Posted: 1/22/2011 6:20:17 PM EDT
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First off I am a 1911 guy so I recognize that I am in enemy territory but I have a question and need some Glock enlightenment. Since I know very little about Glocks and even less about specific models here is my situation:
I was talking to a LE Glock guy and he was telling me that he has contact with a large Glock dealer and that individual officers can order a Glock 25/28 .380 on a PD letterhaed for duty use as a back up gun. I understand that these models aren't imported into the U.S. for some reason. Why? Secondly, if I buy one would there be a restriction on resale if someday I decided to gert rid of it? Any insight would be appreciated. |
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A few years ago a 380 Glock might have made some sense. Today, there are a lot of really great compact guns in 380 and lots of 9mms that are not much larger. Other then potential collector interest, I see no value to a Glock 25/28 anymore. As for resale, I have no idea how that works but I assume you could sell it if you could find a buyer. |
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Quoted: First off I am a 1911 guy so I recognize that I am in enemy territory but I have a question and need some Glock enlightenment. Since I know very little about Glocks and even less about specific models here is my situation: I was talking to a LE Glock guy and he was telling me that he has contact with a large Glock dealer and that individual officers can order a Glock 25/28 .380 on a PD letterhaed for duty use as a back up gun. I understand that these models aren't imported into the U.S. for some reason. Why? Secondly, if I buy one would there be a restriction on resale if someday I decided to gert rid of it? Any insight would be appreciated. 1) Not imported due to ATF points as per GCA 68 (though I think now the 25 has enough) 2) No restriction on resale if imported legally. |
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Quoted: 1) Not imported due to ATF points as per GCA 68 (though I think now the 25 has enough) No, being .380 caliber and direct blowback action kills them both. The BATFE point system: To qualify for import, a pistol must score a total of 75 points. CHARACTERISTICS POINTS Length: for each 1/4" over 6" 1 Forged steel frame 15 Forged HTS alloy frame 20 Unloaded weight with magazine (per oz) 1 .22 short and .25 auto 0 .22 LR and 7.65mm to .380 auto 3 9mm parabellum and over 10 Locked breech mechanism 5 Loaded chamber indicator 5 Grip Safety 3 Magazine safety 5 Firing pin block or lock 10 External hammer 2 Double action 10 Drift adjustable target sight 10 Target grips 5 Target trigger 2 Revolver Qualifying score is 45 points. Prerequisites 1. Must pass safety test. 2. Must have overall frame (with conventional grips) length (not diagonal) of 4 1/2" minimum. 3. Must have a barrel length of at least 3" Individual Characteristics Barrel Length (Muzzle to Cylinder Face) Less than 4" 0 For each 1/4" over 4" 1/2 Frame Construction Investment Cast or Forged Steel 15 Investment Cast or Forged HTS Alloy 20 Weapon Weight (Unloaded) Per ounce 1 Caliber .22 short to .25 acp 0 .22 LR and .30 to .38 S&W 3 .38 Special 4 .357 mag and over 5 Miscellaneous Equipment Adjustable Target Sights 5 (drift or click) Target Grips 5 Target Hammer and Target Trigger 5 Safety Test A Double Action Revolver must have a safety feature which automatically (or in a Single Action Revolver by manual operation) causes the hammer to retract to a point where the firing pin does not rest upon the primer of the cartridge. The safety device must withstand the impact of a weight equal to the weight of the revolver dropping from a distance of 36" in a line parallel to the barrel upon the rear of the hammer spur, a total of 5 times. |
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First off I am a 1911 guy so I recognize that I am in enemy territory but I have a question and need some Glock enlightenment. Since I know very little about Glocks and even less about specific models here is my situation: I was talking to a LE Glock guy and he was telling me that he has contact with a large Glock dealer and that individual officers can order a Glock 25/28 .380 on a PD letterhaed for duty use as a back up gun. I understand that these models aren't imported into the U.S. for some reason. Why? Secondly, if I buy one would there be a restriction on resale if someday I decided to gert rid of it? Any insight would be appreciated. I am one of the ones that doesnt understand why you would take a identical gun in a less powerful caliber. It seems like there is absolutely no reason to go that route |
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First off I am a 1911 guy so I recognize that I am in enemy territory but I have a question and need some Glock enlightenment. Since I know very little about Glocks and even less about specific models here is my situation: I was talking to a LE Glock guy and he was telling me that he has contact with a large Glock dealer and that individual officers can order a Glock 25/28 .380 on a PD letterhaed for duty use as a back up gun. I understand that these models aren't imported into the U.S. for some reason. Why? Secondly, if I buy one would there be a restriction on resale if someday I decided to gert rid of it? Any insight would be appreciated. I am one of the ones that doesnt understand why you would take a identical gun in a less powerful caliber. It seems like there is absolutely no reason to go that route bc there are less then 50 g28s in civvie hands. worth much dollars on the open market they are |
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bc there are less then 50 g28s in civvie hands. worth much dollars on the open market they are It is also a crime to buy a gun for the purpose of resale without a FFL That isn't my plan, I am looking for a back-up gun. Then, honestly, the 9mm version is the better choice for many reasons. Ammo cost, power, availability; same for mags. The reason a person sacrifices the power of a 9mm in favor of the .380 is to gain the benefit of a smaller gun. In this case, that doesn't occur. Why, then? |
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bc there are less then 50 g28s in civvie hands. worth much dollars on the open market they are It is also a crime to buy a gun for the purpose of resale without a FFL That isn't my plan, I am looking for a back-up gun. Then, honestly, the 9mm version is the better choice for many reasons. Ammo cost, power, availability; same for mags. The reason a person sacrifices the power of a 9mm in favor of the .380 is to gain the benefit of a smaller gun. In this case, that doesn't occur. Why, then? Follow the thread. I am not familiar with Glocks. This thread is for info. |
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Then, honestly, the 9mm version is the better choice for many reasons. Ammo cost, power, availability; same for mags. The reason a person sacrifices the power of a 9mm in favor of the .380 is to gain the benefit of a smaller gun. In this case, that doesn't occur. Why, then? Follow the thread. I am not familiar with Glocks. This thread is for info. Sorry sir, I am following the thread. It was posted earlier (and is true) that the Glock 28, a .380 ACP, is exactly the same size as the Glock 26, which is a 9mm. I was simply expounding upon that point and asking, I suppose rhetorically, why a person would choose the Glock 28 over the 26, when it offers no advantages, other than novelty. |