Videos tagged with Used Firearm Market

This video from Exile Armory LLC provides a comprehensive overview of various firearms, including handguns and rifles, with a focus on pricing and key features. The presenters, identified as professional firearm retailers, offer insights into both new and used firearm options, covering popular brands like Glock, Ruger, and Springfield. The content is delivered in an energetic and casual sales-focused tone, making it informative for viewers interested in purchasing firearms.

This video provides a comprehensive guide to acquiring firearms on a budget, emphasizing practicality and functionality over aesthetics. The instructor, with nearly 20 years of experience, outlines a tiered approach, starting with a 9mm pistol as the primary self-defense tool, followed by an AR-15 as a tactical carbine, and a combat shotgun as a fight-stopper. He stresses the importance of prioritizing needs, focusing on the used market, and understanding the limitations and costs associated with each firearm type.

This video provides an in-depth look at the new Glock 27X, highlighting its potential as a flat-shooting .40 S&W EDC firearm. The presenter, from SPN Firearms, details cost-effective build strategies using the used market and discusses compatibility with Gen 3 components. He also compares its size and shooting characteristics to other popular Glock models and compact pistols, emphasizing its low recoil and muzzle flip.

This video discusses the significant depreciation and declining reputation of the SIG Sauer P320 platform. The speaker highlights extremely low used prices, citing dealer offers of $100 and retail listings as low as $142.86. This trend is linked to numerous law enforcement agencies and shooting ranges banning the P320 due to safety concerns, which SIG Sauer has attempted to address with a video explaining its safety systems, though the speaker finds this insufficient to restore confidence.

The firearms market is experiencing a cyclical lull, similar to pre-2020 conditions, with a surplus of firearms being traded in and fewer buyers. This trend is driven by owners seeking newer, technologically advanced models, particularly those that are optic-ready. Older generation firearms and those lacking modern features are seeing decreased trade-in values, as the market reflects current demand for updated technology and features. Gun stores are adapting by managing inventory and understanding local market dynamics.

This video analyzes firearms that have seen significant value depreciation from 2024 to 2025, according to dealer reports and used market data. Factors like market saturation, newer model competition, and economic shifts are discussed. The expert highlights specific models like the Browning Citori and Remington 870 Wingmaster, explaining the reasons behind their declining resale values.

This video compares the accuracy of a Glock 22 Gen 2, Smith & Wesson SD40VE, and Smith & Wesson M&P40 during range time. The reviewer found the SD40VE to be the most accurate for them despite its reputation for a gritty trigger, attributing this to its sights. They also acknowledge a personal shift in opinion regarding Glocks, admitting they are "pretty good" after years of disliking them. The M&P40, a police trade-in, is highlighted as a great value.

This podcast episode features a discussion about the Ruger P90 pistol, highlighting its full metal construction, double-action/single-action trigger, and reliability. The hosts debate its overlooked status in the market, its appearance in films, and its value proposition compared to other firearms. The conversation also touches on firearm collecting, the challenges of managing a large collection, and the evolving landscape of night vision technology.

This video details a $2000 pawn shop challenge where the 704 Tactical host and a guest aim to acquire a main firearm, a budget firearm, and an accessory within the budget. The host showcases the Steyr AUG A3 M1, Rossi Brawler, and Cold Steel accessories, while the guest opts for a Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum, Glock 43X, and other accessories. The video concludes with range testing of the acquired firearms.

This episode delves into the Thompson Center Contender and Encore, highlighting their modular design with interchangeable barrels as a key feature for versatility. The discussion covers their history, the evolution from the Contender to the Encore, and the significant aftermarket support available. It emphasizes their accuracy, affordability for building custom firearms, and their appeal to collectors and experimenters.

This video documents a pawn shop excursion to American Pawn and Gun in Monroe, North Carolina, focusing on finding a budget-friendly shotgun. The presenter ultimately purchases a Mossberg 590, highlighting its robust construction and features like the bayonet lug and extended magazine tube. The video showcases the process of evaluating used firearms in a pawn shop environment and concludes with range testing of the acquired shotgun.

Colion Noir provides an expert review of the Glock 27 subcompact pistol in .40 S&W, highlighting its concealability and value. He details a personal acquisition story involving a used model with an unexpectedly included LaserMax Guide Rod Laser, offering insights into market pricing for both new and used firearms. The review touches on the model's history relative to the Glock 26 and sets the stage for future performance testing.