P7 price question

[JoeGSX]

What would be considered a good price for a p7 m10 in 40 factory hard Crome and night sights. Comes with 2 magazines. Appears in 95 percent condition wise.

Thanks guys,

Joe

[redcliff]

Assuming it has the box and tools, I'd estimate $2000-2400+; theres one on Armslist right now for $2400, they can be SSE'd with a sub-caliber conversion I'm told.

I personally don't care for the grip size of the M13, which the M10 shares, and especially don't like the heavy slide/bulk of the M10. YMMV and there is no denying their collectability and people with very large hands may like the grip size.

I am a fan of the P7m8 and P7 PSP in 9mm though, as well as the P7K3 in .380acp and .22lr.

[mtenenhaus]

i would concur with red cliff...on every point. i would purchase for that price.

[B!ngo]

Ditto as well. But I would definitely purchase at that price if possible. Especially if it was in excellent stock finish. It's likely to be worth a great deal some day. But unless it's NIB I suggest you shoot it whenever you'd like. The M10's have a rep for being a bit ungainly and unattractive. I've handled them, but not owned one nor shot one but I think they are da' bomb.
I have an M13 (and a couple of M8's) and it does have a bit of a bulky grip but it shoots well and is no problem if you have average or larger hands. It's also a bit snappy in 9mm so I suspect that, even with the heavier slide, it will be so in .40SW. It also does have the 'heated trigger area' problem that all P7's have. After 50 rounds or so shot in succession, the heat from the gas tube makes the trigger area warm and then hot to the touch. So you need to rest the gun, let it cool while you shoot something else at the range (perhaps your other P7!).
Oh and if you buy it, buy some Slik2000 (sp?) carbon cleaner for the gas tube. Super easy gun to maintain but the tube and piston needs some cleaning (but no oiling) now and then.
Enjoy it. I'm envious.
B

[hiyabrad]

"they can be SSE'd with a sub-caliber conversion I'm told."

Can you elaborate on this please. How exactly is this done. What barrel is used? Thanks!

[redcliff]

No, they can't. I'm not aware of any sub-caliber conversion available with a barrel long enough to meet the dimensional compliance requirements.

Don't know if they're still doing them, but yes, they have been done.

[hiyabrad]

Don't know if they're still doing them, but yes, they have been done.

Nice work!

[hiyabrad]

I contacted the dealer who did the SSE for this P7 and they are not doing them any longer. I could buy a p7 9mm barrel and take it to my machine shop and have him add an extension. Then take one of my m13 mags and have my local plastic shop make plastic block the same shape as the mag, add a cross member on the top of it with hex screw and then I have a SSE kit for rentals, not to mention a new m13

[9mmepiphany]

How are you removing the barrel and how do you insure that the gas port lines up?

I know it can be done, because I've seen some of the long slide compensated conversions. I'm just wondering how you are doing it.