Posted: 10/21/2009 4:38:55 PM EDT
| Here is the deal. I have a Glock 22 that I never shoot. I have 4 magazines and about 600 rounds. I have a kydex holster. I don't have the original box. I just don't shoot it anymore. When I feel like shooting a pistol, I shoot my little Ruger .22. I am thinking about selling it and picking up my first AR. I know I would get more use out of the AR because I could hunt with it. Plus, I just enjoy shooting a long gun more. Now keeping the Glock and just buying an AR is out of the question. No I don't need an AR but I don't need a Glock either. Just wondering what you guys think? Keep the Glock or get rid of it and throw a little money in and get something I have always wanted and would use a little more? Almost forgot. If I try to sell the Glock and everything that goes with it, what would be a fair asking price? |
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What kind of hunting are you interested in?
Deer, Hogs, Prairie Dogs, Coyotes? Makes a bit of difference in where you end up... There's a wide spectrum - from the bargain bin rifles mentioned (that will do the job just fine for some of the things you've mentioned) to rifles that could serve everything from hunting/defense/range plinking/precision shooting... |
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Is the G22 your only defensive handgun?
Is the G22 a 3rd generation? How many rounds have you shot through it? Given that it sounds like you want to sell the ammo too, you're probably going to want to arrange a face to face transaction. Post in the EE, but FTF is going to reduce the population of your potential buyer pool, which may mean that you will have to put a good price on it to get it to move or wait for the right buyer to come along. If the G22 is in mint condition with a low round count life, I still can't imagine someone paying more than $450 for it considering new prices (around here). You may get up to $475 with the 2 extra mags. You probably can't expect to get anything extra for the holster unless it's a highly desirable model like a Comp-tac or something, so it'll likely be thrown in with everything. I don't know what kind of .40 you have, but if it's good factory ammo you can probably get between $125-175 for 600 rounds of .40 depending on various factors. So with all that said, I think your best case is in the ballpark of $650. Good luck! IBTM 
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| Only defensive handgun but I don't carry. 3rd generation. Not been shot much. Will probably sell face to face locally. Just looking for a ballpark. I was thinking somewhere in the neighborhood of $600-650. If somebody breaks into the house, I would have an AR or one of 3 12 gauges I would probably grab first anyways. Not sure I am going to get rid of it. Just looking at my options. With hunting season starting up, I just think I would get more use out of an AR. |
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Just some random thoughts...
Being that it's your only centerfire handgun makes it hard for me to say sell it and buy a rifle. Have you considered selling or trading it for another pistol you might like better? If you do try to sell it, I'd say $500 tops for the gun, 4 mags and holster. The ammo I'd try to sell at whatever Walmart sell .40's for now? As far as the AR... Is it legal to hunt deer in TN with a .223? Is it legal to hunt deer (or anything) with a magazine feed semi-auto? I have no idea but if you don't either then make sure you know what your states laws are regarding hunting with an AR before jumping in. One last suggestion, if you want an AR and want to keep your handgun, you can probably do it. You don't have to buy an AR as a complete rifle for $700-800 or more. You can slowly build up your own as money permits. Get a lower stripped lower first and then when you have more money, get an Lower Parts kits for it. Then when you have more money, get a stock kit for at which point you'll have everything you need to build a complete lower. Building your own lower is so simply even a cave man can do it Then you can start piecing together an upper in the same fashion. Just wanted to throw that out and make sure you knew that was an option?
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Never sell a good handgun... I've got to agree here. Many long guns have come and gone in my house........ Handguns come and never leave....... There is something about my handguns that I can't separate from them. My Kimber 1911......... The first handgun I've even bought. My G17....... The second handgun I've ever bought and my work horse but I gave it to my dad because he moved out of town and needed something.. My G23...... The handgun that replaced my G17. Now this is my everyday CCW / Home defense gun / range gun. My Taurus Raging Bull .44 mag........ The camping gun. Each handgun has a purpose or has some sentimental value. I'm even thinking about getting a G35 to off load some tasks from my G23. My vote is just to keep it. Besides you already have an entire kit ready to go. Just put your Glock in a bag with the mags, holster, and ammo. When you need it, you will always have it and it will always work. Then if you want a AR, either slowly build one up over time or go for a CMMG Bargin bin. |
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Only defensive handgun but I don't carry. 3rd generation. Not been shot much. Will probably sell face to face locally. Just looking for a ballpark. I was thinking somewhere in the neighborhood of $600-650. If somebody breaks into the house, I would have an AR or one of 3 12 gauges I would probably grab first anyways. Not sure I am going to get rid of it. Just looking at my options. With hunting season starting up, I just think I would get more use out of an AR. Do not sell your only defensive handgun. Carry your handgun. A break in is not the only time when you may have to defend yourself. Even though long guns are generally 'better' for HD; a handgun has its advantages. ^This is all personal opinion, but I think you're making a mistake. |
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He can hunt deer with it, as long as it has a 5rnd mag.
I've been on a coyote shoot in east TN, everyone had hi caps in their arms for that outing. legal or not, I'm not sure since coyotes are "vermin" I took the AK 
Keep the Glock, save up for the AR. will be honest, a good .30-30 sounds like a better long arm for your boys to hunt with. The AR will have a better "cool" factor, but for an all purpose rifle a good lever action is hard to beat.....unless its an AK. |
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For Coyote, there is no caliber or mag restriction in TN
It used to be no caliber smaller than .24x This has changed. Now you can hunt with .22 or larger. So .22-250, .223, etc... is legal. Personally I would want a .270 or larger for deer. I plan on using the AK with a 5rnd mag for deer this season just to do it (well at least once). |
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Allot of the guys around here use the .17HMR for coyote.
I have to agree, keep the Glock, save for the rifle. Personally I think 5.56 is a bit small for a deer, its a mean round and with the right ammo its more than capable, but I will still take my .270 over my AR for deer hunting (with my Glock on my hip too). I use a nice .270 bolt action for white tail in NW MO, it has sufficient range and power for the terrain, and I like the bolt action because it makes me wait for a good shot as opposed to what I see most people do with S/A rifles, which is take any shot they can and keep blasting until its dead. |
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You should start carrying that G22. It's possible to do it. You just need a good holster and belt, like a MTAC, CTAC, Crossbreed, or Raven Phantom. Belts from Beltman are good to go.
If you can't afford to get the AR, then you probably won't be able to afford practice ammo for it, and thus will not be proficient with it. With 600 rounds of .40sw, you can become a little more sufficient with your Glock. Just dry fire a lot in between range sessions. Dry fire helps A LOT. I had been hitting left with my M&P. Got some A-Zooms, and use them a lot, even as dummy rounds mixed in with live ammo. Works wonders for muscle memory and trigger control. Handguns are the most versatile weapon system. Keep and carry the G22, and save up for an AR down the road, even if it is a few years down the road. |