Trading my Taurus PT111 for a Glock 17

My friend told me his friend wanted to trade a 1st gen Glock 17 for something smaller so he can carry when he gets his CHL. I told him I would trade my 1st gen PT111 for a 1st gen Glock 17. I didn't think he would go for it but he just called me and said he wants to swap them out tomorrow if I am interested. Mine has night sights and 4 magazines and his has night sights and 2 magazines. So hopefully everything will go smooth tomorrow. He is going to meet me at my work to.






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Taurus 617SS2 7rd .357 Snub Nose Revolver
Taurus Judge 5rd .45/.410 Matte Stainless Revolver
Taurus PT 738 .380acp w/ 2 Magazines
2nd Gen Glock 17 9mm w/ 2 Magazines
3rd Gen Glock 22 .40 S&W RTF2 w/ Night Sights & 4 Magazines

Taurus makes a great gun but I think I would have traded him also. G17 is a fantastic weapon. Good luck on everything going smoothly.

Camaro - do you have your CHL or are you planning to get it? If so, you might see if you can find a holster to try to conceal the 17 on yourself before making the swap. Depending on your build, you might find the 17 a bit difficult to conceal. Remember that the Glock is probably going to have a fatter grip than your 1911. I'm not saying that it's impossible to conceal a 17 but for some people it's less of a possibility than it is for others.

But if you do the trade, I think you'll really enjoy the Glock. I've had mine for a month, love it and am looking to order a Glock 34 tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by flieger67

Camaro - do you have your CHL or are you planning to get it? If so, you might see if you can find a holster to try to conceal the 17 on yourself before making the swap. Depending on your build, you might find the 17 a bit difficult to conceal. Remember that the Glock is probably going to have a fatter grip than your 1911. I'm not saying that it's impossible to conceal a 17 but for some people it's less of a possibility than it is for others.

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I don't have my CHL yet but plan to some time in the near future. I was planning on getting a Glock 23 for carry and the Glock 17 can go in my vehicle.





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Taurus 617SS2 7rd .357 Snub Nose Revolver
Taurus Judge 5rd .45/.410 Matte Stainless Revolver
Taurus PT 738 .380acp w/ 2 Magazines
2nd Gen Glock 17 9mm w/ 2 Magazines
3rd Gen Glock 22 .40 S&W RTF2 w/ Night Sights & 4 Magazines

Good luck, I think you will enjoy the Glock.

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Originally Posted by camaro*73

I don't have my CHL yet but plan to some time in the near future. I was planning on getting a Glock 23 for carry and the Glock 17 can go in my vehicle.

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Did you consider the Glock 26 for carry or do you want the .40 for its power?

Good luck on your CHL. I took the Ohio class in mid Feb (12 hours in one day) and am awaiting the sheriff's check on my background.

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Originally Posted by flieger67

Did you consider the Glock 26 for carry or do you want the .40 for its power?

Good luck on your CHL. I took the Ohio class in mid Feb (12 hours in one day) and am awaiting the sheriff's check on my background.

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I was just wanted the Glock 23 because I already own the Glock 22 and I could have ammo for both guns just for convenience.





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Taurus 617SS2 7rd .357 Snub Nose Revolver
Taurus Judge 5rd .45/.410 Matte Stainless Revolver
Taurus PT 738 .380acp w/ 2 Magazines
2nd Gen Glock 17 9mm w/ 2 Magazines
3rd Gen Glock 22 .40 S&W RTF2 w/ Night Sights & 4 Magazines

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Originally Posted by camaro*73

I was just wanted the Glock 23 because I already own the Glock 22 and I could have ammo for both guns just for convenience.

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Makes perfect sense. :smt023 I just picked up a Glock 34 because I already have the 19.

I got my 1st Gen Glock 17 yesterday. Other than holster wear on the slide and the 2 10 round magazines showing a lot of wear, it is in great shape. I will be taking it to the range Saturday morning. I also bought 1 17 round magazine for it.








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Taurus 617SS2 7rd .357 Snub Nose Revolver
Taurus Judge 5rd .45/.410 Matte Stainless Revolver
Taurus PT 738 .380acp w/ 2 Magazines
2nd Gen Glock 17 9mm w/ 2 Magazines
3rd Gen Glock 22 .40 S&W RTF2 w/ Night Sights & 4 Magazines ines

I'm not a Glock a holic, but would trade a PT111 for any Glock, any day. Not knocking Taurus either because the ones I have had have been trouble free. Good trade.

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Originally Posted by greenjeans

I'm not a Glock a holic, but would trade a PT111 for any Glock, any day. Not knocking Taurus either because the ones I have had have been trouble free. Good trade.

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I am the same way. The only Golck that I really wanted was the 22 and I have it already. I like Taurus also. I have the Taurus 617SS and I am buying the Judge from a buddy of mine on Saturday for $300 and my next gun that I plan on getting soon is the Taurus PT92.





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Taurus 617SS2 7rd .357 Snub Nose Revolver
Taurus Judge 5rd .45/.410 Matte Stainless Revolver
Taurus PT 738 .380acp w/ 2 Magazines
2nd Gen Glock 17 9mm w/ 2 Magazines
3rd Gen Glock 22 .40 S&W RTF2 w/ Night Sights & 4 Magazines

OP Congrats on the trade. I seriously think you are getting the better deal.

Many years ago I got royally screwed by Taurus on two pistols. Since then I have had no use for them, semiauto or revolver. I have recently tried Glocks and have been impressed with what I have seen. Just know that Glocks are prone to FTFs and FTEs caused by limp wristing.
So don't limp wrist it. I has a Gen 3 G17 and it is one sweet shooting gun. Was very surprised at how accurate it was right out of the box.

Again congrats on your trade up.:smt1099

I think it sounds like a fair trade. It's not up or down IMO if both function properly and reliably. It's a "god knows how old" gen 1 Glock for a new less expensive Taurus.

I own both brands and have had great results with both. As a matter of fact, I traded a Taurus for a Glock and regret it. On the other hand, I still have a Taurus that I wouldn't trade for a Glock, any day.

Both make fine weapons. Glocks have a better track record but they fail too.

Oh yeah, that Gen 1 is probably ready for a spring kit.

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Originally Posted by dosborn

Oh yeah, that Gen 1 is probably ready for a spring kit.

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Done!

I will be trying it out at the range tomorrow morning. :target:



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Taurus 617SS2 7rd .357 Snub Nose Revolver
Taurus Judge 5rd .45/.410 Matte Stainless Revolver
Taurus PT 738 .380acp w/ 2 Magazines
2nd Gen Glock 17 9mm w/ 2 Magazines
3rd Gen Glock 22 .40 S&W RTF2 w/ Night Sights & 4 Magazines

It worked perfectly today. I am even more happy about the trade now.

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Taurus 617SS2 7rd .357 Snub Nose Revolver
Taurus Judge 5rd .45/.410 Matte Stainless Revolver
Taurus PT 738 .380acp w/ 2 Magazines
2nd Gen Glock 17 9mm w/ 2 Magazines
3rd Gen Glock 22 .40 S&W RTF2 w/ Night Sights & 4 Magazines

i see it has the extended controls as well, you made a very good swap, wonder what the date of birth is on that gun.....check the serial number and get back with me, it looks like a 1980's or very early 90's

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Originally Posted by knoxrocks222

i see it has the extended controls as well, you made a very good swap, wonder what the date of birth is on that gun.....check the serial number and get back with me, it looks like a 1980's or very early 90's

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I am not sure of the date or how to find out. The serial # is BMSXXX.

I put the extended controls on it along with replacing springs.




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Taurus 617SS2 7rd .357 Snub Nose Revolver
Taurus Judge 5rd .45/.410 Matte Stainless Revolver
Taurus PT 738 .380acp w/ 2 Magazines
2nd Gen Glock 17 9mm w/ 2 Magazines
3rd Gen Glock 22 .40 S&W RTF2 w/ Night Sights & 4 Magazines

Did some more research on my Glock and found out it was made in June 1995. It is a second generation Glock. It has been an awesome gun and fun to shoot.










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Taurus 617SS2 7rd .357 Snub Nose Revolver
Taurus Judge 5rd .45/.410 Matte Stainless Revolver
Taurus PT 738 .380acp w/ 2 Magazines
2nd Gen Glock 17 9mm w/ 2 Magazines
3rd Gen Glock 22 .40 S&W RTF2 w/ Night Sights & 4 Magazines