What would you do?

[Anton Chigurh]

Twisting the topic a little, but what kind of G26 sells for $700 USED? Or new for that matter. Or is that price related to the state in which you reside?
I could drive 50 miles and get 2 used G26s or G27s for $700 in NC.
Well, maybe $800 with tax.
When a used G26 is worth more than a 29-2 of any barrel length, something wicked this way comes..............

 

[USMC586]

Thanks for all the thoughts folks. I decided to wait it out for a week and see what I felt...... it doesn't matter anyway, the 29 was sold. I was going to trade a 686 instead of the G, oh well.

In regards to this awful "state" of affairs. mASS has horrid handgun laws. The short version of our handgun law is that we cannot buy many new production hand guns. Used handguns that are not "approved" have to have been manufactured before 10-21-98 and fetch huge coin.

This link will give you a more through explanation. State and National News

The link below is to a great local shop that spells out the law for you that are interested. The condensed law is located about half way down the linked page. The whole page is very informative as well.

This link gives you some insight as to the painful cost of a used Glock in mASS http://www.fsguns.com/used/?action=list&bindx=4&model=23

As you can see "banned" guns fetch sickening amounts of money. You want to really puke? Check out the cost of a used HK USP in the used gun section......

I know move. Don't think I haven't tried to convince the wife and kids to pull pole and move out!
I might hit a fun show this weekend and see what's out there.

 

[millbilly]

Keep the Glock !!! Go to the bank and borrow the money (if you have to) and buy the Smith.........You will be glad you did.......you can't have too many........

 

[timbo813]

How difficult is it to import a pre-ban gun into the state? In OH we can buy out of state and pay an FFL fee (generally around $25) to transfer it to our name.

Oh, that would be a tough decision. For me, the Glock would get more use but I would like the Smith better. Not sure what I would do.

 

[Anton Chigurh]

There aren't a lot of people that could or would move just to buy guns in a less restrictive envirenment.
Family, nature of job, current economic conditions, Celtics..........lots of factors to keep you where you are.
NC is OK, getting used to being a Yankee. I mean, really? Yankee? That war ended nearly 150 years ago.
And the Yanks won.

 

[Marshall 357]

I would keep the Glock, even at 270 lb. the N-frame is going to get heavy if you carry it all day long. I find everytime I trade a gun for another gun I always miss it and regret doing it. But do what you think is best. Good luck

 

[Sportsterguy]

Glocks are a very reliable weapon, but are Butt Ugly. That 29 is a work of art and easy to pack, especially for a big gent like yourself.

Buy the 29, a quality belt and holster and never look back. JMO

 

[Cruiser RN]

To me a Glock is a tool,nothing more but the Smith is a work of art.If it were me I would buy the Smith and invest in some good gun leather to carry it.Glocks come and go but the 29 may not come your way again.In the final analysis you have to see what makes the heart beat a little faster and which gives you the biggest smile and go with that..Good luck and God Bless....Mike

 

[GatorFarmer]

A gun that you carry around and rely on might save your life. A gun that you just have to look at, or stick up in the closet. Eh.

I've actually toted N frames, a Model 58 and a 629. It can be done. Not as easy as pocketing a Glock though.

As a shooter... the 29-2 lacks the improvements for durability that later models had. Heresy I know, but while pretty, they have their limits.

 

[Muley Gil]

"NC is OK, getting used to being a Yankee. I mean, really? Yankee? That war ended nearly 150 years ago."

Not down here, it hasn't!

"And the Yanks won."

You sure 'bout that? When was the last time you heard a man tell his wife, "Dear, I'm retiring and we're moving to Lansing!" Nope, they almost all come South and spend those Yankee pension dollars down in Dixie.

 

[JohnAC]

I love how people say "move to a better state" like it's as easy as changing underwear...

I also live in Mass so I feel your pain. Keep the Glock. Save your $$ and keep your eyes peeled for a nice 29. They do pop up.

One poster asked about transferring a 'non compliant' handgun from another state. Can't do it. Unless the gun was here before 1998, it is illegal for the FFL dealer in this state to transfer the gun to you.

Tuesday is election day. Vote Jim McKenna for Attorney General. It's the only way to start ending this nonsense.

Jim McKenna for Attorney General | Vote for Jim McKenna - Attorney General

 

[scooter123]

What state are you living in? I just checked the approved weapons list for both California and Massachusets and the G26 is approved in both states.

If it's a pre-ban magazine thing, keep your pre-ban magazines. As far as I know the pre-ban magazines are perfectly legal in post ban handguns, however I'm not a lawyer or resident of either of these states. Personally, I think this whole mag capacity and approved gun list thing is pretty stupid. Makes me wonder it there aren't lead deposits in the water table or something similar making people dumber than dirt.

As for your question, can you afford to shoot the 44 Magnum and do you enjoy a weekly or twice monthly range day? If yes to both, dump the Glock and get that model 29. If you can't afford to shoot the 44 Magnum a lot, keep the Glock. I have no doubt that the Glock is far far easier to master and 9mm ammo is cheap. BTW, if you have to trade one gun to purchase anoother, it's pretty likely that you can't afford to feed a 44 Magnum.

BTW, I shoot the 40 S&W and the 38 spl. partly because they are calibers I can afford to shoot. It also happens that I enjoy shooting these calibers but the initial impetus was cost, plain and simple. I'd like to try the 45 ACP and actually shoot the 357 Magnum more often, however going in either direction would mean fewer trips to the range. Sometimes it stinks having to live within a budget but when I'm putting holes in paper that doesn't bother me one bit.