Glocktober 2012

[G-Man WC]

Hmmm... I'm trying to decide at the moment between the Glock 19 and XD 9 (or maybe M&P 9) for my first HD pistol. I'm not going to make the decision based on a sale, but assuming I prefer the Glock when I rent/shoot all 3 at a local range, what's a good place to take advantage of this sale in Sacramento? The OP makes it sound as though this is a sale that Glock promotes itself, not just random outlets (like Turner's, which we don't have up here). I've never heard of GOG... is it cheaper to use than Gunbroker since there is no additional transfer fee?

No transfer fee...that's just crazy talk!

I'm also thinking about trying out a glock.
I've never fired one before and also want to test drive a few rentals.
The only downside is buying the mandated expensive range ammo at said test drive.
-g

[locosway]

I know every fall glock usually has its "glocktober" sale. Turners usually sells them for around $500 and they come with 2 gifts. Last year i believe it was a range bag and hat.

Im in the market for a Glock 26 really bad (i dont find them in the marketplace, everybody must love theirs). When can i expect this to take place, and what other retailers do glocktober specials?

Riflegear has at least one, and their price is reasonable.

[robx007]

I think the better deal is the m9a1 for $625!

[HPGunner]

Ammo Brothers always goof on the pictures in their ads. The M9A1 has the light rail. $625 is a good price. Davidson's Gallery of Guns doesn't have the M9A1 with the 10 Rounders in stock. There are a some 92FS Italy and USA models w/ 10 round mags for an average of under $600 depending on the FFL you choose.

Cheapest Glock 26 from Davidson's GOG not too far from me is $577 OTD.

CENTRAL JEWELRY & LOAN YOUR PRICE: $499.00
Hours: 8:30-6:00 7 Days a Week!
Location: 11031 S. Central Ave. #A
Ontario, CA 91762
Phone: 909-627-9622
Email: Centralloan@hotmail.com
Offer Info: ......
(More Retailer Information)

Fees: $39.95
Taxes: $38.67
Total: $577.62
GOG Deposit: ($145.60)
Due at Pickup: $432.02

[emsalex]

GOG has a glock 22 with night sights in the weekly special and a few models on "sale". Though safer arms in chico still wants 50 over msrp and around 130 bucks more than the pawn shop around the corner from me.

[locosway]

Are we supposed to do the compulsory Glocktober photo post?

[johnny_boy02]

I wonder if the majority of other gun stores offer it year around for their prices?

Up here about $499-575 for the 9mm and .40's depending on where you shop. Everything else is a bit more.

I paid $479 for my 17 last year. But I have not seen that sale again.

[SDM44]

Turner's has the Glocktober sale starting tomorrow (Oct 5 - 11).

The hat is whatever, but the range bag is a nice freebie.

[laufine]

After buying my first glock19, I see everywhere is on sale.

[Lc17smp]

Me thinks glocks are more of a trick than a treat.

[MA2]

Turners prices looks to be Glock's MAP (minimum advertised price), so looks good to go with the free gear makes this the best time to buy a Glock (excluding blue label and GSSF).

[its mcgavin son]

I heard Turners gave lube and a reach around last year. It made paying more for something on sale that you can get any time of year still cheaper just a little bit easier.

Lol. I purchased my first handgun -- Glock 19 -- from Turner's a few years ago during a non-sales event. I paid something ridiculous like $750 OTD, maybe even $800... I was really mad I did not know about Calguns or Ammo Bros after I realized I had my manhood taken by some overweight slob Turner's WC employee. Damn, I was an idiot.

[Apec]

Turners prices looks to be Glock's MAP (minimum advertised price), so looks good to go with the free gear makes this the best time to buy a Glock (excluding blue label and GSSF).

Interesting. A few places advertise under MAP here, whereas CA's antitrust laws prohibit resale price maintenance - figure they could get away with it.

[MA2]

Interesting. A few places advertise under MAP here, whereas CA's antitrust laws prohibit resale price maintenance - figure they could get away with it.

I think it's more of an adverting agreement, rather than price fixing. Stores can sell them for a buck if they want to.
That's why on some Turners ad, it state too low to advertise sometimes.

I dunno, my guess is it de-values their product if a new item sells for way below msrp.

Haven't seen a chain store ad go under those prices since ~2010, think that was when Glock threw the smack down.

[markw]

I'm not trying to start an argument here, but it actually be more expensive.

If the price is the same at a LGS or online, then you still have to pay CA sales tax and DROS fees for the gun regardless. However, buying online you'll also have to pay some type of transfer fee as well. Factor that in and you may be paying $50-$75 MORE, and definitely not cheaper... especially now that the CA BOE has come down hard on CA FFL's on collecting CA sales tax on 'new' firearms purchased from another vendor/store.


IIRC, Turner's usually has the Glock 9mm and .40 pistols for around $519 when on sale. There are some places like Ammo Bros often that sell them for $499 but no Glock goodies, so that may be another option to look into.

Depends on the local store. I've found my FFL is listed on GoG, and the "get a quote" price is usually lower than I can get it locally. The dealers listed on GOG use it as a storefront. Since they make money off the firearm now, the fees are less. Turners at $500 is hard to beat though, because they are price+sales tax+dros tax. But after all is said and done it is still just a Glock.