Buying used guns that have hardly been used
I recently jumped into the world of Glock ownership. It is a used Glock 19 which is a Generation 2. I got it fora about $400 out the door and even though it has a little bit of holster wear. The barrel looks like it has less than 500rds through it. It’s funny how many times I’ve picked up a new firearm from a gun shop that had a few dents or dings on it but the internal parts were hardly worn. I’m sure 90% of the lever action and bolt action firearms you see in the used section have the same history, but you should always inspect the internal workings before purchasing. I’ve seen excessive wear on firearms due to lack of cleaning and lubrication and although the guns haven’t jammed, they had less than 1000rds through them and look really beat up.
There are great deals on used Sig Sauer pistols, Glock firearms and Beretta 92FS types. These guns were standard issue for most of our LEOs in the last two decades and many are switching over to other types of autos. Smith & Wesson and Springfield Armory have put out there own handguns that have taken a bite out of the Glock stronghold, but I won’t pick a winner yet. I prefer to have atleast a paddle holster for each handgun I own and gun holsters for concealed carry if I am expecting to carry it at some point. The only handguns I don’t have holsters for are a Ruger Single Six and a Ruger MKII pistol. These are primarily plinking guns and not going to be carried.
The argument about which gun is better than the other is like beating a dead horse to most gun enthusiasts, but when talking about gun holsters there seems to be very little argument. Whenever I speak to my friends about the topic of gun holsters, there is a clear and obvious reality that no holster is good for everything. Some holsters look nice and feel nice, but they won’t hold up to adverse weather. Nylon and plastics are options for damp environments, but there can always be drawbacks.
Additionally, holsters with this all-new ergonomic design are completely operable with the thumb making training easy, and the straight up draw makes them very instinctive to use, yet difficult for an assailant’s attempted takeaway. And finally, once the retention devices are released, the weapon can be drawn straight out of the holster with no twisting or other motion required.
Whether you need an “invisible holster for deep undercover, a comfortable concealable holster for long hours of plainclothes duty, or simply a reliable holster for a off-duty use with conceal carry permits, you can rely on