Best price on Glock?

[Jpzum]

Bay Area Noob here.

Thinking about my first handgun. I've settled on G19 as my top choice. Considering a few others, but, I feel the G19 is ideal.

I've been searching for the best price. I've seen as low as$450 on the forums here for used gen 2. I've seen $475 for a LNIB PPT, but from a seller that is located 90-120 minutes away and with only 5 posts and no itrader. I've seen a new gen 3 from a dealer for $500 wit two 15rd rebuilds but no ten round mags. I've seen PPT offered as high as$750. Most dealers seem to be above $500, even for used ones, but also not too many available right now.

From what I have read, I could get a 2 year membership to GSSF and get a new pistol for $425. Has anyone done this in the Bay Area, especially South Bay? I glean that only certain dealers participate. Would this be a gen4 or Gen3? Would the dealer charge any additional fees? Besides DROS/tax?

Additionally, my wife is an EMT, which qualifies her for the blue label program as a first responder. According to the glock website, that means $398 for a gen4. Would it still be gen4 here in Kalifohrnia? Would that mean SSE would be needed or would an EMT be exempt from this requirement?

Can anyone recommend the best local FFL to deal with for blue label?

I understand that spouses can pretty easily transfer handguns between each other. Can she make more than one blue label purchase per year? GSSF discount clearly states one pistol per year. Is it the same for blue label? I guess $27 does not make a big difference in the scheme of things, but factoring in an SSE might. The extra mag with a gen4 would be a nice bonus. Also, not having to tell Wifey "you need to go get a HSC and fill out these forms, etc, and go to the dealer, etc, and blah, blah" ..... It might be best not to have to rope her in if it really only means $27 in savings, but then that would mean $70 saved for not needing to join GSSF? Or maybe we should do both? Her blue label and me join GSSF? Maybe get more pistols more often? (Or can she get several at the blue label price, eliminating the need for the GSSF discount?)

Just help me out with some info if you have any. Including, what other reasons should I join GSSF besides the discount?

I just want to save as much dough on a Glock as possible.

Thanks for sharing your experiences and insights.

[Bodh1]

The Only way she can get a gen 4 in California without being LE, is through SSE. Even with being a first responder, she will only be able to get a gen 3 through the blue label. Which will be 10 round mags.

[diveRN]

Alquist Arms in Turlock had them for $499 BNIB + $25. Gen 3.

[CK_32]

Can we ban the word best from people with less than 500 posts?

But the best Tlock price I've seen was $210 OTD PPT

[andy75]

LC action

If your wife is EMT, Try LC action in san jose, The offer glocks at great prices but only to COPS and First responders

[Lead Waster]

Does lc action serve gssf members if they are not leo? That was my plan.

[Dvrjon]

From what I have read, I could get a 2 year membership to GSSF and get a new pistol for $425.

A two-year membership will cost $60 and you get a purchase coupon immediately. After one-year, you'll get a second coupon. ( A one-year membership is cheaper, but you have to wait a year to get the coupon).

Glock Blue Label dealers can provide specially priced pistols for an array of law enforcement, first responders, military and retired military. They also provide for the GSSF program. For a retail, and even market, costs on Glocks, the Blue Label purchase can very often recoup the membership cost in the first purchase.

Has anyone done this in the Bay Area, especially South Bay?

I've used the program at LCAction in San Jose.

I glean that only certain dealers participate.

Correct.

Would this be a gen4 or Gen3?

Gen 3. Gen 4 is law enforcement only, unless you can find a dealer who will SSE a Blue Label pistol.

Would the dealer charge any additional fees? Besides DROS/tax?

No.

Additionally, my wife is an EMT, which qualifies her for the blue label program as a first responder. According to the glock website, that means $398 for a gen4. Would it still be gen4 here in Kalifohrnia? Would that mean SSE would be needed or would an EMT be exempt from this requirement?

See above.

Can anyone recommend the best local FFL to deal with for blue label?

Only some dealers are Blue Label. The "best" Blue Label dealer is the one with your gun in stock.

I understand that spouses can pretty easily transfer handguns between each other. Can she make more than one blue label purchase per year? GSSF discount clearly states one pistol per year. Is it the same for blue label?

As a First Responder, there is no Glock limit on number of purchases. As a GSSF member, there is a one-per-year limit, and you need the Glock-issued permit to get the gun.

I guess $27 does not make a big difference in the scheme of things, but factoring in an SSE might. The extra mag with a gen4 would be a nice bonus. Also, not having to tell Wifey "you need to go get a HSC and fill out these forms, etc, and go to the dealer, etc, and blah, blah" ..... It might be best not to have to rope her in if it really only means $27 in savings, but then that would mean $70 saved for not needing to join GSSF? Or maybe we should do both? Her blue label and me join GSSF? Maybe get more pistols more often? (Or can she get several at the blue label price, eliminating the need for the GSSF discount?)

GSSF 2-year is $60, not $70. http://gssfonline.com/pdf/forms/Join_renew.pdf
GSSF comes with 3 mags, unless you buy a sub-compact. See the bottom of the price list: http://www.gssfonline.com/GSSF_Pisto...nformation.pdf

Just help me out with some info if you have any. Including, what other reasons should I join GSSF besides the discount?

-You can attend GSSF Shooting matches.
-You can attend the Glock Armorer's Course
-You can buy your own guns in your own name, and not in Wifey's name.

Lots more info available at the Glock Forum: http://www.glockforum.com/forum/f31/...17/index2.html

Cheers.

JR

[Dvrjon]

Does lc action serve gssf members if they are not leo? That was my plan.

Yes, but call to ensure they have the gun you want in a Blue Label price.

[nyc71]

I went to Proforce last week to buy a PMR30 & they have the Glocks for less than $500 otd.

[CK_32]

I went to Proforce last week to buy a PMR30 & they have the Glocks for less than $500 otd.

Call before you go there.

I'm still waiting on my call saying my Glock23 is in. It's been a month.....

I'm thinking due to me paying in full it fell by the way side. Ill give it another month and plan on getting a few mags on the house with a nice rant thread. But well see.


So before you end with the same cr** call and ask.

[Stryprod]

You will not find a blue label dealer who will SSE a gen4 Glock because to do so would go directly against a directive from Glock not to do so, and would potentially threaten their status as a blue label dealer. It used to be done here and there awhile back but no more. For the price though, you'll be making out like a bandit on the gen3.

[Jpzum]

Thanks for all the info, calgunners! I love these forums, and I have learned a lot from these forums and from this thread. I am not new to shooting, but I am relatively new to firearms laws pertaining to ownership, buying, selling, etc. I do own a .22lr rifle for plinking and a 12ga for HD/clays, so I am not completely desperate. I could afford to wait for shipping, back orders, etc. I am just trying to do due (yes, I said "doo-doo") diligence and not pay $650-700 new or $450-750 used for a gun that could be had for $425 new with an extra magazine, to boot. As it stands, my pump shotgun is a good choice to defend my home and family, but not the best choice for my first-responder, EMT wife, who stands 10" shorter than I do. I am trying to put a lot of thought into selecting my/our first handgun. I've always had a preference toward Glock. Also, I've always had preference for saving $150-300 bucks, especially if getting a new gun with three mags instead of two mags or a used gun.
Everyone, thanks again for the info. Except for the one bitter dude.