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1/3/2014 10:29:23 PM EDT
Called Gt Distributors the other day to check stock status of 26 Gen 4 blue labels and was told there are 100+ people on the list to get them and wait could be 6 months or more.  What's the deal with Glock and blue label production?  Are other models this back logged or is the 26 just that popular?  I went ahead and got on the list but sure wish the wait wasn't so long.
1/4/2014 12:49:13 AM EDT
[#1]
Most manufacturers are backlogged, the LGS's only carry whatever they receive. And I'm pretty sure the manufacturers make more $ from full priced sales than 'blue label' sales so guess which orders they are going to fill first.  


I have a pair of Sig 220 Carry SAO's on order with GT in austin for about 3 months now.  It could be over 8 months before I receive them still.  With that said, GT is still the way to go.  I got my Colt 6940 from them last year in about 10 weeks.  Ordered it  in like Oct of 12 and received it in early Jan, 2013.  For $1200.  That was right after sandy hook and the average price on gunbroker for 6940's at that time was like $2900.  I heard alot of stories of backorders being cancelled by dealers so they could resell the guns that came in at higher prices.  I appreciate that GT already has awesome prices and doesnt participate in that sketchy BS
1/4/2014 6:27:52 AM EDT
[#2]
You should check other local Glock LE dealers vs a distributor like GT if you're really needing one ASAP. Dealers usually tack on a $20-30 upcharge to make a bit of money but it beats waiting MONTHS. I bought my new duty Glock from a local LE dealer instead of having to wait for GT to restock. Walked in, walked out.
1/4/2014 3:54:36 PM EDT
[#3]
I picked up a blue label G17 4th gen last night, my LGS had all the main blue label models in stock except G26 and G34/G35.
1/4/2014 9:16:10 PM EDT
[#4]
Thanks for the info, I'm not in a hurry for it and GT Dist is the closest blue label dealer to where I live.  I want to get some trijicon HDs installed when I buy it and GT Dist say they will install for free if the gun and sights are both bought there. I guess I assumed most manufacturers were either catching up or caught up from the early 2013 buying frenzy but I guess I was wrong.  Oh well now to set back and wait and try to decide what holster I want and start stocking up on ammo, this will be my first 9mm.  My other handgun is a HK USPc in 40 and I'm really thinking about offering it for trade for the same model but in 9mm.