LEO Trade Ins-M&P VS Glock

[Disabled1]

Just recently my son sold his DETROIT PD marked M&P .40 for $350. It had 3 mags, palm strips, box, papers, etc. He had to move one out of the stable due to his new Gen 4 G17 purchase.
When I started looking around on the interweb for what they were selling for, I noticed that the LEO Glock G22 & 23 was getting a much better asking price for them, if you could find one that was not sold. My son sold his at a price anywhere from $50-$100 more than what the M&P's online asking price was.
Well, I just recently came into a few extra $$$ and was interested in getting a Glock 23. The lowest priced ones I can find start out at $400, and they don't even have night sights like the M&P does. You're probably thinking,"Why didn't you buy your sons M&P?" I could have, but, I just want a Glock.
My Q? is, why are the LEO Glock .40's getting a much better price than the LEO M&P's? The M&P's are being sold with everything I described that was with my sons M&P, and the Glocks are only being sold with 1, maybe 2, magazines, and no box! I just don't understand how the word "GLOCK" can demand so much more money. SMH!

 

[vista461]

Is that the asking or selling price?
They can try to get whatever they want.
I paid $299 for my old duty G22 which is what we were getting for trade in on the new ones.
Glocks may get a bit more because people think they gotta have a glock, and maybe the M&P doesn't have the "cool" factor among some.
I have Glocks and M&P's, I like them both, but like the lack of the stupid blade in the center of the trigger on the M&P's more.

 

[Shield9mm]

why a toyota or a honda cost more than a chevy? kinda the same. Could have your son gotten more for his gun probably yes. I really like M&P, had a bunch of glocks too and had more issues with them than with M&P.

 

[S. Kelly]

I'd say that it's a hint that Glocks are going for more than M&Ps. I feel that a Glock is a better weapon. So does the free market.

 

[Virginia John]

I have had Glocks but I still have my M&P. It may be perception but then my perception is my reality, I just like M&P better.

 

[Mister X]

You're probably thinking,"Why didn't you buy your sons M&P?" I could have, but, I just want a Glock.

I think you kind of answered your own question right there. The majority of people feel the same way.

Nearly every prominent defensive shooting instructor I know carries a Glock and recommends them. The worldwide military and police market is dominated by Glock. It's that way for good reason. The Glock is a proven, efficient and reliable defense weapon. Guns such as the M&P are imitations of the Glock design that simply do not have the same deserved reputation and track record.

Some people seem to take these things personally, but the Glock or any firearm is pretty much just a tool to me. If I determined the M&P to be better, I'd switch, but I honestly don't think it is the equal of a Glock in the context of a self-defense tool where life is on the line. The better gun will be in more demand.

 

[Charlie0]

Glock's certainly have a better PR department and their is nothing wrong with them except for their fan boys who are really annoying. From a functional or reliable PoV there is very little less than 1% difference between a M&P and a Glock it really comes down to personal preference. For me the M&P just fells and handles better so I shot it better than a Glock. In a self defense situation what you are comfortable with is always better than what you are uncomfortable with. But a lot of people who are not shooters are are just looking to buy something to put in a draw will go with the biggest brand name and Glock PR division makes sure they are the most common brand most know of.