First gun decision 92 compact vs. Glock 23

Originally Posted by dennism

Wad the lack of availability on the prebans? My lgs said it would take full size magazines from the 92fs. I wouldn't use those for carrying but at the range would it really matter?

If they work then that is great.

At the time, all of the compact mags I ever came across were all 13rd (preban) Italian made Beretta mags. Also, at the time, I don't believe I ever saw or heard of a US made compact. if they have since started making them, it would make getting 10rd mags a lot easier (and cheaper).

I never tried using a std 92 mag, so I don't know.

Originally Posted by dennism

Was the lack of availability on the prebans? My lgs said it would take full size magazines from the 92fs. I wouldn't use those for carrying but at the range would it really matter?

preban 13rounders are out there, they are just more expensive and harder to find because not as many were made. The 92 Compact will also take full size 92 mags, there will just be a gap between the bottom of the grip and the magazine.

I think I am going to buy it today. Is there an expectation of negotiating a price at a shop?

Can't hurt to try.

But, any sort of negotiation requires you to have some sort of leverage.

Your price is too high..
Compared to what? Who else has THIS gun, in stock, In mass for less?

Can you do better on the price?
Why? Will you not buy it otherwise? Really?

Realistically, they probably will not budge much, if at all on the price. But, depending on how nice you are, what mood the store person is in, you might get them to throw something in, holster, box of ammo, extra mag, etc, this is more realistsic.

BUT!!! If you make sure they know this is your FIRST purchase, and that since they are treating you SO WELL, you'll likely be back to BUY MORE STUFF, you may get them to throw in something.

If you were doing a Glock and many people had them, you'd be more able to beat them up on price or throwing stuff in. But as this is kind of a rare beast, for better or worse, unless they have been sitting on it a long time, they will not be that motivated.

Originally Posted by dennism

So a couple months after waiting, moving out of Boston and getting my LTC no restrictions I am looking to make my first purchase. I am torn between two handguns the Glock 23 and the Beretta 92 compact. I was originally leaning towards the glock due to preban availability etc, but my LGS suggested the Beretta instead. I would prefer to shoot 9mm than .40 and was planning on getting a 9mm conversion barrell for the Glock but the compact Beretta surprised me and I am strongly considering it. Anyone have any Experience with a Glock 23 with a 9mm conversion or the compact Beretta? I figured this would be a nice change from election talk

Thanks!

None of the above, get a Glock 19 instead.

-Mike

Originally Posted by drgrant

None of the above, get a Glock 19 instead.

-Mike

I do like the glock and would probably jump at one if I found one that was priced reasonably but a lnib at 800 is crazy. Haven't been able to find any used 19s just the 23.

Originally Posted by dennism

I do like the glock and would probably jump at one if I found one that was priced reasonably but a lnib at 800 is crazy. Haven't been able to find any used 19s just the 23.

You can routinely get G19s for $600 or less (depending on generation and accessories) if you look hard enough. You're not looking very hard.

-Mike