Anyone ever bought police trade ins?

[mpe2010]

Originally Posted by predator20

My police trade-in buys.

Beretta 92F made in '87, some holster wear, all I did was change the recoil spring. Haven't had any issues with it. Paid around $350, very happy with it.

S&W Model 10 4" HB, made in '79. Quite a bit of holster wear. Timing and lock up seems okay, bought it from J&G sales. Paid around $240, there are better deals on GB then you know exactly what you are getting.

S&W Model 64 NY1 4" HB DAO made in '91, some holster wear but overall in very good condition. paid $310 (from J&G also) I haven't shot it or the Model 10 yet, too many other weekend projects, plan on taking them out this weekend. Pretty happy with it, will know more once I shoot it.

Most police trade-ins aren't bad buys as long as you can deal with some wear. They are also usually maintained regularly (depends on the department though) If they have the option of handpick for an extra $10, it would be worth it.

Is the Model 64 internally DAO or just missing the hammer spur?

[predator20]

Originally Posted by mpe2010

Is the Model 64 internally DAO or just missing the hammer spur?

Internally, with the hammer bobbed also. If you try to pull it into single action it won't stay back. It's was made specifically for the New York Police by S&W.

I brought them with me to shoot this past weekend but forgot to bring any 38 Special ammo. I'll have a show and tell video up on them this evening.