" with holster wear for $875, you might need to get two Glocks for it.

 

[bannockburn]

Redcoat3340

Your Trooper Mk.III (which by the way is in great shape), could go for $900 to $1000 in most markets. You'll do much better selling it outright rather than trying to find the right gun to trade it for. Or else as you say, you can always keep it.

In any event there's no way I would trade it for a Glock. Maybe a Colt 1911 but definitely not a Glock.

 

[I6turbo]

FWIW, I sold the 1981 model in the photo below about two or three years ago for $1051 on GB. I don't know if they're bringing more these days, but they probably are.

 

[Heir Kommt Die Sonne]

Do not get rid of that Trooper. I have a MK3 and although I don't really like it, getting rid of it is one of the last things I'd do.
What you have is really nice, just pay the man the 600$ for his Glock and see what you think. Glocks aren't bad, you'll like them for what they are.

 

[Redcoat3340]

Many thanks to all who posted. Great advice and I'm taking it!

This would have been my third or fourth Glock, and I got rid of each and every one of them after one range session each. I figured I'd give 'em one more chance, but not, now, at the sacrifice of the Colt. I really didn't need it; I have but 2 1/2 "plastic" pistols: an M&P in .40; a Shield in .45; and 2 PX4's (9 & 40) which I only count as a half-plastic gun. I'm not a big fan of striker fired and all my other guns are hammer-fired.

I may someday put it on the market...but not now. Again many thanks and as they used to say in the Mennen Skin Bracer tv ad, "Thanks, I needed that."

 

[Heir Kommt Die Sonne]

This would have been my third or fourth Glock, and I got rid of each and every one of them after one range session each.

Yea just based on this track record, you'd just end up getting rid of both the Trooper and the Glock anyway. Best to put the Trooper up for market later than now.

 

[FL-NC]

Glocks are made every day. I wouldn't trade a trooper for one. I have a 19C and I really like it BTW.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

I really like it.

Please don't trade it for a glock.

I consider myself to be a Glock fanboy and I would not trade that gun for a Glock.

Honestly, I would not trade that gun for anything

 

[armedwalleye]

My 6" Trooper III is the last gun I'd ever sell. And as a non-fan boi, you couldn't put enough Glocks on the table. That III is the epitome of Colt's abilities, and rivals the Pythons of the era. It's often called "the poor man's Python". I wouldn't even trade mine for a new Python, which are Pythons in name only.

 

[Walkalong]

But for what? Fella is looking to trade a Glock 19c with two mags and night sights for the Trooper.

Don't do it.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

If I were going to trade it for anything, it would be a nice Luger, vintage 1911, or maybe a HiPower if you dont already have one.

 

[brutus51]

I've been thinking of trading in some guns I never shoot anymore maybe we could work a trade?

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

I've been thinking of trading in some guns I never shoot anymore maybe we could work a trade?

Oh, I meant if I were you, and I was looking for something different to trade off an extra Trooper for, sorry!

Me personally, Ive already got a nice original Trooper, and I wouldn't let go of my Luger, 1911, or Hipower.


But perhaps someone else might read this and take you up on it, lol! All three of those are excellent classic pistols and are of roughly the same value as your Trooper. Good luck with whatever you decide!

 

[Old Dog]

We're all happy you chose not to make a horrible, horrible trade. I personally will drink a toast to you tonight with some fine bourbon in recognition of you coming to your senses. The Trooper on its worst day is easily worth twice what the Glock is, particularly the 19c.

In normal/sane times, a preowned Glock is a gun you’d expect to get $350-400 for.

And a year or so down the road, when the glut of lightly or never-used handguns bought during this "panic" hit the used market, many will be happy to get near that much for a Glock.