Gun Shop Question

[flamatrix99]

This maybe a dumb question but I have no experience with this...

I bought an HK VP9 several years ago at local gun shop. I love that gun I can shoot the heck out of it. However since then HK has come out with Optics Ready models. I would like one that I can mount an RDS on it..

Do gun shops take in trade ins to go towards buying a new gun? Similar to trading in your old car when you buy a new one? Like I said I have never done it so I am unsure.

 

[BOSS351]

Yes they do but you will do way better selling it on your own. Post it in our handguns for sale section.

 

[WhereIsIt?]

Sell yours buy the one you want or get your slide cut for an optic or look for a good deal on an optic ready slide.

Tactitools and blanket statements... Welcome to Bayoushooter.

 

[twinin]

Yes there are shops that do take used guns

 

[Jstudz220]

A lot of shops do accept trade ins however they typically will only offer you around 25% of what you originally paid or less. It doesn’t matter if the gun was never fired and literally sat in the box the entire time you owned it. You’re a lot better off selling it yourself in a private sale and then purchasing whatever you like afterwards.

Selling a used gun in my opinion you can usually sell it for around 80% or more what you originally paid for it with common firearms such as a VP9. Like anything though it may sit for awhile unless you’re willing to make it a good deal for the buyer.

 

[davidd]

Of course supply and demand come into play for any given situation, but a dealer at a gun show a long time ago told me he would give in trade roughly 80% of his wholesale price for great condition pre-owned gun on a new gun he had in inventory. So, probably 50-60% of a retail price? (Just guessing).

Selling privately is going to be better if possible/practical. But I suspect they almost always will be willing to work a deal that is in their favor.

I'd guess milling the slide is cheapest for you given this situation. Or you have an awesome Christmas/birthday present for a younger person in your family while you buy the one you really want.

 

[dmiculek]

Getting your existing slide cut would likely be your best bet. Lots of options on shops that offer the service.

 

[machinedrummer]

I’m in the same boat. Have 2 SK LE’s. Going optic and HK doesn’t sell the SK OR slides. So I’m in the market for a SK OR. HKparts has the plates. Sell it outright I think would be your best bet. Well second…keep it and buy another one. Lol good luck

 

[machinedrummer]

Riley6874 had one for sale recently. Slide w/suppressor height sights for $249. See if it’s still for sale.